When you skip out on this step, you run the risk of the shadow sliding around and settling into your natural creases, which can ruin your glam after only a few minutes. Many people can't be bothered with the hassle of putting on a base before swiping on some color, but could it be the one thing that preserves your eye look from sunup to sundown. I second other fans' experiences with this product's waterproof benefits as well, with another shopper writing, 'My makeup will last all day despite tears, humidity, and other conditions… No other eyeshadow base, waterproof or not, has managed to last throughout a tearing episode except Mac Paint Pots.' Related: Your Ultimate Guide to Concealer Types and Colors Better than any concealer I've ever used.' However, the Paint Pot sprung to fame on social media as an eyeshadow primer, with the fan-favorite shade (and mine as well) being 'Painterly.' Some shoppers even vouch for its effectiveness as a concealer one reviewer said, 'It also works wonders as an under eye cover.

This Mac primer is technically a cream eyeshadow itself, available in several shades to offer the option of a one-and-done look.

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