The world is rife with beauty products for every part of your body to be applied in almost every way imaginable. Sometimes it is difficult to judge whether you actually need a particular cosmetic product. Various constraints come into play and sometimes you end up making the wrong choice. When face primers were first introduced by brands like Smashbox, Urban Decay and La Prairie, they were mainly used by professionals and brides who needed their makeup on for long periods of time. The average consumers were quite skeptic about its usage and considered it a scam. Many believed it was just another product forced upon consumers with the tag of necessity. Today, primers are the fastest growing category in makeup with many people warming up to its benefits, especially when it comes to eye primers.

An eye primer can make your makeup last a lot longer and provide a more even application. Not to mention all that time saved powdering your nose again and again. Not everybody needs an eye primer. But if your eyelids get oily throughout the day or the shadow creases or simply doesn’t last long enough, an eye shadow primer is exactly what has been missing from your kit. Besides providing a smooth base upon which shadows may glide elegantly, some eye primers are also involved in color correction, especially if your eyelids have brown, pink or purple undertones that mess up the color combination with your eyeliner.

Although we have outlined the importance of eye primers, the decision whether it needs to go on your lids or not has to be made by you. People who do not prefer eye primers but still want the benefits can give a shot at any of the below items whereas hardcore users can view the same in case you lot ever run out of your favorite brand and need something to use in a pinch.

• Aloe vera gel
  Referred to by the ancient Egyptians as the plant of immortality, the Aloe Vera gel has to ability to moisturize your eyelid without adding any oil, providing the perfect base for what comes next. Once applied, allow it to sit for a minute before proceeding.
• Foundation and powder
  Although it’s time-consuming, using foundation and powder can also do the trick. Use a liquid foundation first and then set it with powder. Post that, the base is ready to handle whatever you throw at it.
• Concealer
  An able substitute, the long-lasting concealer is lightweight and provides a more than capable canvas upon which the eye lines and shadow can express themselves effectively.
• Highlighter
  Using a highlighter as a base has the added benefit of brightening and adding a bit of glow to your shade, giving your eyes an illuminated look.
• Lip gloss
  Gloss is actually sticky which prevents smudging while adding a bit of shine to your eyes as well.

Before you finally decide on using or avoiding eye primer, it is strongly recommended that you definitely try it out a few times and find out if all the hype is worth it or not.