Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Review

I first tried this primer over a year ago. A friend sent me what was left of hers and there were a few applications left in the tube. I enjoyed using it but then started using an elf primer once it had finished and I thought that was a really good dupe. Anyway, this summer has been so hot and the elf just wasn't cutting it anymore. My lids seemed to be getting really oily in the heat and my eyeshadow that I was so carefully applying in the morning was creasing on me by lunchtime.

I bought a smoked palette and this tube came with it. I will never, again use another type of eye primer. Even on the hottest days, my eyeshadow stays put!

I have the original shade, it's a skin coloured formula that sort of dries invisible-well I can't see it on my lids and I'm reasonably pale. You only need the tiniest amount for both lids so even though it is kind of expensive, it will last a long time. The tube is really easy to squeeze product out and the opening is really small so as long as you don't squeeze super hard, you will get the right amount. The packaging is pretty cool too with a nice purple tube and cute silver lid. I put some on and then let it dry a bit while I do my brows, so maybe 3 minutes or so. I don't notice if eyeshadows are more vibrant with this then compared to other primers but it so lasts the distance. I get no creasing until I wash it off at night.

This is quite a hyped up product but believe me, it does live up to that hype.I'm more of a drugstore/dupe person so if another primer was working for me and was cheaper than I would use that instead, which is why I was using the elf up till now.

I have never used an eyeshadow primer before, so I didn't know what to expect. I was gifted Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Original.

I love the packaging. The Primer Potion comes in an eye catching, metalic lavender tube with an exotic shaped silver lid. The lid is easy to unscrew and then there is a long beak applicator with a pin head size opening. You do not need to squeeze the tube very hard and only a tiny amount of primer is required per eye.

I do no apply with a brush. I apply primer to my finger and it glides across my eyelid. Make sure you have clean hands. You can see where you have applied the primer and it drys very fast. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion is light beige in colour and very thick but soft and creamy.

You can feel feel the difference once primer is on your eyelid. It's not heavy but you are aware there is a coating. And once primer is applied, your eyelids feel very smooth. Eyeshadow glides on like magic.

For me, the difference of wearing a primer and not wearing a primer is my makeup sits in place all day. My eyeshadow has not bled, faded or entirely disappeared. There is nothing more I would require from a primer.

I received a mini bottle of this in a set and loved it so much I bought a full-sized.

This primer is a must-have when creating dramatic eye looks, or even if you just want that bit of reassurance that your eye makeup will last all day.

A little goes a long way and it is very easy to blend. Eyeshadows are more vibrant and last the whole day without creasing.

You need to use mascara after using this though, as it turns your eyelashes white if it gets on them, which is hard to avoid.

This was my first eyeshadow primer, and I have to say it has sold me. I would not do my make up for nights out without it. It makes my eye makeup stay literally until the next day (when I'm too lazy to remove it). Could probably go out the next night without even fixing anything! The only issue I had with it was that Urban Decay isn't for sale in New Zealand, that I know of. But it's definitely worth the effort of purchasing.

I love to wear eyeshadow but I have to fix it every hour due to it all moving into my crease. I started using this product and I don't think I will ever not use it again! It hold it's perfectly, it doesn't budge. I no longer need to make a conscious effort to remember to keep an eye on my eyes when I go out because I know they'll be looking good all day/night

I'm very new to eye shadow primer. Had a theme wedding to attend that I knew was going to require more makeup than I normally wear and I didn't want to be touching up every hour or two so I did some research, and this product was highly recommended. For me, first impression was great - love the packaging. Secondly, product did exactly what it said it would. My eyeshadow stayed put for the entire wedding and helped ensure that the colours didn't crease or fade. It's five stars from me, would definitely purchase again.

This eye primer is amazing! Your eye shadows will last all day and then into the night. The only let down for me is that if you get and primer on your foundation eg. Under your eyes I find it really hard to get off it sort of drys and stays there. I have just learnt to apply it with a small brush and not my finger to get a nice clean application

Urban Decay is a quality brand & I'm finding it hard to sort out the cons.

This primer is appealing it comes in a cute foil type tube with a twist lid although the new version has a doe foot applicator attached to the lid. I didn't get that tube. Contents: A flesh coloured cream silicon type almost like a concealer but thinner.it is opaque & smooths out over the lid but does dry almost instantly so you have only moments to spread over the lid. Effects : This gives a great base being opaque and flesh tone it evens out any discoloration & can be worn just by itself naked on the lid. But once applying shadows to this base it dramatically enhances the shadows pigmentation, I find its like a glue the shadows cling to the primer & I like this effect it gives less fall out & packs a punch for colour show. Also you need to apply evenly as it can cause creasing if you've applied unevenly. Once you've mastered application this performs to your lids favour. Show casing your shadows also helps when blending out the shadows. This keeps the intensity for 12 hours the colour doesn't fade it just stays as bright as when first applied. No slipping of your shadows. In all I can say this is a worthwhile product that does as it says. A hassle that it didn't have a applicator but can't wait to buy the new style of packaging that includes the applicator.

I love my primer potion! I have the original one and use it all the time. It comes out as a thick but light nude cream and disappears on the lid.

You can really tell the difference when you use primer potion as a base, the eyeshadow sticks more meaning less fall out. Over time there's less or no creasing on the lid and the colour stays more vibrant. I find this so handy as it means I can use the eyeshadows I have that don't have great longitivity on their own.

I recieved a tube of the original formula with the Ammo pallete and was a bit wary as I hadn't used eyeshadow primer before and didn't really know what I was doing. I don't know what I was worried about. This stuff is great. It's a bit thinner than concealers that I have but is slightly opaque so that you can tell you have it on before you apply your shadow. It dries quite quickly so pays to not muck around when you're applying it. I use either my fingertips or a brush, I'm not sure which I prefer yet. But its very lightweight, so you don't feel as though you have masses of products on your eyelids, which is good. Once it's dry and you've applied your shadow, it really helps the colours to stand out and stay where they are. I really notice on the days that I forget to use primer in the morning, my eye colours arent as poppy and they tend to wear off a lot quicker than they do when I have it on. Will definitely be repurchasing this.