Our hot and humid climate isn’t the most conducive for makeup. In fact, more often than not we find our eye shadow smearing or our eyeliner smudging. And because many Singaporeans tend to have combination skin and oily lids, this problem is exacerbated. To prevent looking like a crazy panda-bear, we’ve put together a list of our favourite eye primers that not only help your makeup last longer, but go on more smoothly.
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This article first appeared in Female.
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This paraben-free formula promises no creasing, more vibrant colour and smoother makeup application. It has a polymer technology that fills in any imperfections on the skin’s surface, prepping your lids for allay shadow.
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This brightening eye primer helps to smooth and even out the texture and tone of your lids to help facilitate the application of makeup. Applied on its own, it unifies the eyelid with brightening pigments, and its formula even as an active tensor element to smooth skin.
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This lightweight eye primer creates a seamless canvas that keeps cream and powder colour looking fresh and just-applied all day long. A polymer and mineral-powder blend establishes a firm grip on colour for longer wear, while an antioxidant rice extract keeps the delicate eyelid smooth.
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Specially formulated to prolong the look of your eye makeup, this extends the wear of your eye shadow for up to 24 hours. Comfortable and lightweight, it is infused with the rich antioxidant vitamin E and is ideal for all skin tones and types.
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This uses a True Color Veil technology that creates a thin film to smooth skin and boost the adherence of eye makeup for truer colour payoff. It also has an oil-absorbing complex so makeup looks brighter and fresher for longer.
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Perfect for those with oily skin, this comfortable eye primer easily glides on to smooth the eyelid and make your eyeshadow stay in place all day. It is also infused with vitamin E and chamomile to smooth skin.
Available on iHerb.
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This paraben-free eye primer is designated to reduce dark circles and brighten the eyes. It comes in a portable stick which allows quick and easy application.
Available on iHerb.
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The perfect base for eyeshadows, this brightens colour while remaining crease and smudge-proof. Filled with mineral pigments, Aloe, Arnica and Rose Hip Oil, it reduces puffiness and hydrates the skin.
Available on net-a-porter.
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The hyluronic acid helps to plump, fill and hydrate the skin while the mineral pigments minimize dark circles and even skin tone. This eye primer is perfect to prep for eye makeup and ensures your makeup stays in place.
Available on net-a-porter.
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