MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot Review, Photos, Swatches
MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot
MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot ($22.00 for 0.17 oz.) is described as a “pale silver shimmer.” It’s a soft, medium-dark taupe brown with warm undertones and a pearly shimmer. Clarins Nude #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Bounce Around (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Buxom Sequin Sparkle (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Laura Mercier Stellar (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Silent Treatment #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Wave (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Vintage Selection (P, $18.50) is warmer (90% similar). Chantecaille Triton (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Stag Film (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Ciate Ellie (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Taupe Secret (01) (P, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). YSL Golden Glow #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Divine Rule (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #16 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Zoeva Wrapped in Silk (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Cinder (Left) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Deception (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
The Pro Longwear Paint Pot claims 15-hour wear with a formula that is “highly-pigmented,” “water-resistant,” and “crease-proof.” This isn’t a good example of “highly-pigmented,” though I could see many enjoying this for its more buildable, semi-sheer to semi-opaque coverage as it’s this type of coverage in a cream eyeshadow that works well as an all-over eyeshadow (either alone as a quick look or as a base for other eyeshadows). The texture was lightly creamy with a gel-like feel, not too dense but not too thin, and spread out evenly without tugging on the skin and the shimmer didn’t disappear. It wore well for twelve hours on me before starting to crease.
Stroke My Ego
PPermanent. $18.50.
MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot
MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot
MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot
MAC Stroke My Ego Pro Longwear Paint Pot
How does this compare to Morning Frost paint pot (Holiday Collection 2011-2012)?
Stroke My Ego is lighter and warmer – less rose/pink in it!
looks like a nice staple for a shimmery base. 🙂
Agreed 🙂
Looks like a great shade for those who like wearing single eyeshadow shades and washes of color.
I bet it would be!
Like the cool taupe shimmer, but the Paint Pots crease on my oily lids, so will be skipping
Never ceases to amaze me how your-mileage-may-vary products can be!
I love the color in the pot, I wish it was more like that on the skin.
Aw!
I agree, I could definitely see this making for a great all over lid wash for a quick out the door look! Or as a base to make a look last longer and give it intensity. I would probably use it as a base for a deeper smoky taupey look if I were to buy this.
It would be a fabulous base under grays and bronzes!
I have not owned a Paint Pot in years but this is one that I would consider owning. The color is something I gravitate towards and don’t have a cream eyeshadow in this color either.
Any particular reason why you stopped buying Paint Pots, Deidre?
No real reason just got into buying other makeup and never replaced the one Paint Pot that I did use a lot.
Whoa! Now that is a purchase I could justify! I love nude-colored shimmers for my eyes!
Woohoo! 🙂
It looks more interesting in the pot, I think. Blended out it just looks shimmery and loses all the pretty colours.
I can see a bit of what you mean!
How similar is it to Benefit’s Birthday suit (my fave eye color ever!) ? Looks similar.
Birthday Suit is warmer, more golden 🙂
It’s a gorgeous colour that would complement many different kind of looks. The rating is pretty good too. Love that colour.
I totally agree with you, Genevieve!