makeup essential: primers

hi dolls!

ever get tired of your eyeshadow running down your lids, getting creased or looking pale and barely there? yes? well i have your solution!!



many beauties don't know the importance of eyeshadow primers!!
primers are essential to your makeup stash because they are used as a base to hold and maintain the eyeshadows on your lids. they also help to bring out the pigmentation of the shadow, making your look more vibrant and not washed out.

my all time fav primer is UDPP- Urban Decay Primer Potion



this primer is the best in the biz. i love the smooth texture that it has. the durability is also amazing!! my eyeshadow always lasts with this primer and i wouldn't trade it for any other. it also comes in sin- a shimmery gold base.

unfortunately i ran out of UDPP :( so i started using a new primer-

NYX's Eyeshadow Base



and to my surprise i was very very pleased!!
well, not really to my surprise because NYX has amazing products so i didn't expect any less when i tried their eyeshadow base.
the great thing about this primer is that it comes in three tones: nude, white and pearl.
the white base is perfect when you're using more colorful shadows like yellows, purples and blues- it helps bring out the vibrancy of the color.
the skin tone is great for your classic nude eye (my fav!)
the pearl finish is more for when you're going for a shimmery look vs a matte one.

i have also heard great things about the Too Faced Shadow Insurance



personally i haven't tried it but i am very curious to. maybe i'll pick this up on my next Sephora run. but if YOU have tried it let me know how you like it.

there are a ton of other primers from MUFE, Laura Mercier, etc. but these are my favs. which one is yours??

till next time :)