rec me an e/s base, paints are too drying

[lovemetodeath]

not sure wether i should try shadesticks, CCB or prep and prime eye?

Thanks

 

[maxcat]

Hm. You can give the shadesticks a go but I find they crease if you're susceptible to that. What about the water based mixing medium?

 

[amoona]

shadesticks! i used to craese with ccb but i discovered shadesticks and i've never had a problem.

 

[BlahWah]

If it has to be MAC I'd say shadesticks. If not, Urban Decay Potion Primer! I use paints sometimes, and UD PP is light yet creamy, so when it dries it doesn't feel like it's drying.

 

[eowyn797]

agreed. everyone loves UDPP! it worked fantasticly for me as far as making my e/s stay put, but i'm allergic to it. i use ArtDeco e/s base, which you can pretty much only find in Europe and...one online site...but it is VERY awesome. makes your e/s waterproof as well and you only have to use a tiny tiny amount.

 

[d_flawless]

my favorite way of keeping e/s put? untitled paint + a base...fluidlines don't do anything for me...
or try a CCB lightly over a paint for a more creamy finish

 

[Devon]

Urban Decay potion primer works well and it isn't too dry, but I use also a creamy waterproof eyeshadow like the Lancome color dose. (beige patagonie is the most used colour)

 

[kimmy]

i suggest shadesticks 100% i use a MAC shadestick everyday! if you want a specific shade, go with Beige-ing, it's the most versatile stuff ever!

 

[user79]

I've never found Paints to be drying and I use them everyday. Are you using an eyecream or foundation before putting on makeup? You should aways do that if you have dry skin....your skin will thank you!

 

[lvgz]

shadesticks dont work on me, they always crease. i swear by urban decay primer potion! try it, youll love it. buuuttt if youre set on mac, try ccbs or maybe shadesticks will work for you and im weird

 

[User67]

UDPP rocks!

 

[emmyengine]

13248th vote for UDPP

Paint didn't work for me... I creased like crazy. I had to get UDPP shipped in from US because I'm in Asia and we don't have sephora or whatever here, and it was well worth it!!

 

[ebonyannette]

Im another UDPP fan!
I still use paints and shadesticks over it from time to time. Are you using too little of the paint? I notice when I use a tiny amount and spread it over the brow it looks way more dry than when I dot it on and spread it out.

I personally dont like CCB's as bases, they crease like crazy on me. Shadesticks are the next best thing IMO