Top Nine Eyeshadow Primers Ensuring Long-Lasting Adherence of Your Preferred Powders and Liners Throughout the Day
In the world of makeup, finding the perfect eyeshadow primer can be a game-changer. A panel of experts, including Jess Beech, Ruby Hammer, and Cynthia Di Meo, have recently reviewed several options to help you make an informed choice.
Jess Beech, our guide's first tester, began her journey with Laura Mercier's Caviar Stick Eye Primer. This creamy, high-coverage product acts as a "foundation for lids," providing a smooth base for eyeshadows. Jess fell in love with the primer, finding it effective with cream, powder, and even cream bronzer.
Another standout product is Fenty's Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer. Invisible on the lids and suitable for all skin tones, it offers a reliable base without compromising on colour payoff.
For those with dehydrated skin, Milk's Hydro Grip Eye Primer is a trusted choice. Transparent with a slightly sticky texture, it boosts makeup longevity without drying out the skin.
MAC's eyeshadow primer is renowned for its long-lasting properties, particularly when it comes to bold eyeshadows. Matte without feeling drying, it ensures your makeup stays put all day.
Laura Mercier's Caviar Stick Eye Primer comes in six different shades, including color correctors, offering versatility for various skin tones and needs.
Studio London's Colour Icon Eyeshadow Base is a budget-friendly option with a creamy, lightweight formula that grips tightly onto eyeshadow.
Beauty Pie's eyeshadow primer acts as a concealer to brighten the eye area, helping to disguise extra natural shadowing. Some primers are designed to grip glitter in place, while others feature color correction or a concealer-like tint.
Using an eyeshadow primer offers several benefits for achieving long-lasting and smudge-free eye makeup. Primers help extend the wear of eyeshadow, smooth out the eyelid surface, prevent creasing, enhance colour payoff, and resist smudges and transfer. Some primers also provide hydration and help reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Eye Reshape & Highlight Wand is a favourite among makeup artists for its balmy texture that glides beautifully onto the lids and prevents creasing. For mature skin, a hydrating and smoothing primer is recommended.
The best eyeshadow primer depends on skin type and desired effects. For dry eyelids, hydrating primers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and vitamin E are suitable. For oily eyelids, a mattifying primer is recommended. For normal/combination eyelids, a general-purpose primer focusing on longevity and enhancing shades is best. For sensitive eyes, fragrance-free and non-drying formulas are suggested.
Fenty's Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer can be tricky to remove, staying in place for up to 8 hours. The Hydro Grip Eye Primer held eyeshadow well and made lids feel soft and comfortable. NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base is known for its moisturizing properties, thanks to the inclusion of vitamin E and vitamin C, making it suitable for dry eyelids.
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion is currently available at a discount of 20% off its original price of £22.50, now £18 at Debenhams UK. MAC Prep + Prime Eyeshadow Primer is also currently available at a discount of 15% off its original price of £22, now £18.70 at Debenhams UK.
With this comprehensive guide, you're now equipped to choose the best eyeshadow primer for your unique needs and enhance your makeup routine.
- For those focusing on skincare and beauty, Laura Mercier's Caviar Stick Eye Primer in various shades, including color correctors, offers a smooth base for eyeshadows and is suitable for diverse skin tones.
- Home-and-garden enthusiasts might also find interest in Studio London's Colour Icon Eyeshadow Base, a budget-friendly option with a creamy, lightweight formula that tightens the grip onto eyeshadow much like how some home products hold things securely in place.
- Those interested in lifestyle and beauty trends may appreciate beauty Pie's eyeshadow primer that acts as a concealer, brightening the eye area and helping to disguise extra natural shadowing, just as a well-lit home can make a room appear more spacious.
- For individuals seeking long-lasting makeup solutions, both Fenty's Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer and MAC's eyeshadow primer are renowned for their staying power, much like how a durable home fixture provides lasting comfort and functionality.
