Favorite Eye shadow Primer

[Willa]

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Originally Posted by IslandGirl77 I use Benefits FYEye, I've been using it for a while and it works fine for me.

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Its a good product

 

[User34]

The Urban Decay primer is the best so far. I use the mac paint too with a ccb over them. Somtimes I use the shadesticks but I'm not to fond of them.

 

[LineausBH58]

I like UD PP and I also use Benefit Lemon Aide

 

[User20]

Eyeshadow bases

This is going to be specific so bear with me:

I am in desperate need of an eyeshadow base (obviously), but it doesn't necessarily have to be MAC. Sadly, concealer doesn't work for me, nor do paints (including the Lancome dose yeux, I think that's what they're called) and fludiliners which make my dry skin flake. I have also had no success in using CCBs as bases. On top of that I would like something with a bit of tack to it. To complete the specification (lol) I need to be able to find it and not have to order it. Many have recommended something from UD, but we don't have it here. So, please try and stick to the major lines (high end or drugstore).

Thanks, and sorry for all the specifics

 

[bellaetoile]

urban decay primer potion. search for primer, i'm sure about 2939 threads will come up. its been talked about A LOT on here.

 

[serendipityii]

She mentioned not wanting to order it or something. I don't know if they don't have Sephora in Canada? Have you tried just foundation? Or a combo of foundation and pressed powder?

 

[Kat]

I love MAC prep n prime for eyes. I know it's not a popular choice but i swear by it.

 

[bAbY_cHiCkEn01]

MAC Shadesticks... there are really good as bases I find... and plenty of colors!

 

[arbonnechick]

Lumene from CVS.
It beats UD in my book.

 

[veilchen]

If paints don't work for your dry skin, I'd give MAC shadesticks a try! They're a bit creamier than paints and don't dry down like them, thus they help colours stick much better to the skin.

 

[junealexandra]

I second MAC shadesticks! Beiging is the one if you can only get one.

 

[xiahe]

you said that paints don't work, but did you try MAC-brand paints? you mentioned the lancome colour dose eye ones so i wasn't sure. i've never tried the color dose eye "paints" from lancome, but they look like they come in tubes similar to MAC paints, so maybe you should stay away from the MAC paints, too.

your next best bet is to try UD Eyeshadow Primer Potion. that stuff is sex in a bottle.

 

[Dawn]

I have to agree with everyone that said shadesticks also. I use Beige-ing under everything and it really helps it stay on.

 

[user4]

u may want to try shadesticks (like everyone else said) i really do like them. they are really tacky... it's just about the only thing i can use for pigments to stick!!!

 

[lovemichelle]

i like using concealer.

 

[User20]

Thanks! Shadesticks it is!

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Originally Posted by veilchen If paints don't work for your dry skin, I'd give MAC shadesticks a try! They're a bit creamier than paints and don't dry down like them, thus they help colours stick much better to the skin.

Thanks for the extra tidbit - I really need a product that doesn't dry down.

 

[serendipityii]

A bit of a warning though... shadesticks don't glide too well... they kind of drag, so you really have to blend after you apply it.

 

[hotti82]

Hey babe, I'm in BC; there's a Sephora just across the border from us here, you can also order UD Primer Potion online at Sephora.com; we have a Sephora in Toronto, they ship out. I also would recommend Benefit's F.Y. Eye, available at the Bay...

 

[sarahbeth564]

I bet you could get someone to CP a UDPP for you. I know how bad shipping rates can be.

 

[chloechoo]

After reading all of the positive reviews of UD PP, I made it my top purchase when I went to Sephora in Vegas. I love it, but I noticed that so much sticks to the plastic part of the wand that I never have to take it out all the way.