Shuu: thanks, I’m glad you like it. I agree that using pigments when you’re in a rush is a no-no. I tried that and I made a huge mess, it took me a while to clean it all up lol. I’m definitely sticking to pressed shadows when I don’t have much time now. And you’re welcome, I’m glad that helped.

I’ve been looking for some of my favourite loose powder shades as a flat eyeshadow for ages, though.
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Jenn: thanks! Pigments can be really messy. It takes some pratice to avoid, or at least reduce to a minimum, fallouts. And you should try pressing them, that way you can use them without making a mess

prettybeautiful: I used to have lots of fallout too. It’s getting better with practice but when I use dark colors they always end up on my face. That’s why I do my eye makeup first, so that I clean the mess and not ruin the rest of my makeup. Pressed eyeshadows are more convenient to use and don’t fly everywhere but if you wanna use pigments, you can always try pressing them.

Thiamere: it’s a tie for me too! I like that I can use pigments in so many ways too but I wish they weren’t so messy!

Connie: many mineral pigments contain fillers that water down the product so pigmentation isn’t that good. Apparently they’re added to help the powder stick better to the lid but I heard that pure mica works well as eyeshadow too so I don’t think fillers are always needed. But then there are lots of pressed shadows that are poorly pigmented as well. Personally, as long as the color payoff is good, I don’t care if the shadow is in pressed or loose form