REVIEW: SMASHBOX PHOTO FINSH LID PRIMER

I picked this up during the Sephora F&F 15% Off coupon sale. Originally I wanted to get UDPP, but they were all sold out at both Sephora locations. I didn't order online, cuz I only wanted the one thing, and the shipping to Hawaii would be too expensive. The MU suggested this, saying that it was just as good as UDPP. And since I have HEAVY HOODED LIDS I need something! LOL!

DISCLAIMER: I HAVE NEVER TRIED UDPP, TFSI, etc. So I cannot compare SMASHBOX to them. The only other eyelid primer I've ever used is MAC Prep&Prime Eye, which SUCKS ASS!

Here's the box, and the tube, and the wand.

What Sephora.com says:

What it is:An ultra-luxurious lid primer.

What it does:Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer creates the perfect canvas for eyeshadow application. Wear this universal shade under shadow to increase longevity, or create the perfect nude eye by applying over the lid for an even tone.

What Else You Need To Know:The exclusive formula contains Phytomoist, a plant-based hyaluronic acid for ultimate moisturization and amino acids for skin-smoothing benefits. Soft focus pearls help diminish the appearance of fine lines on the lids while the patented Qusome® delivery system ensures all ingredients penetrate the skin to deliver effective results.

The tube says it's 0.08fl or 2.5ml Price is $20 (which is pretty steep, but that's what the coupon was for!)

So here it is on my lid, then blended.

The consistency is very creamy and it blends well over the lid. You only need a small amount. If you put too much on then it gets kinda "waxy" and harder to blend out.

So I had my shadow on for about 12+hrs. This is my look from Sunday, you can see the full FOTD here. I did not touch up my e/s at all during the day. The only thing I touched up was my eyeliner on the lower water/lash line.

You can see that there is a bit of fading & creasing, but not as much as I normally would have gotten with the MAC Prep&Prime Eye. Remember that I have heavy hooded lids too. Overall I like it. It should last me a bit too, since you only need a small amount.

PROS:

Creamy consistency

Holds shadow & creasing isn't as dramatic

Little goes a long way

Nice neutral color base

CONS:

Price for amount

If you put too much on by accident it gets hard & "waxy" and you might have to start all over

Would I buy this again when I run out?:
Maybe... Probably if I had another coupon or it was on sale. It's a good product to me, but like I said I can't compare it to the other primers. Except MAC.

Hope this helps!
:)