DIY Eye Primer

Just like the saying beautiful are at the eyes of the beholder. When we first met a stranger, the very first thing that we will look at is...

Just like the saying beautiful are at the eyes of the beholder. When we first met a stranger, the very first thing that we will look at is their eyes. Well at least I do stare at people eyes :D Life is perfect when my eye shadow does not smudge all the way to my face. How to prevent that? Well of course with eye primer!

What is eye primer? Eyeshadow primer, how we love you. Not only does it make your eyeshadow go on smooth and vibrant, it also helps it last all day and prevents it from ruining your look by pooling into the creases of your eyes (Gross!). 
It’s safe to say that it’s probably the greatest makeup invention of all time. Why? Because eyeshadow primer doesn’t have to be used just on your eyes. It’s actually a multipurpose product that can work wonders when used on other parts of the face. Wanna learn how? Just keep reading.
1. Under the eyes.When used underneath the eyes, eyeshadow primer can serve two purposes: it can help prevent your concealer from creasing and make it last longer. Since the technology behind eye primers prevents your eyeshadows from creasing, the same principle applies to the skin underneath your eyes, as well. And since it also allows shadows to stick better, concealer will grab on easier and stay on longer.
2. On your brows.Ever look at yourself at the end of the day and notice that your brow powder has gone patchy or smudged off completely in certain areas? Not to fear. Eyeshadow primer will fix that. Take a small amount (less is more in the case of eye primer) and swipe it through your brows. Let it dry, then apply the brow product of your choice. Boom, perfect looking brows all day.
3. Over pimples.
As if pimples weren’t bad enough, concealer and foundation just never seem to want to stay put on top of them throughout the day. Dabbing a bit of eye primer on top of the problem area before foundation and concealer and then setting with powder to lock it all in will ensure that those spots are hidden until you take your makeup off.
4. On the fine lines around your mouth.As your skin matures, it’s inevitable that fine smile lines will begin to crop up. When you wear foundation, product tends to settle into these areas throughout the day due to oil production and facial movement. Patting a bit of eye primer over these lines before applying foundation will help prevent this from happening.
5. On your lips.By now, there’s a primer for everything, including the lips. But in a pinch, an eye primer will suffice to do the same thing! Make sure your lips are well moisturized and sweep on a tiny bit of eye primer before applying lip liner and lipstick to help prevent the color from bleeding or smudging and to help prolong its wear.
Enough with the function of eye primer. Let's move to how to do it yourself :)
Products Needed:
  • Foundation or any makeup base which is water based. (Why? I’ll explain)
  • Aloevera gel (It is my makeup primer. Makes my pores small, skin tighter and gives a great base)
  • A good facial moisturiser
  • Vitamin E capsule
  • Compact powder
Why water based one? I wanted to make sure that the base was itself good to hold an eye shadow. When I experimented with my Lakme foundation and Lakme soufflé, the soufflé held it better and was softer yet controlled oil for loner time. Do the experiment yourself and then choose the base. If you have a makeup primer it is even better.

Homemade Eyeshadow Primer – Preparation:

  • Take equal amounts of the makeup base and moisturizer in a clean bowl and blend well. The moisturizer should be hydrating.
  • Now add 1/4th amount of aloe vera gel and beat it. This holds the base well and acts as an oil controller.
  • Add one vitamin e capsule for making it skin friendly and a great hydrator if you have dry lids. Skip if you have too oily lids.
  • Scrape compact powder to half the amount of the mixture you have in the previous step. Blend everything well to avoid clumps. This will act like a concealer and provide a smooth base for the shadow.
  • Store it in an air tight container.
  • Tada you are done.
eyeshadow primer homemade
This primer prevented my shadows from creasing and practically no fall out. Even the cheapest eye shadows I came up with worked effortlessly. The primer like latches on to the shadow and does not allow it fall at all. And blending it like as good as a painting. I even use this even if I am wearing just a pencil or liner on my lid. it makes them look even better.

 before and after eyeshadow

 The eye looks here are of the Libra look. I made one before using this and the one published was after using the shadow. See for yourself the difference. I used exactly the same shadows. When used without the primer see how only the tint was left. But when used with primer, the shimmer, color and sheen is so beautiful and vivid.

eye makeup without primer
eye makeup with primer
I personally think this is the best homemade eyeshadow primer out there. Do try ladies! :)

Here I attach together with a video :)

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