I use Mac pigment "Naked" on my eyes everyday. It lasts me about a year so it is worth the price as long as you don't spill them. They open up completely and therefore are easy to knock over and lose product!!
I think the best loose eye shadows and pigments comes from Indie make up brands. They will always have colours that you've never seen before and will always be top quality products.
I absolutely agree with you about the price issue -- Makeup is such a high markup anyway, so, I'm sure the 3g of size difference made barely any difference in the cost to produce.
What I truly appreciate is that you always discuss value of a product. Let's be real, none of us want to admit that makeup is a luxury and not affordable to everyone. You really help us make conscious decisions of how we should spend our money. Thank you! Also, t
Great review and explanation of the MAC and MUFE pigments, but what about the La Femme Pigments? Yes, the color range is limited but you get 4g of product for only $4. As well as the Cinema Secrets pigments which are only $6. BTW, both the La Femme & Cinema Secrets pigments are sold at Makeup Mania - just thought you may want to know. Thanks again. Blessings.
Thanks for being so honest, could you maybe show us how you use the pigmets, do you press them like eyeshadows or do you use them straight out of the container?
I absolutely love your videos. I have been watching other makeup guru's on TH-cam for years (Michelle Phan, JulieG, Makeup Geek, etc), and I have never liked any of them as much as I like you! I appreciate how informative and honest your videos are. My fiance (who HATES TH-cam makeup gurus) even loves watching you! Keep up the great work :)
yes please please please do a video on how to apply foundation/ powder on dry skin my skin always looks so gross and peely afterwards but I feel like I need the coverage for my redness :/
my 2 cents worth: i bought my first (and only) pigment a while back. it's the MAC 'brash & bold' (bright fuschia). i use it only for giving highlights to my hair (giving it a pop of colour occasionally). i agree with wayne that the pigment can be little gritty and clumpy. but hey, i was using it for my hair, so obviously for value for money i choose MAC. it really depends on where you're applying the pigment on. good review as always :)
Would you ever consider doing a video on the proper application of pigments? I love to use them (and use them with a base) but I just don't get the same look as when I use a regular eyeshadow. Any suggestions?
Totally agree on the price. Christine at Temptalia did a really good comparison when they reduced their size. Even though you still get a ton of product, I do think it was wrong of them to not reduce the price...I'm also afraid they are going to move away from the regular-size pans and move more towards the larger pans at almost $20 a pop...
First off...thank you so very much for the video and review. Secondly...I love the lighted mirror you are using. It looks like old hollywood glam. Can you tell where you picked that up from? Thanks
Glad to see that someone isn't just obsessed with Mac. So many ppl on here just say Mac is the best you'll never get anything better. lol They say that to get free items. I love that your telling us it is a great value and is not the end all be all. Thank you for being so honest.
Sometimes I prefer to pay 11 pounds, even though I get less product proportionally, for the MUFE pigment. personally Í would be saving money as I will never use up as much quantity of one single colour pigment in my life. So, I would not need more product and, looking at it from this point of view, I save money even though I may buy a proportionally more expensive product. Oh, sorry, it is not easy for me to explain this, hope you understand me.
I went to the mac store near me just before the size changed and I bought five full size (the old size) on the spot. I don't like the new size either but I'm glad I have a full collection of the larger size to fall back on. There's a mufe star powder that I want that's a light taupe but it's always sold out. Good video, loved it. Thanks. XOXO Heidi
@1GINGERMARTINEZ a pigment is basically powdered pure color/shimmer thats extremely concentrated and smooth ... aka nothing else added into it, like in an eyeshadow... you can use it for anything but commonly, a pigment is used exactly like an eyeshadow, but you need less to achieve your desired look. however, it is also used for pro makeup (i.e. face makeup for a creature in a movie) or can be mixed with nail polish or lip gloss. you can use it wet too for an intense color!
@MalenkyGoblin most TKB pigments do not contain binder .. you have to do a search .. cosmetic company's (Inglot, Illamasqa, MAC, MUFE, etc) formulate "loose eyeshadow" with binders and other ingredients so that they stick to the skin and blend better and so forth. A lot of the TKB Mica's are to be blended into formulas and not used by itself. Just ask the people at TKB. They know a lot more about their own products than Wayne would.
Goss your videos are always fantastic :-) fully agree with your comments. I have just picked up the Holiday pigments from MAC as they are beautiful but agree, price is an issue. A 35 dollar product get to Europe and becomes a 40 € product...many hugs from Italy!!!
i've tried to find one before asking but i was wondering if you've ever done a "mac starter kit"? would you consider doing one? love your work. thanks. barb
@kragey Compared to most dept. store cosmetics companies, MAC pigments are very generously priced/ratio even with the smaller packaging. Just do some research. Yes it sucks they give you more for less. But you are already getting a deal compared to other "brands."
I feel the same way Wayne, I do not hate everything MAC but i certainly do not love everything. I encourage my viewers to really give others a try and compare for their dollar.
Thanks Goss for doing this. I've always had a love/hate relationship with pigments. I've ONLY tried MAC's pigments though. They're all so beautiful and I SOOO wanna try the Makeup Forever and Barry M ones but to be honest-pigments are just so messy to deal with.
I noticed MAC reduced the size of their other products too, the Prep + Prime powder went from 9 g to 8 g, matte gel from 0.84 oz to 0.75. I know 'cos I saw the size on the MAC website but the ones I got in a department store were still the old sizes.
Even if the reason for the size change was because people thought they were too big, the price should not have remained the same. If the jar is going to be almost half the size, the price should be too!
i've read on a blog that they changed the size but they also changed the formulation making the pigments "lighter", so that the final result is quite the same. I don't know if this is totally true, this is what i read on a mac fan blog...
there are lots of videos on how to press pigments to use them in a pan form. have you tried it? if so, is the quality, staying power, and color still the same? some say it's the same temporary. and others say it's just as good. thanks!
HELP! The eyeshadows, normal, pigments or glitter. They don't stick on all eyelids. On some models eyelids the colors pick up easily and other just don't! I do use eyeshadow primers. But still, the eyeshadow just won't sit on all eye lids.
I have a couple pigments of colors that I would most likely use up. Honestly I can't ever imagine going through an entire pigment! They just shouldn't be charging the same amount though.
I used to be a total pigment junkie, but now that I'm not working as a makeup artist and it is just for my use there is no way I will ever finish them. Even with the MUF pigments it takes absolutely forever to go through them, so even with less product its still doubtful that a normal user would go through them.
Hi wayne. Can you explain how to use the pigments in all their uses? Thankyou for the explanations in the bar below, it's a help for the non english spoken. And congratulations for your chanel. It's great!!!!
I love, love, love pigments. MAC, Becca, Scott Barnes, NP, MUFE and Sugarpill all great.... Also an interesting thing I notice years ago...all MAC pigments before they changed the size were not 7.5g. I have a ton and they range from 2.5 to 7.5 but are in the old style jars. For ex. Polish Ivory(disco'd pro color) 2.5g, Brash & Bold(LE) 4.3g, and Aire-De-Blu(LE) 7.5g. I was also told people said they would not use the full jar so that is why it was changed. mmm
oh i had bought the big let's say size the one looking both red and yellow,its fantastic color,but i have never used it for makeup,more for crafts,and its still full!How can i use it?
could you please do a look with the bluebrown pigment - its so beautiful - but i find it so hard to work with since I don't know which other colour to use for blending it out. Thank you!
i know cake decorators apply luster dust onto cakes with TEQUILA, so..... can i apply pigments with tequila? that way, there would be less fallouts because the tequila will help the pigments adhere but will evaporate fast. it wont sting my eyes or anything right?
omg i hate MAC copper sparkle -__- ugh it looks nicer wet. i find it impossible to work with when its dry. its nice on the cheeks but i have darker skin.
@WhatTheFashion93 Hey! I'm not Wayne but we sound like we have pretty identical skin types except mine's super dry ;) Not sure what sort of foundation you're looking for but I love Chanel Vitalumiere or Nars Sheer Glow! I hear Clinique do nice ones too! Drugstore wise, I like bourjois healthy mix but there's not really an ideal colour if you're super pale! It gives a really nice finish though! Avon do some nice sheer ones as well - love their illuminating calming effects one! Good luck! :) x
While on this subject.. Do you know of any dupe of MAC Burnt burgundy pigment? I've tried asking many different gurus, but non of them has given me an answer :)
I think they may have changed them..cause ppl spoke of the jars being to big maybe..?.. It seems in every video I watched with pigments...Someone would inadvertently say...[..and this will last me forever..]..[no-one needs this much..]..[chances are u will never use all of this in a lifetime..]...ect.... What i like about them..and having that much product.. is being able to press them..You can press quiet a few pans with the big jars.. Thx for the review!~ :D
I don't mind getting less product iwth MUFE because there is no way I'd ever get through a MAC pigment or a MUFE one for that matter. I own over 50 MAC pigments and there isn't one that I've put a dent in!!
this sounds weird... but i like your reviews because you ARE a guy.. and unlike a lot of female gurus on youtube you don't just try to gravitate your viewers toward a product saying something like "OMG ITS SO PRETTY LOOK AT THE SHIMMER OMG!!!!! oh yeah and its $45 dollars for 4g no biggie!!!" you actually discuss the pros&cons of a product, straight up and realistically. KEEPIN IT REAL
Karla's amazing with her swatching. She has a FaceBook page in addition to her website. I can't count how many times I've gone to her blog for swatches!
Said it before, I'll say it again. MAC was ruined the day that Estee Lauder bought it. Their make up is still good, but Estee Lauder is all about the money. They basically buy out any competition for their brands. MAC never had limited editions before the buyout and never reduced product sizes before either. It's a shame!
I could not believe that MAC think consumers will buy their product at any cost and they arrogantly maintained the price while significantly decreasing the product size! MAC products are mostly ok but if MAC was to disappear tomorrow, would they truly be missed? Of course not, there are a host of other cosmetic companies that make comparable and often superior products. MAC = Mostly Average Cosmetics I will climb doen from my soap box now :)
my problem with mac is you can LOVE a color than once you run out you cant find it cause they no longer make it i really think they should make it like that it really stinks
I use Mac pigment "Naked" on my eyes everyday. It lasts me about a year so it is worth the price as long as you don't spill them. They open up completely and therefore are easy to knock over and lose product!!
I think the best loose eye shadows and pigments comes from Indie make up brands. They will always have colours that you've never seen before and will always be top quality products.
I absolutely agree with you about the price issue -- Makeup is such a high markup anyway, so, I'm sure the 3g of size difference made barely any difference in the cost to produce.
I hate how many companies are downsizing their products and keeping the same prizes, if not increasing them...that goes for Mac, Benefit, etc
What I truly appreciate is that you always discuss value of a product. Let's be real, none of us want to admit that makeup is a luxury and not affordable to everyone. You really help us make conscious decisions of how we should spend our money. Thank you!
Also, t
Great review and explanation of the MAC and MUFE pigments, but what about the La Femme Pigments? Yes, the color range is limited but you get 4g of product for only $4. As well as the Cinema Secrets pigments which are only $6.
BTW, both the La Femme & Cinema Secrets pigments are sold at Makeup Mania - just thought you may want to know. Thanks again.
Blessings.
Thanks for being so honest, could you maybe show us how you use the pigmets, do you press them like eyeshadows or do you use them straight out of the container?
I absolutely love your videos. I have been watching other makeup guru's on TH-cam for years (Michelle Phan, JulieG, Makeup Geek, etc), and I have never liked any of them as much as I like you! I appreciate how informative and honest your videos are. My fiance (who HATES TH-cam makeup gurus) even loves watching you! Keep up the great work :)
yes please please please do a video on how to apply foundation/ powder on dry skin my skin always looks so gross and peely afterwards but I feel like I need the coverage for my redness :/
my 2 cents worth: i bought my first (and only) pigment a while back. it's the MAC 'brash & bold' (bright fuschia). i use it only for giving highlights to my hair (giving it a pop of colour occasionally). i agree with wayne that the pigment can be little gritty and clumpy. but hey, i was using it for my hair, so obviously for value for money i choose MAC. it really depends on where you're applying the pigment on.
good review as always :)
Would you ever consider doing a video on the proper application of pigments? I love to use them (and use them with a base) but I just don't get the same look as when I use a regular eyeshadow. Any suggestions?
Thank you, Wayne! You always have the best and most informative video's! And you look amazing!
Thankyou for helping sorting out my pigment dilema and loving the new haircut x
I love how you've gotten me into makeupforever makeup. I never really thought to looks at thier makeup before. thanks!
Totally agree on the price. Christine at Temptalia did a really good comparison when they reduced their size. Even though you still get a ton of product, I do think it was wrong of them to not reduce the price...I'm also afraid they are going to move away from the regular-size pans and move more towards the larger pans at almost $20 a pop...
First off...thank you so very much for the video and review. Secondly...I love the lighted mirror you are using. It looks like old hollywood glam. Can you tell where you picked that up from?
Thanks
Glad to see that someone isn't just obsessed with Mac. So many ppl on here just say Mac is the best you'll never get anything better. lol They say that to get free items. I love that your telling us it is a great value and is not the end all be all. Thank you for being so honest.
Sometimes I prefer to pay 11 pounds, even though I get less product proportionally, for the MUFE pigment. personally Í would be saving money as I will never use up as much quantity of one single colour pigment in my life. So, I would not need more product and, looking at it from this point of view, I save money even though I may buy a proportionally more expensive product. Oh, sorry, it is not easy for me to explain this, hope you understand me.
I went to the mac store near me just before the size changed and I bought five full size (the old size) on the spot. I don't like the new size either but I'm glad I have a full collection of the larger size to fall back on. There's a mufe star powder that I want that's a light taupe but it's always sold out. Good video, loved it. Thanks. XOXO Heidi
Wayne, can you talk about skin care products? What moisturizers do you use? Thanks for all your videos. You're the best!
The RRP in the UK has also gone up! It is now £17
I agree! Great video, I think it's stupid of MAC to reduce pigment size and still charge the same amount
@1GINGERMARTINEZ a pigment is basically powdered pure color/shimmer thats extremely concentrated and smooth ... aka nothing else added into it, like in an eyeshadow... you can use it for anything but commonly, a pigment is used exactly like an eyeshadow, but you need less to achieve your desired look. however, it is also used for pro makeup (i.e. face makeup for a creature in a movie) or can be mixed with nail polish or lip gloss. you can use it wet too for an intense color!
@MalenkyGoblin most TKB pigments do not contain binder .. you have to do a search .. cosmetic company's (Inglot, Illamasqa, MAC, MUFE, etc) formulate "loose eyeshadow" with binders and other ingredients so that they stick to the skin and blend better and so forth. A lot of the TKB Mica's are to be blended into formulas and not used by itself. Just ask the people at TKB. They know a lot more about their own products than Wayne would.
Goss your videos are always fantastic :-) fully agree with your comments. I have just picked up the Holiday pigments from MAC as they are beautiful but agree, price is an issue. A 35 dollar product get to Europe and becomes a 40 € product...many hugs from Italy!!!
i've tried to find one before asking but i was wondering if you've ever done a "mac starter kit"? would you consider doing one? love your work. thanks. barb
@kragey Compared to most dept. store cosmetics companies, MAC pigments are very generously priced/ratio even with the smaller packaging. Just do some research. Yes it sucks they give you more for less. But you are already getting a deal compared to other "brands."
How do you feel about the Barry M Dazzledusts? I've always considered them to be a substitute for the MAC pigments but I could be completely wrong.
ahhhh your haircut is so cute!! great review as always. i look forward to them!
I feel the same way Wayne, I do not hate everything MAC but i certainly do not love everything. I encourage my viewers to really give others a try and compare for their dollar.
Thanks Goss for doing this. I've always had a love/hate relationship with pigments. I've ONLY tried MAC's pigments though. They're all so beautiful and I SOOO wanna try the Makeup Forever and Barry M ones but to be honest-pigments are just so messy to deal with.
Thanks for the review Wayne! Do you think you could review TKB trading pigments and see how they compare to the rest?
Thanks for the review. When I found out about the change in the MAC pigment size, I bought my favs in the large size.
I've also wondered why MAC doesn't put their "Goodbyes" at a reduced price. And, what do they do with all that discontinued makeup?
I noticed MAC reduced the size of their other products too, the Prep + Prime powder went from 9 g to 8 g, matte gel from 0.84 oz to 0.75. I know 'cos I saw the size on the MAC website but the ones I got in a department store were still the old sizes.
Even if the reason for the size change was because people thought they were too big, the price should not have remained the same. If the jar is going to be almost half the size, the price should be too!
Another lovely trick mac has done with the pricing is raising the price 50p every time tax goes up, but never reducing it when it goes down.
i've read on a blog that they changed the size but they also changed the formulation making the pigments "lighter", so that the final result is quite the same. I don't know if this is totally true, this is what i read on a mac fan blog...
there are lots of videos on how to press pigments to use them in a pan form. have you tried it? if so, is the quality, staying power, and color still the same? some say it's the same temporary. and others say it's just as good. thanks!
HELP! The eyeshadows, normal, pigments or glitter. They don't stick on all eyelids. On some models eyelids the colors pick up easily and other just don't! I do use eyeshadow primers. But still, the eyeshadow just won't sit on all eye lids.
I have a couple pigments of colors that I would most likely use up. Honestly I can't ever imagine going through an entire pigment! They just shouldn't be charging the same amount though.
Great overview and comparison. :) I haven't really tried much of the MUFE but really like most of the MAC ones I've tried. Thanks!
I used to be a total pigment junkie, but now that I'm not working as a makeup artist and it is just for my use there is no way I will ever finish them. Even with the MUF pigments it takes absolutely forever to go through them, so even with less product its still doubtful that a normal user would go through them.
oh man, karla is great. i love has she does multiple pictures of the swatch. like, "this is it applied thick." "this is it blended".
can you please do a review on various mascaras and give your opinion on which you would consider to be good or worth spending money on.
Great video as ever, Wayne! Love your videos, you're one of my favourite gurus and I always get excited when I see you've got a new video up! :D x
Hi wayne. Can you explain how to use the pigments in all their uses?
Thankyou for the explanations in the bar below, it's a help for the non english spoken. And congratulations for your chanel. It's great!!!!
I love, love, love pigments. MAC, Becca, Scott Barnes, NP, MUFE and Sugarpill all great.... Also an interesting thing I notice years ago...all MAC pigments before they changed the size were not 7.5g. I have a ton and they range from 2.5 to 7.5 but are in the old style jars. For ex. Polish Ivory(disco'd pro color) 2.5g, Brash & Bold(LE) 4.3g, and Aire-De-Blu(LE) 7.5g. I was also told people said they would not use the full jar so that is why it was changed. mmm
your "bye" today was so sweet :) haha but thanks for the honesty. we all appreciate it.
oh i had bought the big let's say size the one looking both red and yellow,its fantastic color,but i have never used it for makeup,more for crafts,and its still full!How can i use it?
i haven't got a pigment since they dropped the size.... there's going to have to be a pretty fantastic colour for me to buy them again.
Every time I go to use a pigment even after using a base, it seems to dust off when i blend it :/ It does that with every pigment I have.
could you please do a look with the bluebrown pigment - its so beautiful - but i find it so hard to work with since I don't know which other colour to use for blending it out. Thank you!
i know cake decorators apply luster dust onto cakes with TEQUILA, so..... can i apply pigments with tequila? that way, there would be less fallouts because the tequila will help the pigments adhere but will evaporate fast. it wont sting my eyes or anything right?
I just realized your ring. Has it always been there? Great video by the way :)
Great review. I love how you talk about quality AND value for money. so useful!! Thankyou!
what i love about pigments is that you can use them for much more than just your regular eyeshadow : )
omg i hate MAC copper sparkle -__- ugh it looks nicer wet. i find it impossible to work with when its dry. its nice on the cheeks but i have darker skin.
I love MAC and all, but their pigments really don't interest me. But hearing you talk about them makes it interesting :)
Have included you in my latest pay it forward video so hopefully you'll get a few more people coming your way :) Grest review as always. Thanks x
I always appreciate your videos! Thanks :)
xo Leigh Ann
Did you get pigment on your shoulder? I see sparkles =D
@WhatTheFashion93 Hey! I'm not Wayne but we sound like we have pretty identical skin types except mine's super dry ;) Not sure what sort of foundation you're looking for but I love Chanel Vitalumiere or Nars Sheer Glow! I hear Clinique do nice ones too! Drugstore wise, I like bourjois healthy mix but there's not really an ideal colour if you're super pale! It gives a really nice finish though! Avon do some nice sheer ones as well - love their illuminating calming effects one! Good luck! :) x
While on this subject.. Do you know of any dupe of MAC Burnt burgundy pigment?
I've tried asking many different gurus, but non of them has given me an answer :)
Charming as always, best you tuber I've watched by far!
Does anyone know if MAC has any pigments that are not shimmery or frosty ? If so ..what ? Thanks so much !!
wayne have you ever dyed your hair black i must tell you it would look amazing!! :)
What do youuse pigments for? Ive never heard about it
Guys do you know the website he said to go for swatches? I am not really sure since there is no link :)??
Wayne Thank You so so much for always teaching me something!!!!! xoxoxoxo this was so interesting !I I love learning from you!
what do you think about the barrym pigments?
I think they may have changed them..cause ppl spoke of the jars being to big maybe..?..
It seems in every video I watched with pigments...Someone would inadvertently say...[..and this will last me forever..]..[no-one needs this much..]..[chances are u will never use all of this in a lifetime..]...ect....
What i like about them..and having that much product.. is being able to press them..You can press quiet a few pans with the big jars..
Thx for the review!~ :D
Where's the link to that woman's website?
Another great video! Thanks for the insight -- your quick and precise ideas make you extra trustworthy. (:
was is coloursugar net you did ot leave the link.
Are MAC glitters eye safe?
I still beg you to do video about How to use Inglot brow waxes :)
What was the name of the site with the swatches?
i would love to see you review some drugstore products :) pretty please?
I don't mind getting less product iwth MUFE because there is no way I'd ever get through a MAC pigment or a MUFE one for that matter. I own over 50 MAC pigments and there isn't one that I've put a dent in!!
Can you do a video on all the usage of pigments?
THANKS FOR KEEPING IT REAL WAYNE :)
Love the little wink at the end...yep...
Have you heard of Temptalia? She swatches everything too and gives in depth reviews of MAC collections, permanent products and other brands. Love her!
i knew there was a reason i don't like buying m.a.c. pigments.
i agree with the price, they can afford to offer more pigment for the same price.
please make video on different ways of using pigments please please please
this sounds weird... but i like your reviews because you ARE a guy.. and unlike a lot of female gurus on youtube you don't just try to gravitate your viewers toward a product saying something like "OMG ITS SO PRETTY LOOK AT THE SHIMMER OMG!!!!! oh yeah and its $45 dollars for 4g no biggie!!!" you actually discuss the pros&cons of a product, straight up and realistically.
KEEPIN IT REAL
Keep Bringing The Education Wayne!
That's weird, in the US they did reduce the price.
I love pigment powder of Aden cosmetic its cheap and smooth .
Karla's amazing with her swatching. She has a FaceBook page in addition to her website. I can't count how many times I've gone to her blog for swatches!
My favorite part of every video is your wink at the end. ;) Stay lovely!!
If I were you, I'd have a closer look at inglot pigments - they've got the same shades and are muuuch cheaper.
can you link us to karla sugar please?
great video :)
see you on IMATS so happy!
Said it before, I'll say it again. MAC was ruined the day that Estee Lauder bought it. Their make up is still good, but Estee Lauder is all about the money. They basically buy out any competition for their brands. MAC never had limited editions before the buyout and never reduced product sizes before either. It's a shame!
you're so gorgeous wayne! very helpful video! :)
I could not believe that MAC think consumers will buy their product at any cost and they arrogantly maintained the price while significantly decreasing the product size!
MAC products are mostly ok but if MAC was to disappear tomorrow, would they truly be missed? Of course not, there are a host of other cosmetic companies that make comparable and often superior products.
MAC = Mostly Average Cosmetics
I will climb doen from my soap box now :)
Nice Review Hansome! =)
my problem with mac is you can LOVE a color than once you run out you cant find it cause they no longer make it i really think they should make it like that it really stinks