Paint Pot - Bare Study

Name: MAC Cosmetics Paint Pot - Bare Study
Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Rating: 4.2 (492 reviews)

MAC Cosmetics

4.2

492 reviews

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4.2/5

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Reviews

2.0

from

sweetpea19811

2 years ago

I'm not exactly sure what I bought. I thought this was like a skin colored base but it is shimmery...I probably wouldn't have bought it if I knew that...I'll still use but isn't an every day product f...Read more

8 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1466 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

LauLau215

6 years ago

I used to love painterly. But decided that this bare study would be perfect bc it's not matte and boring like painterly. You can wear bare all alone or add a shadow and still have the pearly shimmer! ...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (276 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

4.0

from

notjustgingerly

6 years ago

I have paint pots in painterly and soft ochre and use them all the time as an eyeshadow base, they were game changers and I now rely on them. They help provide a smooth eyeshadow base that makes all o...Read more

6 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (430 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0

from

rsg5062

7 years ago

This versatile little product isn't the cheapest out there, but is one of those products that has stood the test of time over the years and is one I always repurchase. It is a buttery cream eyeshadow ...Read more

5 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (199 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

cataddicted

7 years ago

Love how this adds a subtle, yet beautiful, and not hugely obvious (yet not invisible either) sheen to your eyelids, with or without makeup. It also works as a wonderful eye primer, and you need very ...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Other

EyesHazel

5.0

from

MisstinaaR

8 years ago

Love it! Easy to apply and adds a nice amount of shimmer under certain shades! Also prevents creasing! I would repurchase

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About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0

from

betterthanmama

8 years ago

It has great color and staying power even on oily lids. I use my fingers to apply, because it glides smoothly and easier to control. The sparkle is nice, but can look cheap for everyday wear if you us...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0

from

clarissa90

8 years ago

The shimmer in this paint pot gives off a crepey eyelid look. Camel coat or Soft Ochre are much better options. I will not repurchase.

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1640 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

4.0

from

mariella99

8 years ago

I wrote my original review for Bare Study way back in 2012. I have used MAC Paint Pots for more years than I care to think about and I love most of them. With Bare Study, I have a bit of a "love/hate...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1798 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

4.0

from

antolin1

9 years ago

I am not sure what I can add which hasn't already been said, but... I LOVE this product! I love this product for completely different reasons than I love the matte paint pots though. This shade is bea...Read more

7 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (600 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown

3.0

from

Alexandra123Y

9 years ago

It is an absolutely lovely shade - pinkish champagne with some fine shimmer. Should be particularly beautiful on warmer skin tones. The texture is very creamy which results in creasing in the lid. So ...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (472 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

PenMar

9 years ago

I was looking for a colour with shimmer to brighten my eyes and be subtle enough for everyday use with some mascara and natural blush and lips. A make up artist at Mac recommended Jest (which I loved ...Read more

9 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack

4.0

from

Kiwimaclass

10 years ago

Another great Mac product. It doesn't crease which is a miracle for a creme eye shadow! However if I want to use the gel eye liner I must set this with a powder shadow or the gel transfers badly. I lo...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen

5.0

from

EmmaW00dh0use

10 years ago

I LOVE this product! Quick, easy, looks gorgeous and LASTS! I It's very shimmery, but I like that! I can use this alone or under powder shadow. No creasing or smearing! My one complaint: I feel like...Read more

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About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesGray

3.0

from

sjholt13

10 years ago

So pretty and princessesque. I use it every day under my brow for that glow and lift

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

kbam17

10 years ago

Bare Study is a pretty gold pink duochrome shimmer that brings light to my eyes. I had a hell of a time blending out the edges at first, but I've found that throwing a powder crease color on is easie...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

3.0

from

GraetzAnni3

11 years ago

I find that eye shadow moves around and creases a lot on my eyelids so when I heard about people using the MAC paint pots and it not creasing I was really excited to try it. However, I find that it do...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue

5.0

from

Cammmi

11 years ago

I am SO glad I finally purchase this... After 6 paint pots bought, I finally got this one. A keeper! I can now rock some eyeshadows I was putting aside! My two favorites looks at the moment: Bare st...Read more

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About reviewer (218 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

lizzobee

11 years ago

I love this stuff!! Eye shadow always, always creased on my eyelids and drove me crazy. I heard great things about these paint pots and finally decided to pay a little extra $$ and try one out. At fir...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

samii7nzs

11 years ago

I love this eye shadow!!! I love the colour, I have fair skin so it help bring out my eyes. its not a cakey texture its perfect you can appy it with a brush or even ur fingertips. I personally use thi...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue