These Drugstore Eyeshadow Primers Are the Real Deal
October 28, 2022![Maybelline New York Master Prime Long-Lasting Eye Shadow Base and NYX Professional Makeup Glitter Primer](https://www.makeup.com/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/mdc/americas/us/articles/2022/october/28-best-drugstore-eyeshadow-primers/best-drugstore-eyeshadow-primers-hero-mudc-102822.jpg?cx=0.5&cy=0.5&cw=705&ch=529&blr=False&hash=2D96F9C9A509577D2598D919400EBAE6)
NYX Professional Makeup HD Eyeshadow Base
Not only does this primer intensify your shadows and smooth the skin, but it also stops them from creasing and smudging, too.
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Milani Eyeshadow Primer
This lightweight primer is the key to long-lasting shadow, and at less than $10, it’s ultra affordable. The formula applies nude and dries down to an invisible finish — making it a versatile beauty buy. A little goes a long way with this one, so expect to keep it in your stash for a while.
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NYX Professional Makeup Glitter Primer
If you’re planning on rocking a super glittery eye look, then this primer is a must-have. It’s perfect for keeping face and body glitter in place throughout the day. There’s virtually no fallout when using this glitter primer, and it washes off with ease. It’s a flawless formula that you should add to cart, STAT.
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Ulta Matte Eye Primer
Whether you’re rocking a pigment, pressed shadow or mousse formula, this eye primer will work like a charm. Its thin, lightweight formula makes it a dream to blend and stops even the oiliest of eyelids from creasing. At $12, it’s a little pricier than the other beauty buys on this list, but it’s totally worth it.
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Maybelline New York Master Prime Long-Lasting Eye Shadow Base
Available in three variations, Prime + Smooth, Prime + Matte and Prime + Illuminate, this long-lasting primer is great for achieving almost any look. It’s also non-irritating, making it a no-brainer buy for anyone with sensitive or tear-prone eyes.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer
If you frequently find yourself doing eyeshadow touch-ups in the bathroom on your lunch break to keep your eye makeup looking strong, there’s a problem. That being said, it’s something that this eyeshadow primer will fix in no time. Just apply a thin coat in the morning, let it dry, put on your shadow and enjoy a full day of crease-free eye makeup.
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