Eye Lid Primer

Dec 20, 2011

Linda T.

Hi loves!
I've never been one to use primer, but I'm starting to think it may help with the longevity of my eyeshadow! Any recommendations? xoxo

Dec 20, 2011

Stephanie H.

It really does help. Before I used them my shadows were never as bold or lasted very long. My faves are Laura Mercier Eye basics, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, Stila Prime Pot, Benefit Stay Don't Stray. I have a used a few others but these are my standout ones!=D

Dec 20, 2011

Jalaina S.

I use Urban Decay Primer Potion.  

Dec 20, 2011

Gabbi D.

Urban Decay Primer Potion is really good if you want something that's more transparent. It really helps eyeshadows pop. As for a colored base if you want to cover up discoloration, I like MAC Paint Pots.

Dec 20, 2011

Sue-Ann G.

I use Elf primer its a $1 [US] and it WORKS! ... also a good alternative for primer is our concealer ...apply it to your lid , set it with a translucent powder and it really gives your shadows that POP & the translucent powder makes blending your shadows a breeze

Dec 20, 2011

Soma S.

Urban Decay's primer potion changed my life - SERIOUSLY. As a novice, I really thought I sucked - I couldn't make cheap crappy shadows like the CS88 palettes work, and my MAC shadows worked, but I didn't get the "wow" factor I was looking for with dramatic smokey looks... Enter UDPP and omg... everything is vibrant - and if I happen to pass out piss drunk from the night prior, I still wake up looking like I'm ready to go! It's weird... [and gross] but it's fantastic!

I am curious to try Limecrime's version, but have yet to find the excuse. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!  =P

Dec 20, 2011

Theresa G.

A new found favorite of mine would be the Laura Mercier eyeshadow base. Works really well! I still like to use my urban decay primer potion and MAC paint pots : ) They too work really well.

Dec 20, 2011

Ashley M.

My favorite is the too faced shadow insurance. I like UD primer potion too, but I think the too faced one works a little better. 

Dec 20, 2011

Jasmine K.

i pretty much agree with wat the ladies are saying here i love love love my mac paint pots mostly because they come in a range of colors so if your looking for a color base def check those out and the urban decay primer potion is amazing especially since they have changed the packaging to make it easier to get all the product out...and i recently started using the laura mercier eye basics and its amazing as well...those would have to be my three favorites by far

Dec 20, 2011

Linda T.

Thank you beauties SOOO much!!! I will definitely give these a try and let you know how it works out! xoxo =) <3

Dec 20, 2011

Kristen A.

I have very oily lids, so there is only one eye primer that works for me, and that's Too Faced Shadow Insurance. I have tried UDPP, MAC Paint Pots, NYX's eye primer, and others, and they all crease.

Product aside, primers really do make a difference. They create a smoother surface, sometimes a sticky surface, to help your shadows adhere better. They prevent creasing and fading, and often they'll enhance the appearance of a certain color/finish.

Dec 21, 2011

Leslie H.

I use Urban Decay Primer Potion and then a little of whatever setting powder I am using that day on top. I find it helps my eyeshadow last a lot longer if I do this extra step.

Dec 21, 2011

Joyce W.

i also have oily lids, and i would rank these as my top 3 :)
1. Nars smudgeproof eyeshadow base
2. Too faced shadow insurance
3. Urban Decay Primer Potion

Dec 26, 2011

Ashleigh R.

My favorite is the Bare Minerals "Prime Time" eyelid primer. It really helps the eyeshadow blend flawlessly and keeps it vibrant. I also like NARS Pro-Prime Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base. It's pretty decent and the other ones that everyone else has listed like Too-Faced and Urban Decay are great as well. 

Dec 26, 2011

Samantha G.

sticking with practically everyone's choice- urban decay's primer potion

Dec 27, 2011

Robin L.

I just started using Hard Candy eyeshadow primer... it's very reasonably priced and does and effective job for me... I also use NYX jumbo pencil in Milk as a base over the primer... Love vivid bright colors <3

Dec 27, 2011

Linda T.

Thank you so much loves! I am giving one of the mentioned a try and so far so good! I will update and review it once I'm all done. 

Dec 27, 2011

Rikki P.

Too Faced Shadow Insurance. <3
Although I will be trying ELF's primer for kicks when I'm done with TFSI.

Dec 27, 2011

Morena M.

Primers are amazing! I like Benefit's Stay Don't Stray and LORAC's primer.

Dec 28, 2011

Rio O.

Lorac behind the scenes eyeshadow primer <3

Dec 28, 2011

Annalese H.

I personally love NYX HD primer and POP beauties eye primer :D I have tried UD and TFSI and I didn't like them bc they creased on me :( 

Dec 28, 2011

Maria Y.

I love elf's eye primer and nyx shadow stick especially the white one (think it is called the milk)! ;)