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12 Best Primers for Long-Lasting Eye MakeupLiners, shadows, and mascaras can end up looking like a hot (smudged) mess at the end of the day if you don't use a good primer. Keep on your eye makeup with these reader faves |
Best Eye Primer No. 7: BareMinerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer, $19 TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.7*
Why it's great: "Simply put, my eye shadows do not budge when I use this product," says one reader, and other readers agree. "I put it to the ultimate test on vacation last summer," shares another user. "My shadow didn't budge through hot, humid weather, ocean air, waves, or very long days on the beach."
Other readers say you won't see shadow spillage. "If you have a problem with your shadow creeping around and showing up in places where you don't want it, just try this primer once and you won't be without it," gushes one user. "It definitely stays on until you take it off."
Agree? Disagree? Write your review for bareMinerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer here.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Best Eye Primer No. 6: Mary Kay Eye Primer, $12
Why it's great: "Simply put, my eye shadows do not budge when I use this product," says one reader, and other readers agree. "I put it to the ultimate test on vacation last summer," shares another user. "My shadow didn't budge through hot, humid weather, ocean air, waves, or very long days on the beach."
Other readers say you won't see shadow spillage. "If you have a problem with your shadow creeping around and showing up in places where you don't want it, just try this primer once and you won't be without it," gushes one user. "It definitely stays on until you take it off."
Agree? Disagree? Write your review for bareMinerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer here.
Buy now
*At time of publication
SEE NEXT PAGE: Best Eye Primer No. 6: Mary Kay Eye Primer, $12
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Some brands never heard of. Some good tips.
by Dee Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 05:40PM Report as inappropriate
Have to disagree with the "Maybelline New York Ultra-Liner." The old brush and formula were better, but it works very well, especially for the price.
by GigiSD Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 01:05PM Report as inappropriate
Good to know, I was hoping to see something that I use :)
by Monique3 Friday, March 1, 2013 at 07:50PM Report as inappropriate
I have recently just heard of eye primers. I have always used foundation on my eyelids and it seems to work just fine for me.
by lori_testy Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 01:55PM Report as inappropriate
I just started wearing eyeshadow primers, and this definitely helps me pick one. I have the oiliest eyelids. My eye makeup is gone is 2 hours. Think I'll try the Urban Decay!
by kimber314 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:06PM Report as inappropriate
it's a crime not to prime
by LittleBunny Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:05PM Report as inappropriate
Primers really help keep my make-up stay on longer than on its own.
by Sari Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 07:20PM Report as inappropriate
I disagree w/the opinion that primers are a waste unless one has oily eyelids. I have extremely dry skin and I have to use a primer for there to be no creases, no crepeyness, & for shadows to have staying power.
by moxie1956 Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 05:16PM Report as inappropriate
I might have to invest in one of these.
by tulipsarebetter Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 08:38PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:09AM Report as inappropriate