81%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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ingredients

Isodocecane, dimethicone, polyethylene, hydrogenated polyisobutene, quaternium-90 bentonite, dimethicone silylate, octyldodecanol, silica, trihydroxystearin, retinyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate, lecithin, carnauba wax, propylene carbonate, triethoxycaprylylsilane. May contain: mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, bismuth oxychloride, blue 1 lake, carmine, chromium hydroxide green, chromium oxide greens ferric ferroxyanide, manganese violet, ultramarines, yellow 5 lake.

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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12 years ago

Meh... Groundwork was a bit of a disappointment for me. I was hoping for a color that was a match for my skintone but this one is a little chalky on me. Overall, I do like the Paint Pots, you...

About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Dark, Neutral

HairBrown, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown



5.0
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13 years ago

This really is a fantastic product. It is a really natural brown colour that you can 'bung on' in a hurry to look really natural and define your eyes, or take a bit more time with and build up...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

the first PP i owned was painterly and i always liked it, not as an eyeshadow but as a base for my powder shadows. its a little drying but i make it work. Groundwork is not as light and blends a...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

MAC Groundwork + Grain + Kid = fabulous! I love this paintpot! It is my go to shadow to wear under just about any powder. I can't wear eyelid primers as they are too drying; I've tried several...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairSilver, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

This was my first paintpot from MAC and I admit, I bought it because of Lisa Eldridge´s tutorial. She´s very pale as I am and the colour worked for her, so I decided to give it a try. For...

About reviewer (130 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

Love, love, love this color. I was afraid that it would be too light on my eyes but it's perfect. It gives a natural look to my face and needs no other eye shadow on top. It's a nice every day eye...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

HG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Recieved it in a swap. Wasn't expecting much but this was simply awesome. I have NC40/42 skin (south asian) and this color looks FABULOUS on me. Color: It's looks like a light...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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13 years ago

I had Painterly and now got Groundwork. Groundwork is a nice tan, light brownish colour. Satin finish is very natural looking can be worn everyday to work. So easy to use. You can not go wrong with...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

HG! This is a very natural eyeshadow base/primer for my clients with a skintone from NC40 and up! It also looks good on lighter skintones as well, for a deeper brown shadow look. It lasts a long...

About reviewer (134 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Neutral

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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13 years ago

Quick and simple, the best eye contouring product I have at the moment. It's sheer as opposed to matt, not sparkly or shimmery. I love to buff this into the eye sockets or slightly above to create...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

A fantastic product - I'm South Asian with Tan skin and this colour is just slightly darker than my natural skin tone. It gives me a very very slight amount of definition on my lids while still...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

This a light taupey brown with a sheen to it. For a quick, neutral eye that looks "done", I just sweep it over the eyelid to the crease, apply eyeliner and mascara. No fuss, stays put all day...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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13 years ago

Groundwork's consistency is lovely. It is creamy and spreads evenly. The color on my GGG lid is not desirable. It is pinky/brown which is not flattering and really doesn't show up much except in...

About reviewer (148 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

I love Groundwork! It's a medium taupey brown and it's perfect for my lazy days or when I have little time for makeup. I use Estee Lauder DW cream eyeshadow in Ivory lace on my arch and inner...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

I was looking for a neutral color to wear as a wash with dk. brown or black liner and thought Groundwork would fit the bill. While it is creamy and long lasting and neutral, it pulled a bit too...

About reviewer (277 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

Let me start by saying I can't stand the associates at our local Mac counter here in Salt Lake City Nordies. I'd almost rather cut off an arm than to give them any of my hard earned $$. But....I...

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesOther


4.0
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13 years ago

My most used PP. Good color. Acts a as good base for most of my eyeshadows. I'm an nc 42 and it matches my tone but i can still wear it as a wash of color as it gives a slight sheen to my eyes....

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

I bought this with intentions of using it as an eyeshadow base. It is really good in that capacity because eyeshadows do not move. It is also good as an eyeshadow in its own right. It has a bit of...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Relaxed, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

This is one of my most used paintpots and I have several of them. It's a great everyday base for neutral eyes. I've also used it alone on days where I just wanted a little bit of something on my...

About reviewer (1110 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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13 years ago

I was recommended this product by MAC staff when I went to the store to look for a new primer. I used Urban Decay and Too faced eye primer previously but I couldnt find them anywhere in my country...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack