Sep 14, 2010

Vaseline as eye primer


Ever since recovering ideas that I once read on Nessa's blog a few yrs ago I quickly handled one of her ideas on how she considered using Vaseline as a moisturizer for her eyelids. As soon as I read that I had to try it out for myself, only to soon love the idea so I went with it....I've discovered not only is Vaseline a great Moisturizer for the eye but it is also a great eye primer to make shadows pop with color!

1st. Apply lightly is key :) Smooth it on and wait for it to dry a bit. Then you can apply your color....

Here are examples of usage:

 
on the left I applied a dark blue shadow from my Balm palette with an eyeshadow brush by ELF minus the Vaseline. On the right I applied the Vaseline then the same dark blue shadow.

I can get away with wearing the Vaseline primer for just a few hours since it doesn't really prevent creasing....

Which is your favorite eye primer?

6 comments:

  1. wow..I read the title and thought this was insane..but it looks amazing!! I wonder if u use udpp under it, if it will still crease

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  2. Wow! this is very helpful post Erica. I will definitely use this as eye primer. I really ask you one time as to which eye primer you could recommend. I just tend to forgot it for I am not really a professional make up artist.I will try it. Thanks Erica.

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  3. I was wondering that too! I have UDPP so that will be something I have to try out!

    @burn...I would recommend Urban decay eye prime or the eyeshadow base by Loreal called Decrease, both work the same way!

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  4. WOW big difference. I'm thinkin the UDPP might give it staying power. Great post.

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  5. I can't spot the difference! But anyways Vaseline is a good product both from the eyes and there lip moisturizer. I am a Vaseline petroleum jelly user and I use it in the office.

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