benefit stay don't stray

Who doesn't love eyeshadows? We all have our favorites but we all need a decent eyeshadow primer to bring out the best in those eyeshadows and make them last for as long as we need them to! Creasing and fading eyeshadows aren't very appealing so a good eye primer is a must! There are just so many eyeshadow primers out in the market today. I have the Original UDPP and Etude House Proof 10 eye primer which I have previously compared HERE.

Benefit says:

This dual-action power primer works 360° degrees around the eyes to make concealers AND eyeshadows STAY PUT. Concealers don't crease, eyeshadows stay vibrant and true...you'll wonder how you ever lived without it! Comes in a neutral nude shade that is universally flattering and a custom airless pump that is sooo easy to use - just a dab'll do ya! Sodium Hyaluronate hydrates and fills in fine lines. Vitamins C & E help fight signs of aging.

SRP - 1,400 Php (I bought mine from Sephora.)

360° simply means you can apply it on your lower and upper eye area. What's great about this is its dual purpose for it can also conceal and brighten the under eye area. No need for a separate concealer, especially if the dark areas under your eyes and eyebags aren't that bad. 

It comes in a pump bottle which I kind of like and dislike. I like that it's hygienic but  the pump because it may tend to dispense more than I need at times. 

10.0mL 0.33 US fl. oz.

Directions:

Gently pump a small amount onto the back of your hand. Apply 3 tiny dots under your eyes with fingertips & blend. Next apply 3 dots on eyelids & blend. Let set, then apply concealers and eyeshadows as usual.

I use my fingers or apply half a pump on the back of my hand to warm up the product. I find the consistency to be a bit heavy but creamy and easy to apply.

First picture - swatch

Second picture - blending the product 

Third picture - blended on NC30 skin.

Top row - with stay don't stray

bottom row - without primer

Does it make eyeshadow pigments stand or pop out more? Well, you be the judge. :)  

I did notice thoughdoes make certain eye shadow colors more vivid as you would see from the swatches above.

Left with Benefit SDS; Right without.

Eyeshadows from Bottom to topt: Paul & Joe Eye Color B in 003 Tranquility, Lancome Radiant Smoothing Eye Shadow Duo in Velvet Corail (Darker shade), Lancome Radiant Smoothing Eye Shadow Duo in Velvet Corail (Lighter shade), Paul & Joe Pearl Powder in 04 After Glow, Urban Decay in Vanilla, Junkshow, Tainted and Deep End.

OBSERVATIONS:

- Spreadable and creamy. (Like sandwich spread. LOL! :P)

- Not greasy.

- Hygienic pump bottle.

- Can be used as an eyeshadow primer, brightener and concealer.

- Provides a good base for eyeshadow/s. 

- Makes certain eyeshadow colors stand out a bit more.

- Does what it claims and makes eyeshadows last for looooong without creasing!

Etude House Proof 10 Eyeshadow Primer vs. Urban Decay Primer Potion

Hello everyone! Today, I am going to try to compare two eye shadow primers. (And hope that I don't suck at it) 

I am going to assume that everyone is familiar with eyeshadow primers. These primers enhances eye shadow color and should make the E/S last longer. 

IMO, it also makes eye makeup application easier because E/S would be easier to build if there is an E/S primer underneath and it prevents creasing.

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer and Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion 

UDPP's packaging is prettier. However, it is hard to tell how much product is inside whereas,  Etude House's Proof 10 eye primer's bottle is clear.

Applicator wands

I like UDPP's doe foot applicator better because the sponge is softer and more precise. :3

Etude House isn't bad, it is also easy to work with but I prefer longer wands. :)

Consistency/application

UDPP is thicker and easily dries fastly so, you have to blend it the moment you apply it to your lids. 

Etude House Proof 10 is a little bit more runny and is easier to blend. I think newbies would find this helpful because no one wants to see patches beneath their eye makeup, 

Swatches

Taken with flash photography. You can still see that some colors are shimmery & sparkly. :3

The E/S are from my Sedona Lace 120 1st edition eyeshadow palette

I thought the swatches looked terrible so I re-swatched. :)

As you can see from the pictures. They are quite similar although

I think EH is better with some colors while UDPP makes some colors really stand out.

Price: Etude House P10 is a lot cheaper but UDPP contains more product.

Lasting power

My lids aren't oily and both primers have lived up to my expectations and did not make my E/S crease nor fade. 

Packaging - EH Proof Ten < UDPP (I'm a sucker for pretty packaging ok?)

Application - EH Proof Ten < UDPP

Consistency - EH Proof Ten > UDPP

Staying Power - EH Proof Ten = UDPP

Price - EH Proof Ten > UDPP

It's a tie... =________=

Verdict:

Both are great E/S primers and perform well. If you want to splurge go for UDPP - it's a cult favorite after all. Every makeup junkie needs one in her stash but if you are concerned with your budget Etude House Proof 10 is also quite as good and is easier to acquire if you live in the Philippines. :)

I hope someone out there finds this comparison helpful. :3

xxx, 

Sugar

June Favorites

I can't believe that a month has gone by so fast. O.o 

So here's a compilation of the items that I really liked from the purchases I made this month. If you are a follower of my blog some of the items might be familiar,still, here is a recap of all the items that I am luvin' for the month of June:

24/7 Pencils 

Please refer to this link HERE for the review.

Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara

- is definitely living up to its promise! It lengthens and curls my short eyelashes without  clumping and smudging on me. :) The only problem is it's really had to get here since it's not locally sold. Plus, it's kind of pricey.  

EcoTools - BAMBOO 5 piece brush set

Errr... I know I owe you guys a review. >,< 

PROS:

-Super soft! 

- Does not bleed nor shed.

- Does not prick my skin nor irritate my pores.

- Affordable.

- Environment friendly

I have used all the brushes and they lived up to my expectations. I know there are better brushes but I just love these! I particularly like the kabuki, powder brush and blending brush. :3 Although I have read some negative reviews about the blending brush. I guess it's just a case of "each to her own." :)

Cons:

- Hard to get in the Philippines.

- The cosmetic bag can be used for other purposes but not for storing the brushes as they don't fit in it. :/ If I force my brushes inside the bristles will get damaged and will loose their shapes, so NO-NO to the cosmetic bag. >o<"

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Etude House Dear Darling Glass

-Don't get your hopes up yet. This gloss doesn't last as well as some high end brands do. I also don't think it will show up on anyone who has a medium to dark skin tone, but I simply adore the shimmer and its color. It also doesn't dry my lips although the color fades after a couple of hours or so.

The packaging is so-so but I definitely wasn't impressed with a scotch tape that was taped onto the cap. LOL! Well, it is cheap but that made it look a lot cheaper. :o/

If you're the kind of person who doesn't mind re-applying lipgloss every now and then, and if you are fair or have light skin tone and would want "princessy" glossy lips then feel free to check this one out. 

XL Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Here's my review.

MAC to the beach Hipness Blush and Splashing Lip Glass

I love the color of this blush! I know there are a lot of existing reviews as well as swatches of it that's why I won't review it anymore. 

I have fallen inlove with this blush when I saw its swatches on different blogs. It also didn't hurt that the packaging looked fresh and different. :)

My mom bought this for me along with the MAC eyeshadows ,but my youngest sister who doesn't like makeup at all, has suddenly mentally claimed this blush as hers. My mom says I should just give it to her since she doesn't have any makeup and she'll just buy another one for me but..... it's already out of stock. >o<" So now me and my lil sis share a co-ownership on this particular blush. LOL!

I have a review of the lipglass HERE.

What are the items that you currently like or would like to have in the future?

xxx,

Sugar ^__^