Eye primers are one of them, though it’s rare to go through an entire tube or jar before the textural changes (drying up or oil separating) force me to replace them. There are only a few categories of makeup that I use up enough that I have to replace them. Lastly, the MAC NC45 Foundation Stick I skipped reviewing in my foundation declutter will be included here as an eye base.

I also have the deluxe sample of the Tatcha liquid primer in the photo and forgot to include the larger Mini Size that I also have. It’s a brown/grey shade that acts as a great base or the perfect every day shade, as it’s really accessible and great with just a coat of mascara.Below is what the collection looked like at the start of 2020, though I couldn’t find one of my MAC Paint Pots at the time and took the photo anyway. It has a hint of gold running through it and definitely a minimal makeup must have or a great light starting point before building up some depth in your makeup look.įinally, for more of a matte-natural finish, try MAC Paint Pot in Groundwork. If you’re partial to a wash of champagne shades across your lids, then MAC Paint Pot in Bare Study is a really pretty option. You don’t need much so it lasts a long time and really helps your eye makeup stay in place! If you’re after a neutral base to make your eyeshadow last longer or to neutralise the colour of your lids, MAC Paint Pot in Painterly is your best option.

I always reach for this one on date night or when I’m going out for a few drinks! It’s so pretty and makes a great smokey eye when blending with lots of eyeliner and mascara. Next is MAC Paint Pot in Indianwood which is a straight up metallic, almost liquid looking gold. It works wonderfully as a base and in the inner corner of the eye as a highlight. It’s not a simple pink and it’s not rose gold, it’s somewhere in between but definitely leans more cool toned. Starting left to right with the swatches, the MAC Paint Pot in Vintage Selection is a beautiful rosey toned gold shade. I have around nine of them, but I’ll share my top five neutral picks for those who may want to pick their first one up! I, personally, think that MAC paint pots are fantastic and work wonders both as a base and as a stand alone product, as they last for ages. They’re often released in collections, but people tend to brush over them and head straight for the lipsticks or blushes. I think MAC Paints Pots are often the unsung heroes of the MAC collection.

Mac paint pot swatches light skin