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Shadow Base? I need a Good One

perryp — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:04:52 GMT

I liked Mally's, but don't need a whole shadow kit.

TIA!

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brii — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:08:45 GMT

I use Laura Geller's baked vanilla highlighter as a shadow base. It's very versatile.

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vac — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:10:35 GMT

e.l.f. eyelid primer works well for me and it only costs $1.

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Tricolor — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:54:27 GMT

NYX makes a good one for about $10.

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Kind1too — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:58:52 GMT

What does a shadow base or primer do? I don't use one, but maybe I'm missing something. I thought it was to make your eyeshadow last longer and not crease?? I use Skinn eyeshadows and they are long lasting and don't crease. Am I missing something? or is this to even out skintone?

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betteb — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:01:54 GMT

On 3/5/2015 Kind1too said:
What does a shadow base or primer do? I don't use one, but maybe I'm missing something. I thought it was to make your eyeshadow last longer and not crease?? I use Skinn eyeshadows and they are long lasting and don't crease. Am I missing something? or is this to even out skintone?

It does both. Helps it stay longer and evens out skin tone. I know lots of ladies, myself included, have dark, "tea stained" eyelids. It makes shadows look muddy.

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blackhole99 — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:03:06 GMT

What ever you do don't buy the new one tarte just sold on the Q. I'm returning it, it's dries so fast you can't work with it. I also like LG vanilla high lighter and I'll try that as a base.

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ginabfly — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:11:12 GMT

I like Mally's, she does sell them alone, maybe as a duo. I also use Mark (Avon), I got it a long time ago though I'm not sure if they still sell it. It's not as opaque as Mally's though, but I have it in it's own separate little compact.

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Pecky — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:14:42 GMT

I use Urban Decay primer and love it.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:15:20 GMT

NYX eyeshadow base. I get the flesh tone version...use it everyday.

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theatrebiz — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:16:26 GMT

I have tired several but always go back to Urban Decay - the original.

They have several formulas now, two of them have a lot of shimmer, which is fine if you want that. The anti-aging doesn't work for my oily eyelids, but I am sure those with very dry skin love it.

Both the original and the anti-aging formula dry matte, and give my eye make-up extra staying power.

Michele

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Pecky — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:17:26 GMT

On 3/5/2015 theatrebiz said:
I have tired several but always go back to Urban Decay - the original.

They have several formulas now, two of them have a lot of shimmer, which is fine if you want that. The anti-aging doesn't work for my oily eyelids, but I am sure those with very dry skin love it.

Both the original and the anti-aging formula dry matte, and give my eye make-up extra staying power.

Michele
Totally agree.

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ID2 — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:29:00 GMT

On 3/5/2015 vaccinia said:
e.l.f. eyelid primer works well for me and it only costs $1.

ELF products are made in China!

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vac — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:37:14 GMT

On 3/5/2015 Kind1too said:
What does a shadow base or primer do? I don't use one, but maybe I'm missing something. I thought it was to make your eyeshadow last longer and not crease?? I use Skinn eyeshadows and they are long lasting and don't crease. Am I missing something? or is this to even out skintone?

If you're not having any problem with shadow changing color, creasing, or disappearing, you probably don't need a primer. Lucky you!

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perryp — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:38:43 GMT

OMG..You all are terrific to share this !!!

I have been re-assessing my make up routine & have realized I don't have a good handle on things.

So I've been asking this community some questions with great responses to up date my methods.

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Jannyg — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:41:41 GMT

I use Paula Dorf. It's available on www.dermstore.com, free shipping & they include samples. I have used it for years and think it's the best.

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Janey2 — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:44:15 GMT

I love the new one by Tarte. I have tried many and I found this evens out my lid and holds eyeshadow. I have spent so much trying to even out my eyelid color and nothing has worked like this.

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HappyDaze — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:50:49 GMT

Op, do you need it to even out eyelid skin tone too or just to help eye shadows not crease or fade?

Also, do you tend to have more oily or dry eyelids? That makes a difference which to recommend.

The ones I like don't really have any pigment which I prefer because that can change the resulting color of the eyeshadow.

Cruelty free options (if it matters to okyou) that work great are Lorac and Too faced (both better for a tad more dry lids)

Non cruelty free that work great is urban decay (imo, works better for more oily lids).

I am also about to test out Jouer's brightening primer in neutral to see how it works.

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Coco Butter Bean — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:55:10 GMT

On 3/5/2015 janey2 said:
I love the new one by Tarte. I have tried many and I found this evens out my lid and holds eyeshadow. I have spent so much trying to even out my eyelid color and nothing has worked like this.

I'm loving it, too, though there are quite a few bad reviews. The key for me is to quickly use a brush to buff it on. Shadow over it lasts all day. I got the pink but I think I'll get the yellow one, too.

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haleypie — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 18:20:39 GMT

I love Bare Minerals' BB eye creams. They come in various colors, so I like to use Soft Linen or Barely Nude. It acts as my "all over" color, and then I just go in with crease and/or outer V colors. I love that it has an SPF 15 too, as my eyelids would otherwise be the only skin on my face unprotected. It wears great all day, no creasing or fading, and supposedly provides skin care benefits.