8 Must-Have MAC (PRO) Pigments
About the Temptalia Must-Haves Series
A series of posts showcasing must-have products from MAC Cosmetics’ permanent line of products. Selections are based on quality, universality, uniqueness amongst the line, and the like. Limited edition shades are deliberately excluded to make buying easier. Readers’ comments act as a supplement to these lists of their favorites and must-haves. You can find the entire series here.
Pink Pearl pigment is a gorgeous duochrome pigment that is both fuchsia-pink and fuchsia-purple. Think Stars ‘n Rockets eyeshadow, but prettier, more pigmented, and brighter.
Kelly Green pigment is a bright pop of springy green. Perfect to add brightness to any look, and it works particularly well as a green base.
True Chatreuse pigment is a matte, yellow-y green. It’s like Bitter, but insanely better, because it’s a lot more pigmented and opaque.
Naval Blue pigment is a dark, navy blue with a bit of cobalt reflects in it. Very pretty and dark.
See four more must-have pigments!
Emerald Green pigment is a rich, deep emerald green. It’s vibrant, opaque, and gorgeous.
White Gold pigment makes for a gorgeous lightly shimmered white with gold. It’s a nice shade for highlighting and accenting.
Blonde’s Gold pigment is a soft, tanned gold frosty pigment. It works well as a base, light highlighter, and works well when mixed with moisturizer for an all-over body glow.
Vintage Gold pigment is a metallic, vintage gold shade that works well on both warm and cool tones, because it isn’t overly warm nor a yellow gold.
Emm
Monday, May 18, 2009
Honestly I really love cocomotion and vanilla pigment. Cocomotion is such a pretty brown that it goes well with so many other colors. And vanilla is so versatile, highlight, body shimmer, etc..
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Those are great shades :)
Mayaline
Monday, May 18, 2009
I love all the high shine metal pigments, especially Gold.
Nicole15
Monday, May 18, 2009
I have Gold too & it is amazing. You cannot get a more true metallic gold than this.
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
They are gorgeous, yeah? Love the metallic finish!
Milaxx
Monday, May 18, 2009
Ah, you’re costing me money! I’m always missing at least 1 of your must haves.
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
LOL! Aw :P
IvyTrini
Monday, May 18, 2009
Emerald Green pigment is amazing!!
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
So true!
The Makeup Blogette
Monday, May 18, 2009
Black black pigment…
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
How do you like to use that one?
Erin
Monday, May 18, 2009
Definitely Emerald Green! It makes such an amazing liner. When Grape was still pro only, I would’ve added that, too, for the same reason as EG.
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
I haven’t used it as a liner, but I can imagine it is HOT!
Nicole15
Monday, May 18, 2009
My favorite PRO pigments are:
Dusty Coral
Emerald Green
Silver Fog
True Chartreuse
Rose Gold
I definitely want to get Pink Pearl, White Gold & Blonde’s Gold.
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Good picks! Always reminds me I want to own them all, LOL!
Nathalie
Monday, May 18, 2009
I’d really love kelly or emerald green but the closest pro store is at 250 kilometers. Unfair! :-/
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
:( You can always place a phone order… well, at least in the U.S. I can call up any PRO store and have them mail it to me!
Jacquelyn
Monday, May 18, 2009
I love Pink Pearl pigment! It did remind me of Stars N Rockets in pigment form and it is brighter. I would love to get Blonde’s Gold since I was after that pigment when Overrich came out in October.
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Yeah, Pink Pearl is brighter and pinker, IMO! But they are VERY similar!
Karla
Monday, May 18, 2009
I have pink pearl pigment… and if you have the too dolly quad the pink in there is similar in my opinion. It has the same blueish/green duochrome effect. Pink Pearl is my other favorite besides Grape pigment. I use those two pigments with dark soul. VERY dramatic.
Nathalie
Monday, May 18, 2009
Karla, is dark soul easier or harder to use than Carbon eyeshadow? Any difference of rendering, texture, effect? I’m using matte black eyeshadow for at least 10 years to make smokey eyes and I have no problem with that at all. I’m just wondering how good it’d be to use dark soul and if it’s worth the try.
Karla
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
I like it a lot I’ve never used Carbon but from exsperiance Dark soul can have a ton of fall out so i put either a tissue under my eye or use the tape trick. I like pigments because you get more for the money and if you use black a lot like I do it’s worth it to me. It also has a little sparkle in it too. I like it with Quick Frost or Fairy Light pigment. It goes on smooth and blends well for me so I imagine it’d be the same for you. :)
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Romping is kind of similar, but Pink Pearl still gives me so much more OOMPH! you know?
Julia
Monday, May 18, 2009
I’m definitely all about Burnt Burgandy. I love that pigment! It’s dark and matte and such a rich colour; it’s beautiful.
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
What do you like to pair it with, Julia?
lesleykat
Monday, May 18, 2009
i cannot purchase ANY mac until i get my MACPro card. this is torture! seriously!
Nathalie
Monday, May 18, 2009
Oh, lucky. :) Just think how ORGASMIC it’ll be when you get it. I’m sure it’ll be worth the waiting. Courage!
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Awww!
SUZI
Monday, May 18, 2009
How do I get my Hands on this Pro pigments. Whats a MACPro card & how do I get my hands on this MACPro card.
Nathalie
Monday, May 18, 2009
I don’t think you need a mac pro card to purchase pro stuff. The card simply allow you to get a discount. As soon as you find a mac pro store, you can walk in and buy what you want.
Depending the country you live in, go on the mac website, search for stores in your country and you shoud see in the list if a store is pro or not (generally they’re called “mac pro” in France so they might be called this way elsewhere). If my memory is good we only have 2 or 3 pro stores in France.
SUZI
Monday, May 18, 2009
So how do I get a MACPro card just for the discount? I have spent over $1000.00 this year already.
cmferrets
Monday, May 18, 2009
yeah me too , how do u get one ?
Miss Trendy
Monday, May 18, 2009
ladies check out http://www.macpro.com you can order toll free by phone if you are not a pro member and the website has all the 411 on the qualifications and how to become a pro card holder and what the benefits and fees are. Hope this helps.
Nathalie
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
I downloaded the application to see and you must have been professionally
been recognized as:
- makeup artist
- aesthetician
- cosmetologist
- performer/on-air talent
- fashion stylist/costume designer
- photographer
- model
- hairstylist
- nail technician
Of course, they need offical papers that proves all this, that you’ve actually worked as those…
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
You must be part of the industry — e.g., makeup artist, hairstylist, etc.
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
You can call any PRO store (or visit) and place an order. You don’t need a PRO card.
emm
Monday, May 18, 2009
I’m pretty sure blonde’s gold isn’t a pro pigment, it was a limited edition pigment with the overrich collection. I checked on the pro website and its not listed. Cause I always wanted to get a hold of it and I have a pro store near where I live, where I’ve never seen it before :)
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
I had checked my list against the PRO site and it was up for me!
Nicole Fugiel
Monday, May 18, 2009
In my opinion ..I really think the metal pigments should be included in must have pro pigments! Rose Gold Metal, Gold Metal, Silver Metal and Copper metal are completely unique and absolutely *stunning*!!
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
They are all gorgeous, but the list has to stop somewhere, lol!
Elle
Monday, May 18, 2009
Christine I think you read my mind today…I was at a MAC PRO store and was hoping you’d do a must-have list for their PRO pigments. I picked up Emerald Green today before even reading this. :) It’s gorgeous!
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
YES! I bet you LOVE it already :D
YaYa
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Emerald Green sounds nice. Are there any nice chocolate colored browns?
meghan
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
YaYa, there is a non-PRO pigment called “Chocolate Brown.” It is gorgeous!!
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Chocolate Brown :D
Karla
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
OHHH If you can get a PRO pigment I suggest bright fushia and Grape. I like them both a lot. Bright fushia is a hard one to wear but with a light pink lid and a bright fushia crease it’s so much fun!
Christine
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Those are so pretty, Karla :) I wish Bright Fuchsia was eye safe!
stef
Friday, January 15, 2010
its not eye safe? gah! i wear it all the time.. =/
Karla
Saturday, January 16, 2010
I read that and stopped using it on my eyes. Now I mix it with clear lipglass and rocking orange glitter. Makes a crazy cute lip color :) Thanks for telling me it’s not eye safe.