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Anyway, let's start with the review.
I'll be reviewing Makeup Academy (MUA)'s Pro-Base Eye Primer.
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| MUA Pro-Base Eye Primer |
A Professional eye primer to make your eyeshadow long lasting, smoothe out the eyelids and prevent creasing. Apply primer to eyelids before makeup application to create a more vibrant eyeshadow colour for long-lasting wear without fading or creasingThis primer contains 7.5ml of product, which is quite a lot for a primer. Product should be used up within 6 months according to the packaging (I'm guessing you can still use it, but the consistency might change). It's quite affordable at £2.50 which is around BND5 once converted. Developed in the UK.
It's really not bad if you think about it. I actually wanted to try the original primer that was cheaper and quite raved, but my mom only found this one.
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| The primer has a doe-foot applicator like most primers. It has a pinky brown colour to it. |
I'm torn to be quite honest.
I like the application, the feel on it. It's easy to spread without tugging or pulling. It's not too oily like some other primers either...but it's not quite crease-free, like it claims.
I've read many reviews raving about the original primer (housed in a black tube) that compared it to Urban Decay's primer. It confuses me why this creased, because I've used many bases that are similar and none of them creased like this!
It creased around the 5 hour mark. Okay, maybe that's good enough for some people.
I generally have problems with creasing with cream based shadow bases, but never these kinds.
The primer is really good with making eyeshadows stick, even some glittery ones.
I tested it with the e.l.f primer and I could see that the MUA one still kept the eyeshadow pretty vibrant. It looked the same when I first applied it.
I tested it with the e.l.f primer and I could see that the MUA one still kept the eyeshadow pretty vibrant. It looked the same when I first applied it.
Here's a swatch test.
You could see how it looks like it's sticky and how vibrant it made the eyeshadow look.
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| Used M.A.C's eyeshadow in Roustabout. I did two swatches over each. |
The primer also blends transparent, like e.l.f and Urban Decay's original primer. It doesn't really even out the eyelid.
This primer gave me promise but didn't deliver creaseless-ness, which is a shame.
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PROS:
- Affordable.
- Keeps eyeshadow vibrant for up to 7-8 hours.
- Blends easily.
- Makes eyeshadow colours pop.
- Travel-friendly.
- Generous amount of product.
- Has an applicator.
CONS:
- Only available online or at selected stores.
- Eyeshadow creased around the 4-5 hour mark.
- Some may find the applicator to not be hygienic.
- May not suit oily eyelids (I have them!)
Rating: 3.5/5 (It's good, but not great. I'd have loved it more if it didn't crease!)
Will I buy this again?
Nope. Unfortunately I have another tube. LOL. Maybe I can make it work as a primer before I use concealer on blemishes. I'll see how that goes!
Do I recommend this?
If you don't have super oily eyelids I guess. It's really good at keeping your eyeshadow vibrant, that's for sure. I don't know if they still sell the cheaper alternative though.
Where can you find this?
For international people, you can find it here.
For those in the UK, you can find it at Superdrug too.
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As always, I hope you find this helpful.
Please, tell me, if you've tried the Pro-Base and also the original one: Which one is better??
Tell me in the comments below what you think of the primer, if you'd buy it or what.
I'd love to know.
'til then, take care!
-Nisah-
I have the older version of this, in a black tube. I hate it, doesn't work for me, my eyeshadows ALWAYS crease whenever I use it. I think the ELF one works better.
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