Homeade Primers...

“Are there other options than going out to buy an eyeshadow primer?”

YES…

If you have cream or liquid eye shadows, pencil shadow sticks, or even if you have your concealer or foundation. Just about anything will work up to a certain extent. These are a few that I have tried and still use every now and then.

1.       When using a cream, shadow sticks, or liquid eyeshadows you want to make sure you are only going to use it as a base, then apply your eyeshadow on top. Remember you might have to apply the eyeshadow quickly because the cream and liquid eyeshadows dry very quick.

2.       Now with the Concealer there are two ways I would suggest. First I would put a little bit of the concealer in a little jar or container, and in the same container put a small amount of your moisturizer. Also remember do not use too much or it will be too oily.  After you mix it together you have now made your own homemade skin tones Eye primer. The second way is a little easier you apply the concealer on your eye lid and apply as normal using a concealer brush or your ring finger. Then put a little dab of moisturizer on each eye lid and in patting motion pat on the eye lid. Then let it dry for a few seconds then apply your eyeshadow. :D

3.       Last way I have tried is use your foundation it’s almost as effective as the concealer method but you have to make sure your foundation isn’t oil base or it won’t hold the eyeshadow like its suppose to.

 As with everything I am sure there are lots of other ways to substitute the eyeshadow primer.

Thank you for reading.

Please let me know if you have any ideas on ways to make eyeshadow primer :D

Please comment…

XOXO

Alyssa

Eyeshadow Primers...

What it does:

Eyeshadow primer is a cosmetic that is used to coat the eyelids prior to the application of eyeshadow so the eyeshadow can be applied in a smooth, even layer and so the eyeshadow will stay in place on the eyelid. Some people find that creases appear in their eyeshadow during the day. These creases are the result of movements of the eyelids such as blinking and normal eye movements. Eyeshadow primer works to keep these creases from appearing and can also help to boost the vibrancy of the eyeshadow color as well as allowing your eyeshadow to stay on longer.

My Opinion:

I have tried lots of different brands and types of eyeshadow primers and I have not had any trouble with any that I have used. Of course the texture, consistency, and feel on the eye lids are all different. I personally believe when choosing a primer it depends on all of those things. Whether you like a light or heavy feeling, thin or thick application, or if you want it skin tone, white, colors, or even if you want it to be clear. It all depends on what you prefer.

These are the ones I have tried…

·         Sephora Perfecting Eye Primer $14.00- Clear

·         Urban Decay Eyeshadow primer Potion $19.00- Original

·         Mark. Please Hold Eye Primer $8.00- Light

·         Avon Anew Youth-Awakening Eyeshadow & Primer Set $12.00

·         E.L.F Essential Eyelid Primer $1.00

·         E.L.F Mineral Eyeshadow Primer $3.00

·         Kat Von D High Voltage Eye Primer $15.00- Stellar

Ones I would love to try…

·         MAC Prep + Prime Eye $16.50

·         NXY Eyeshadow Base $7.00

·         NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base $24.00

·         Too Faced Shadow Insurance $18.00

·         Sephora Eye Primer Pot $8.00

I am so sure there are lots more that I would love to try :D

 WOW! Did you know that there were tons of really good eyeshadow primers out there? I personally did not realize how many there were until I started to write this Blog post :D

 
Well Thank you for reading, if you have any other suggestions or tips about primers please let me know. Also I will post a blog on other things that can be substituted or even instead of a eyeshadow primer. :D

XOXO

Alyssa