Tips to make your eyeshadow stay longer?
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Aug 8, 2012
Mary L.
I'm looking for something to make my eyeshadow stay on longer. Perferably 8 hours! I have a base and I heard primer works pretty good. Let me know, (:
Aug 8, 2012
Jeanette E.
use an eye shadow base or eye primer. you can even use cream-based concealer. it helps to make eyeshadows stay in place, not sweat or fade off, and show more pigment.
Aug 8, 2012
Brittany D.
Urban Decay's primer works pretty good.
Aug 8, 2012
Mish N.
What Brittany said. I've also heard Too Face shadow insurance works amazingly well too.
Aug 8, 2012
Theresa S.
I use a MAC paint pot under all my eyeshadows..works pretty well for me
Aug 8, 2012
Victoria G.
Using A Primer And A Base I Use Ruby Kisses Primer And A Cream Eyeshadow Or Nyx Jumbo Pencil
Aug 8, 2012
Amanda R.
Urban Decay Primer Potion, TooFaced Shadow Insurance, or a MAC Paint Pot.
Aug 8, 2012
Lauren P.
Too face shadow insurance is my favorite primer. It works better than primer potion for me.
Aug 8, 2012
Sofie Amalie B.
The NYX High definition eyeshadow primer is great people have bern comparing it to Urban Decay and Too Faced :)
Aug 8, 2012
Cecilie A.
Too Faced Shadow Insurance + MAC Paint Pot on top, and my eyeshadow will last for DAYS.
Aug 9, 2012
Gaby H.
Urban Decay primer potion is the best
Aug 9, 2012
Jenna D.
It really depends on how oily or dry your lids are. If they're oily, use Urban Decay Primer Potion. If they're more on the dry side, use Too Faced Shadow Insurance.
Aug 9, 2012
Shelley W.
I depend on Urban Decay primers and MAC Paint pots.
Aug 10, 2012
Janelle W.
If you are looking for a more inexpensive eye shadow primer I suggest the one by ELF. It is only $1 and works really well! Also a great way to get makeup to stay a long time is by using a setting spray after you are all done with your makeup. I use Model in a Bottel. You can order it off Amazon! It really sets my makeup to make it stay and gives my makeup a beautiful finish. :) Check out my channel if you want! BeautyWithJanelle
Aug 10, 2012
Christina L.
Sometimes I use primers, like Urban Decay or MAC Prep & Prime, but normally I just use concealer and powder. I normally use Almay Bright Eyes concealer or Michael Todd Creme shadow in Nude, and then use a translucent powder to keep everything in place. It helps for blending brighter colors too.
Aug 10, 2012
Heidi C.
Eye primer, of course, or cream eyeshadow. I love Mary Kay cream eyeshadow, especially in Beach Blonde (light sand color) and Glacier Grey (sterling grey). The latter seem to hold my shadows best and it's much smoother than when I just use my UD eye primer.
Aug 10, 2012
Julia S.
my favorite base it nyx jumbo eye pencil in milk and my favorite primer is mac's paint pot.
Aug 11, 2012
Mary L.
Thank you guys so much. (:
Aug 11, 2012
Brandi Q.
I use MAC paint pots and have used UD as well. Prefer the paint pot more. I also like the NYX Jumbo Pencils, but you should really have a primer underneath them as they tend to let the eyeshadow crease just a bit :)
Aug 11, 2012
Brandi Q.
Oh! One more thing. You can also dab an eye brush. In the eyeshadow, and spray a light pump of MAC's Fix Plus. It's a little more time consuming, but I did that for a couple years. You can also use that method when you want to bring the color out a bit more from your eyeshadow.
Aug 11, 2012
Dana M.
Benefits Stay don't Stray eyelid primer! Works amazing!!
Aug 12, 2012
Maggie P.
primer LOTION OR RUB!!!!!!! wet brush or add primer into powder and put on hope it helped
Aug 12, 2012
Janelle J.
I use the primer and the concealer then eye shadow. Also it helps to use high pigmented eye shadows. the truth is that some eye shadows wear off faster than others. if you find a brand that usually stays longer than others stick to buying that brand.
Aug 12, 2012
Stacie B.
Urban decay primer potion is awesome <3
Aug 12, 2012
Diaundrah M.
I'm not sure of any one else has said this but you should definitely try makeup setting spray. It helps your makeup stay in place. 2 good brands are Urban Decays All Nighter Long Lasting Setting spray & Skindinavia. They both work great ! Hope this helps.