Choosing The Best Drugstore Eyeshadow Primer For You

Are you in need of a good primer that not only saves you money but also works just as good as its expensive competitors? One of the best places to start is with E.L.F cosmetics. The E.L.F. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer is commonly available for purchase at most drugstores.

The formula is thin, light, and easy to blend with a matte transparent texture. The primer is also available in two different shades of sheer or pearl. It leaves a smooth and solid non-sticky finish that preps your eyes for the application of both powder cosmetics and eye creams.

Although this primer is excellent for any skin type, it is exceptionally perfect for those with dry skin. After coating your lids with the locking eye primer, you can apply any eyeshadow without the worry of peeling or cracking.

And it's affordable! You can get this formulated primer anywhere from as low as $ to $.

The only drawback of using this primer is that the pearl option doesn't necessarily intensify the shade of your eyeshadow. So if you need a primer to brighten up the color, we recommend choosing the sheer shade.

But both options will keep your eyes crease free and help prevent your color from fading all day, making this E.L.F primer an amazing choice.

Because of its high quality and low cost, the E.L.F. shadow lock eyelid primer received a rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars at Influenster.

Don't take our word for it; watch this great video review of both primer shades below:

The next best drugstore eyeshadow primer on the list promises not only to intensify your makeup but also to waterproof it. The waterproof portion of the product makes it ideal for anyone with eyes that tend to water.

NYX Proof It Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer comes in a white opaque plastic packaging with a sponge tip applicator, which makes it easy to apply any eyeshadow. It is in a light nude shade that gives an almost pale, translucent finish for a perfect, crease and smudge-free base.

The primer might have the additional waterproof protection, but you won't pay any additional cost. NYX Proof It Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer is available in the low price range of just $ to $.

A known drawback to this primer is that it does have a sort of sticky feeling when first applied. However, this stickiness quickly smooths out as the primer dries and sets.

These reasons and more earn NYX Proof It Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer an astonishing rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars at Target.

Check out the video below of a customer who actually used this primer in a swimming pool:

Coming in at number three is the extremely popular Wet 'n Wild cosmetic brand. Like any high-quality primer or base, Wet 'n Wild Picture Perfect Eyeshadow Primer helps in the prevention of creasing and flaking.

As promised it also builds intensity in the color and brightness of many eyeshadows, especially matte or lighter shades.

Wet 'n Wild Photofocus Eyeshadow Primer comes in a squeeze tube for ease of use. Although this primer has a thicker, creamier density than most, it still blends in smoothly to give your skin an even satin finish.

Keep in mind that with its dense application a little goes a long way. So remember not to use too much at a time to avoid any inconsistencies or patching.

You can't beat the price range of this primer, which is around $ to $.

Performance-wise, there is no extreme drawback other than it is a little temperamental when used on drier skin types. So consumers with dry skin may find this a bit of a disappointment in their search for the best drugstore eyeshadow primer.

But even with this one drawback, the primer can still work on all skin types. It just seems to work better on a more moistened base.

Customers agree that this primer is excellent, giving it an amazingly high rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars at CVS Pharmacy.

Just have a look at this happy customer review below:

It doesn't get much better than Milani Eyeshadow Primer. This primer not only prevents unsightly creases but it also delivers noticeable enhancement to your eyeshadow colors. It offers substantial wear and promises to have your eyeshadow lasting for at least eight hours, if not longer.

The texture of the formula is thick and creamy with a nude, transparent finish that blends easily. It is easy to apply and dries to a bright but smooth finish, ensuring that your color stays true.

Even for the days that you don't want to wear any eyeshadow, this primer goes on clear and simply makes your eyes look refreshed.

Milani Eyeshadow Primer can be found in a decent price range of $ to $.

We could not find any drawback associated with this primer. It does just as it promises. Milani Eyeshadow Primer instantly brightens and intensifies your color and prevents creasing and fading. The only concern of some customers could be the higher price range, but even that isn't much of an issue.

Milani Eyeshadow Primer received a high rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars at Target.

Still not convinced? Have a look at this video review below:

The NYX Eyeshadow Base comes in a small plastic container, which is similar to the MAC Paint Pots. It is small enough to fit anywhere that you store it, as well as ideal for travel since it is made out of plastic. The packaging is incredibly straightforward, too -- you simply open the lid, and put the product on your ring finger or a flat brush to apply it on your eyelid.

The NYX Eyeshadow Base comes in three shades - Black, White, and Skin Tone. If you want your eyeshadow to be incredibly pigmented and "pop," then you will get the best use from the white shade. The Skin Tone shade is best for a neutral base, and the Black shade will be useful to amp up a smoky eye.

The texture is creamy and smooth -- it's incredibly simple to blend out, especially with your finger because it warms up the product. Even though the Skin Tone shade obviously does not match all skin tones, it should blend out nicely no matter what skin tone you are.