Eyeshadow primer is one of those products we often forget about, but it's one that can make a difference to the overall result of our make-up. It may , but if you want a flawless eye look, let me tell you, should shoot right to the top of your wish list. Discover the key benefits of an eyeshadow primer, as well as application tips and the top eight to purchase, below.
It may sound obvious, but eyeshadow primers offer more longevity to your eye make-up looks, no matter whether you've gone with a , powder formula or . They allow your eye make-up to grip better to the skin on your eyelids, and for longer. "Just as you’d prime a wall when you want paint to go on evenly and the colour to show truly, the same applies to eyeshadow," says Make-up Artist and Beauty Editor .
"It’s especially handy if you have creased eyelids and want shadow to apply with more ease, if you really want it to stay put, or if you are putting on an intense colour and want it to hold fast," she adds. Priming formulas – as Madeleine mentions – can really help if your , or if you have particularly oily lids. Without them, make-up may look less impressive, and simply slip off in time.
"You can apply a primer with fingers or a brush," explains Madeleine. "I’d say I marginally prefer fingers because it’s so easy to pat it on that way," explains Madeleine. With regards to how long before eyeshadow application you should smooth on your primer, she notes: "As long as the primer has set before you apply s.