Quick Review | Maybelline Master Prime Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Base

Eye primer is one of those things I hate spending money on. I know its important but my goodness, it's a hard product to get excited about.

The only way I'll truly look forward to buying it is if the primer is from the drugstore. I love a good deal on anything but especially boring cosmetics like primer.

I bought mine for $7.99 in the Prime & Matte formula. The other two finishes are: Prime & smooth, and Prime & Illuminate. 

If you're familiar to my blog, you already know I love Milani's primer and it's affordable just like Maybellines. Now let's see how the Maybelline version performs!

My first test for the primer is color enhancement and payoff. The first day I received it I swatched it on my arm and applied sheer shadow over the swatch. As you can see in the picture above, the primer does provide a nice tacky base for eye shadow. I honestly don't feel the tackiness to the touch much but I can tell its there by how the shadow clings to the primer. It really helps with making shadows a lot more prominent in color. Just keep in mind the base will need to be set if you're going to do any blending. This primer, just like other primers, can make the crease area look patchy if product is applied directly on top of the primer for blending.

Now does it help eye makeup last longer? Mostly, but it is average at tackling longevity. It's not necessarily bad but it's certainly not the best I have tried. It's truly just average. If you're on the hunt for a better oil control eye primer, try Milani's. For my semi-oily eyes, Maybelline's Master Primer provides a crease-less wear for 6-8 hours. 

Does it neutralize darkness on my eye lids? Not really. I actually thought my eye lids looked darker on my pale skintone. The tone to this primer is warm and semi-pigmented. It has just enough pigment to add color but not eough to conceal color. Its sheerness actually makes my skin look more uneven. However, that personally doesn't bother me too much because I'm going to cover it with eye shadow anyways.  One thing I do like about the primer is for adding extra warmth in my crease. It adds a little extra something in the crease to help fade out my eye shadow. But because of this, keep in mind it may look terrible with cool-toned looks, unless you completely cover the warmth.

The packaging for the Maybelline Master Primer is super nice. It reminds me a lot of the new Vivid Matte Lips they just released. It comes in a square, clear plastic tube with a doe-foot applicator. The wand is really flexible and comfortable to use. Maybelline nailed the packaging. 

Overall, I guess this primer is pretty good but I still feel like it's just average. I cant say if the other two formulas perform like the matte but I'm sure they work about the same. It does provide a decent wear time, and help enhance color payoff. However, my favorite is still the Milani primer. I will continue using this one, and who knows, maybe I'll try the other formulas if I come across a promising sale. For the price I say try it if you're curious but don't purchase it if your solely searching for a holy-grail. 

Have you tired the other two formulas? What is your opinion on this primer? Let everyone know in the comments below!

Pros

• Smooth
• Creamy
• Packaging 
• Price
• Blends easily
• Enhanced color payoff
• Smooth finish
• Different finishes
• Adds some extra longevity 

Cons

• Just average
• A little too warm
• Can be uneven 

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Products I regret purchasing

P Hello, in this post I wanted to share with you the products that I regret buying. Below you will see a BB cream, foundation, blush, eyeshadow, gel eyeliner, stain gloss and two brushes. I have used these products for a few months and I have mind made up about them. I may not like these particular products but I do love all of the cosmetic company's. Don't be discouraged to try other cosmetics from their lines. Thank you for reading! 

* The products listed below might work for some people but with my skin they don't work. Please don't get mad if you do like these products. 

              FACE

      

             Okay Fresh Effects BB Cream

  I bought Olays BB cream (beauty balm) about 2 months ago for $13.99. The consistency is thick and heavy. It claims to have  skin-perfecting benefits to refresh, brighten, even skintone, hydrate, smooth, and protect for a flawlessly radiant look. It also has SPF of 15 for UV protection. You get 2.5 FL OZ(75 mL) with each tube. They come in two colors: fair to light, light to medium. 

  I have a few reasons why I don't like this BB cream. First, the smell is so strong. Every time I put this on it feels like I'm smothering my face with heavy scented lotion. Second, the coverage of the BB cream is too sheer. I can't get this product to cover anything like my other BB creams. Lastly, I don't think it provides as much moisture for my skin as other BB creams. I have tried this under foundation for extra SPF and moisture but it looked like an oily mess! When worn alone the only thing I notice is my dry acne is eccentuated. I will not be repurchasing this product. 

                Revlon Colorstay Foundation

  Revlon colorstay foundation comes in two different formulas: oily/combination and normal/dry.  They both claim to be a long wearing coverage foundation. It's suppose to be a lightweight formula that won't cake, face, or rub off. The oily/combination formula comes in 20 shades and the normal/dry skin formula has 12 shades.  

  I know everyone raves about this foundation but I just don't like it. For some reason this foundation looks sooo cake-y on my face. I can use the smallest dot for a whole cheek and it just won't buff into my skin. It makes my acne look horrible! It does provide great coverage but it's not worth it looking like a cake face. I really do wish it would work for my skin. I have tried both formulas and they both do the same thing. I won't repurchase this and I probably won't even finish the bottle I do have. 

                           E.l.f Studio Blush in Tickled Pink

  This E.l.f blush was $3.00. I'm only referring to this specific color, which is tickled pink. I regret buying it because the pigmentation is really bad. I did I really heavy swatch for the photo above and you can hardly see the blush. I am so disappointed with this blush and I won't repurchase this color. 

                             E.l.f Brightening Eye Color in Luxe

  Arn't the swatches really pretty? I thought so too. This Luxe palette has beautifully pigmented colors but you can literally blow it away. They are so powdery and rub off so easy. Everytime I try to wear them they just crease. That's what you get for a $1 product though. I will probably keep it to wear if I'm going to the store but I won't repurchase it. 

                                              E.l.f cream eyeliner 

  E.l.f's creamy eyeliner costs $3. This eyeliner is creamy and easy to apply. However, everytime I wear it, it transfers to my brow bone. When I stopped using it and tried Essence's gel eyeliner, I didn't have that problem anymore. So I won't be repurchasing this product. 

 

Maybelline Superstay 10 Stain Gloss in 140 & 180

  Maybelline's Superstay gloss claims to last for 10 hours but I only got one hour out of this gloss. It looked nice for a while but I noticed it wore off unevenly. However, that's not even the worst part about this gloss. The smell is AWFUL! I can't even stand to put this on and I will never open the tube again. I don't really understand why they even call it a gloss, the consistency of this product is VERY runny.  Maybelline must have agreed with me too, because this product was discontinued. 

E.l.f Professional Total Face brush and Blush brush

  I love E.l.f brushes but the Total Face and Blush brushes are not my favorite. On both brushes the bristles are so harsh on the face. When I do use these brushes I notice I get hairs all over my face. The Studio line is so much better for face brushes. Try to stick with the brushes that have a black handle and you will be amazed with how good they are!

* The products listed above might work for some people but with my skin they don't work. Please don't get mad if you do like these products. 

E.l.f essential smudge pot

  Hello, for today's post I am reviewing E.l.f's  essential smudge pots. They retail for two dollars and they come in 9 different shades.  They have a gel consistency and can be worn as an eyeshadow or eyeliner. They are long wearing and don't crease(I wear eyeshadow primer). Also, they have vitamin E to hydrate the eye area. I have four out of the nine colors and I'm mostly impressed with them. Continue reading to see individual swatches. 

How many colors are there? 9 

How much do they cost? $2 each 

 Do I need an eyeshadow primer? No, they are long lasting without primer.

Are they cruelty free? Yes, all E.l.f products are. 

What is the consistency of the smudge pots? They are a gel like consistency. 

How much product do you get? SIZE 0.19oz/5.5g

What are the Ingredients?  Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Ozokerite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Ve), Propylparaben.

MAY CONTAIN: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Tin Oxides (CI 77861). 

From left to right: pearls of wisdom,ain't that sweet?, brownie points, gotta glow.

Pearls of wisdom comes off as a lighter shimmer shade. I like to apply it to my inner eye for a highlight. If I avoid rubbing my eyes this color WILL stay put all day. It's easy to apply with a brush or your fingers. However, I think the pigmentation is better with your fingers. Overall, I'm glad I have this color and I do not regret buying it. 

 

Ain't that sweet is a shimmery soft pink. I'm not that impressed with this shade. It has great staying power but the pigmentation just isn't there. As you can see compared to my Maybelline inked in pink, ain't that sweet isn't a strong pink color. I don't use it for a highlight, I already have pearls of wisdom for that, so I say pass on this shade and buy the Maybelline's inked in pink if you want a better pink shade.  

Brownie points is a nice shimmery brown. It is the darkest brown in the collection and looks a little coppery. It is by far my favorite shade I have so far. The pigmentation is spectacular and looks awesome on the lid. This color is a must have for your collection. 

Gotta glow is a shimmery yellow gold color. I don't have too much to say about this color. It is Nicely pigmented but I don't think it's a must have. If you are shopping during a 50% off sale, then I say pick it up. 

Overall, I think the smudge pots are great. The staying power is insanely awesome for two dollars. The price tag is a steal. They do have five more colors a purple, blue, grey and two brownish colors. If you're looking for rich opaque colors, then you should probably pick the darker shades. The lighter shades seem to be mostly shimmer and don't show up as good. I think they are great options if you don't want to pay more money for the MAC paint pots or the Maybelline color tattoos. I don't regret buying them but I do prefer my Maybelline color tattoos over the smudge pots. I do think brownie points is worth every cent, though. If you want to buy some, I think it would be better to start out with the darker shades and see how you like them.    Thank your for reading my blog post, taylor.