I got a sample of these when I got the Naked3 palette and oh my goodness are they awesome!
Not only does a little go a long, long way (the samples I got were quite small but that was almost two months ago and none of them have dried up or been completely used), but they hold eyeshadow like no other!
Their original formula is still my favourite by far, it's ideal for every occasion but I really like that they have a variety.
The consistency is the same for all of them. The ones with a shimmer are fantastic for eyeshadows that have a similar shimmer in them, just makes them pack more punch.
I still find though that I need to keep my eyelids closed for about a half a minute to let the primer dry (damn those hooded lids!) but once they're dry, they ain't going nowhere!
I do find that the UD eyeshadows stick a lot better (coincidence?) than my other eyeshadows I put on top.
I've had this eyeshadow primer for a good few months now, and I do feel that it was worth the spend. However, I won't necessarily repurchase once I've run out (at least straightaway), as it still wasn't entirely perfect, and there are other primers I'd like to try as well.
The Good:
-Easy-to-use packaging. The squeezy tube is much easier to control than many other options, in my opinion, and it shouldn't be hard to get every last bit out once I finally run out.
-Creamy formula. It's easy to blend out on the lid (although it is quite a bit thicker than I had originally anticipated), and a little goes a loooooong way.
-Definitely makes shadows more vibrant. This works great with UD shadows (I have the Naked2 palette), but also with a few cheaper options that I use sometimes. It's nice to be able to use them and have them look just as pigmented and good-quality as a higher-end shadow, thanks to this primer.
-Prevents creasing/prolongs shadow wear. I have slightly hooded eyelids, and I basically *always* experience a bit of creasing because of that. However, this definitely puts a stop to that (at least for a while), and I do find that my eye makeup lasts for a considerably longer time than it used to without this.
The Not-So-Good:
-While this does prevent creasing, on me it doesn't stop it entirely after some time has passed. I personally am not bothered by this that much, as I still get at least 6 hours wear before creasing happens, but it is something to be aware of, particularly if you have very oily eyelids (mine are more normal/dry, I just get creasing because of my hooded eyelids).
-This is relatively expensive. However, as I said above, a little goes a long way, so I think that it is worth it, given how long it will last. Mine is in no way showing signs of running out at all, and I've used it a fair bit in since I got it.
That's it, really. I am pleased that I got it, and don't regret it at all, but because it doesn't *completely* eliminate the chance of creasing, I probably will try a different brand (I'm keen to try either the Two-Faced or NARS one) before I rush out and repurchase. The Elf one has had a lot of good reviews too, so I might investigate that option also.