NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow & Liner Primer Light

I bought this a few weeks ago in search for a more affordable eyeshadow primer. I'd previously had an Urban Decay one which was absolutely amazing but was looking for something cheaper. This primer is a bit tacky but I've definitely found that it works better as a result because your eyeshadow doesn't crease (use your finger to dab it in, not a brush or sponge and make sure your whole face is fully moisturised). If you don't like it being too tacky then applying any left over face powder on works really well too. This is definitely the best eye primer I've bought yet and I love the tackiness because it helps to keep the eyeshadow on ALL DAY. It is super affordable and quality is amazing

I'm a little torn on this product. I've used UD Primer Potion (original formula) for years so that's my basis of comparison.This primer has good tack and hold for eyeshadow, but it's almost too good. It goes on sticky and dries slowly. It actually causes a bit of itchiness on the lid when I apply it, though that fades as it dries. Because of the amount of tack my eyeliner pencil tugs a bit when applying, and my eyeshadows need to be patted on to form a "base" for each color. Once the base coat of eyeshadow covers the primer, I then add more shadow on top in order to blend the colors.I do think for glittery/shimmery shadows the tackiness is ideal to make the particles adhere to the skin, but because I don't like highlight colors to look so intense or shimmery, I ... MoreI'm a little torn on this product. I've used UD Primer Potion (original formula) for years so that's my basis of comparison.This primer has good tack and hold for eyeshadow, but it's almost too good. It goes on sticky and dries slowly. It actually causes a bit of itchiness on the lid when I apply it, though that fades as it dries. Because of the amount of tack my eyeliner pencil tugs a bit when applying, and my eyeshadows need to be patted on to form a "base" for each color. Once the base coat of eyeshadow covers the primer, I then add more shadow on top in order to blend the colors.I do think for glittery/shimmery shadows the tackiness is ideal to make the particles adhere to the skin, but because I don't like highlight colors to look so intense or shimmery, I find myself using this primer on the lid up to the crease, and then PP from crease up to brow bone.Other pluses: This is a much better value than PP (although I'll need to continue buying both at this rate). The primer keeps my eye makeup in place well past 8 hours, and I haven't had issues with fading, creasing, pilling after testing it with multiple brands of eyeshadows. Eyeshadows also appear more true to pan color with this primer compared to PP.

I bought this looking for a replacement for a Revolution one ( which goes on a bit uneven although the eyeshadow stays even). The Nyx one goes on even, and is quite clear not pigmented, but by the afternoon the eyeshadow is noticeably patchy and uneven. I also got an eye irritation - I am a bit allergicy - which may not have been caused by this, but I stopped using it. So a bit disappointing all round.