Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Review

I've always had quite oily eyelids and could never find any type of eyeshadow that would last the day. I was then given a sample of this wonderful product....

I had the shade Eden, which is a nice creamy pale beige. This product makes made my eyeshadow look freshly applied all day. I just apply it with my finger to my eyelid and it sets quickly so there is no waiting around to put your eyeshadow on. I feel like the eyeshadow colours really pop with this as the base.

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'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.

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.

Before you use a good eyeshadow primer, its easy to question if you really need one (or thats what i thought anyway). My eyeshadow seemed to last most the day. Yes it would fade slightly, but that was normal. Or so i thought.

I picked up this product when beauty.com was having a 20% sale and that was something i really could not resist.

This eye primer comes in a small plastic tube, and on the lid there is a jewel shaped dome. Honestly, i hate this dome. I think it looks really tacky, but that's just a personal opinion and its whats on the inside that counts anyway.

Attached to the jewel lid is a wand with a doe foot applicator which was something that I wasn't expecting. I actually love this, because it makes application a breeze, and lets you put primer exactly where you need it.

The primer is a peachy colour, and has a thinish consistency. I believe it suits all skintones because it blends in seamlessly, and if can be worn on my skin tone, I'm sure it will be fine on everyone.

Now the big question. Does it work? Yes, yes and yes. It makes my eyeshadows bright and they last all day. My eye shadow looks as good when i get home, as it did when i left the house. This primer is a game changer and puts all my other eye primers to shame. If you love your eyeshadow, you need this in your life.

It's ridiculous how you can go for so long blissfully unaware of a product, then buy it, and within weeks be unable to live without it.... this is one of those products.

It hit my radar after reading the lovely k3r1pakai's review, and when I was in mecca Maxima last month and found myself at the Urban Decay counter, I had to have one. After a quick chat with the shop assistant, I decided to opt for Eden, which is a bit of a multi-use product, hiding redness, mattifying lids and drying to a nude matte that it perfectly wearable with or without shadow over the top.

This Urban Decay Primer Potions comes in a funky little tube, with a pointed, jewel faceted cap housing the applicator, which is a long sponge tip that resembles a lipgloss applicator. I *never* use this for application though - either I use it to apply a little to a clean fingertip and use that, or I use a concealer brush.

This potion creates the perfect surface for eye makeup by taking out the 'unique' colours of my own eyelids, and drying up any oil etc that may affect application. Shadow goes where it should, looks brighter, and stays on longer by far. It really is magical!

What's more, you use so little that the 10 ml tube seems like it will last way longer than the 6 months they suggest that you use it inside of.

Removal is easy enough, with your usual eye make up remover of choice - you might just need a little more to shift it all off your eyes :)

I loved the primer that i had it had a nice creamy formula offered full coverage whilst remaining light and it dried to a nice smooth finish. it is definitely a nice product and i will be purchasing another one in the future if not the same one then definitely from their range!

Best eyelid primer I have tried. Originally saw this on ShaanXO so got a sample size from mecca and was hooked from there. The primer itself is so pretty that you could do without the shadow and just have the gorgeous primer! Otherwise it is a great base for shadow, with it staying put for a much longer time than other primers I have tried so I agree with the all day wear for sure. Sin and minor sin definite favourites. Although the price does seem up there it is definitely worth it for the quality of this product.

This was my first ever Urban Decay product! I bought a deluxe mini size of this from Mecca. The primer itself is awesome! It works well with any brand of eyeshadow, making it last all day without fading or creasing. I got the anti-aging version which did seem to smooth my eyelids out whilst I was wearing it. What I don't like about it is the sponge tipped applicator. It doesn't pick up enough product which is quite thick. When I put the applicator back in the tube, a small amount is pushed over the neck of the tube, leading to mess as well as waste. I would prefer just a squeezy tube for hygiene's sake as well. I've tried just squeezing the product out but the neck of the tube is large and dispenses too much. I would like to try the coloured primers in the range but I'm put off by the packaging so I probably won't purchase.