![]() ![]() (Plus, it is rare that products actually go as long as 12, let alone 16, hours without some sign(s) of wear.) I don't recall this product having a specific, 24-hour wear claim before (and my prior reviews don't mention it, just that it was "long-wearing"), so ratings did change for certain shades as a result.īrowse all of our MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot swatches. With 24-hour wear claims like this, I wear for as long as I'm awake, but I don't want to sleep in makeup, so I extrapolate based on the state of it at 16-hours. The wear of the shimmer shades was shorter, too, and there was often a bit of creasing within 10 hours of wear. I didn't find that they applied any better using brushes over fingertips or vice versa. They were best applied in thin layers and built up, but the results were inconsistent and varied a lot between shades. The shimmery finish, particularly more pearlescent/metallic, were significantly more emollient than the matte shades, and this led to sheerer coverage that often applied unevenly and was difficult to apply with precision. ![]() The matte shades were typically semi-opaque to opaque in coverage and longer-wearing-12 to 14 hours before showing a bit of fading-but were varying degrees of blendable (related to how creamy the initial texture was). The matte shades were lightly creamy to slightly stiffer to work with, and with the stiffer ones, I preferred using a brush to get the initial product out of the jar and then use a fingertip to furiously diffuse the product. The matte finish is most consistent in performance and tended to perform better than the shades with some level of shimmer. If you feel like you have areas that need additional coverage, use a self-setting concealer in specific areas depending on your skin’s needs.The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented, long-wearing, blendable" and can be used as either an "eye primer" or as a "cream shadow." The brand says it's supposed to wear for "24 hours" without flaking or creasing. Once your primer is applied, follow with foundation, starting in the center of the face and working out toward the jaw and hairline. This is a great way to improve skin texture, set the intention of your makeup and keep it looking fresh all day. Don’t forget to prep the sensitive eye area with eye cream too.įollow up your moisturizer and eye cream with a layer of primer. Massage the moisturizer into the skin to help increase circulation and blood flow. Next, hydrate with a generous mist of Fix +.Īpply a hydrating moisturizer, starting under the jawline with upward strokes until you reach the hairline. This will help to smooth the surface texture of the skin. Wrap the wipe around your index finger and gently massage in circular motions around the nose, mouth, cheeks and forehead. ![]() Try using a MAC Gently Off Wipe misted with an ample amount of Prep + Prime Fix+. Highlight the cheekbones using a balm, or a product like Aquaphor, and tap onto the cheek bones, bridge of nose and onto the lips. (This is one time when mascara mishaps are celebrated.)ĥ. You can also use your fingers to press the lashes against the skin to create even more texture to your eyes. ![]() Add mascara to the top and bottom lashes. This will give the eyes a bit more dimension within this deconstructed look.Ĥ. Use a gel liner, like Blacktrack Fluidline, and a soft fluffy brush, to burnish the black onto the inner and outer corners of the eye. You can also use your ring finger to gently rub the liner into a smudgy smokey look.ģ. Grab a black eye kohl or eye pencil, like MAC Eye Kohl in Feline, and apply into the lash line and the waterline of the eye. Use little to no foundation and just conceal where needed.Ģ. First, moisturize your skin but keep the texture raw. Here’s how to bring out your inner rockstar with the help of liner… lots of liner.ġ. “Raw skin, deconstructed smoky eyes and glossy clear highlights are the keys to making this makeup look come to life,” says Blair. ![]()
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