We don’t often reach for an actual lid primer when creating a smoky eye, a cream eye shadow as a base is usually our weapon of choice.
We have however been
testing out the new Smashbox base to see how it compares.
Smashbox have created
5 new shadow-setting primers that are actually tinted to suit your needs.
The 5 options available are a pure brilliant white, a smoke
and a light, medium and dark. We have the light and the smoke to share with
you.
White
Feels a bit like you’re applying Tipex to your eyelid but
once blended out the vibrancy does dull down so don’t be alarmed. Apply three dots
and using your ring finger or a fluff brush, gently buff out to leave a thin
coating over the lid area.
The white instantly
lightens and brightens the skin but it also massively electrifies the shade of
eye shadow you are applying on top of.
You can of course use
it under your more natural eye shadows however it works best when using it
under bold colour. If you ever feel like you can’t achieve a strong pay off
from blues and yellows then this is the primer to go for. It stops shadows from
looking ashy and lifts the colour.
Smoke
This provides a brown/black sludgy base, which will deepen
the intensity of your smoky eye. By applying a thin layer it does all the hard
work of a dark eye for you. You won’t have to apply layer upon layer of powder
shadow to achieve the depth.
It works under any
dark shadow and would also work with all skin tones.
We don’t have the skin-toned primers however these are good
if you have an ashy skin tone eye or any discolouration on the lid. They
neutralise the skin colour and give you a blank and even canvas to work from.
The primers dry pretty fast so you need to blend out quickly. Once dry they provide a smooth velvety textured base to blend on top of. Powders grip nicely but are still able to blend out.
Don't use too much or you will find that it goes a little patchy. Longevity is improved and it doesn't cause any cracking or dryness.
Check these primers out if you have oily eye lids, like to create an intense or vibrant eye or if you just want to make your smokey eye a little easier.
Each primer is £18.00 and available now here.
definitely have to try these =)
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