Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer by Too Faced, Primer + Shine Control Review

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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer 9.3 out of 10 based on 9.3 ratings. 9.3 user reviews.

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TOO FACED SHADOW INSURANCE EYE SHADOW PRIMER
TWMichello (160 reviews)

I have a major problem with oily eyelids and eye shadow creasing, even if I use foundation or powder beforehand. I only use MAC eye shadows due to sensitive eyes. I LOVE this stuff. It works beautifully and my shadow lasts from early morning until evening. My only complaint is that it takes a little more blending to apply eye shadow. I tend to wear matte shadows though, which are already less forgiving then shimmery shadows. I was floored that there was actually a product that could keep my eyeshadow from completely disappearing. Oh, I was such a noob.... Since then I've tried so many of the usual suspects, UDPP, ELF, NYX, Tarte, Smashbox, etc... But I've recently come full circle with TFSI and I really love it. It is on the watery side, but I don't find that it affects the longevity of my shadow. My only 'complaint' is that it doesn't do as well of a job covering my eye redness, so if I wanted to do a 'naked eye' for the day, i'll go back to UDPP or ELF because it has more pigmentation. Overall, I'm more than satisfied with this product and will continue to purchase as a staple in my collection. I LOVE this product! I use this every single day and it definitely helps keep my shadow on for hours and prevents intense creasing. I use this for both shadows and pigments alike and I am happy with how it works with both! The packaging is great, good size and the squeeze tube lets you get every drop of it out, so no wasting product! The consistency is light and creamy and is light tinted but doesn't leave any color or residue on the lid like I have found with Urban Decay's Primer Potion. The only thing I dislike about this product is that it does tend to separate, so you have to shake it a little before you use. Definitely a must-have product that I would recommend to anyone and everyone! I used to hate this primer! Everytime I tried it my eyeshadow slid and creased! I vowed to always use my beloved UDPP and never use this again. My, how things change!!! I bought a Too Faced travel set and it included a mini Shadow Insurance. I threw it in my travel bag with a mini UDPP I had just in case I ran out and needed a alternate. One day and I was in rush and had to do my makeup in the car and grabbed this primer. My shadow lasted ALL DAY on my super oily lids! I was amazed! I thought maybe that was just luck and tried it again, Same thing. I instantly fell in love! The thing that I found I was doing wrong is not giving it time to set. If you put this on and let it sit on your eyelids for about 30-45 seconds before putting on your shadow, it will make it last 8+ hours. I now alternate using this and my UDPP and I am happy I gave it another chance. This product is a lifesaver to my eyeshadows. Alone every eyeshadow on the planet will crease, slide, and fade on me. It doesn't matter which brand they are or their quality - my oily lids just kill eyeshadows. TFSI is a miracle worker and holds shadows in place for hours and hours. I do find that if I apply too much primer it won't work so using a little bit is key and building up if needed. I put a tiny amount on my finger, pat it all around my lid and up to my brow bone, then *very* gently rub it in. (Without tugging at the lid!) For new tubes or if the tube has been sitting unused for awhile I find it may be a little watery but this is fixed by squeezing about the tube (lid closed, of course) and shaking it to mix it together again. With regular use this doesn't seem to happen. — 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Love this product--my favorite!
LipglossandSpandex (487 reviews)

Although I love Urban Decay's product also, and find the two products to perform about the same in terms of keeping my eyeshadow perfect, this product is my favorite because it has better packaging. You can really get almost all of the product out without any cutting open of the plastic tube! — 3 years, 3 months ago

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Love it!
volta (516 reviews)

It's a little tube, but it lasts forever, definitely a great value. Most importantly, it's a fantastic product, I cannot live without this. Even when I don't wear eyeshadow, I still put it on because it makes eyeliner stay on longer and keeps shiny eyelids away for me. This is a wonderful product. — 1 year, 2 months ago

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Eye shadow primer
CaroleVonAllten (1154 reviews)

This and Urban Decay are the best. If I had to pick, I would choose this one. It really allows shadows to stay in place. I also use it under my eye with concealer to keep concealer in place. — 7 months, 2 weeks ago

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long lasting
kenya (498 reviews)

this is very thick and creamy, easy to apply, and SMELLY! i hate the smell. that is the only con, because it really does make my eyeshadow pigmented(really brings out the color), crease-free, and long lasting. my eyeshadow looks great at 6 AM and at 11 PM. — 1 year, 4 months ago

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Great
Bon_Bon (454 reviews)

I have really weird eyelids, they are wrinkled basically and it's so hard for me to apply shadow without worrying that it will crease and cake, but with this it went on smooth and actually looked the way I meant it to look! Great and I can't wait to buy a full size tube! — 2 years, 5 months ago

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MissPurple (581 reviews)

Works great, but too expensive! — 1 year ago

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A little oily but limit/prevent creasing
luckybetty (880 reviews)

I recently started using loose powder eyeshadow occasionally, and I noticed that loose powder-based eye shadows do not stay on my lids. A Sephora salesperson recommended me this Too Face Shadow Insurance or Urban Decay Primer Potion. I prefer a squeezable tube, so I got this primer instead. The first a few attempt, runny and oily stuff came out. I rubbed and massaged the tube, then, the consistency was a bit better. Still, it feels a bit oily on my lids. What I like about this primer is that it does not change the color of the shadow. Even with this primer, by the end of the day my shadows still don't look as bold and vibrant as when I applied, but this primer prevents creasing and extends the wear of my eye shadows. The small tube is expensive, but all I need is a dub so I am still using the first tube after 6 months. — 1 year, 6 months ago

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awesome
theseattlesound (143 reviews)

Love that it doesn't come in a messy applicator that sucks out all of the product, like UDPP does. I feel that this also has better staying power. Lovely feel, not heavy or greasy. Really does the job. — 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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great!
brassa (447 reviews)

Really great subtle results, great feel! — 3 years, 1 month ago

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