What are the best eyelid primers? The best eye primer: review, features, application rules and reviews

Primer for eyelids or eyes acts as a high-quality base for subsequent eye makeup and eye shadow. The popular Moscow online store “Inglot” offers you an interesting line of the best primers for eye or eyelid makeup.

Why do you need an eye primer?

Applying a texturizing base under eye makeup promotes the most effective results. A reliable makeup base from Inglot ensures even application of shadows and helps to increase the shelf life of cosmetics on the eyes. The primers sold in our store will serve as the perfect canvas when using loose shadow, contour pencils, gel eyeliners. The unique eyeshadow base, which you can buy from us, helps prevent the creation of creases on the eyelids or pilling of cosmetics. Moreover, a perfect makeup base for the eyelids will ideally hide existing skin imperfections and create an absolutely smooth coating. Buy primers from the Inglot brand, which have a constellation of advantages:

Easy, quick application;

Increasing the color intensity of cosmetics;

Increasing the durability of cosmetics;

Hypoallergenic;

Ideal preparation of skin for makeup;

Amazing absorbency;

Rich in nutrients.

How to apply primer correctly?

Select the desired shade and the required consistency of the base;

Clean the surface of the skin with a special tonic, dry the eyelids;

Apply the product in a thin layer using a brush or the tips of your fingers;

Spread the foundation using light tapping movements with your fingertips;

Wait until completely absorbed before applying cosmetics;

Feel free to apply any of your Inglot bases cosmetics.

Where to buy primer in Moscow?

We invite you to visit the Inglot online store, which offers world-class cosmetics. We provide the opportunity to buy high quality eyelid primer at an affordable price.

A primer is, as you know, a base for makeup, a base containing a certain percentage of pigment or completely colorless, designed to ensure the durability of makeup. Eyelid primer is a stand-alone product that performs the same functions, but is used exclusively for eye makeup. This raises a question (quite logical, by the way): why not use a simple primer for these purposes?

Functions of eye primer

Perhaps no one will argue that the quality professional makeup It starts with a high-quality, correctly selected base - it is also called a base or primer. Basic cosmetics help hide minor skin imperfections: black and white comedones, enlarged pores, wrinkles, oily sheen, the consequences of an unsuccessful tan, blemishes and acne scars. Under base layer the skin looks healthier and its color noticeably improves. It is high-quality basic cosmetics that allow models and celebrities to look chic on magazine covers and in music videos. Well, an eyelid primer provides the same functions - but only in a narrowly limited area. Perhaps this is the only reason why it has not gained such popularity and is not as in demand as a makeup base.

There are primers (bases) not only for facial skin, but also separate ones for eyelids and lips and even eyelashes. The lip base helps the lipstick lie more evenly on the lips and prevents it from spreading, getting into creases and rolling. An eyeshadow primer prevents eyeshadow from creasing and allows for better blending. The base for eyelashes makes them thicker, longer, and also allows mascara to lie more evenly. And all these bases cannot be called interchangeable: a face base cannot replace an eyelid primer or a lip base, or vice versa.

In some cases, eyelid primers containing light, light pigments can serve as base (lightest) shadows, which, as we remember, must be applied on top, directly under the eyebrows. So it's not too much of a statement to say that eyelid primer is the foundation for eye makeup stability. Moreover, according to professional makeup artists and stylists, this product ensures almost 100 percent success of any eye makeup! For example, the top 10 most exciting eye makeup of the season from the New York show Fashion Week“hold” eyelid primers. So if you choose a quality eyelid primer, then it doesn’t matter so much what kind of shadow you use and how much of it you apply: it will still stay in place all day and won’t mark the arch under your eyebrows that surrounds your upper eyelid. And here we come close to the question of who exactly needs an eyelid primer in the first place...

Who needs an eyeshadow primer?

First of all, this product will be needed by women with eyelid features such as freckles, folds and those with so-called transparent eyelids: a high-quality primer will “hold” the shadows longer, ensure their even application and, accordingly, mask all the imperfections in this area. Well, for those who have such a structural feature of the eyelid, when its moving part is almost invisible (this is not called a “dropping” eyelid, as many mistakenly call it, but a “closed” eyelid), eyelid primers can safely be called a key item in cosmetic bag (and almost the only chance to see eyeshadow on yourself that hasn’t smeared haphazardly in the evening before makeup remover).

However, some make-up artists claim that this is a universal product that every girl from 16 to 66 years old needs. According to them, eyelid primer is the No. 1 way to avoid smudged eye makeup, which suits all girls, regardless of eye structure. So when deciding whether you need an eyelid primer, think about it this way: It's easier for you to spend an extra 10 seconds in the morning priming the area above your eyes than it is to spend an extra five minutes every couple of hours removing crumbled eye shadow and smudged liner from the corners of your eyes.

How to choose the best eye primer?

As a rule, an eyelid primer contains silicones and various pigments: silicones provide adhesion (make-up durability), even out the surface of the skin, mask folds, and pigments correct other imperfections. These products may contain different colored and/or pearlescent pigments depending on the type of skin defect. Pearlescent particles, also called aesthetic enhancers, are also supposed to give the face a fresh, radiant and youthful appearance. Any pigments in eyelid primers, of course, must match the skin tone: light transparent skin pink pearlescent pigment is suitable, darker - delicate peach, dark - thick apricot.

Eyelid primer quality assessment - morning, afternoon, evening

Choosing an eyelid primer follows the same principle as other decorative cosmetics: liquid products are definitely not suitable for oily skin, but are very appropriate for dry or aging skin. Of course, the upper eyelid is not an area that can “boast” of active sebum production, but sweat often accumulates in this area, so when choosing an eyelid primer, also take this fact into account. In general, a good, high-quality primer - regardless of texture or packaging - should be easily and quickly distributed over the eyelid: having shaded the base, you need to lightly rub it in, and then gently pat it all over the eyelid with the pad of your finger: the product should dry almost instantly.

Do you want your makeup to turn out no worse than in the photo in the magazine? Urgently pay attention to primers for eyelids, lips and face.

1. What is a primer and why is it needed?

Primer is a base, or base for makeup. Apply over care cream until decorative cosmetics. Partially hides imperfections such as pimples, blood vessels and pigmentation, and most importantly, evens out skin texture, smoothes out wrinkles, and ensures longevity of makeup.

Primers for skin radiance: Illuminating Highlight Pen, Tom Ford; Natural Radiance Base Visage, M.A.C; Meteorites and L"Or, all Guerlain; Perfect Glow Primer, Thalgo. Healthy Look radiant powder, Catrice.

2. What types of primers are there?

“Primers for the face, eyelids and lips are distinguished based on the area of ​​application,” says Veronika Leshenko, official makeup artist of Urban Decay in Russia. - And in terms of function there are a little more types: mattifying for oily skin, moisturizing for dehydrated skin, adding radiance to dull skin. A primer that creates a blur effect is suitable for aging or porous skin. There are also color corrector bases. Depending on your skin type, all this can be mixed by applying different products to different areas of the face."

3. How to choose a primer?

“We will have to take into account different parameters: skin type (normal, oily, combination), its condition (dehydrated or moisturized), individual characteristics(redness, pigmentation, rosacea, acne). The texture of the primer is also important - gel, oil, ultra-light water,” says leading makeup artist at Smashbox Liliya Svetlova.

Lip primers: Zero Defaute, Yves Rocher; Prep+Prime, M.A.C; balm-primer, Make Up For Ever; Real Lip Lift, Makeup Factory. Lipstick: Vicelipstick, Cream Shame, Urban Decay; Rouge Dior, 775 Darling, Dior.

4. Should primer care for the skin?

Modern cosmetics are multifunctional, so why shouldn’t primers perform several actions at the same time? This is what they do: moisturize and nourish the skin, protect it from UV rays and negative environmental factors, and fight age-related changes. Therefore, most often the primers contain:

• Silicone: evens out the relief of the face.
• Caffeine: eliminates redness and swelling.
• Micropearl particles: Gives skin radiance.
• Hyaluronic acid: moisturizes, smooths out fine wrinkles.
• Vitamins C and E: act as antioxidants.
• UV filters: protect the skin from photoaging.

Eyelid primers: Color Tattoo, Maybelline; Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Urban Decay; Eye Base Prime to Fix, by Terry; La Base Pauper, 02, Lancôme; 24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer, Smashbox. Eyeshadow palette Palette 4 Couleurs, Clarins.

​5. Primer application-mandatory stage of makeup?

“Not mandatory. But if you want to reduce the visibility of pores and wrinkles, and make your complexion perfect and maintain makeup throughout the day, prepare your skin in three stages: primer, foundation and concealer, light powder,” advises Liliya Svetlova.

It all depends on your needs, as well as on the time of year, says Katerina Ponomareva, leading makeup artist at M.A.C in Russia: “Use lip or eye base when you need especially long-lasting makeup. And a face primer is more likely to be useful in the cold season, when the skin requires additional hydration.” and vice versa?

“It’s not for nothing that the area of ​​the face for which the primer is intended is indicated on the package,” says Katerina Ponomareva. - For example, the lipstick base contains paraffin, which fills in uneven spots on the lips and hardens after application. You don't need such a base for shadows, because the skin of the eyelids is quite sensitive. This texture will also seem heavy to the skin of the face, and will also clog into the pores and cause discomfort.

The shadow base has a thick creamy texture, which requires application with a special brush, “glues” the subsequent layer of cosmetics to itself and fixes it on the eyelid. Not recommended for application to the entire face."

High-quality, long-lasting makeup cannot be created without special products. One such product is eyelid primer. With its help, you can disguise skin imperfections, make its color uniform, increase the durability of makeup, protect the skin of the eyelids from harmful components, which may be contained in eye shadow.

Eyelid primer – what is it?

The primer is applied to the face before the main layer of decorative cosmetics, which is why it is called that (from English “prime” is translated as “primary”, “first”). When it comes to eye primer, this cosmetic product can also be called a foundation or eye shadow base. The consistency of the base is similar to a concealer and is intended to even out color defects in the skin. Some believe that this is a tool that you can completely do without. You can get by, but the makeup won’t be as bright, long-lasting or effective. The foundation is especially indispensable if the eyelid skin is oily, because on oily skin the shadows will roll off after just a couple of hours.

3 reasons to use an eyeshadow base

An eyeshadow base is an optional component of makeup, but it has several important properties:

• With the primer, eye makeup remains in its original form for several hours - shadows do not crease, eyeliner does not smear, glitter does not fall off. It is necessary if you have an important or special event coming up, or if you are planning a long public appearance without the opportunity to update your makeup. Moreover, the durability of not only expensive cosmetics, but also the most budget products increases.
• With a base, the shadows look brighter, no matter what color they are - both light and dark shades. When applied light shades transparency disappears dark colors look richer. It's very noticeable. Shadows blend better, making it easier to create smooth transitions flowers. Makeup artists especially recommend using a base when creating smokey eye or winged makeup.
• The foundation makes the skin of the eyelids more matte, silky, evens out the skin tone, hiding the capillary network and dark spots. Thanks to this, the area around the eyes looks fresher and the face rested.

Types of primers

The range of eyeshadow primers is wide, but the entire variety of products is divided into several groups according to color and consistency.

Release form:

• jars;
• tubes;
• bottles with a brush.

The last option is the most convenient to use, because you don’t have to get your hands dirty, the product is applied evenly, and the skin does not stretch.

What to look for when choosing?

Each woman has her own skin type, which affects the durability of cosmetics and the ease of its distribution, so this aspect cannot be ignored:

• For oily skin, you need to choose a product with a mattifying effect that dries the skin a little. Gel products are optimal because they do not clog pores and allow the skin to breathe.
• For dry skin, on the contrary, a light coating with a liquid consistency is more suitable. This primer will additionally moisturize the skin.
• If there are many imperfections on the eyelids, you will need a dense product with high covering power.

Foundations vary in durability. Some only make it easier to distribute products, while others make makeup more durable. What properties the base has are indicated on the packaging.

There are primers for special purposes. This applies to color bases. For example, a white base will significantly enhance the brightness of the shadows, and a black base under the shadows is ideal for creating a rich smokey eye makeup.

The skin should not experience discomfort either while wearing makeup or after removing it.

An eyeshadow primer is bad if it:

• lies unevenly;
• dries the skin;
• rolls into folds or spreads;
• does not affect the brightness of the shadows or the durability of the makeup.

How to use eyeshadow primer?

Here's how to use eyelid primer correctly:

• The skin of the eyelids must be clean, so wash it first.
• In order for the primer to apply properly, the skin of the eyelids must be moisturized before applying it. To do this, pre-apply a moisturizing eye cream. It must be absorbed, so the base is not applied immediately, but after a few minutes. If necessary, apply a napkin to the eyelids to remove excess product.
• The eyelid foundation is applied using fingertips, tapping movements, a brush, spatula or applicator. You can always fix your makeup with your fingers.
• Then continue makeup as usual. The base dries quickly, so there is no need to wait.
• To remove makeup, use cosmetic milk or other cleanser.

Do not stretch the skin when applying primer.

Eye primer review

It is difficult to choose truly high-quality products from the variety of products. When choosing a good primer, you need to focus on reviews. The following eyeshadow bases have received positive feedback:

24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer, Smashbox. This base rightfully deserves the rave reviews that are written about it. With this primer you really don't have to worry about the makeup staying on for 24 hours. The base prolongs the durability of the makeup and prepares the skin for complex makeup, for example, stencil application of shadows or drawing “bold” arrows. It is easy to apply and shade, protects makeup from rain, snow, and tears. Its only drawback is high price: 1700 rubles.

Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, Nars. This base can be applied even to drooping eyelids with oily skin types, and the makeup will still look amazing and stay that way for several hours. It is used as a base for matte shadows and under arrows drawn with a pencil or eyeliner. Contains natural beeswax. Color – white. In addition, the foundation is multifunctional and can be used as a concealer when mixed with foundation. The price is about 2000 rubles, so the product cannot be called budget.

Eye Basics, Laura Mercier. The product is a liquid primer with a matte finish, contains antioxidants, instantly smoothes, evens out the skin, and takes care of it. Available in six different shades. It can be used both under makeup and solo. Cost – 2500 rubles.

Beauty Base Eye shadow Primer, Lumene. This base is sold in convenient packaging, in a tube with a thin spout. The product is used economically - a small pea is enough for both eyelids. The texture of the product is medium, non-liquid, and is not felt at all on the skin. The durability of makeup with a base is 8 hours or more. Price – 800 rubles.

La Base Paupieres Pro, Lancôme. The product is packaged in a round jar, has a dense melting texture with shimmer and a sweetish aroma. You can choose from three shades. Makeup with a base looks brighter and lasts longer. The base is distributed in a thin layer under the shadows, but it is also used to create nude makeup. Price – 2700 rubles.

You can also watch a video review of popular eyelid primers:

Makeup artist answers to frequently asked questions

Experienced makeup artists provide answers to the most frequently asked questions by women. They relate to how to properly use eyelid primer:

1. How many coats of primer should I apply?
   The product should be applied in one layer, because several layers of base make the makeup too heavy, especially if its texture is thick.
2. How to choose the shade of a color base?
   If this is a flesh-tone base, then it should be selected in the same way as foundation, focusing on your own skin tone. White base universal. And black is used under smokey ice.
3. Where exactly should I apply eyelid primer?
   You can distribute the product both over the upper and lower eyelids, but the latter option is not so popular. In the first case, the product is applied to the entire moving eyelid and above, to the eyebrows.
4. Why use moisturizer around your eyes before applying primer?
   Almost all foundations dry out the skin. The cream promotes easier distribution of the base and prevents the appearance of wrinkles.

Eyelid primer – a must have or an extra burden in your makeup bag?

A primer for the skin around the eyes will be appreciated by girls who like to apply shadows, draw arrows and wear makeup for a long time. It is necessary for those women who want to look perfect in any setting, and for those who hold responsible positions and are constantly under the guns of cameras. If the girl prefers light makeup eyes or only paints eyelashes, does not have any special skin defects, then she can easily do without a primer, replacing it with other products if necessary.

Is it possible to replace eyelid primer with something?

Girls and women who have not yet purchased an eye shadow base are interested in how to replace eye primer and whether it is possible to apply cosmetics intended for other areas of the face instead.

• Instead of a foundation, foundation can be used. But you need to choose the right texture so that the product does not dry out, but also does not overly moisturize the skin of the eyelids. The cream is applied with tapping movements.
• If you use powder for this purpose, it will show itself in the best possible way, because it will dry out the skin of the eyelids. But you can’t use it often - it provokes the premature appearance of wrinkles.
• To make the color of the eyeshadow more saturated, they are applied with a damp applicator - a popular method, but it does not prevent the makeup from creasing. White eyeliner performs the same function - it increases the brightness of cosmetics, but the durability of eye makeup remains the same. They shade the eyelid with it, and then distribute shadows on top.
• Theoretically, the base can be replaced with concealer, but in practice it is not very suitable for this purpose, because it has a greasy texture, and the makeup “flows”. The concealer also evens out and masks imperfections, but the makeup will not last as long as with a primer.

Who needs an eyeshadow primer?

Eyelid foundation is a universal product that makeup artists recommend for use by all girls and women. Thanks to the variety of consistencies and tones, you can choose a product to suit any skin type, color, or makeup option. However, the base is simply necessary for girls with drooping eyelids - they will get rid of the need to constantly correct their eye makeup. The eyeliner will not smear, and the shadows will not bunch up and imprint on the fixed eyelid. Eye makeup with a base will look much better if the skin of the eyelids is initially thin and blood vessels are visible through it, or there are a lot of folds and age spots in this area.

Conclusion

Eyelid primer – useful product, if you choose a quality product and apply it correctly. It prolongs the durability of makeup, makes shadows brighter and hides skin imperfections.

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The most expensive does not always mean the best. That is why we have collected 10 bases for eyeshadows from a variety of brands - from luxury to affordable. Choose what suits you! And remember that the base is applied to the eyelids in a thin layer before starting eye makeup. Let it dry for a couple of minutes and you can start using the shadows.

YSL Couture Eye Primer

This base has a pleasant creamy texture and perfectly holds the shadows for the whole day. We like that the product comes in two types - matte and glitter, for matte and satin eyeshadows, respectively.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal Eyeshadow Base

This product has a liquid consistency and is not at all like conventional products. Drops of Aqua Seal should be mixed with dry shadows and only then applied to the eyelids using a brush. The result will pleasantly surprise you - the makeup really sticks on like it was glued on!

Base 24-hour Extend Eye Base from M.A.C

We really don't think you need makeup that lasts 24 hours, but this eye primer from M.A.C really is designed to last that long. We liked that the product is very economical - a tiny drop is enough to fill the entire moving eyelid.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Urban Decay's primer is suitable for even the thickest shadows - they won't end up under your eyes! It is also good because it looks great even without shadows - the primer evens out the skin color, so after applying it, you can simply tint your eyelashes - and that’s it!

Clarins Eclat Minute Base

This foundation is ideal for those who care not only about makeup, but also about eyelid skin care. The base is light, applied in a very thin layer, perfectly moisturizes the eyelids and, of course, fulfills its main function - it helps the shadows not to crease and last longer.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Base

Dedicated to natural makeup lovers! Light, weightless base from Bobbi Brown is available in two shades to create the most natural make-up. But the most important thing is that this primer does not dry out the skin and works as a moisturizing eye cream, so you don’t have to worry about premature wrinkles.

Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer

This primer perfectly evens out the skin of the eyelids and has a very valuable effect - it masks and smoothes out fine wrinkles, as it contains anti-aging components. The texture of the product is velvety and light, suitable for any shadow. This is a find!

Hypnôse 10 Years Ombre Hypnôse Base by Lancôme

Lancôme's classic base comes in a small round package and is ideal for creating nude makeup looks. You can replace beige shadows with this primer (it will mask all imperfections, blue and yellow tints) or apply it under very bright shadows - the primer is also ideal for this purpose.

Backstage Eye Prime Base by Dior

Although this base belongs to professional cosmetics (makeup artists love to use it for filming), it will take its rightful place in your beauty wardrobe. The shadows stay on like they were glued on! If you need durability and maintain the freshness of your makeup for a long time, this primer is just what you need.