I've seen SO many makeup videos, literally all the popular ones....I came across your channel because I needed a new eye primer, and YOU'RE OFFICIALLY MY FAVORITE!!! I love how you explain everything and you're so thorough. Your demeanor is so sweet too! Going to watch more of your videos, I'm subscribed! 😘🥰🙌🏻
This video definitely helped me out. I’m new to the makeup world and I didn’t know what Primer was. I spent 19 years of no makeup and just natural look. But I’m an anime artist and the more I looked at makeup and how people do different styles of makeup I found it a lot like art. So I’m getting the cover girl primer because I’ve seen so many people have good results with the cover girl primer. So thank you very much for making this video! It helped me out a great deal. Im definitely a subscriber now
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I hope you have just as much fun playing with makeup as you do with anime, it can be quite a fun medium!
I used to use the NYX primer a lot since I tend to gravitate towards waterproof products, and I've found that not setting it with a shadow helps the opacity of your colors better. When applying that primer, let it sit for 5 minutes or so before applying your actual eyeshadow look, and your shadows should last much longer with less fading. All in all, Milani has become my grail when it comes to eyeshadow primer. I work 2 jobs and so I can be out for over 12 hours or have makeup on for over 12 hours, but my eyeshadow always looks like I've just applied it with the Milani one. I also like how I don't have to do anything special with that primer to make it work, I can just apply the shadows immediately after application.
Interesting!! I'll try that out next time so I can still get use out of it. Yes, the Milani one rocks and I agree-- I like products to work without too many tricks or secrets 😙
Very oily hooded eyelids here, the Wet'n'wild primer is the most dry and works great, especially for summer. Recently I tried the Rimmel primer after watching an older primer comparison video by Pruelaroo. It's looking good for winter so far, will have to see how it holds up to summer sweat.. 💦 🤓
This was great! I've used and loved the Milani eyeshadow primer for years but recently was wondering about the cover girl. I think I'll stick to my Milani since it works so well on my eyes!
Found this video in my search for a good, yet affordable primer, because i’m an eyeshadow newb, and i’d prefer to get a bit better at it before I start getting into the more expensive products, and this was honestly the perfect video for me! I have been struggling with both pigmentation and staying power, but it’s honestly daunting picking out a primer when there are so many options and you’re trying to stay on a budget, so I really appreciate how in depth this video is! So glad I found this channel! 💕 (Ps: you’re so pretty, and your eyebrows are honestly perfect 😍)
Omg thank you so much Taylor!! So glad I could help you on your makeup journey. I also recently posted a drugstore makeup starter kit video that may be helpful!
I also tried to love the Elf primer but can't stand it! It is SO dry and hard to spread. I ended up throwing it away. I have normal to oily lids so i think I'll try the Milani. Great review!
It’s so crazy because the elf putty primer always works great on me. The rose one always holds up on me and the white always seems to hold my color. I have pretty normal to dry skin so not sure if that plays a role. My eyelids are more normal. I do want to try the milani one
something I noticed about the elf putty primer is that it works 1000x better if you scoop out the product with the back of your brush or a mini spatula (so that you get product from under the top layer that hasn't dried out), then melt it by rubbing it in between your thumb and forefinger a LOT. It still dries quick but it becomes a really nice, creamy and blendable consistency. I also have to make sure I wash all the product off my fingers before applying it to the other eye, as mixing any dried up product on the eye makes it crack and look awful. Overall it's probably not the best product out there but experimenting and learning how to apply it in the best way will really help!
👋 hey new makeup user here! I have been trying to figure out the purpose of eye shadow primer and in this video you SUPER EXPLAINED both verbally and visually the Importance of priming!!! Thankyou!!!
I really appreciate this comment Alexa!! Sometimes viewers think I'm "talking too much" but my goal is to make my videos super accessible to all levels. So I'm glad I achieved that! 💕
I have oily lids and hooded eyes and the Milani eye primer doesn't work for me at all it creases so badly after 1hour. The only one that worked great was the wet n wild primer but since they're not cruelty free I'm looking for other options. Thanks for this video, love how well explained it was!
Definitely going for the Milani one! Excited to see if it prevents creasing and those pesky lines of no color that happen because I have hooded oily eyes
Thank you for this! I like elf for really dramatic looks, but it takes too much time to properly handle and apply every day, and i need primer under my wing, and do not want to have to deal with white blotches. It does create a beautiful base for super pigmented or sparkly looks, but my usual is a pale shimmer with matte brown shadowing, I dont need a bright white base for that! I am bummed they got rid of the skin tinted primers, but I am hoping the covergirl will be my every day go-to.
Thank you so much that really helped me a lot , I’m completely new to eyeshadow primers so I’m fully ignorant about what’s good and what’s not, before watching this , the NYX one was in my shopping cart based on other people’s reviews without seeing any videos on how it preforms on the eye, now after watching your video I quickly replaced it with the Milani one! Once again so helpful!
I just found you. Melani has been my favorite for a long time now. It reminds me a lot of the more expensive Lorac one. I heard a lot of good reviews about the cover girl one so I bought it and used it fr the first time today and it's nowhere near the Melani one. My shadow ended up fading by the end of the day.
You are 1000% correct about that elf putty primer. It performed so badly that I thought I did my shadow wrong. I used it for a bold green look for New Years Eve and got compliments all night. But many hours later it began to dissipate. I’ve been looking for a better eye primer since. Great video, very helpful.
Wow, those eyeshadows just simply blown my mind away ! 😃 As a big fan of Revlon 😉 , i was really impressed 👌 Thanks for primer review, it will surly assist 👏❤
I found, years ago, that I preferred the MAC paint pot in Soft Ochre as my base. There were no drugstore primer that worked for me and I never bothered trying the newer ones. Time to try you CG!
I totally watched your videos 8+ years ago when you were juuust starting out, and just found you again! I don’t watch a lot of beauty YT anymore but it was so cool to see you’re still making videos. This was super helpful, I’m going to try Milani.
I'm in shock that the elf primer did that to your eye because it has NEVER done that to me. Holy cow! It's just a tad dry on my lid and stiff so I'll be trying milani's :)
Hi! TY for this.I don’t have a lot of disposable income for makeup so I’m looking for a decent drugstore eye primer. I didn’t like the Elf-too dry- hard to apply evenly. And lots of creasing and blotchiness after a few hours. I’m 70 so my skin gets drier every year. I have droopy eyelids with a lot of texture. I’ll try the Cover Girl.
I used the Milani primer for years but then my eyelids developed an allergy to it, I noticed it having a new minerally feel to it but am not sure if they changed the formula recently. I bought it again after a year of not using it and it's still irritating my eyelids. I'm definitely going to try the CoverGirl one now.
I have the black elf primer and have not had success with it. I recommend Revlon Colorstay followed by setting powder. Never failed me. Stays perfect from very early morning into the evening!
@@slashedbeauty You're welcome. I was wondering if a reason I almost never see Revlon products mentioned in the TH-cam videos I see is because--just guessing here--not cruelty-free? I'll go and do my research.
Just checked, FYI: Revlon says it does not conduct animal testing but allows some countries to test their products in that way so their products can be sold there. Hmmm.
@@evayaaasantewaa448 Could be, though Revlon states they have not conducted animal testing in decades. China is finally rolling back cosmetic animal testing, as well, because I know many considered brands who merely sold in china to be anti-cruelty free as China had the jurisdiction to test their products. However with new laws there it seems like it's more likely for brands to be able to get in that market without risking testing.
I sometimes get eczema on one eyelid. After about two days of using CeraVe Eye Repair Cream, it usually clears up completely. Occasionally it requires a third day of application. I don't have a problem with eczema anywhere else, so I think I'm sensitive to an ingredient in some eye shadows.
THANK YOU for talking about the Elf putty primer. It is AWFUL! OMG....it's like trying to spread concrete on your lid. I literally could not believe that ELF would put out a product that was so horrendous. I guess if you don't mind pulling and tugging concrete across your eyelid it's an option but it's one of the worst makeup items that I have EVER used. I posted this on another beauty thread and a lot of other people had the same experience with that primer. Anyway, this video was so helpful!
Thank you for sharing the video and your experience!! I'm glad to be validated because with everyone raving I started thinking maybe I got a dud... but still, even if it was an inconsistency it is just an uncomfortable and noneffective product!
As someone who does her base before her eyeshadow, I never see the purpose of using a eyeshadow primer. I finally bought the milani eyeshadow primer. Let's see if I have been missing out on using eyeshadow primers.
I used to wear eye primers but stopped & have just been using concealer. I have however just decided to go back to primer. I had seen the proof it one online & was interested. Thought waterproof might be good? But Milani was a top choice. One more tho I've been hearing raves on is the Revlon one. A few makeup artists I follow love that one. I was also debating the putty so I'm glad I saw this. I'd bought a mini of the Urban decay one & tbh an highly disappointed. It really feels so dry like it's practically empty? Returning it today & was wondering what to replace it with? Looking like the Milani. (which I've also heard tons of raves about). Tyvm ❤️
I would say Milani is similar if not better to UD primer potion, especially for the price. I really think it's a great all-arounder but dryer lids may like CG better!
💃🏼 Fun Saturday Surprise! I was searching for primers last night and reminded myself you’d be doing this so waited. I use the Milani but now want to try Covergirl. 🙏🏼
Thank you for this video, it was really helpful! This is the first where I've actually seen an example of creasing. I personally use either elf's liquid eye primer or more recently, Milk Hydrogrip (not drugstore). Can I ask you where you got your hair wrap? I don't know what to call it, I need something similar to pull my hair back. A scrunchie isn't cutting it.
It's from Ulta Beauty! affiliate link here: rstyle.me/+NLm9neRnAb-OimhH6uIP8w It's perfect and has survived multiple machine washes as well since it gets foundation on it all the time!
@@slashedbeauty thanks for getting back to me so quick. That polka dot one is super cute on you! Loved the colors you picked for eyeshadow, too. I've just started experimenting with bolder colors.
~ Not me searching on TH-cam what you can do for super oily eyelids 😂 can you do a video on your favorite eye primers (high end ) and how you get rid of excess oil and creasing and how you apply it ? my eyeshadow never stays on longer than 10 minutes before it creases up and oils up and a constant battle cause I really want something that will work for my makeup and eyes as I have the same textured and oily lids but also after my eyelids my upper eyelid crease towards my brow get supper dry I keep asking for help but I don’t see enough videos that’s help on this issue ! Please help a oily girl out 😩
So glad you found me! My channel and content is actually dedicated to drugstore and budget beauty though I may compare high end in dupes videos. If you think these won't work because they're cheap, you're all wrong :) I would suggest applying the primer and then setting it with a shadow close to your skin tone... even a setting powder is fine. Then go in with your shadow. Have you tried the Milani or CG?
Very relaxing video, thank you!! On another note, my hair has me so stressed out today. Sorry, off the mark, but I just had to say I watched this to calm me down lol Thank you Miranda!! 😅🥰🤣💕
I chose covergirl and milani too.The other two was awful.I have the elf one but only used once.But definitely picking these two up.I love when you do these videos.I want you to do a favorite video with cream products.Thanks for saving me money😃
Oops, I just got the beige & black elf puttys in the mail yesterday lol. I have heard a lot of raves on it, and saw some other vids with mixed results. I will give them a try still, they were cheap enough. I'm in the market for a primer, or maybe the elf foundation I was using is just as good? Oily lids, shadow melts off if I don't at least use setting spray (so far I like nyx matte). I got the Milani primer a few weeks ago as a freebie with my order from them, used it once, & liked it. I need to test them on me & see how they compare to no primer & each other I guess.
@@slashedbeauty So far, yesterday I tried the elf putty (rose) and i think it worked well for me. I used the same shadow the a few days ago with no primer (concrete minerals loose pigment, which is brand new for me also 1st time using it) and in 4 hours it was smudgy from my oily lids. Yesterday used elf putty primer & it did not crease all day. Today I have same brand shadow with elf putty on 1 eye & Milani on the other. 4 hours in no creasing or signs of oil coming through. Not sure if these affect it but I applied some with Igolot & also various setting sprays (NYX, elf, hard candy) over top because fallout really irritates my eyes & I don't trust any primer to hold it all on. I also saw another vid saying not to use too much elf putty, very little is needed. I'm going to keep trying out the elf putty.
Wow dramatic difference. Thanks, now I’ve got a starting point. I haven’t really even used an eye primer in a while. I used Laura Mercier years ago. At these prices I can try two of them :) Milani is cleaner I think :)
They just came out over the past month or so! I will say they work way better as lid shades, I'm not a fan of the palettes as a WHOLE but I really like using the brighter shades on the lids.
@@slashedbeauty I like it. And I just got The Colour Pop Palettes Stone Cold Fox and That's Taupe and the Violet Voss palette Olive you forever. I am going to try one of them today. Makeup is so much fun lol Even when you are older.
I love the Milani eyeshadow primer, but lately when I’ve used it, it makes my eyelids feel odd / feel heavy and droopy, and then I end up with my head feeling odd and I feel out of it. It never did that before! I got a new tube of it, and same things happen. 😭 So I’m on the hunt now for a new eyeshadow primer that works well for oily eyelids. I got the Revlon Colorstay eyeshadow primer. Let’s hope and pray it works.
@@slashedbeauty - Weird indeed! I think the formula is the same. My body is just disagreeing with it for some reason. I’ve read that our bodies can develop allergies to products that we normally use. Idk why. Odd. Thanks for the reply!
I like that you include chapters in your video so if viewers are pressed for time we can just go the part that we are intetested most first. Thank you.
oh my god you are so funny. I hattttttte Elf. Every product ive tried is just greasy and Elf is just cheap. I mean, some drug store brands have their good and bad products and are cheap either way and I will gladly replace like MAC or Tarte with, but not Elf. Elf is always no lol But, I'm glad i watched your video all the way to the end because I was like oh well she's digging the putty primer maybe i should get that. Then I just burst out laughing at the end. Thank you for your review :)
I've seen SO many makeup videos, literally all the popular ones....I came across your channel because I needed a new eye primer, and YOU'RE OFFICIALLY MY FAVORITE!!! I love how you explain everything and you're so thorough. Your demeanor is so sweet too! Going to watch more of your videos, I'm subscribed! 😘🥰🙌🏻
Omg you are so sweet Chloe! Thank you so much for the kind words and subscribing! 🤗
This video definitely helped me out. I’m new to the makeup world and I didn’t know what Primer was. I spent 19 years of no makeup and just natural look. But I’m an anime artist and the more I looked at makeup and how people do different styles of makeup I found it a lot like art. So I’m getting the cover girl primer because I’ve seen so many people have good results with the cover girl primer. So thank you very much for making this video! It helped me out a great deal. Im definitely a subscriber now
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I hope you have just as much fun playing with makeup as you do with anime, it can be quite a fun medium!
I used to use the NYX primer a lot since I tend to gravitate towards waterproof products, and I've found that not setting it with a shadow helps the opacity of your colors better. When applying that primer, let it sit for 5 minutes or so before applying your actual eyeshadow look, and your shadows should last much longer with less fading. All in all, Milani has become my grail when it comes to eyeshadow primer. I work 2 jobs and so I can be out for over 12 hours or have makeup on for over 12 hours, but my eyeshadow always looks like I've just applied it with the Milani one. I also like how I don't have to do anything special with that primer to make it work, I can just apply the shadows immediately after application.
Interesting!! I'll try that out next time so I can still get use out of it. Yes, the Milani one rocks and I agree-- I like products to work without too many tricks or secrets 😙
You don't have to set the milani primer with a lid colored shadow first before doing your eye look?
Very oily hooded eyelids here, the Wet'n'wild primer is the most dry and works great, especially for summer. Recently I tried the Rimmel primer after watching an older primer comparison video by Pruelaroo. It's looking good for winter so far, will have to see how it holds up to summer sweat.. 💦 🤓
Nice!! Not sure a super dry primer would work with my texture but glad to have the option to recommend! Thanks for watching!
This was great! I've used and loved the Milani eyeshadow primer for years but recently was wondering about the cover girl. I think I'll stick to my Milani since it works so well on my eyes!
Don't fix what isn't broken! 😁
Found this video in my search for a good, yet affordable primer, because i’m an eyeshadow newb, and i’d prefer to get a bit better at it before I start getting into the more expensive products, and this was honestly the perfect video for me! I have been struggling with both pigmentation and staying power, but it’s honestly daunting picking out a primer when there are so many options and you’re trying to stay on a budget, so I really appreciate how in depth this video is! So glad I found this channel! 💕 (Ps: you’re so pretty, and your eyebrows are honestly perfect 😍)
Omg thank you so much Taylor!! So glad I could help you on your makeup journey. I also recently posted a drugstore makeup starter kit video that may be helpful!
I also tried to love the Elf primer but can't stand it! It is SO dry and hard to spread. I ended up throwing it away. I have normal to oily lids so i think I'll try the Milani. Great review!
Completely agree, soooo weird compared to their normal putty primer! Thanks so much for watching!
This was honestly so helpful!
Yay I'm so glad! Sometimes I overthink whether I'm going TOO in depth lol!
💯 *Yes!* I came here looking for an eye primer. *And got a great recommendation.* 👍 ❣ ♥️
It’s so crazy because the elf putty primer always works great on me. The rose one always holds up on me and the white always seems to hold my color. I have pretty normal to dry skin so not sure if that plays a role. My eyelids are more normal. I do want to try the milani one
Very interesting!! Yeah I guess you'd have to have SUPER normal eyelids to avoid what I experienced. So weird!! Thank you so much for watching!
You won’t be disappointed with the Milani!
something I noticed about the elf putty primer is that it works 1000x better if you scoop out the product with the back of your brush or a mini spatula (so that you get product from under the top layer that hasn't dried out), then melt it by rubbing it in between your thumb and forefinger a LOT. It still dries quick but it becomes a really nice, creamy and blendable consistency. I also have to make sure I wash all the product off my fingers before applying it to the other eye, as mixing any dried up product on the eye makes it crack and look awful. Overall it's probably not the best product out there but experimenting and learning how to apply it in the best way will really help!
HmmmMmmmmmm 🧐
Blechhh. SO much work! 😕
👋 hey new makeup user here! I have been trying to figure out the purpose of eye shadow primer and in this video you SUPER EXPLAINED both verbally and visually the Importance of priming!!! Thankyou!!!
I really appreciate this comment Alexa!! Sometimes viewers think I'm "talking too much" but my goal is to make my videos super accessible to all levels. So I'm glad I achieved that! 💕
I have oily lids and hooded eyes and the Milani eye primer doesn't work for me at all it creases so badly after 1hour. The only one that worked great was the wet n wild primer but since they're not cruelty free I'm looking for other options. Thanks for this video, love how well explained it was!
Thanks for sharing!!
Definitely going for the Milani one! Excited to see if it prevents creasing and those pesky lines of no color that happen because I have hooded oily eyes
I hope it works out for you!!
Thank you for this! I like elf for really dramatic looks, but it takes too much time to properly handle and apply every day, and i need primer under my wing, and do not want to have to deal with white blotches. It does create a beautiful base for super pigmented or sparkly looks, but my usual is a pale shimmer with matte brown shadowing, I dont need a bright white base for that! I am bummed they got rid of the skin tinted primers, but I am hoping the covergirl will be my every day go-to.
I love how detailed she is this is so helpful
Thank you so much, Susan!!
Great video, i get those textured lids also. But I'm pretty oily for the most part.
Thanks so much!! Yesss it's annoying!!
I've never used the elf or covergirl primer. I have used the nyx and milani primer. The milani one is definitely my favorite
It's an excellent choice for when I'm not experiencing dryness!
Thank you so much that really helped me a lot , I’m completely new to eyeshadow primers so I’m fully ignorant about what’s good and what’s not, before watching this , the NYX one was in my shopping cart based on other people’s reviews without seeing any videos on how it preforms on the eye, now after watching your video I quickly replaced it with the Milani one! Once again so helpful!
Yay!! I hope it works out for you! Yes I've heard the NYX works well for many but I think it really is dependent on how oily your lids are.
Thank you so much for this info. I tried the Elf. Dreadful dry stale-putty like. Will try the Covergirl and Milani next.
Good luck!!
I just found you. Melani has been my favorite for a long time now. It reminds me a lot of the more expensive Lorac one. I heard a lot of good reviews about the cover girl one so I bought it and used it fr the first time today and it's nowhere near the Melani one. My shadow ended up fading by the end of the day.
that's too bad! Just goes to show how different certain makeup work differently on everyone!
You are 1000% correct about that elf putty primer. It performed so badly that I thought I did my shadow wrong. I used it for a bold green look for New Years Eve and got compliments all night. But many hours later it began to dissipate. I’ve been looking for a better eye primer since. Great video, very helpful.
It's so bizarre!!! Thank you for watching!
Wow, those eyeshadows just simply blown my mind away ! 😃 As a big fan of Revlon 😉 , i was really impressed 👌 Thanks for primer review, it will surly assist 👏❤
Thanks Katy! Yes the shades are very vibrant!
The Covergirl one sounds great! I’ll have to check it out! 😍
It's such a solid primer!
I found, years ago, that I preferred the MAC paint pot in Soft Ochre as my base. There were no drugstore primer that worked for me and I never bothered trying the newer ones. Time to try you CG!
Funny enough what spurred this test was me finally tossing my old Soft Ochre paint pot because it was 4 years old 😳
@@slashedbeauty I totally feeel this comment I feel like all my makeup from mac is so old and I need to find new stuff lol
I totally watched your videos 8+ years ago when you were juuust starting out, and just found you again! I don’t watch a lot of beauty YT anymore but it was so cool to see you’re still making videos. This was super helpful, I’m going to try Milani.
Aw well thanks so much for coming back ☺️☺️❤️
I'm in shock that the elf primer did that to your eye because it has NEVER done that to me. Holy cow! It's just a tad dry on my lid and stiff so I'll be trying milani's :)
Yes isn't it weird how stiff it is but then it like... disappeared off my eye!?!
Hi! TY for this.I don’t have a lot of disposable income for makeup so I’m looking for a decent drugstore eye primer. I didn’t like the Elf-too dry- hard to apply evenly. And lots of creasing and blotchiness after a few hours. I’m 70 so my skin gets drier every year. I have droopy eyelids with a lot of texture. I’ll try the Cover Girl.
Agreed-- the elf is way too dry and still creases!! Good luck with CG!
I used the Milani primer for years but then my eyelids developed an allergy to it, I noticed it having a new minerally feel to it but am not sure if they changed the formula recently. I bought it again after a year of not using it and it's still irritating my eyelids. I'm definitely going to try the CoverGirl one now.
Interesting, I'm not aware of any formula change but I do agree about the sort of mineral feel.
I’m getting the Milani one, I WAS going to get the Elf one so thanks for saving me money and the disappointment!
I have the black elf primer and have not had success with it. I recommend Revlon Colorstay followed by setting powder. Never failed me. Stays perfect from very early morning into the evening!
thank you for the recommendation!!
@@slashedbeauty You're welcome. I was wondering if a reason I almost never see Revlon products mentioned in the TH-cam videos I see is because--just guessing here--not cruelty-free? I'll go and do my research.
Just checked, FYI: Revlon says it does not conduct animal testing but allows some countries to test their products in that way so their products can be sold there. Hmmm.
@@evayaaasantewaa448 Could be, though Revlon states they have not conducted animal testing in decades. China is finally rolling back cosmetic animal testing, as well, because I know many considered brands who merely sold in china to be anti-cruelty free as China had the jurisdiction to test their products. However with new laws there it seems like it's more likely for brands to be able to get in that market without risking testing.
@@slashedbeauty Good. I hope things will move forward more widely!
These eye looks came out so beautiful 😍 you inspired me to play with color again also this information was super helpful I ran to buy the Milani lol
aw yay!! glad to inspire you to use color!!
Hey girl. I luv the Milani primer works really gud on me I have oily lids
Yes, it's such a good find!!
Thank you for such a thorough review of the 4 primers.
Thanks for watching!
i love how i’m depth you get into the products super helpful thank you sm!!
thank you so much for watching!!!
I sometimes get eczema on one eyelid. After about two days of using CeraVe Eye Repair Cream, it usually clears up completely. Occasionally it requires a third day of application. I don't have a problem with eczema anywhere else, so I think I'm sensitive to an ingredient in some eye shadows.
OOoh interesting!! I'll have to check out the eye cream, thank you!
THANK YOU for talking about the Elf putty primer. It is AWFUL! OMG....it's like trying to spread concrete on your lid. I literally could not believe that ELF would put out a product that was so horrendous. I guess if you don't mind pulling and tugging concrete across your eyelid it's an option but it's one of the worst makeup items that I have EVER used. I posted this on another beauty thread and a lot of other people had the same experience with that primer. Anyway, this video was so helpful!
Thank you for sharing the video and your experience!! I'm glad to be validated because with everyone raving I started thinking maybe I got a dud... but still, even if it was an inconsistency it is just an uncomfortable and noneffective product!
As someone who does her base before her eyeshadow, I never see the purpose of using a eyeshadow primer. I finally bought the milani eyeshadow primer. Let's see if I have been missing out on using eyeshadow primers.
Maybe you don't necessarily have oily or crease-y lids! They help shadow look more pigmented and stay on without fading/creasing all day.
Subscribed as soon as you said eczema! I have it too and it’s so hard to find cosmetics that work for my skin.
Definitely!! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!
Thanks for a great video! I have to wear eye primer and this video is SO helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
LOVE MILANI. LOVE NYX, BUT IT'S HARD TO REMOVE. HATE COVERGIRL. 🌸🌸🌸 ULTA EYESHADOW PRIMER IS SOOOO GOOD!!!! 🌻🌻🌻🌻
Hmm I haven't had issues removing but I also use a cleansing balm!
i have no idea what a primer is and thank you for this!!!
You're so welcome! It helps your eyeshadow last longer without creasing (at least, it's supposed to!!) , and in some cases apply brighter as well!
Have you tried the Wet N Wild one?? I have super oily lids and it works for me!
I haven't!! But someone said it was super dry so I'm not sure if it would work for my "combo" lids lol!
Love the Wet n Wild Primer, holds up really good for my oily eyelids
I am in love with the CG. It never creases. I have dry skin.
It's such a gem!!
I used to wear eye primers but stopped & have just been using concealer. I have however just decided to go back to primer. I had seen the proof it one online & was interested. Thought waterproof might be good? But Milani was a top choice. One more tho I've been hearing raves on is the Revlon one. A few makeup artists I follow love that one. I was also debating the putty so I'm glad I saw this. I'd bought a mini of the Urban decay one & tbh an highly disappointed. It really feels so dry like it's practically empty? Returning it today & was wondering what to replace it with? Looking like the Milani. (which I've also heard tons of raves about). Tyvm ❤️
I would say Milani is similar if not better to UD primer potion, especially for the price. I really think it's a great all-arounder but dryer lids may like CG better!
Yay! Thank you for doing this video. The Milani stopped working for me. 😭. I ordered the cover girl primer. Excited to try it.
I hope it works for you!!
How’d it go? :)
I’m going to target tomorrow! ^-^
@@padmeskywalker1537 im.actually finishing up some UD samplers I had...the Covergirl is waiting in the wings. Should be starting it in a few days.
So I had a chance to try the CG and I like it. It's a bit less liquid-y than the milani. I think it'll work great in summer with oiler lids.
Thanks for your video! 😃👍 Since I don’t know if I have oily or dry eye lids... will have no choice but to try both of them! 😛😂😅
Hahahah perfect! You won't go wrong with either, I'm sure!
Great video girl You are really good.
Thank you so much 😊
💃🏼 Fun Saturday Surprise! I was searching for primers last night and reminded myself you’d be doing this so waited. I use the Milani but now want to try Covergirl. 🙏🏼
Yay!! Yess they're both great options!!
Thank you for this video, it was really helpful! This is the first where I've actually seen an example of creasing. I personally use either elf's liquid eye primer or more recently, Milk Hydrogrip (not drugstore). Can I ask you where you got your hair wrap? I don't know what to call it, I need something similar to pull my hair back. A scrunchie isn't cutting it.
It's from Ulta Beauty! affiliate link here: rstyle.me/+NLm9neRnAb-OimhH6uIP8w It's perfect and has survived multiple machine washes as well since it gets foundation on it all the time!
@@slashedbeauty thanks for getting back to me so quick. That polka dot one is super cute on you! Loved the colors you picked for eyeshadow, too. I've just started experimenting with bolder colors.
~ Not me searching on TH-cam what you can do for super oily eyelids 😂 can you do a video on your favorite eye primers (high end ) and how you get rid of excess oil and creasing and how you apply it ? my eyeshadow never stays on longer than 10 minutes before it creases up and oils up and a constant battle cause I really want something that will work for my makeup and eyes as I have the same textured and oily lids but also after my eyelids my upper eyelid crease towards my brow get supper dry I keep asking for help but I don’t see enough videos that’s help on this issue ! Please help a oily girl out 😩
So glad you found me! My channel and content is actually dedicated to drugstore and budget beauty though I may compare high end in dupes videos. If you think these won't work because they're cheap, you're all wrong :) I would suggest applying the primer and then setting it with a shadow close to your skin tone... even a setting powder is fine. Then go in with your shadow. Have you tried the Milani or CG?
Very relaxing video, thank you!! On another note, my hair has me so stressed out today. Sorry, off the mark, but I just had to say I watched this to calm me down lol Thank you Miranda!! 😅🥰🤣💕
Lol that was me yesterday!! The shots of me with the blue shirt I was SO done with my hair 😂😂😂
@@slashedbeauty I hear ya! I just put it in a loose pony and called it good 😂 Thank you! I picked up a lot of new makeup to sulk my woes away 😅
I chose covergirl and milani too.The other two was awful.I have the elf one but only used once.But definitely picking these two up.I love when you do these videos.I want you to do a favorite video with cream products.Thanks for saving me money😃
Thanks Sandra!! I may need to find a few more faves before I do a vid like that!
Girl you rock the reviews! For sure a new subscriber and fan!
Welcome!! Thank you so much!
Oops, I just got the beige & black elf puttys in the mail yesterday lol. I have heard a lot of raves on it, and saw some other vids with mixed results. I will give them a try still, they were cheap enough. I'm in the market for a primer, or maybe the elf foundation I was using is just as good? Oily lids, shadow melts off if I don't at least use setting spray (so far I like nyx matte). I got the Milani primer a few weeks ago as a freebie with my order from them, used it once, & liked it. I need to test them on me & see how they compare to no primer & each other I guess.
Very curious to hear how they work for you! Thanks for watching, Debbie!!
@@slashedbeauty So far, yesterday I tried the elf putty (rose) and i think it worked well for me. I used the same shadow the a few days ago with no primer (concrete minerals loose pigment, which is brand new for me also 1st time using it) and in 4 hours it was smudgy from my oily lids.
Yesterday used elf putty primer & it did not crease all day.
Today I have same brand shadow with elf putty on 1 eye & Milani on the other. 4 hours in no creasing or signs of oil coming through.
Not sure if these affect it but I applied some with Igolot & also various setting sprays (NYX, elf, hard candy) over top because fallout really irritates my eyes & I don't trust any primer to hold it all on.
I also saw another vid saying not to use too much elf putty, very little is needed.
I'm going to keep trying out the elf putty.
Wow dramatic difference. Thanks, now I’ve got a starting point. I haven’t really even used an eye primer in a while. I used Laura Mercier years ago. At these prices I can try two of them :) Milani is cleaner I think :)
Yes, I agree! Thanks for watching, Lauren!
I use Milani it works best for me!
It definitely made my shadow vibrant and long lasting!
Happy to be part of the Slashed Squad!!!
Thank you so much, Kaitlin!! 😍
The transition to the 6 hour E.l.f update made me bust out laughing 😂
That Blue eyeshadow breath taken.
💙💙💙
It's so rich and beautiful!
Why haven't I heard about these revlon shadows?! They're stunning!
They just came out over the past month or so! I will say they work way better as lid shades, I'm not a fan of the palettes as a WHOLE but I really like using the brighter shades on the lids.
so sweet🥰that was really helpful👏
Thanks so much for watching!
NYX Primer and Milani Primer I love. My only thing is with NYX... I need a bit of coverage on my eye lids. But elf is a absolutely a NO!
That totally makes sense!
Should have used the e.l.f. old school $2 primer. That's solid.
Used that for years!! definitely solid.
Great video! Please do the 21 questions 🙏 makeup 💄 tag by allie g!
Someone else mentioned this to me as well last week!! I’ll definitely think of some good answers 😚😚
I just started using Milani eye shadow primer.
How are you liking it?
@@slashedbeauty I like it. And I just got The Colour Pop Palettes Stone Cold Fox and That's Taupe and the Violet Voss palette Olive you forever. I am going to try one of them today. Makeup is so much fun lol Even when you are older.
@@jeanniesmith3705 Absolutely!!! Keep playing and stay bold!!
Great video 💟 always a like 👍👍 I really like this type of video 💜💚💟💛💙
Thanks Kelly!! I hope to do more this year! They just take a while to film and edit lol
I appreciate this, but I do wish you used the exact same shadow and color for everything.
Fair!! I was taking the opportunity to also test these palettes 😋
I've used the Milani one and liked it at first but it got really watery and running after a short while. Has anyone else had that issue?
Hmm, I haven't had that issue.
Thanks for your video! 😃👍
Glad you liked it!
1000 👍.... Such a detailed comparison... Can we have a part 2 of this with more drugstore eyeshadow primers?
Thanks so much Evis! I'll keep my eye out for more primers to test.
I have dry and sensitive eyes, so you talking about that topic is so helpful. :)
Glad it was helpful!
I thought i was the only one that didn’t like the elf primer, everyone seemed to rave about it
I literally don't get it
What is the lipstick you're wearing in the outro?
Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Color in Forever 💕rstyle.me/+VtmRNPdHbj0wYsVfQchJyw (affiliate link)
I use Revlon colorstay eyeshadow primer! It's pretty good! 🌸💖🌸💖🌸
Ooh I remember using that years ago!! I forgot about it!
I have wrinkle eyes , can i use eye primer and which primer
Either of these would be great and should even help your shadow stay better in place and from bunching in wrinkles
With the elf less is better you need less a thin layers works better
It doesn’t spread easily, so less meant that the whole lid still isn’t covered making patchiness
love this review :))
Thank you so much!
Love it!!!!
Thanks Margarita!!
Which ones do not dry out the eyelids?
The Milani nor the covergirl dried out my eyelids, although covergirl is hard to find now and I've been exclusively wearing milani.
@@slashedbeauty and I ordered the Urban Decay! Lol - hope it works
thanks for the info!
Thank you for watching!!
I love the Milani eyeshadow primer, but lately when I’ve used it, it makes my eyelids feel odd / feel heavy and droopy, and then I end up with my head feeling odd and I feel out of it.
It never did that before! I got a new tube of it, and same things happen. 😭
So I’m on the hunt now for a new eyeshadow primer that works well for oily eyelids. I got the Revlon Colorstay eyeshadow primer. Let’s hope and pray it works.
That's so weird?? Sounds like an allergic reaction, maybe they've changed the formula...
@@slashedbeauty - Weird indeed! I think the formula is the same. My body is just disagreeing with it for some reason. I’ve read that our bodies can develop allergies to products that we normally use. Idk why. Odd.
Thanks for the reply!
I like that you include chapters in your video so if viewers are pressed for time we can just go the part that we are intetested most first. Thank you.
I'm trying to remember to do it more, I find them helpful as well! Thanks so much for watching, Zanariah!
Thank u
Thanks for watching!
oh my god you are so funny. I hattttttte Elf. Every product ive tried is just greasy and Elf is just cheap. I mean, some drug store brands have their good and bad products and are cheap either way and I will gladly replace like MAC or Tarte with, but not Elf. Elf is always no lol But, I'm glad i watched your video all the way to the end because I was like oh well she's digging the putty primer maybe i should get that. Then I just burst out laughing at the end. Thank you for your review :)
It's crazy how awful it performed!!! Thanks for watching, Lauren!!
I was not impressed by the NYX either.
It was just okay!
Nope your not the only one that it doesn't work on.
The e.l.f. one! Okay so I'm not crazy! Lol