Say goodbye to midday creases.
Never worry about midday creasing, glitter fallout, or unseemly eyeshadow sliding again. Here, shop 15 eyeshadow primers made especially for your lids.
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The Classic
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
$24 AT URBAN DECAY
This purple tube is a cult-favorite, and with good reason. Its lightweight formula and stay-all-day power will keep your lids in perfect shape for 24 hours (as our night-long benders have proven to be true).
The PETA-Approved
Elizabeth Mott Eye Primer Makeup Eyeshadow Base
Now 33% off
$13 AT AMAZON
Elizabeth Mott is a cruelty-free brand, meaning this reliable, waterproof formula will make you look and feel good about using it.
The Fighter
BareMinerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer
$19 AT ULTA BEAUTY
This sheer primer combats excess oil all day, so you’ll never look greasy and your beloved eyeshadow won’t crease.
The Two-in-One
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot
$22 AT NORDSTROM
M.A.C.’s Paint Pots can be worn as a standalone shade, but we prefer using them for layering a color on top.
The Clear Choice
NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
$26 AT SEPHORA
Unlike most primers, NARS’ base is completely clear. Use it with your favorite eyeshadow and expect the most brilliant color payoff.
The Magic Stick
Tarte Shape Tape 12-hour Eye Primer Stick
$100 AT ULTA BEAUTY
Try Tartes’s Colored Clay CC eye primer stick if you prefer the applicator-free approach.
The Brightener
NYX Professional Makeup Eye Shadow Base Skin Tone
$6 AT TARGET
If you’re aiming to make a bright eyeshadow really pop, use an optic white base like NYX’s affordable option.
The Glitter Glue
Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue Glitter Bonding Eye Shadow Primer
$24 AT SEPHORA
With glitter being all the rage, a good primer is a must. Try Too Faced’s product specifically formulated to prevent glitter from straying away from your meticulously crafted look.
The Game Changer
Elf Eye Primer & Liner Sealer
$3 AT TARGET
e.l.f’s sealer is more than just a great eyeshadow primer: you can also dip it into powdered eyeshadow to create a DIY liquid liner. Now your eyeliner game has no limits.
The Miracle Worker
Ruby Kisses 24 HR Eyeshadow Magic Primer
$6 AT AMAZON
Ruby Kisses’ primer will keep your eyeshadow in place all day. No creasing, no clumps.
The Instagram-Ready Finish
Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
$28 AT SEPHORA
This shadow-enhancing lid primer ensures you’ll look good in any photo. Prepare for all of the likes.
The Waterproof One
Laura Mercier Eye Basics
$28 AT NORDSTROM
Not only does Laura Mercier’s Eye Basics Primer provide the perfect canvas for your eyeshadow work of art, but it also boasts a water resistant formula that will keep your eye makeup in place, rain or shine.
The Drugstore Steal
CoverGirl Lid Lock Up Eyeshadow Primer
$9 AT ULTA BEAUTY
At less than $10, you can’t go wrong with CoverGirl’s Lid Lock Eye Primer. The primer also works under eyes to create a smudge-free liner look.
The Rihanna-Approved One
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Amplifying Eye Primer
$22 AT SEPHORA
The foundation might be the star of Fenty Beauty, but the brand’s eyeshadow primer is the sleeper hit. Lids are instantly smoothed for better product application. Fenty Beauty also recommends setting the primer with a light dusting of the Invisimatte Blotting Powder. What can’t Rihanna do?
The Lightweight
Pretty Vulgar Uncaged Eyeshadow Primer
$22 AT SEPHORA
Mineral-rich clay is the star ingredient in this primer. The clay works to absorb excess oils to eliminate creases and provide a translucent finish.
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