05/11/2009
Mixing Medium's
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Follow my blog with bloglovin´WHAT IS A MIXING MEDIUM?
Although this listing is for a multipurpose mixing medium, I am sad to say that one does not exist- AND IT NEVER HAS. The photo accompanying this category is the same tube that more than one mixing medium comes in, each has a different label on the back to delineate which one it is.
There are many mixing mediums available listed under the MULTIPURPOSE category at MAC pro, and in this review I will tell you about each one with a link so that you can find out about them yourself. This review is for the MIXING MEDIUM- of which there are quite a few types of at MAC.
Mixing medium is a base that you use with different shadows and pigments (a stronger color powder than eyeshadows without the intense filler) to create a paint or other product that is unique to you to apply to the body.
WHERE DO YOU GET MIXING MEDIUM?
When you do a search on the MAC retail site, you will not find any mixing mediums anymore. You will be referred to the MAC Pro site which will allow you to peruse the products, but you have to call in an order as only MAC professional makeup artists are allowed to order online.
If you are lucky enough to live near one of the few MAC Pro stores, you can also purchase these products there. You do not need to be a Pro card holder to purchase, but you will be required to pay full price (Professional artists get a discount)
WHAT KIND OF MIXING MEDIUMS ARE AVAILABLE?
FACE AND BODY MIXING MEDIUM
First on the list is the FACE AND BODY MIXING MEDIUM.
Here is what MAC says about this product:
"Formula to dilute and mix with M·A·C powder or liquid makeup. Used to create effects from sheer to opaque. Perfect to decorate the face or body. Mix with pigments and powders to create a number of custom shades and colours. It offers sheer, even coverage and long-wearing attributes. Create custom body lotions or use to thin down heavier foundations such as M•A•C Full Coverage Foundation. Use alone to give the skin a satin glow.
50ml bottle/1.7 fl oz."
MIXING MEDIUM ALCOHOL BASE
Next we move on to the alcohol based mixing medium.
"Formula to dilute and mix with M·A·C powder or liquid makeup. Used to create effects from sheer to opaque. Perfect to decorate the face or body. Mix with Pigments and powders to form an ultra light gel that dries quickly upon application with minimal transference and ultimate wear. For use on body, from neck down.
50ml bottle/1.7 fl oz."
It is important to note that this particular mixing medium has harsh alcohol in it and is NOT to be used on the face or around eyes. It is used for specific art on the body. Think of fake tatoos and such. Where the FACE AND BODY MIXING MEDIUM is to cover the entire body, this mixing medium is for decorative art on the body.
I am not as fond of this product but it does work well for doing painting on the body of artistic decorative work.
Price is $15 at the time of this review.
MIXING MEDIUM WATER BASED
Next in line is the water based mixing medium.
Here is what MAC says about this one:
"Formula to dilute and mix with M·A·C powder or liquid makeup. Used to create effects from sheer to opaque. Perfect to decorate the face or body. Created for those who like to design their own shades and colours. Mix with pigments and powders to create anything from full, opaque coverage to sheer. Useful for adhering M·A·C Glitter to the skin.
50ml bottle/1.7 fl oz."
This is the mixing medium that you would use on the face or body. Because of the multipurpose uses of this mixing medium, it is the one that I use most.
This mixing medium has glycerine in it which will hold the glitter, pigment or other color bases in place very well- in many cases all day. It works on the eyes and can be built up to a nice bold look, or sheered down for a wash look.
Price is $15 at the time of this review.
MIXING MEDIUM GEL
There is yet another Mixing Medium in a gel form. Here is what MAC says about this one :
"A mixing medium base that can be mixed with pigments and glitters to create unique custom shades for face and body. Provides superior adherence and hold of pigments and glitters to the skin. Protects against environmental aggression. Non-irritating and suitable for all skin types. An easy and effective way to create custom body paints and glitter gels. Not for use around the eye area.
120ml/4 fl oz. tube"
Again, please note that this product is not for use in the eye area. When MAC says that with a mixing medium, take note. This mixing medium works a little better for the glitter adherence than the alcohol version for the body. However, because it is not for eye use, it is not as versatile and I tend to turn once again to the water based mixing medium in my work.
However, for doing face and body art to a great degree, I would probably use this mixing medium a lot more often.
Price is $20 at the time of this review.
MIXING MEDIUM EYELINER
Now we are getting to my two favorite products. I absolutely LOVE this mixing medium. If you have any pigment or eyeshadow or eyesafe glitter at all that you would LOVE to make a liner out of, this is the product to try. Here is what MAC says about it:
"A colorless, translucent mixing medium that can be mixed with pigments and glitter to create unique customized eyeliner shades. Contains Vitamins A, C and E to buffer the delicate skin around the eye area from environmental aggression. Non-irritating and suitable for all skin types.
10ml/0.33 US oz tube"
Some people are sensitive to the EYELINER MIXING MEDIUM but I am not (miracle!). If you do not pile it on thickly, it works beautifully. I like to put a tiny dot on the back of my hand, dip my liner brush into the mixing medium and then dip it quickly into pigment or glitter and then apply.
It is a bit tricky to use at first, but once you get the hang of it, it is one of the most wonderful products if you want to make your own unique creations. It stays on beautifully unless you or your client happen to have runny eyes that day, then it will wear off more quickly.
Price is $11 at the time of this review.
MIXING MEDIUM LASH
And here last and certainly not least is one of my ultimate favorite mixing mediums- the LASH. Oh my, I have had some serious fun with this product. You can mix ANY MASCARA THAT YOU WANT TO WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Here is what MAC says about it:
"Colorless Pro Long Lash mixing medium base that allows you to create unique customized shades of Pro Long Lash Mascara. Strengthens and conditions lashes. Provides superior adherence of color and extended wear, curl and lengthening. Suitable for all skin types.
10ml/0.33 US oz tube"
HOW CAN YOU SEE THESE?
Although MAC does not have a mulitpurpose mixing medium, per se, you will find these mixing mediums at www.macpro.com under the category of multipurpose.
Although you will not see the prices listed unless you are a member, the prices I have listed here for you will be close unless there is a huge price hike by the time you read this.
You can also see these at the MAC Pro Stores and occasionally at a MAC store if they happen to carry some.
MAC has a very strange way of promoting their products. Sometimes you will not be able to find any of their PRO products anywhere but Pro stores and other times they will show up at tiny MAC counters in department stores.
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