i've tried a variety of eyeshadow primers (e.g., toofaced, urban decay, mac paint pot in painterly -- to name a few). but mac paint (NOT paint pot) in bare canvas beats them all!
before i found this little jewel, i was using the urban decay eyeshadow primer (aka urban decay primer potion/UDPP). i'm actually still using it and will probably finish the horribly designed bottle so i don't waste.
what makes mac paint bare canvas superior to UDPP is its staying power and better packaging. urban decay does a pretty decent job at keeping my eye makeup on for most days, but sometimes, i still end up w/ slight oily creasing by the end of the day. however, w/ the mac paint, my eyeshadow (on both light and heavy wear days) looks matte ALL DAY. the packaging is good because it's hygienic (because you're not constantly dipping a sponge into the tube), and the product lasts longer because it's kept in an air-tight tube, which helps to keep the product fresh.
Price: $16.50
Where to Buy: you know where!
Overall Rating: 5+/5 stars
Tip: if you're already happy w/ urban decay primer potion (or whatever else you're using), you might not like this better. but for those of you w/ oily lids, you'll LOVE it. as w/ any primers, wear less than you think you need; you don't want to be able feel the product with your fingers after you apply. also, since the consistency of the product is thicker than UDPP, make sure you rub it in well, and do so quickly. it's thick but it dries quickly. lastly, don't moisturize your lids right before you put this on - it will make the primer less effective.
