MAC Posh Paradise Paint Pots Swatches, Photos, Reviews
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
MAC Genuine Treasure Paint Pot
MAC Posh Paradise Paint Pots Swatches, Photos, Reviews
MAC Paint Pots ($17.50 for 0.17 oz.) are included in the Posh Paradise collection which hits stores tomorrow. I’m not sure how some shades sold out so quickly on maccosmetics.com, but all but Half-Wild are in stock at Nordstrom (free shipping). It doesn’t look like it’s launched at Bloomingdales, Dillard’s, or Macy’s
(free shipping over $50), but all of these retailers should also launch the collection today or tomorrow.
There are six shades featured in this post: Genuine Treasure (reflects antique gold), Half-Wild (mid-tone purple), Idyllic (mid-tone copper bronze), Nubile (light peachy nude), Pure Creation (mid-tone frosty blue), and Treasure Hunt (light pearled yellow). All products and shades from this collection are limited edition.
- Genuine Treasure is a glittery bronze with flecks of antique gold, pewter, and a silvery-gray cast. It’s a very complex color, but the texture is less-than-desirable, because of the glittery finish, it’s gritty and rough. It’s harder to blend out and difficult to get a solid, opaque result in color. I also experienced some fall out after a couple of hours. It is a warmer, browner version of Benefit Skinny Jeans (and obviously, it has a glitter finish compared to a cream one!). I didn’t think it compared well with any of MUFE’s Aqua Creams, though. The finish is similar to those from Cham-pale. It seems a bit similar to Inglot #403 for an eyeshadow version.
- Half-Wild is a red-toned medium-dark purple with subtle shimmer. It’s a grape-esque purple, but it’s not too bright and has significant red undertones. The closest cream shadow dupe I could think of was Benefit Purple Snap, which is lighter and less red-based. For powder eyeshadow dupes, it seems similar to Inglot #386.
- Hyperviolet is reviewed here.
- Idyllic is a burnished reddish-brown. It’s an interesting color, because it incorporates brown, burgundy, red, and copper together. It’s not copper, but it’s also not so dark or red that it’s burgundy. It seems like it would be comparable to MAC Artifact but with a frosted finish as well as Benefit stiletto. Illamasqua Resolute is a bit redder.
- Imaginary is reviewed here.
- Nubile is a lightly frosted peachy-beige. It’s a lovely shade that would work well as a general purpose eyeshadow base but also as a wash of color on the lid to brighten the eyes. It’s in the family of Painterly and Soft Ochre–not similar in color but in use–and it’s the most versatile of the eight. It’s lighter and less metallic compared to Benefit RSVP. It seems similar to theBalm Luscious Lani as far as a pressed eyeshadow version goes.
- Pure Creation is a muted medium blue. It’s like a darkened sky blue to me; it doesn’t have the same lightness as a traditional sky blue would have but similar qualities. It’s not navy blue nor is it ocean blue. It’s much more muted compared to Make Up For Ever #20. It reminded me more of theBalm Sensational. It’s not as as silvered as MAC Moon’s Reflection.
- Treasure Hunt is a pale yellow gold–but it’s not too gold. It’s not like Goldmine, which has a stronger orange tinge to it. This is so yellow that it almost reads like a cool-toned yellow; more comparable to Gorgeous Gold without the duochrome. It has the most metallic finish of the eight.
With the exception of Genuine Treasure, the texture of these was creamy with just the right amount of glide and slip to make for easy blending but not a long dry down time. Paint Pots wear well on me (twelve hours without budging, creasing, or fading) whether as an eyeshadow base or worn alone as a wash of color. They can be sheered out for softer color or applied heavily; the color payoff is more dependent on your application than the product, as the majority went opaque when applied and only sheered out with actual blending. Again, Genuine Treasure was the one that had the sheerest color overall; it reads more like a glittery layering shade.
Paint Pots come in heavy glass jars with a black, rubberized screw-top lid. I haven’t had issues with Paint Pots drying out over time, and I’ve had some for more than two years. The only one that has ever dried out was when I left the lid off for two or three days (aka my fault), and I microwaved it for about 10 seconds, stirred, and let it reset–and it was good as new (just make sure to remove the top before microwaving). Each jar contains a good amount of product; you certainly won’t run through a jar in a month or two, even if you use it everyday. I like the 242 or 249 to apply these best. A fluffy brush like the 217 works well to blend out the edges if you are looking to wear it as a wash.
The Glossover
This is a really solid release--they work well overall, and Genuine Treasure is the only finicky one that has a certain appeal but may take more patience and trial/error to get just right. These have a nice consistency and texture so they apply and wear well.
See more photos & swatches!
MAC Genuine Treasure Paint Pot
MAC Genuine Treasure Paint Pot
MAC Genuine Treasure Paint Pot
MAC Genuine Treasure Paint Pot
MAC Genuine Treasure Paint Pot
MAC Half-Wild Paint Pot
MAC Half-Wild Paint Pot
MAC Half-Wild Paint Pot
MAC Half-Wild Paint Pot
MAC Half-Wild Paint Pot
MAC Idyllic Paint Pot
MAC Idyllic Paint Pot
MAC Idyllic Paint Pot
MAC Idyllic Paint Pot
MAC Idyllic Paint Pot
MAC Nubile Paint Pot
MAC Nubile Paint Pot
MAC Nubile Paint Pot
MAC Nubile Paint Pot
MAC Nubile Paint Pot
MAC Pure Creation Paint Pot
MAC Pure Creation Paint Pot
MAC Pure Creation Paint Pot
MAC Pure Creation Paint Pot
MAC Pure Creation Paint Pot
MAC Treasure Hunt Paint Pot
MAC Treasure Hunt Paint Pot
MAC Treasure Hunt Paint Pot
MAC Treasure Hunt Paint Pot
MAC Treasure Hunt Paint Pot
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Product & Review FAQ
Where can I purchase it? How much is it?
I'm not sure how some shades sold out so quickly on maccosmetics.com, but all but Half-Wild are in stock at Nordstrom (free shipping). It doesn't look like it's launched at Bloomingdales, Dillard's, or Macy's
(free shipping over $50), but these retailers should carry the launch :) $17.50 each.
Is it limited edition?
Yes.
Any dupes?
See individual shade description.
I just bought nubile on the uk mac site. How come they rereleased it? Wanted to get idyllic too but that was sold out.
I got Genuine Treasure!! :) x
I don't have either Delft or Rollickin, unfortunately! Treasure Hunt is similar to Impeccably Rich. Nubile is much less pink. Idyllic is closest to Artifact.
Nubile paint pot is very similar to Benefit Honey Bunny creaseless cream shadow (which is discontinued), so this is an excellent dupe for those who are wanting to grab a similar shade (practically identical!).
How close is Pure Creation paint pot to Blue Boy paint, in your opinion? I'm so sorry I ever let go of Blue Boy and am hoping this is a close match.
I don't have Blue Boy!
I would wear genuine treasure pp all over the lid for a quick rocker chic look!
Hi Christine, I was wondering if you could compare Treasure Hunt to Urban Decay Greed Primer Potion which is also a yellow colour. Are they similar? Do I need TH if I have Greed? Or will I regret not getting it, lol? Thanks.
Treasure Hunt is darker - so it appears yellower. It also seems less metallic and more pigmented. If you rarely use Greed, you don't need Treasure Hunt, though!
I just ordered 2 lipsticks and 3 paintpots Genuine Treasure, Idyllic and Half wild :)
Hmmm may have to break down and make my first MAC purchase (I know, I have been living under a rock for all of my makeup-loving life). Thank you for posting the weight/volume for products consistently. Macy's website doesn't even list the volume of the products and it is hard to order online for me if I don't have a way to determine how much product I will be getting.
MAC's website (even if you prefer to purchase from Macy's) usually lists them as well, just in case I miss it or you need it for another product :)
Thanks for another awesome review, Christine! Its my first time using paint pots and I couldn't be happier. I visited my nearest Mac store during the day of the launch and swatched all the pp on my arm. All of them are of good quality. As you have mentioned, the only pp that has issues was Genuine treasure. A few minutes after application, I tried to rub all of them, all 7 shades except GT moved, smudged and was all over the place that's why I know I need to pass on it. I am currently enjoying 4 of them a- Idyllic, Imaginary, Pure Creation and Half-wild (the 2 latter colors are my favorites).
i purchased half-wild, idyllic and pure creation!! love them and yes they are selling out FAST esp half-wild. u gotta swatch em first cuz the pics online do em no justice!!
I bought 4 paint pots the darkest colors and 2 lipsticks. I wore imaginary paint pot and it was gorgeous.
would genuine treasure look good on fair skin and brown eyes?
Sure!
Macy's has them in stock, both in stores and on-line. I bought 3 last night - treasure, half wild & blue. The half wild & blue look wonderful blended together.
All i Can say is. I may go broke when this is finally released. Holy moley. I've been waiting for good paint pots to splurge on.
Yay! Paint Pots! I ran to Macy's after reading this and bought Genuine Treasure, Treasure Hunt & Idyllic. I agree with your assessment of Genuine Treasure, it does seem like it will take some practice to perfect. Thanks Christine!
Super upset that they're sold out already. Wtf, MAC?
So, actually, I was really pissed and aghast that they had sold out online so quickly and that MAC had only sent a few of each color to store locations, especially because basically every loyal MAC customer EVER has begged and begged and begged for more Paint Pot colors. And it's like, they give us Big Bounce no problem, but now this highly-coveted item is super cool and grossly understocked. But I'm thinking/wishing/hoping/praying that they'll go all Bloggers' on this and keep making more.
It's like Missonigate 2011 all over again, lol
Thank you so much for the review! You have the best in depth reviews!!! I have to layer paint pots over UDPP or TFSI. I find Painterly to have a difficult formula to blend and it's not very creamy. Christine-assuming you have painterly, can you verify that Nubile is creamier and/or easier to blend than painterly? Would you get a back up of this if you use painterly as your go-to base? Thanks!
Hi Lacey, Painterly has a thicker consistency than Nubile, so you would probably find it easier to blend than Painterly. I don't think I'd get a back up of any of these - honestly, a paint pot lasts for SO long. Even if you use it everyday, by the time you finish it, I'm sure something else will have come out.
So sad, Half-Wild is no where to be found. I highly doubt MAC will restock this collection or supply any extra to dept stores.
Asses.. There sold out at all those retailers for the one I wanted. =-/ xoxo
I lving purples lately so Half wild looks great to me!
Half-Wild is likely a touch easier - Hyperviolet could end up looking more bruise-like or as if you'd been crying. Hyperviolet is also darker, so it will absorb more color than Half-Wild.
Can you tell me how Idyllic compares to the discontinued paint pot Artifact? I am hoping they are as similar as they seem in pictures!
Please see the review - I mentioned it already :)
D'oh! Totally spaced on that! Thanks!
Hello Christine! What colour would you recommend for blue eyes?
Imaginary!
Hello, darling! Thanks for all you do! I have a question: how to idyllic compare to artifact paint pot? Can you help me out? Thanks!
Please see the review - I mentioned it already :)
I'm so sorry! I didn't get down that far :-) Thanks!
I already bought Genuine Treasure, Idyllic, and Treasure Hunt. They are amazing! Genuine Treasure is gorgeous! I used my naked pallette over it today. I used Darkhorse on the lid with Half-baked in nd just above the crease to blend out the edges. I also swatched Idyllic with Cranberry over it-it looked awesome! I definitely recommend these. They are unique, and really fun :-)
Ah, I love these!!! I have a Paint Pot addiction and these shades will fit in nicely.
Definitely want Treasure Hunt. And it does look cool like you said in your vid. Right now both MAC & PRO are sold out, but the are saying that they will be getting more stock in. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Wound up picking up Treasure Hunt. Probably won't wear it alone, but as a base. Good pigmentation. Slightly moister than Painterly or Soft Ochre, but not as moist as Bare Study. The other colors weren't for me as many clash with my yellow undertone. Did wear Genuine Treasure home on 1 eye. It's a golden brown with the nano-sized gold specs giving it an antiqued gold look. Although it's something I don't need as I would rarely reach for it & I do have antiqued gold pigment, I was quite surprised that there was very little fallout; only when I inadvertently rubbed my eye a couple of times, &, even then, only a tad fell out under the eye. Highly recommend this color for anyone who can use it. In incandescent lighting, it sparks teal, red, gold, but very demurely. Very pretty. I truly suspect that Treasure Hunt (probably Idyllic & Genuine Treasure)will be repromoted in the future as it sold out so fast online.
Maybe a stupid question, but can you use some of the darker colors as a eye liner?
Yes!
Thank you Christine for the excellent review as always! Unfortunately, the fact that these are already sold out (as seems to be the usual way for MAC limited items) is indicative of why I haven't bought anything new from MAC in months. I'm just sick of the scrambling to get the new stuff... I mean seriously. I don't understand their marketing strategy. Are MAC employees the ones selling sold-out items on ebay? Wouldn't they make MORE money if they made more and sold more? Anyway, just my two cents. Maybe a MAC employee will read comments such as this and realize they are LOSING customers with this super-limited edition strategy. Thanks Christine, for all you do for us! :)
I was talking with LA PRO and they were saying how they only received as little as 15 of certain shades :/
When I bought mine at Nordstrom in Chandler, AZ, the girls said it was a good thing I came by yesterday, because they didn't get a lot of stock ofthe collection. :-(
You know, the sales associate this morning at a MAC downtown store told me the same thing! I picked up "Half Wild" and she said that I got the last one 0_o Apparently, they only received THREE of them and they didn't receive any "Deliciously Forbidden" mattens either....indeed weird.
Hi ladies, Glad to know I'm not alone! When I said "are MAC employees selling on ebay?" I meant like MAC "corporate" people, not individual employees. Personally, I find having SUCH A limited number a turn off from MAC. :( Since I don't feel comfortable buying anything before reading Christine's reviews, if it sells out before I have time to read the reviews.
omiword I want all of them...eep!
GENUINE TREASURE. ;u;
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