I have oily skin, so if I want to wear eyeshadow I need a really good primer. So far, the best I've used is Urban Decay's Primer Potion. Does anyone know of a primer that's even better than Urban Decay's? Or is about the same, but cheaper?
I tend to get oily lids and the only one thats worked to perfection for me is the same Urban Decay. I've tried NYX shadow base and it works but at times it creases on me. the ELF shadow primer works too but doesnt keep the eyeshadow vibrant all day like the UD does. (:
I have very oliy eyelids, and primer potion didn't work too well for me. I really like the eyeshadow base from artdeco. You only need the smallest amount, it your shadow will last for more than 24 hours. (I forgot to take of my makeup, that is how I know).
The only thing is that the scent is a tiny bit funny, but you only smell it when you open the pot. Reminds me of a maleperfume scent.
But I still love it!
For oily eyelids too faced shadow insurance works amazing it has a built in antipersprient in so it helps to control the oil...remeber whatever primer u use u need only a little amount to much of any primer will stull cause your shadow to crease because of product buildup hope this helps!
I like Too Faced shadow insurance the best, and combined with Maybelle color Tattoo as a base nothing seems to move on me all day and I tend to have very oily lids too.
I started out using UD but then I discovered MAC paint pots. UD is no longer my ultimate fave because the paint pots literally keep my color intact without creasing. Even in Florida humid heat my eyes look flawless for 8 hours.
As a makeup artist i LOVE mac paintpots as a primer! I like painterly as a skin color for pretty much everyone. It is bulletproof for all shadows. Another i have always liked was F. Y. Eye from Benefit. Never was a big fan of urban decays primer
i like the elizabeth arden primer i purchased last summer for $5 at marshalls. I also really like the NYX hd primer. I think they both beat out the UD primer postion. My makeup always stays on because i use a primer AND a color or neutral cream base (depending upon the color the shadow). My favorites are the NYX jumbo eye pencils, la colors eye pencils, and the maybelinne color tattoos!
No joke boo boo Mac's Paints primer is the best my lids are way oily and this not joke stops that and i can where any eyeshadow all day and night and not worry about looking a greasy mess!
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Jun 09, 2012
Halley N.
I have oily skin, so if I want to wear eyeshadow I need a really good primer. So far, the best I've used is Urban Decay's Primer Potion. Does anyone know of a primer that's even better than Urban Decay's? Or is about the same, but cheaper?
Jun 09, 2012
Paloma C.
I tend to get oily lids and the only one thats worked to perfection for me is the same Urban Decay. I've tried NYX shadow base and it works but at times it creases on me. the ELF shadow primer works too but doesnt keep the eyeshadow vibrant all day like the UD does. (:
Jun 09, 2012
Victoria D.
UD Primer potion works the best for me!
Jun 09, 2012
Nicole D.
I've used UD's Primer Potion but since Christmas I've been using Too Faced Shadow Insurance- I love it!
Jun 09, 2012
Tara B.
I started with UD but it eventually made my lids so oily. I now use Two Faced Shadow Insurance, LOVE it!
Jun 09, 2012
Karen Alice B.
I have very oliy eyelids, and primer potion didn't work too well for me. I really like the eyeshadow base from artdeco. You only need the smallest amount, it your shadow will last for more than 24 hours. (I forgot to take of my makeup, that is how I know).
The only thing is that the scent is a tiny bit funny, but you only smell it when you open the pot. Reminds me of a maleperfume scent.
But I still love it!
Jun 10, 2012
Jasmine K.
For oily eyelids too faced shadow insurance works amazing it has a built in antipersprient in so it helps to control the oil...remeber whatever primer u use u need only a little amount to much of any primer will stull cause your shadow to crease because of product buildup hope this helps!
Jun 10, 2012
Divya Amarnani N.
Mac's paint pot definitely - it helps the darkest of shadows to stay put without creasing
Jun 10, 2012
LaToya C.
Paint pors from mac or maybelline color tattoos
Jun 10, 2012
Alicia L.
Urban Decay Primer Potion :) but drugstore primers work pretty well for me also.
Jun 10, 2012
Julie L.
If I use Too Faced Shadow Insurance and MAC's Painterly Paint Pot together, my eyeshadow will stay the same and not crease for DAYS! :)
Jun 10, 2012
Nikki B.
I like Too Faced shadow insurance the best, and combined with Maybelle color Tattoo as a base nothing seems to move on me all day and I tend to have very oily lids too.
Jun 10, 2012
Shelley W.
I started out using UD but then I discovered MAC paint pots. UD is no longer my ultimate fave because the paint pots literally keep my color intact without creasing. Even in Florida humid heat my eyes look flawless for 8 hours.
Jun 10, 2012
Ashley H.
NYX Hd primer! LOVE IT!
Jun 11, 2012
Amazingly A.
am i the only one who swears by too faced shadow insurance? love it! :)
Jun 11, 2012
Amoure J.
Benefits Stay Don't Stray is the best by far for my skin.
Jun 11, 2012
Julie J.
As a makeup artist i LOVE mac paintpots as a primer! I like painterly as a skin color for pretty much everyone. It is bulletproof for all shadows. Another i have always liked was F. Y. Eye from Benefit. Never was a big fan of urban decays primer
Jun 11, 2012
Princess B.
Primer potion is pretty awesome..MAC's paint pots are comparative but the price is pretty similar.
Jun 12, 2012
Alyssa F.
Urban Decay Primer Potion :)
Jun 12, 2012
DimePieceOnaDime D.
i like the elizabeth arden primer i purchased last summer for $5 at marshalls. I also really like the NYX hd primer. I think they both beat out the UD primer postion. My makeup always stays on because i use a primer AND a color or neutral cream base (depending upon the color the shadow). My favorites are the NYX jumbo eye pencils, la colors eye pencils, and the maybelinne color tattoos!
Jun 12, 2012
Zoe C.
UDPP and elf eye primers are the best in my opinion :) I've heard the elf mineral eyeshadow primer is better for oily lids :)
Jun 12, 2012
Katie E.
Has anyone here tried the Lime Crime eyeshadow primer? I've heard super good things about it but I don't know.
Jun 12, 2012
Tiyah Y.
If you can get your hands on Ruby Kisses, try their eye primer. In my opinion it works just the same as UD. & it's only $3.99.
Jun 12, 2012
Andrea F.
I really love Urban Decay's PP too!! But a lot of people swear by Too Faced Shadow Insurance, too! So I would try that one :)
Jun 13, 2012
Lauren V.
No joke boo boo Mac's Paints primer is the best my lids are way oily and this not joke stops that and i can where any eyeshadow all day and night and not worry about looking a greasy mess!