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Eyeshadow base?

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MaQueen · 14/01/2017 10:13

Years ago, Clinique used to do a sort of very light foundation base which you applied all over the eye area. It evened out your skin tone on your eyelids and up to your eyebrows, made your eyes look brighter and made your eyeshadow stay put longer.

Does anyone know of something similar, nowadays?

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ZacharyQuack · 14/01/2017 10:30

Clinique have a new version of that primer here
Or you could use a skin coloured cream shadow, e.g. Mac Painterly or Soft Ocre

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MaQueen · 14/01/2017 10:36

Fantastic - thanks zachary I'm going into twon tomorrow so will pick some up Smile

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WhooooAmI24601 · 14/01/2017 10:41

Urban Decay's eye primers are the best I've tried if you've oily skin/lids.

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Blahblahblahyadayadayada · 14/01/2017 16:30

The urban decay one is good but I didn't use it nearly as much as I could have and I theee it out after the recommended time on the packaging. ELF cosmetics apparently do a very good one at a fraction of the urban decay one.

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Cakescakescakes · 14/01/2017 16:34

Laura Mercier Eye Basics is a similar product. Neutralises and evens out the eye area and helps eyeshadow last longer too. I use the lightest colour. It's brilliant.

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carrotcakecupcake · 14/01/2017 16:40

I had a mini of Benefit's 'Stay don't stray' in an eyeshadow kit recently. Found it really good for holding shimmery eye shadow in place, not sure how it looks without shadow over top of it though.

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passmethewineplease · 14/01/2017 16:43

I use MAKEUP REVOLUTION focus and fix eyeshadow base and really like it. Failing that Essence do a really good one that gets good reviews, can buy it from Wilkos.

Or if I'm out of those two I just use my concealer!

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HowardMoonsJazzTrumpet · 14/01/2017 16:47

The NARS one is the best, imo. The Urban Decay one is ok but I find it a bit thick and drying (even if I put a v thin layer on). It's just clunkier than the silkier NARS.

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suze28 · 14/01/2017 18:30

If you want less spendy look at the Maybelline 24hr colour tattoo in nude. It works very well as a base.

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Ifonlyiweretaller · 14/01/2017 19:14

i use Mac painterly. It was recommended to me by a make up artist. I'm literally just running out of my first pot 12 months after I first purchased, so well worth the money.

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