UDPP Urban Decay Primer Potion on "brown" skin

[leana01]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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Originally Posted by fairytale22 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]

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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]

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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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

 

[leana01]

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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]

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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.

 

[lsperry]

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Originally Posted by ♥MiCHiE♥ 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.

Exactly right.....I use a steak knife to remove the top by embedding it in the top and slowly working it upwards (do this carefully). It pops out very easily. But I don't remove the stopper until I've been using it for a couple of months or more. Because just as you think you're about to run out, remove the top, lo and behold, voilà! you're got a lot more product!

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

I'm also NW45 and I use the UDPP everyday. it doesn't show up with any color on me, the trick is to use very little. i dab it on with the brush it comes with, then blend it onto my lid with a spare concealer brush i use for paints/CCBs. you can also use a concealer or MAC Paint/other base on top of it if you need color or if you want to do a nude eye and wanna even out the tone. it doesn't crease the additional cream products you place on top of it.

 

[Kisbee]

I'm not sure this is worth a whole new thread so...

I just got some UDPP, and so far I like it, but when I put it on this morning (on top of the foundation I put on my lids to even out skin tone/cover veins) it went a little pill-y. It doesn't seem to have shown up with my eyeshadow (which I'm going to have to tone down now that it stays on all day), but I was wondering if you put in on over foundation or not? Do you put it all the way up to your eyebrows?

 

[mAra]

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Originally Posted by Kisbee I'm not sure this is worth a whole new thread so... I just got some UDPP, and so far I like it, but when I put it on this morning (on top of the foundation I put on my lids to even out skin tone/cover veins) it went a little pill-y. It doesn't seem to have shown up with my eyeshadow (which I'm going to have to tone down now that it stays on all day), but I was wondering if you put in on over foundation or not? Do you put it all the way up to your eyebrows?

I don't wear foundation on my lids, so not sure how udpp looks like with that, but as far as putting it all the way up to my brows, yes, because i apply it on my lid then spread it evenly all over with my finger, otherwise if i apply e/s and didnt spread it.. you'll be able to see the fine line where the udpp ends

 

[leana01]

Update

I have received my UDPP and finally tried it. Like I said before I am NW45 and my conclusion is that it does not show up at all! It seems to just make my lid very smooth. I am not sure if it really works becaus I only wore my shadow for 3-4 hours when I wore it, but it definitely stayed on that whole time.