MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot
I always wanted to buy a MAC Paint Pot for myself and I was eyeing some neutral shades like the Groundwork or Painterly. When I went to the MAC store, I was surprised to see that they hardly had any paint pots with them! This bad stock story just did not stop with the paint pots but with their fluid lines and mascaras as well! I thought I should check out the other store in Chennai as well. That is when I remembered my Paint Pot in Fresco Rose.
I got the MAC Paint Pot in Fresco Rose with the MAC Tartan Tale “My Scottish Fling” kit. It is an awesome kit and this is a good color to have too. The paint pot is really creamy. The color is pure matte light pink color. The color is too light and I was not very sure whether it will show up on my lids, but to my surprise it did. I was super happy. Mine is an NC40 –NC42 skin tone and I think this will show well on almost all skin tones.
I use this as a base for my pink, peach and purple eyeshadows and the color becomes more bright and vibrant. Since this is in the cream form, it is better to blend as soon as you apply on your lids, else it dries and becomes very difficult to blend. It does not crease or cake on the lids. Though my lids are not very oily, I am sure this will last long, almost for an entire day. Until I remove this with a makeup remover, it doesn’t fade or come off.
Pros of MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot:
- Works as a great base.
- Color shows very well almost on all skin tones in spite of the color being a very light pink.
- Does not crease.
- Stays forever. Do we need it for more than 24 hours, I don’t think so. I have tried for an entire day and it just stayed in place through the day!!
- A small amount is enough and this paint pot will last me for my lifetime I guess. The only reason I would change it might be if it crosses its expiry period.
Cons of MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot:
- I blend this with my fingers, but still I prefer a brush than my fingers. This does not come with any applicator.
- You have to apply this very quickly, else it becomes difficult to blend.
- I prefer to have neutral shades than this pink one as I can use it for various purposes (concealing, etc)., so I think the pink version of the paint pot is not a must-have.
- Availability is bad in Chennai.
Rating:
3.5/5.
Would I Repurchase MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot?
No, definitely not. This one will last long enough for me. I wish to try their neutral shades like the Painterly and Groundwork which can become a multipurpose cream base. Unless you are a “pink” lover who mostly uses pink eyeshadows and pink color in your makeup, you can easily skip this, but basically, the paint pot is such a great product of MAC that I think you should own at least one.
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hey aarthi… me wanna know how n where xactly on face these paint pot can be used??????? ?:) ?:) ?:) ?:) ?:) ?:) ?:) m such a fool :dumb: :dumb: :dumb: :dumb:
Keirti paint pots used on eyes all by itself or before applying eyeshadows to extend their staying power. … when I visited IMBB first, knew nothing at all :toothygrin:
me to avi bhi xploring IMBB gyaan… :jiggy1: :jiggy1: :jiggy1: :jiggy1: :jiggy1: me joined IMBB in march or april this year :preen: :preen: :preen: :preen: :preen:
:thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: for the query solving… O:) O:) O:) O:)
🙂 You already got the ans Keirti :)I use it on my lids.. just by itself or as a base for eye shadows 🙂
Keirti….on eyes, I guess…… O:) O:)
Aarthi…..its a beautiful subtle pink….and I am sure it will look good on skin tones :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: good review :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Thanks jomol 🙂
thats a gorgeous pink but does this help to remove the discoloration on eyelids? ?:)
It actually covers it up unless you have very obvious or dark discoloration !!
Lovely color Aarthi. Where in Chennai do you get these?
My sis got this for me. Actually you can look out for paint pots in MAC store @ Kadher Nawaz Khan Road. They have better stock than the MAC store at Express Avenue.
Good review Aarthi. How do you find out your skin tone you have mentioned it as NC40 –NC42?? :chewnails
Thanks Gurpreet. All my foundation, concealer and compact are from MAC so I knew my skin tone 🙂
Omg I’m so jealous now. I want this pot since kabse…. It’s discontinued here… I even wrote to MAC asking them if they have in stock online somewhere. This is the best PP IMO…. Lucky girl :))
Oh really.. I am doing :yahoo: :yahoo: :pompom: :pompom: :happydance: :happydance:
Beeeeeeeee :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:
Jomoooooooooo :))
its a nice pink, though may not show up on my eyelids 😛
Ohh..
Yes Bee…this has been discontinued…what a pity :haanji: :haanji:
Jomo- you teasing me naa :spank:
aarthi not my fav shade for using it on eyes. a nice one for using it under pinks and purple eyeshadows though. 🙂
Ya Rati.. But pink suits you so well.. Why don’t you like pink shade on your eyes?
i end up looking ill in most cases. i am quite careful with using pinks on eyes. 😀
I always felt pink doesn’t suit everyone but I really love pinks on you 🙂
I still remember the first article that grabbed me to IMBB.. It is the EL Micheal Kors collection and I think you had a pink lip gloss from that.. I loved it so much 😀
i got painterly.. but me not like it.. it doesnt apply easily and look ashy… is this one also as difficult to blend?
Ya Neha… You have to blend it really quickly else it becomes very difficult..
Hey Aarthi.. i prefer nude shades to work as a base but this would definitely work best with pink eyeshadowss.. :waytogo: :waytogo:
I still have to explore MAC :waaa: :waaa:
Oh ya.. Me too.. and these days I am drooling over INGLOT as well 😀
This will be an awesome base for pink e/s. Pretty perfect. :preen: :preen: Nice review,Aarthi! But I heard that this has been discontinued? ?:) And are paint pots easy to blend? :shying:
Ya Bee told me this has been discontinued 🙁 You have to blend it very quickly else it becomes very difficult 🙁
Nice review, Aarthi, I love anything pink, so I like this, I must see if this is in stock here, thanks for sharing. :))
Chk out and let me know Sabrina. Thank you 🙂
even i didnt knw wher to use this when i read the review..but now i do…. :yahoo:
🙂