New Creasing problems, what to do?!

[amoona]

Ok I'm a big fan of shadesticks and I usually use Beig-in with everything. Yesterday I work it with Subtle pigment on the lid and Romp in the crease and Folie on the outer v. When I got home I noticed my eyeshadow was creased like crazy. This is the first time it's happened to me with Beig-in ... I bought Sharkskin specifically for when I go for an all black smokey eye and it causes me to crease like you'd never imagine! CCBs make me crease too, I only use them on my cheeks and on my brow bone. I really don't like UDPP it just doesn't do anything for me and it does nothing for the colors of the shadows.

I've never tried paints or prep+prime eyes. Should I pick up both of these products or just one?! And if I do get a paint which one should I pick up? I just want to get one that's universal ... I spend enough money on l/s and e/s.

I don't really have oily skin but I noticed that recently it seems my eyelids are getting oily. Like right now I only have eyeliner on and no shadow. When I run my finger over my lid it's a lil moist. The rest of my skin isn't oily or dry.

idk what to try but I just want me beautiful shadows to stay put.

 

[n_c]

If you have oily lids now, prep+prime for the eyes (MAC) will do nothing for you...based on experience. I have somewhat oily lids and it did nothing for me...

 

[Ethel]

I have the same issue. I thought I needed something tacky for the shadow to cling to for staying power and vibrancy, but then it accumulates in the corners and creases. UDPP helps shadows stay a little longer, but there's still smudging and wearing off, plus it does nothing for vibrancy.

Right now I'm trying Ben Nye's Liqui-set. Haven't made up my mind yet, but so far it's promising.

 

[aeni]

Final Seal will definitely help the makeup hold. You can even mix LiquiSet with your eyeshadows and it'll help stay on w/o Final Seal.

 

[amoona]

I've never seen Ben Nye products so I have no idea where I'd find those. Is Final Seal also a Ben Nye product?! I rather not mix nething with my shadows and just perfer using something under my shadows as a base.

 

[jenii]

I don't like Prep + Prime eye, because it made my shadow crease within an hour of applying it. You might as well just get a cakey concealer and use that as a base, since it's pretty much the same thing.

Paints, though, are great! I use Bare Canvas, but I want to get Canton Candy next. Like, my eyeshadow *never* creases with Paints. Not even after a long, hot day. I'd really recommend a Paint.

 

[amoona]

Ok so that saves me money by not getting prep+prime haha. I'm going to try out a MAC paint since I have no idea where Ben Nye products are sold. Is Bare Canvas pretty much universal ... kinda how Beig-in is the go to neutral s/s color?

 

[aeni]

You can buy Ben Nye online or at your local costume supplier. And you would have to scoop a little shadow out to mix with the liquids.

 

[amoona]

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Originally Posted by aeni You can buy Ben Nye online or at your local costume supplier. And you would have to scoop a little shadow out to mix with the liquids.

That scares me haha I think I'll stay away from that one. Hopefully paints will work for me. But thank you guys sooooo much! :loveya:

 

[BinkysBaby]

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Originally Posted by jenii I don't like Prep + Prime eye, because it made my shadow crease within an hour of applying it. You might as well just get a cakey concealer and use that as a base, since it's pretty much the same thing. Paints, though, are great! I use Bare Canvas, but I want to get Canton Candy next. Like, my eyeshadow *never* creases with Paints. Not even after a long, hot day. I'd really recommend a Paint.

I think it depends on each person's skin. I have several paints and I like them because my eyeshadows look great but I still have creasing. I've tried UDPP and my first tube worked wonderfully, now I'm on the second one and I'm creasing within 4 hours. I've tried Lumene's Eye Makeup Base and it doesn't work either but I have super oily skin. I'm waiting for the holy grail eyeshadow primer also.

 

[foxyqt]

i love paints! you should def. try one =) Bare Canvas, Stilife & Base Light are some neutrals

 

[Hawkeye]

When you use paints make sure to apply a very very very thin layer on. The more you use on your eye the more likely it is to crease

 

[user79]

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Originally Posted by youbeabitch When you use paints make sure to apply a very very very thin layer on. The more you use on your eye the more likely it is to crease

Yes I totally agree with this!

I use a very thin layer of Untitled Paint and usually blend it a bit with a makeup sponge, then put the eyeshadow on top. I get less creasing using paints than with shadesticks.

 

[prinzessin784]

I have pretty oily eyelids as well and I have had the same problem in the past. What I've tried recently which has worked wonders is before I apply my base (I use MAC Paints) I swipe some astringent over my lids. It absorbs the oils and really helps with creasing! Give it a try!

 

[Ethel]

Still haven't made up my mind about Ben Nye's Liqui-set. My biggest frustration with eyeshadows is when I go clubbing and wear drag-queen-bright shadows that migrate and fade, since I haven't gone out, I haven't tried it for that.

But I did try it over fluidline to add gold glitter. I applied blacktrack fluidline and let it dry. Then took some UD gold microglitter and mixed it with Liqui-set and applied with an eyeliner brush over the fluidline. Viola, dramatic black gold cats eyes. Worked like a charm. Unlike like most times when I apply glitter and it falls all over my face, Liqui-set kept the glitter exactly where I put it. It looked fantastic. So I added more, lining my bottom lashes with gold glitter and then sweeping a thinner layer of gold on my lids and browbone (remember when I said drag-queen-y?

), It looked amazing as a liner, but on my lids, it was rather shiney and not as good--I mean, who wants shiney browbones? I added some face powder over it, but that covered alot of the glitter.

So...as far as Liqui-set goes, I need to see if its shiney with shadows, but as a liner it's just amazing and worth buying for that alone. I swear, I wore that glitter and liner for 6 hours before washing it off and it stayed all damn night. I even touched it and it stayed, usually my fluidlines crumble and wear a bit during the night, not with this over it.

I'm gushing, but seriously this stuff is great for glitter and liner.

 

[longliveglamour]

I love paints for oily skin. Just make sure you don't use too much! Just a little bit will go a long way. Bare Canvas and Untitled are good satin, neutrals or if you want shimmer then I would try Base Light or Stilife. Shadesticks still stay kinda creamy, while paints dry to a water-resistant base, so it will help with any oil production while keeping your eyeshadow perfectly in tact.