M.A.C. Loose Pigment (Vanilla)

Details/Benefits

Full Description: 

A highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Does not streak or cake. Easy to blend and long-lasting. 

Shade:

In the container, Vanilla comes across as a shimmery off-white color with gold sparkles. However, on the skin, it transforms into a shimmery duochrome fleshy toned light gold and light pink. 

Key Claims and Benefits:

• Non-caking
• Non-streaking
• Long-wearing

How to Use: 

Apply pigment with either a dry or wet brush depending on desired effect. 

Huge Quantity:

The full size jar has so much of the pigment that in spite of using it so much, I have hardly scratched the surface. There's so much of product that it should last me at least this lifetime, if not more! Since, a little goes a long way, this is one product which might never be completely used. 

Texture: 

As with most MAC shadows, Vanilla is extremely lightweight and gets blended effortlessly. The texture is very soft and is not chalky at all. 

Staying Power: 

Needless to say, being a MAC product, this goes on extremely smoothly and stays on for a very long time. However, if using as an eyelid color, I would recommend using an eye primer because this can look quite horrible if it creases. 

Mistake Diffuser: 

As a brow highlighter and a cheek highlighter, Vanilla pigment can blend out, soften and diffuse any harsh lines and mistakes. The great part is it can blend out any color- be it a soft blue or a deep purple. 

Multipurpose and Versatility: 

Vanilla is one pigment which can have as many uses as your imagination takes you. This is one of the most multipurpose products I have in my collection and can be used in so many different ways. Here are some of the ways I have used it in: 

1. My most favorite way of using Vanilla is by mixing a small amount with my moisturizer and applying it all over my face to get a wonderful dewy and glowy look. However, special care should be taken to use a very small amount of pigment as overdoing it will make the effect too shimmery. Vanilla can be used not just as a brow highlighter but also as an overall lid color. One of the easiest ways to create an eye look with this pigment is to use it with a light hand over the entire lid with an eye base with some mascara and/or liner. 
2. It looks great when applied on the inner tear duct. It instantly opens up the eyes for a wide awake effect. 
3. I also mix Vanilla with a clear lip gloss or a lip balm to give a wonderful sheen on the lips. 
4. Another way is to apply it over darker shades of lipstick to achieve a great 3-D effect and a fuller pout. 
5. Vanilla pigment is wonderful as a cheek and nose highlighter. It imparts a great golden glow on the cheeks right above the apple of the cheek. However, again use it very sparingly as it can look frosty if applied too much.
6. It also boosts matte blushes with a slightly pearly luminosity. 
7. Use a little bit on the Cupid's bow for that full lip effect. 
8. I have also applied it on my neck and collar bone area especially while going out at nights to impart a glowy overall effect. 
9. Another way of using Vanilla is to mix it with your favorite matte nail polish or mix it with a top coat and apply all over nails for a golden shimmery look. 

( These are just some of the ways I have used Vanilla pigment. I am sure there would be so many other ways to use this shade. )

Price and Packaging:

It is really expensive and costs about $22 for a full size pigment jar and has 4.5 g/ 0.15 oz. The pigments come in jars with black screwy tops. It is very easy to spill pigments and because there is no sifter, it is very difficult to control how much product will come out. 

My Personal Opinion: 

I really like this pigment because of how multipurpose it is. It is one of the staples from MAC. However, I really dislike how expensive it is and how messy it can get. I won't be repurchasing it ever because I don't think I will finish the whole bottle in this lifetime. A little goes a long way and there's just too much of the product in it. Overall, it is a very beautiful color and works well with my sensitive skin. ♡♡♡

https://www.inthefrow.com/2013/09/mac-vanilla-pigmen.html

https://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13848/372/products/makeup/face/multi-use/pigment#/shade/Vanilla_

https://makeupandbeauty.com/mac-vanilla-pigment