Mixing Medium Water Based

Name: MAC Cosmetics Mixing Medium Water Based
Brand: MAC Cosmetics
Rating: 4.3 (43 reviews)

MAC Cosmetics

4.3

43 reviews

86%

would repurchase

4.2/5

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Reviews

4.0

from

AirborneDenise

3 months ago

I use with foundation to kind of water down and mix colors together, and it works well. Tried with powder eyeshadow and it was like water n oil, it did not mix together. Maybe I should try with Mac pi...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

AntiqueGlitter

12 years ago

This product is a definitely must-have for all my loose pigments and glitter. I didn't have much trouble with pigments before I began using this Mixing Medium, but now that I do have it, pigments easi...Read more

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (221 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack

5.0

from

bamaRN37

13 years ago

I bought my mixing medium from the MAC website and I guess they brought out a PRO product and this was it. I don't wear pigments but I do use it as eyeliner. The shadows I use most are Carbon, Espress...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (285 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0

from

RisingSunJulie

13 years ago

If you don't want your pigments to fall everywhere, get this product. It will help put a more precise application with your pigment. It also makes the pigment look more vibrant and colorful. And since...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0

from

efrazier

14 years ago

I am not sure if I like this product yet. I have had this since Christmas. It does make pigment colors vibrant but I have had a couple of times where my pigments did crease withthis product. Maybe I u...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Cool

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

thatgirlwho

15 years ago

I love this product, it makes my pigments and loose eyeshadows stay put for hours as well as really intensifying the colour. Also, as you only use a few drops each time you use it a bottle of this wil...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

Vex

15 years ago

Loved it! No stinging, no stickyness, does what it says. I wanted something to adhere my mac reflects glitter onto my eyeshadow in full effect without it flaking off throughout the day. After applying...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

4.0

from

nightvamp

16 years ago

I use this for my pigments, it makes the colors stay put and really nice and vibrant.

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (94 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

4.0

from

missbike

16 years ago

This is just glycerin, water, and preservative from what I understand. I make my own now- 3 parts water to 1 part glycerin. It only lasts a week/ 10 days at most but glycerin is dirt cheap, like $2...Read more

22 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

laurenmillie

16 years ago

this product is the best for pigments (which is the only eye makeup I use) This is how is use it--I squirt a tiny dab on my index finger and I apply to my eyelid. Then I apply my piggie with my brush...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue

3.0

from

Meljolie

16 years ago

I bought this product because I was watching this makeup tutorial on youtube and the girl used this product to spritz onto a brush. I was interested in it to give my mineral foundation a bit more stay...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (119 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

2.0

from

Giddylondon

17 years ago

The first item I tried that I thought would be worth the hype...NOT! I have make up forevers "eye seal" which is easy to use and overall an amazing product! The mac mixing medium just seems to water d...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen

4.0

from

LittleGnome

17 years ago

I like this product for bringing out the intensity of pigments and adding to the 'foiling' process but overall, I don't think it adds much wearing time to my shadows or liners by itself, without a bas...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (1125 reviews)

Age

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0

from

brookecouture

17 years ago

This product is amazing for pigments. I dab a bit on my brush, pat the brush lightly on the pigment color and smooth over my lids. AMAZING. A shiny, wet beautiful finish that does not budge! I onl...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (186 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

1.0

from

ladyofmirkwood

17 years ago

I loved this product when I got it. It was everything I imagined it to be... until it ruined my pigments yes, it ruined my pigments and my eyelids. I developed an allergic reaction to it, it stung at ...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesGreen

3.0

from

Xexuxa

17 years ago

I really liked this product when I first bought it, but over time I developed a strange allergic reaction to it. At first it just tingled. Then it started to sting a little and now even a little drop ...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (82 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Other, Fine

EyesBlack

5.0

from

masqued_dreamer

17 years ago

I love my mixing medium! I've tried it with both Pigments and glitters and it works beautifully to adhere to the skin with both. Pigments come to life with mixing medium. Yesterday i wore all girl,...Read more

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About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue

3.0

from

Anya1976

18 years ago

Recently my parents went to vegas so i sent my mom with a shopping list, this was on it.<br> I have only used it a couple times so far but it's cool, i will be using it often with my pigments. I have ...Read more

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About reviewer (518 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

5.0

from

vintagepinupgirl

18 years ago

I finally understand what everyone means when they classify a product as their "holy grail". I can never keep my eyeshadow from creasing, ever. 1 drop an application of this stuff and I get the most...Read more

1 person found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0

from

treecatd

18 years ago

THis product has not only saved a million of my fluidlines as everytime i use one , i add a drop and just seal the jar tight, but has given pigments and e/s a whole new life!!! It's truly fantastic, i...Read more

9 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue