How Necessary Is Eyeshadow Primer? Help Please :)
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Dec 30, 2012
Murphy P.
ive been looking into getting a shadow primer, but i noticed it is a bit more pricey than what i anticipated. is it worth it and/or needed?
Dec 30, 2012
Alyssa U.
Yes! It will change the way you see eye makeup! If you want to try it out get NYX I think it's only $5.99 at ulta, it comes in 3 shades.
Dec 30, 2012
Gold B.
yes! def worth a small splurge!!!! youll be so happy after u notice the difference
Dec 30, 2012
Gold B.
too face eyeshadow primer! i love that it comes in a squeezable tube
Dec 30, 2012
Stephanie D.
Very much needed go try elf eyelid primer it's great :)
Dec 30, 2012
Nina B.
It makes your eyeshadows stay in place & not crease
Dec 30, 2012
Cat C.
Totally. It's not that expensive considering it will probably last a long time. Get the Urban Decay primer potion. It's lasts a while. It's totally worth, the pigment shows better and lasts longer :)
Dec 30, 2012
Yesenia P.
Yes- try Elf!!
Dec 30, 2012
Alli Rose G.
If you have dry lids, you probably only need a cream shadow base like Maybelline Color Tattoos or NYX Jumbo Pencils. If you have oily lids, then you definitely need on to keep the oil from breaking down the eye shadow within hours.
Dec 30, 2012
alyssa f.
even cheaper is the elf primer (target or walmart) for only a dollar and if u wake up and see that your eye lids are shiney u need a primer because tht is oil and can cause creasing the elf one is pretty good i have medium oily eye lids and it works! but deffinetly get a cheaper one to start out then work up in price and quality :)
Dec 30, 2012
alyssa f.
even cheaper is the elf primer (target or walmart) for only a dollar and if u wake up and see that your eye lids are shiney u need a primer because tht is oil and can cause creasing the elf one is pretty good i have medium oily eye lids and it works! but deffinetly get a cheaper one to start out then work up in price and quality :)
Dec 30, 2012
alyssa f.
srry it sent twice hehe
Dec 30, 2012
Shaunesy D.
I'd say its pretty important in my routine but it just depends on your eyelids
Dec 30, 2012
Victoria D.
Lets put it this way, if I don't have my eyeshadow primer, I can just forget makeup all together that day.
Dec 30, 2012
Rachel B.
Elf primer is $1 at target if of course it doesn't work as well as urban decay but its perfect if you just need a simple primer
Dec 30, 2012
Kay-Kay W.
Urban decay primer potion literally makes a world of difference a bit expensive but a little goes a long way!
Dec 30, 2012
Melissa S.
LORAC Behind The Scenes is my favorite:) the UD primer potion is a runner up! For a cheap price, Hard Candy has a somewhat decent priner.
Dec 30, 2012
Courtney O.
Basically primer isn't needed. Eye shadow just needs to stick to something. So if you can't afford a good primer, try a thin concealer :) eye primer basically just gives eye shadow something to stick to. Really thick concealers tend to crease faster.
Dec 30, 2012
Alexa B.
I just use a little foundation!
Dec 30, 2012
Binks B.
It depends on your eyelid type. If you have oily lids, like myself, concealer/foundation won't cut it and in an hour you'll have cracks deeper than the Namib Desert.
First figure out your eyelid type, then think about your budget and which eye primer would suit your needs :)
Dec 30, 2012
Abba L.
I live urban decays primer potion. Some people do not need to use primer though. What skin type are you? If you have normal to dry skin you may not need to use it. If you have oilier or combination skin then I would suggest it. Creasing can be embarrassing. Also it depends on what eyeshadow you intend to wear. Some eyeshadows like Elfs need a primer more as a base to make the colours pop. With some cream eyeshadows such as the maybelline colour tattoo it isn't really needed however the NYX jumbo eye pencils crease terribly.
Dec 30, 2012
Madison L.
UD Primer Potion is my absolute favorite eye primer. Before discovering this product, I had never used primer before. Now that I've used it, I never want to go back to being primer-free. :) I think it's a really good investment to make if you want to get the full effect of your eyeshadows and eyeliners.
Dec 30, 2012
Jessica G.
You could try Claudia Stevens eye lid primer.. You can buy it at Sally beauty supply. It's only 5-6 bucks
Dec 30, 2012
Heather L.
MUA also do a nice cheap primer that works brilliantly for the price.
Dec 30, 2012
Bianca G.
Yes primer is definitely worth it