Last week I wrote about my appreciation for drugstore eyeshadow palettes. As long as you’ve got your hands on a good eye primer, you can create some amazing eye looks for a fraction of the price. I received a few questions about my favorite eye primers so today I’m sharing with you my picks. Although, a crease-proof finish definitely trumps my list, there are a few other qualities that I look for in a primer. Check out the best eye primers I rotate on a a frequent basis.
Ever since I tried a sample of the NARS Smudge Proof Eye Shadow Base, I was hooked. If you tend to have oily lids, this also does a good job of absorbing it and keeping your shadow looking fresh all day.
Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Linen has been my go-to for a while. It covers up any redness or discoloration seamlessly. If I don’t have time to put on eyeshadow, this is an easy alternative.
These Urban Decay Primer Potions was one of the many deals I scored back on Black Friday at Ulta. Both are decent eyeshadow primers. Sin has a champagne shimmer finish while Eden has a matte finish. I use these when I’m using my Naked 3 Palette.
Make Up For Ever Eye Prime used to be my favorite primer… until my mom got a hold of it. While the packaging makes the primer look tinted, it’s not. I actually think this enhances the eyeshadow I layer on top. Note to self: take back my eye primer from Mom.
What’s your favorite eye primer?
I love NARS Smudge Proof Eye Shadow Base. It’s amazing. I also love the one from Too Faced. If you haven’t already, you should check it out!
I haven’t had good experiences with Urban Decay Primer Potions — they always make my eyes swell up / allergic reaction status!
xx Lauren // Dirty Blonde Ambition
I’ll have to try the one from Too Faced! I’ve never really used anything from that brand but open to other products!
And that’s scary about the UD primer potions! Thanks for reading!
Great post 🙂 I remember asking you about primers on an earlier post. I picked up Mac’s prep+prime and I love it. Its especially great on the days that you don’t feel like taking the time to put on eyeshadow but need a little something to make you look not so tired, ha.
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Awesome! I’ve been wanting to try Mac’s primer. I love their paint pots!!
I really like the Urban Decay primer potion but believe or not I actually like Mary Kay’s eye primer. My eyeshadow stay on just as well for a smaller price.
The NARS primer is my absolute favorite! I just recently discovered it and now I don’t know how I lived without it for so long!
I use Pro Longwear Paint Pot from MAC in a shade that matches my skin tone. It’s not “officially” an eye primer but it works better than anything else I have tried.
I am obsessed with Clinique Lid Smoothie in Honey. I have an olive skin tone and lid smoothie can almost double as an eye shadow because it really makes my eyes pop. Not to mention I have accidentally fallen asleep with my makeup on and woke up looking EXACTLY the same!