These Eyeshadow Primers Work Great For Oily Eyelids

March 24, 2022

By: Caitlyn Martyn | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

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Creamy Primer: NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow & Liner Primer

This cream-based eye primer is infused with vitamin E for a soft blurring effect that helps mitigate the annoyance of oily eyelids. The formula also adapts to the color of your skin so you can easily find the perfect match.

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Cult Favorite: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Makeup artists swear by this eyeshadow primer – and for good reason. The primer is essential for any makeup collection because of its ability to keep all types of shadow from slipping and sliding for hours on end.

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Barely-There Primer: Rare Beauty Always an Optimist Weightless Eyeshadow Primer

Another great option, this weightless eyeshadow primer smooths effortlessly onto the lids for all-day hydration without feeling sticky or causing smudging, fading or creasing.

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Super Matte Option: Honest Beauty Everything Primer Matte

Thanks to the bamboo powder-infused formula, this blurring primer instantly mattifies the look of excess oil. We love that it’s an all-in-one primer, so it works great on the rest of your face, too.

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Primer Kit: Makeup by Mario Master Eye Prep & Set

For something a little stronger, shop this kit, which comes in three versatile colorways for different skin tones. The three pan compact offers two shades of silky smooth eye primer and a translucent powder to set on top. The result: a shine free (but not flat) matte finish.

Photographer: Chaunte Vaughn