Tag Archives: Eye Shadow Primer

Eyeshadow Primer Comparison V3.0

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Phyrra

My first big Eyeshadow Primer comparison was written in November 2009 (seems like such a long time ago!) and compared 7 primers. My second eyeshadow comparison in June 2010 compared a whopping 10! This comparison pits my reigning champion, Holy Grail Too Faced Shadow Insurance, against two new contenders, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and Nyx … read more

Posted in Brands, Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged Eye Shadow Primer, eye shadow primers, NARS, Nyx, Review, Too Faced | 28 Comments

Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiageing Eye Primer Review

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Phyrra

Recently I had the opportunity to try out the new Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiageing Eye Primer. I was excited by it, because I do love to try out new primers, but a bit nervous because it has oak in it and I was concerned I’d be allergic to it.

Posted in Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged Eye Shadow Primer, eye shadow primers, Korres, Review | 15 Comments

TFSI Candlelight vs. UDPP Sin

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Phyrra

This was a reader request I swatched UDPP Sin next to TFSI Candlelight. I put the eye shadow Urban Decay Atmosphere on top of both colors. Sin is more of a beige metallic and Candlelight is more of a creamy golden brightening metallic.

Posted in Brands, Makeup, Uncategorized | Tagged Eye Shadow Primer, Too Faced, Urban Decay | 24 Comments

Too Faced Shadow Insurance Candlelight – Review

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Phyrra

A while ago I purchased Too Faced’s Shadow Insurance Candlelight from Sephora.com. I wanted to see how well this would compare to my holy grail, Too Faced Shadow Insurance.

Posted in Brands, Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged Eye Shadow Primer, eye shadow primers, Review, Swatches, Too Faced | 37 Comments

Holy Grail – Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Phyrra

I’ve tried a lot of primers, but Too Faced Shadow Insurance, aka TFSI has been my Holy Grail of primers. Other primers do work, and some quite well, but I always go back to TFSI. It’s the one I can use as a ‘no brainer.’ I just reach for it, slick it on my eyes, … read more

Posted in Brands, Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged Eye Shadow Primer, Holy Grail, Review, TFSI, Too Faced | 21 Comments

Confession Time: UDPP Eden

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Phyrra

Ok, so I have a confession to make. You all know I love Too Faced Shadow Insurance. But I have another love, a new love, in Urban Decay’s Primer Potion in Eden. Unlike the original UDPP, Eden does not crease on me. It’s got a creamy consistency. It works well as a concealer, too. I … read more