E.L.F. • Mineral Eyeshadow Primer • Eye Primer
(299 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.1 |
| Would buy this product again. | 78% |
| Package Quality | 3.7 |
| Price | 1.3 |
| Ingredients | |
Lonz on 4/18/2012 10:15:00 PM more reviews by Lonz
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Black, Medium Eyes: Blue
Reading the reviews for this product I was surprised at how many people did not like the texture. It does indeed feel buttery/oily at first, but dries within a few seconds to a slightly tacky semi-matte surface, perfect for applying shadow. I'm assuming people complaining how this was oily didn't wait for it to dry a little before slapping on some shadow. On me, it intensifies my eyeshadow colours and makes them stay put for at least an 8 hour work day. TFSI does wear better imo, but when put into perspective the E.L.F. product is really great for its pricepoint.
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rosiepalms on 4/9/2012 3:58:00 PM more reviews by rosiepalms
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
hmmmm. I bought this on a canadian makeup website for $3!! i like my UDPP waaaaay better!! i dont care about spending $25 on it either. this felt like i was putting thin butter on my lids.. doesnt really help my eyeshadow either. I also feel like the tube isnt even full. I will continue to use it untill its finished , or prob give it to my mom! I think i'm done with trying ELF products.
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milipudding on 4/6/2012 12:55:00 PM more reviews by milipudding
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Black, Medium Eyes: Black
This primer did not work for me :( The consistency is quite like UDPP, but the performance is not like it at all. My shadow lasted maybe ~2 hours longer with this on than if I had not used any primer at all. UDPP literally makes my shadow stay on all day(though with a bit of eyeliner creasing at the end of the day).
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M7 on 3/30/2012 1:52:00 PM more reviews by M7
Age: 25-29 Skin: Very Oily, Olive Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
nothing compared to my HG Urban Decay PP. Too watery, did not create a good base. Eyeshadow creased within an hour of applying. Totally disappointed by this.
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*TOP REVIEWER* ChaseSpearing on 3/29/2012 11:25:00 PM more reviews by ChaseSpearing
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Green
This works okay as an eye primer, it prevents creasing to an extent and keeps my eyeshadow lasting longer than just my oily lids alone.
More often than not, I use this under my eyes to prevent my concealer from settling into my fine lines under my eyes.
Overall an okay product, I may repurchase.
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waasp on 3/28/2012 12:29:00 AM more reviews by waasp
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
This is the first primer I've ever bought and used and it was really cheap too! I love it, it keeps my eyeliner on for two hours longer than it usually does and it's pretty handy. However, I don't really like the smell and there doesn't seem to be much product inside the tube.
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Ricksgirl32 on 3/25/2012 4:39:00 AM more reviews by Ricksgirl32
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium Eyes: Brown
Meh,it's okay but,that's the issue it's just OK! A bit watery for me,my shadows crease some with this primer,and it takes a while to blend and dry on the lid. However for $3 I don't think you can go wrong if you are on a budget like muah :)
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peekaboa on 3/17/2012 3:54:00 AM more reviews by peekaboa
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Black, Relaxed, Coarse Eyes: Other
hmm for some reasons when i opened the product it looked dried up.
yeah and my eyeshadow only stayed on one eye after a few hours. prolly cos i didnt apply enough for that eye...
maybe i shall try the E.L.F Essential primer instead and it's much cheaper.
sigh disappointment
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*TOP REVIEWER* nesslee on 3/15/2012 1:28:00 PM more reviews by nesslee
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Straight Eyes: Brown
i updated my review after having tried the application that was suggested by one of the reviewers. so, i apply it now in a thin layer. it still feels very greasy but i leave it settle down for a while and then i apply my eyeshadow. it works definitely much better this way. but for some eyeshadows i still need a touch up during the day.
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megjane on 3/4/2012 2:26:00 AM more reviews by megjane
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Other Eyes: Green
I'm on the hunt for an eye primer that won't crease and is pigmented enough to use as a concealer on my lids with no eyeshadow for a natural every day look. Unfortunately, this creased quite badly within a couple of hours :( Other than the initial texture, I saw no difference between the regular $1 ELF primer and the $3 one - both of them creased.
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MsBeatrixKiddo on 2/25/2012 7:46:00 PM more reviews by MsBeatrixKiddo
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Tan Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I am mixed race with a tanned skin tone and I have VERY naturally oily skin. This usually creates two problems when I wear eyeshadow; first unless the shadow is very highly pigmented it rarely shows well on my skin and second every eyeshadow I've tried eventually creeps into my eyelid crease due to the oils in my skin. I've found even popular branded eyeshadows (Mac/Urban Decay) ended up migrating by the end of the day :(
I tried this primer without reading reviews as it was only £1.50 and I cannot believe how good it is. I have been using this for a couple of months and now cheaper shadows that previously barely showed on my skin can appear quite bright and intense.
However the best feature of this primer for me is that it is the only thing I've used which combats my oily eyelids, I have put on fairly heavy eyeshadow and still had it appear flawless and in place 10/12 hours later. Literally 10-12hours. I am gobsmacked! On days when I have especially dark circles or blemishes I even put a dab of this primer on before I used concealer and it will stay put all day.
If you need anymore more persuading, I went to a spa in the week and forgot to take my makeup off but ended up getting my face soaked several times and was in a very steamy wet room for hours and when I left my concealer and eyeshadow was looking pretty dewy and slightly smudged but were basically still where I left it! I couldn't believe it! This primer would honestly be worth 10x what it retails for, I really can't fault it at all.
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genpoho on 2/19/2012 2:26:00 AM more reviews by genpoho
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
I have both urban decays primer potion and the elf primer. I can honestly say that the elf is pretty comparable to the UD! I wish I would have bought the ELF before the UD.
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MrsEdgewood on 2/18/2012 11:09:00 PM more reviews by MrsEdgewood
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
At first, I was skeptical because of the price. I thought that if it was cheap, the product would be bad. This primer is comparable to any other primer I have ever used. It is also wonderful as a concealer. I have pale skin and the tone blended well with my skin. It can take a few minutes to dry, but otherwise, works very well. The length of time to create a crease on my eyelid with eye shadow can depend: sometimes, it will last all day (6a-10p) and sometimes even 6 hours, but for the price, you can't beat it! It also really depends on the quality of eye shadow you are using with this primer. And the best thing about this is that it is only a dollar! I love this product and will continue to use it.
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Tallywa on 2/16/2012 12:40:00 AM more reviews by Tallywa
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
this product is very comparable to the UDPP as there is practically no difference in how well it makes eyeshadow stay. a very good product, cheap and affordable too. i dont find it makes my eyeshadow more vibrant, as it does have a matt finish and pretty much just works to control oil, to make it more vibrant try using a shadow stick underneath, like nyx jumbo eye pencils
EDIT: it holds eyeshadow well and it does mattify, but i find the udpp is better for liner and tightlining
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Kc3558 on 2/4/2012 11:50:00 PM more reviews by Kc3558
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I really wanted to like this, theres nothing of elf that ive disliked so far. I got this in "sheer" but it is not. It alters the color of the shadow. It leaves a silver or frost residue. Otherwise it works well, does not crease and leaves a nice highlight under the eye area. But my eyeshadow collection is very neutral & the colors do not pop as well, maybe it works well with vibrant neon shadows but thats not my style. I will stay with my palladio herbal, works well and just a couple bucks more
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leslieb on 1/29/2012 11:23:00 AM more reviews by leslieb
Age: Unknown Skin: Combination Hair: Black Eyes: Green
I could only get my hands on the $1tube, but I like it. I go back and fourth between this and udpp and I really only notice a slight difference. I will be repurchasing this.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Therealslayergrrl on 1/27/2012 9:28:00 PM more reviews by Therealslayergrrl
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
Does what it's supposed to. I do get occasional creasing after a long 12 hour work day... But that is a loooooooong time to be wearing eye makeup. Too faced shadow insurance will last 16. But for one dollar I have no complaints what so ever!! This stuff is awesome. Save yourself some $$ ladies!
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danyellec on 1/27/2012 7:17:00 PM more reviews by danyellec
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Oily, Olive, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
Love this primer. It keeps my shadow on all day and doesn't crease. I am NC30 olive Latina and this does appear to make my lids a little lighter than before I use it. I wait for it to set with my eyes closed for about 30 seconds before applying shadow. I don't have very oily lids, but I do have very oily skin for reference.
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melo0u3e on 1/27/2012 6:44:00 PM more reviews by melo0u3e
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
When I put it on my lid... it turned grey... and I creased really quickly
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LashFlashingLeda on 1/12/2012 4:40:00 PM more reviews by LashFlashingLeda
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Other
My major problem with eyeshadow is immediate fading and creasing. I can't afford expensive primers, so when this was recommended to me I thought I'd give it a go.
In terms of color boosting and intensifying, this is no UDPP. I didn't notice a difference on that front at all. It also makes blending noticeably more difficult for me, meaning my eye routine takes a little longer. I was so irritated by this and the lack of intensifying power that after I used it the first time I was resolved to come here and give this a one rating.
And then I looked in the mirror throughout the day and what to my wondering eyes should appear but completely impeccable shadow. I don't have particularly oily lids so I can't speak for people who have more of a problem in this area for me, but this product is a lifesaver for long wear. I only get the faintest creasing after 9 to 10 hours of wear if I use this first, and since it was only a dollar, well--I'm sold. Despite the application problems this causes (which for all I know is a problem for all primers, I have no idea), I use this all the time now. When even your boyfriend notices your eyeshadow is holding up well you know you're on to a winner. Until I can afford to try something more high-end this has become a vital part of my routine.