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Keep reading to learn more about eyeshadow primer and why you need one.
What Is Eyeshadow Primer?
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Its best to apply after your skincare, but before your eye makeup."
Eye primers generally come in a cream-like formula that melts away on your eyelid upon blending.
Is Eyeshadow Primer Necessary?
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Of course, if you skip eye makeup, you could skip the primer.
Byrdie Tip
Using a cream eyeshadow?
How to Apply Eyeshadow Primer
Below, find St. Jean’s quick how-to on applying eyeshadow primer.
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When applying eyeshadow primer, less is more.
Bottom line: You shouldn’t substitute one for another.
Shop Our Fave Eye Primers
Find our expert-approved eyeshadow primer picks below.
Digital Vision
This cream eyeshadow from Supergoop!
doubles as a primer and eyeshadow, and contains SPF 30 for protected lids all day long.
Struggle with transferring mascara?
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St. Jean recommends an eye primer if you’re sporting some seriously long eyelashes.
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