While Painterly (a gorgeous nude/beige) is the brand’s hero shade, I’m a big fan of Layin Low for its matte, creamy beige finish. Toting an impressive 24 hour wear claim, this product goes on smoothly and dries to the perfect consistency for beautiful, buildable coverage. The highly pigmented shades can be worn alone or under products for a flawless, creaseless look. Mac’s Pro Longwear Paint Pot Eyeshadow (available in nearly all shades on ) is a long-wear eye primer and cream shadow in one.

Looking for a product similar to the MAC Paint Pot? Keep reading for my two top picks! FIRST: WHY I LOVE THE ORIGINAL

I’ve had a paint pot in my makeup bag since early high school (I’m a MAC lover through and through!), but after a few weeks of trial and error I’m excited to share two drugstore alternatives that truly give the original product a run for its money. Hi friends! I’ve received over a dozen messages praising Lano’s Face Base Vitamin E Day Cream after publishing my last beauty article, and I’m so glad to hear you’re loving this miracle cream! Today I’m sharing my favorite drugstore alternatives for another beauty product staple: the beloved MAC Paint Pot.

Mac paint pot painterly primer