MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork

Groundwork and Quite Natural
Groundwork and Quite Natural

Meet my new obsession – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork alongside Quite Natural. I had a make-up lesson last week with Lina Cameron (HERE) and she introduced me to Groundwork. I’m really not sure how I’ve ever got along without this shade.

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork

It’s the kind of easy taupe over which you can build almost any other colour – and it does not move from the lid (in fact, you need to put some effort in to remove it). I often do make-up ‘lite’ if I’m not going anywhere – sometimes, even if I am – and Groundwork is just as great on its own as a me-but-better kind of lid shade. It’s near neighbour, Quite Natural, is either natural for darker tones or a base light brown for any tone. They’re both completely flat matte – Lina applied mine with a brush even though it’s a creme (yes, I probably would just have stuck my finger straight in there) and so I’ve stuck to that plan. I’m so thrilled with this find – the perfect base-shade has been a long quest – I am grateful to have finally found it! Better yet, you can mix it with other creme shades (I haven’t tried this yet, but am looking at the Max Factor Excess Shimmers right now and wondering…. ) to tone colours.. honestly, I feel like this is such a find! I know MAC fans will know this product like the back of their hands, but it’s new to me and I’m in love!

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork is £15.50 HERE.

The review of my lesson with Lina is HERE.


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11 responses to “MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Groundwork”

  1. I love Quite Natural as a base for smokey eye looks! I don’t own Groundwork yet, but it’s an interesting color! I will definitely Check it out next time in the store!

  2. julia

    Which is which?

  3. Groundwork is my fave paint pot. I’m actually wearing it right now, along with just eyeliner and mascara. Love it! But Maybelline just released a color tattoo dupe, called creamy beige. 😉

    Speaking Beauty UK | Nars, Urban Decay, YSL GIVEAWAY

    1. FiMacD

      I’m a wee bit intimidated by MAC counters – I like to get in, get what I want and get out ASAP – but I’d happily venture in to get one of these as I’m looking for really good “basics” that I can use every day.

  4. Groundwork is so good! I have crazy oily eyelids so I always apply this after primer & then add eyeshadow. It’s neutral enough that it doesn’t interfere with eyeshadow colours either. Love it.

  5. olivia

    These are great contour colors for light and dark skin. Kinda like the cream version of airbrush contour colors, very versatile.

  6. Leonie Parker

    I think I might have to give these a go!! Look really good!!

    Leonie ♥ IkonikBeauty

  7. Abby

    I love Groundwork and wear it by itself and as a base. Great post!

    Abby from Abby Talks

  8. Nitya

    I only have one paint pot, and I find it to be quite stiff to work with. And it creases on me towards the end of the day!

    My absolute favourite cream base for eyelids is Lancôme la base paupieres pro. They are super emollient matte creams with five or six shades that cover most skin tones. It never creases, and is a doddle to apply in seconds with fingertips or a brush. It came out over the summer I think, and I have no idea why lancome didn’t advertise them much. I’ve even bought multiple colours to use as regular cream eyeshadows. The darkest colour Sienne even works as a great cheek contour.

    1. Jane

      Yes, I reviewed them and you are right, they’re lovely products x

  9. Zoe Archer

    I love the Mac Paint pots, my favourite is Soft Ochre. But this one is now on my wishlist.

    zoea2812.blogspot.com

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