In general, the use of primers is highly debated. Some people think that they help your makeup last longer, while others think they are a waste of money and time. There are different kinds of primers for all over your face. The purpose of primers is to help your makeup last longer and look more vibrant. The most important primers are eyeshadow primers.

Eyeshadow primers are the most important because faded eyeshadow is the easiest makeup mistake to correct. The natural oils from the skin on your eyelids cause the colors in your eyeshadows too fade over time. Primers not only extend the life of your eyeshadows, but they also prevent eyeshadows from staining your skin. Two popular eyeshadow primers are Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion vs. NYX HD Eye Shadow Base.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion is one of the best selling eyeshadow primers at Sephora and Ulta. For 0.37 ounces it cost $20 and there is a $12 option that contains 0.2 ounces of product. The primer has a creamy consistency and it does leave a gray cast on brown skin tones. A dot of this product is all you need and it will make your eyeshadow last for over 12 hours. It has a slight smell but it should bother you, even if you a sensitivity to fragrance. It won’t hold glitter, but this product works well with loose and pressed eyeshadows. Once you keep this primer for a couple of months it starts to become really thick and it becomes hard to get the product out of the packaging. Let’s review the pros and cons of Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion.

Pros

Helps eyeshadow last for over 12 hours

Works well with loose and pressed eyeshadow

Comes in a squeeze tube container

Cons

Leaves behind a gray cast on brown skin

It cost more than $10

Becomes thick over time

NYX makes some of the best high-end dupes available for under $15 and the NYX HD Eye Shadow Base is no exception. This primer was given 4 out of 5 stars by Ulta shoppers. For $7, you’ll get 0.27 ounces of product. This primer is has a creamy consistency and does not crease on oily eyelids. It leaves behind a cream cast on brown skin and it is hard to get it out of the container. Although the doe foot applicator makes it easy to put the primer on your eyes, it makes it harder to get the product out of the bottle. This primer will help your eyeshadows last for over 12 hours. This primer has a slight smell, which isn’t too bad. Here are some of the pros and cons of NYX HD Eye Shadow Base.

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Pros

It only cost $7

Is available at Target

Helps eyeshadow last for over 12 hours

Cons

Leaves behind a creamy colored cast on brown skin

Is hard to get out of the container

The winner: NYX is just a better deal. The both help your eyeshadow last all day, so it doesn’t make sense to buy the more expensive option.