[joshmamabear]

hey guys, please give me tips on correct application of eyeshadow to make it fresh looking longer.

if you have oily/combination skin, how do you make eyeshadow stick to where you applied it?

after a few hours, it has a tendency to bunch up where the crease is

beauty experts, please advice. TIA


PS: lately, to keep me from getting bored this winter I apply all the free make-up from WAG and Kmart

UPDATE: I looked into all the free stuff and found this Revlon age defying concealer with botafirm spf20. it is in a small maroon, compact container that is creamy in consistency. I used the CG make-up sponges to apply to the eyelids up to the brow bone area and underneath the eyes.

Applied the eyeshadow first thing this morning and its over 3 hrs now and it looks like freshly applied and it has not smudged at all. I am very pleased. I'll see how long it lasts. So far, so good. The best part ~ this is FREE and was a MM at WAG

thanks for the ideas guys!

[jessl]

I'ld like to know this too! It looks great in the morning but by lunch time it has all gathered in the crease. I have oily skin too so maybe thats the problem.

[arcosta81]

Try applying foundation and powder to your eyelid before you apply eyeshadow. Or you can buy an eyelid primer.

[jessl]

Thanks! I'll try that tomorrow

[mandarn]

I use automatic eyeshadow base from Merle Norman. I swear by it!!! Even after working 12 hrs, my eyeshadow still looks great!!!

[TigerGirl1226]

I agree, if you have an oily or even combo skin you may need a base to put under it. Usually the base you use on the rest of your face is a bit too heavy, so look for one specifically for eyeshadow.

[jessl]

I've never noticed eyeshadow base in the store. Is it in the same area as the eye shadow?

[joshmamabear]

ohhhh I've seen a Merle Norman shop here but it looks pricey. how much is this eyeshadow primer?

I've tried applying foundation and mineral powder prior to eyeshadow application but it doesn't work.

I might try that Merle Norman primer. Are there any substitutes available at regular stores like WAG, SWM and Target? if so, what should I look for? TIA

[my6kids]

Mary Kay has an eyeshadow primer and I like ti. I don't remember how much is was but it lasts me a long time.

[joshmamabear]

^^ thanks.

I may try Avon if they have one, too.

[kkkuelbs]

mary kay does have a primer. there eye shadows are awesome as well. i have oily skin in the summer & never had any problems w/there products. you can apply it dry or you can wet the sponge for a darker look.
i've also notice the mineral powder eye shadows work very well. i think i tried revlon.

[onlymadaresane]

I the eyeshadow base (called canvas) by Clinique. It's fantastic and not terribly pricey!

[joshmamabear]

follow up question,

does the base lighten/darken the eyeshadow you apply?

TIA

[Kayline]

I use under eye concealer. The one I've found that works the best is Revlon Colorstay. It comes in a tube with a sponge applicator on one end. Just dab a little on, blend it from your lashes to your eyebrow with your finger and you have the perfect "canvas" for applying eye shadow.

[kkkuelbs]

Originally Posted by joshmamabear

follow up question,

does the base lighten/darken the eyeshadow you apply?

TIA

no, it helps to make the eyeshadow last longer.

[savndough]

Originally Posted by onlymadaresane

I the eyeshadow base (called canvas) by Clinique. It's fantastic and not terribly pricey!

This is what I use.

[GrannyGodley]

Mine didn't gather in the creases, it "powdered" all around the eye. Nothing was making it stay in place. I have very sensitive eyes and allergies, but I tried my foundation. Bad idea. It eventually gets to the eye itself and then I'm really in for a bad day. So I told the consultant at Sephora about the problem and he showed me the primer. It comes in a little tube. There is a sponse/type applicator that has a tiny hole in the end. You rotate the bottom of the tube and a tiny amount appears. Gently apply this to the amount of the lid you want to cover beginning at the lashes. It can intensify the color of some of the eye shadows as the consultant demonstrated, so you have to play around with it. I, too, like this stuff and it lasts a long time. It costs $14-$18. I guess most cosmetic lines have their brand.

[joshmamabear]

thanks bunches guys, I'm excited to try it and see if it works for me.

can you imagine, I have not paid for make-up in a long time and will now have to buy a primer for less than $20 depending on the brand.

[jessl]

Well today I remembered to put foundation and powder on my eye lids and so far my eyeshadow hasn't gathered in the creases!

[Kayline]

The Revlon concealer would be a lot cheaper and you could use a q. It's in the same type of applicator as GrannyGodley described for the Sephora product.

[joshmamabear]

Thanks y'all.

I found the solution from WAG stash of free make-up.

[joshmamabear]

Its a success! the Revlon concealer works like charm

its almost 12 hrs from first application and no smears nor bunching in creases.

Problem solved and I didn't have to buy anything!

[GrannyGodley]

Well, with all the wrinkles and creases on these old eyes, I have to be very careful about apply ANY eyeshadow. Sometimes I get it on, take a step back from the mirror with my glasses fully in place and WOW. Grap a qtip or cotton ball, eye makeup remover and go at 'em. Bare is better some days than bright.