Review - Eyeshadow Primer & Base
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1) URBAN DECAY Eyeshadow Primer Potion Tube - Original (Rating:4.5/5)
It's crease-free, so I can wear perfect eyeshadow for at least 8 hours! Even after exercising, my eyeshadow stays on with it!!!
2) TOO FACED Shadow Insurance (Rating: 4.5/5)
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| What it is: An eye shadow primer guaranteed to go the distance. What it does: This is your full-coverage insurance policy against all fading, creasing, melting, blurring, oil slicked, and hard-to-blend eye shadow accidents. Our silicone based eye shadow primer transforms any eyeshadow into a perfectly blendable, color-drenched, intensified version of itself, then locks it down perfectly until you take it off. This soothing formula evens out the skintone on your lids and smoothes lines while securing a barrier between the oils of your skin and your makeup, so no shadow catastrophes will ever happen again. What it is formulated WITHOUT: - Parabens - Sulfates - Synthetic Fragrances - Synthetic Dyes - Petrochemicals - Phthalates What else you need to know: Truly versatile, Shadow Insurance can be used with powder or cream eye shadow products, and it's concentrated: the size of a rain drop covers the entire lid. Suggested Usage: -Apply to clean, dry lids using your finger. -A little goes a long way as the product will blend in without being visible. -Create intensity for smoky eyes by placing Shadow Insurance on lids only, wait 30 seconds, then apply shadow. |
It's a popular item, evidenced by its 4703 reviews on Sephora.com. This primer seriously helps my eyeshadow stay on.
3) NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base (Rating: 4.5/5)
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| What it is: A lightweight primer that creates a seamless canvas that keeps cream and powder eye color looking brilliant, fresh, and just-applied all day. What it does: This smudge-proof eye shadow base uses a unique polymer and mineral powder blend to get a firm grip on color for long-lasting, gorgeous wear. Fortified with a special deep-sea extract and an antioxidant rice extract, it dries on contact and keeps the delicate eye lid smooth and ready for eye shadow application. What else you need to know: This fragrance-free product is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested. Research Results: After 2 week test: - 97% felt that it maximized your eye shadow color - 93% felt that it extended the wear of your eye shadow - 90% felt that it prevented creasing and smudging
Suggested Usage:
Gently sweep a thin layer onto eye lids, blending with fingertips. Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base dries in seconds and then follow with your favorite NARS eyeshadow.
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I personally love this one the most! Compared to Urban Decay and Too Faced, NARS's eyeshadow base is slightly drier, so it's a little harder to apply evenly. But you only need to use a tiny bit, and it will keep layers of shadow locked in place, and stop the eyeshadow from creasing. If you have a problem with glitter fallout, for example, using Bobbi Brown sparkle eyeshadow, I highly recommend this eyeshadow base! It's very good at controlling my oily eyelids and neutralizing their yellowish tone.
4) e.l.f. Eyelid Primer, Sheer (Rating: 4/5)
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Sets Eyeshadow for Long Lasting Color
Instantly beautiful, healthy-looking eyes designed, formulated & tested by our professional team of makeup artists. Lightweight liquid formula quickly absorbs into skin for comfortable wear.
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It has extremely high quality for its price. The price is about $1.50, and it did indeed make my eyeshadow last longer. It's totally worth its price!! The only thing I didn't like was its yellowish-toned color, which makes my eyelids more orange and yellow.
Summary:
I have to say, I didn't see a lot of differences among these four eyeshadow primers and bases. Some may work better than others, but whether you think it's worth a higher price depends on the individual. I think that as long as you apply some form of eyeshadow primer, it works better than eyeshadow alone.
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