UDPP Urban Decay Primer Potion on "brown" skin

leana01 · 10-30-2006, 09:51 PM #1 (**permalink**)

Hi everyone,

I just have a question about the urban decay primer potion. I am african american (NW 45) and I was wondering if it would show up on my skin tone. I mean will it look like I have on an off-white eyeshadow? I am really interested in this product, but I'm not sure that it will work for me. Could anyone who has experience with this product on darker skin please give me a little input.

Thanks

n_c · 10-30-2006, 10:00 PM #2 (**permalink**)

UDPP dries clear on me, it does not look like an off white shadow at all...a tiny bit goes a loooong way, the trick is to apply a small amount. Im a nc 40-42ish. HTH

♥MiCHiE♥ · 10-30-2006, 10:01 PM #3 (**permalink**)

It's going to look beige, depending on how much you use. But I know many of us rub it in a little. It still works just as well. I apply it with my finger and I usually pull that stopper out, too, to get more without having to constantly pump the wand back in.

♥MiCHiE♥ · 10-30-2006, 10:03 PM #4 (**permalink**)

Welcome to the furom. I just looked at your MySpace and see that you're in Metairie. I'm from N.O. East, here by way of.....you know.

fairytale22 · 10-30-2006, 10:10 PM #5 (**permalink**)

I'm an NC42 and it shows up lighter than my skin color, like a light beige, but in the end it really doesn't matter 'cause shadow goes over it.

leana01 · 10-30-2006, 10:29 PM #6 (**permalink**)

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I'm an NC42 and it shows up lighter than my skin color, like a light beige, but in the end it really doesn't matter 'cause shadow goes over it.

Thats what i'm worried about because if I use a really subtle eye shadow like Honesty, I don't want it to be overpowered by the primer. But it seems like if I apply a really light coat of the primer it will be invisible, right?

leana01 · 10-30-2006, 10:31 PM #7 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by ♥MiCHiE♥

Welcome to the furom. I just looked at your MySpace and see that you're in Metairie. I'm from N.O. East, here by way of.....you know.

Well, TX probably has more MAC! Gotta find the good in everything.

leana01 · 10-30-2006, 10:34 PM #8 (**permalink**)

Thanks everyone for your help... I think I'm gonna go ahead and order the primer, even if I only use it with darker shadows. That would probably be cheaper anyway, LOL.

♥MiCHiE♥ · 10-30-2006, 10:46 PM #9 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by leana01

Well, TX probably has more MAC! Gotta find the good in everything.

Yeah, there are a LOT of places to get MAC, including a Pro Store and Freestanding nearby, but I sure would like a Turkey Club from Martin Wine Cellar or a Shrimp Po-Boy!

lsperry · 10-31-2006, 07:14 AM #10 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by leana01

Thats what i'm worried about because if I use a really subtle eye shadow like Honesty, I don't want it to be overpowered by the primer. But it seems like if I apply a really light coat of the primer it will be invisible, right?

There is no way it will show up under ANY eye shadow. I'm an NW45 and use it every day w/o thought of what color shadow I'll be wearing. It may show up slightly "lighter" than your skin tone after it's applied and dries, but it never interferes w/the true color of the shadow. After using UDPP, I always use a CCB or a shadestick as a base to my shadows. And I've also used just UDPP as a "base" before applying shadows (cream or loose shadows). The trick is a light hand. No need to overdo it. This is a truly great product for anyone of any skin tone. One tube lasts me an average of 6 months. Good idea to take that white piece off. There's a thread about how to do that....HTH

leana01 · 10-31-2006, 10:17 AM #11 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by lsperry

There is no way it will show up under ANY eye shadow. I'm an NW45 and use it every day w/o thought of what color shadow I'll be wearing. It may show up slightly "lighter" than your skin tone after it's applied and dries, but it never interferes w/the true color of the shadow. After using UDPP, I always use a CCB or a shadestick as a base to my shadows. And I've also used just UDPP as a "base" before applying shadows (cream or loose shadows). The trick is a light hand. No need to overdo it. This is a truly great product for anyone of any skin tone. One tube lasts me an average of 6 months. Good idea to take that white piece off. There's a thread about how to do that....HTH

Can someone please send me the link to the tutorial on taking the white piece out because I have searched high and low and I can't find it.

Thanks

♥MiCHiE♥ · 10-31-2006, 10:23 AM #12 (**permalink**)

It's somewhat described how to do it here. Honestly, you an wipe the top clean and pull it out with your teeth.

leana01 · 10-31-2006, 11:44 AM #13 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by leana01

Can someone please send me the link to the tutorial on taking the white piece out because I have searched high and low and I can't find it.

Thanks

Thanks Michie for the link, but now Im wondering, what is the purpose of taking the stopper out? I thought the idea was to use as little as possible.

♥MiCHiE♥ · 10-31-2006, 02:31 PM #14 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by leana01

Thanks Michie for the link, but now Im wondering, what is the purpose of taking the stopper out? I thought the idea was to use as little as possible.

By pulling the stopper out, you get an opportunity to use everything in the tube. It's made like a mascara tube and the product collects at the stopper, causing you to throw much of it away.