Eyeshadow Primer And Why You Should Use It

If you have problems with your eyeshadow not staying on throughout the day or if your shadow starts getting oily and separates or maybe the pigment just isn't the same on your face as it it in the pan, then you definitely need to pick up a shadow primer.  

I never put on shadow without putting on a good primer because I want it to have a base to stick to.  I want my eyeshadow to have as much pigment as possible and I want my eye makeup to last all day and night or until I decide myself to take it off.  And, using a primer will ensure that I get my moneys worth when it comes to my shadow.  



To the left is a great example of how a primer works.  I have swatched 3 shadows 2 times: once with primer and once without.  The swatch with a primer is to the left and the swatch without is to the right.  You can see that primer really makes the shadow pop.  It comes off brighter and will end up lasting a lot longer through the day.  


 A good shadow primer can solve almost ANY makeup related problem you struggle with.  My 2 favorites are Stay Don't Stray by Benefit and Urban Decay Eden Primer Potion.  Another favorite of mine that works really well AND happens to be budget friendly is NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and this one is good for making shadows REALLY come to life.

 All in all, don't skip on using a good base for your eyeshadow.  It's a really important step and you'll be glad you did it.