I tend to use the MAC paint pot in "nubile" to prime my lids. But recently I've noticed it isn't keeping my eye shadow in place anymore. I've tried the Urban Decay primer potion before and loved it, so I was just gonna repurchase that. But, when in Boots picking up some other bits, I saw this Exaggerate Undercover Shadow Primer by Rimmel. A drugstore eye shadow primer, but does it work?
It does seem to prolong the wear of the shadow for a little longer than using just a paint pot. But I do still find some transferring and a little fading towards the end of the day. It does however work better if you use the prime as well as a neutral paint pot such as soft ochre (yellow based) or painterly (pink based). I don't think this will make any difference if you have oily eyelids as the product itself does feel a little oily regardless. Then again, if you have dry eyelids, you perhaps don't need a primer anyway, so it's a little redundant.
Overall, I think its okay but I still prefer more higher end primers like Urban Decay primer potion and NARS pro prime smudge proof eyeshadow base. They seem to make shadow last so much longer! x x x
