Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Review

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.

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

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 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.

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 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 gone through a few of these in my time! I love the formula. I even had one of the old packaging when it was in a tube. This is my fav product for making sure that my eyeshadow doesn't budge all day.

The packaging is really good. A small squeezy tube with a funky lid. Once you take the lid off there is a small opening which is great so that you don't push out too much product at a time.

The product itself is a cream, it is a bit thicker than other primers that I have used which I like, it makes it feel more substantial when you are putting it on. It has a bit of a light skin colour to it. I think that is silly as it probably limits the amount of people that can use it. When you smooth it on your eyelid it doesn't show up too much of a shade but I can definitely see that it is there, I imagine that it shows up a lot more if you aren't quite light skinned. When it dries down you can tell that it makes a much smoother surface on your skin. You also only need a tiny amount which is great, it means it lasts a long time. Also because it is in a squeezy tube it doesn't get too much air in there so it doesn't dry out.

Do make sure when you are using this that you use a small amount as I have found when I use too much it creases itself then it is of no use to anyone.

I think that this product does exactly what I expect it to. It says it makes eyeshadow last 24hrs which I don't believe for a second. But it does make my shadows last my working day which is all I expect.

I LOVE this product! My aunty brought it for me for my birthday and it is the best eye primer I have ever used! I went swimming, rubbed my eyes and my eyeshadow was still going strong :D LOVE IT! The first time I used it, it came out very watery so I recommend each time using it to give it a squeeze and shake around to get the product ready. Also a little goes a long way in this case and using too much will mean the excessive product needs to be wiped off. If I was to describe the consistency it is quite watery at first then it comes out as creamy. I found this didn't have a fragrance to it which is nice! This prodct, although in a small tube, goes a very long way! My sample lasted around 10 usages. I would recommend this to all my friends and when it finally finishes I will rebuy :)

In my world of greasy eyelids there is just no comparison to primer potion! My eyelids are so greasy I simply can't get by with out it! It not only prevents my shadows from creasing it gives me a great base to work with. I usually use original (and I couldn't tell you how many tubes I've been through) but it is worth every cent. For me nothing even comes close to matching the quality of this product. And it makes even the cheapest bad quality eye shadows work like a dream.

I bought this in combination with the Naked 3 pallet, and oh my gosh. This is the first time I have owned/used an eyeshadow primer and it is truly amazing.

However, it is really really hard to take off. Even when I think I've done a super good job taking my makeup off when I've been wearing this I've found myself waking up the next morning and find some still in the corners and lash lines of my eyes.