Too Faced - Shadow Insurance

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I suffer from major creasing because my lid area is quite small and overlaps when I blink. For this reason, I can't use even BeneFit Creaseless Cream shadows without creasing by the end of the day. I've tried pretty much everything out there (MAC Paint Pots, UDPP, Smashbox Photo Finish...) and I have to say that I've had the best results with this primer.

It is slick and easy to apply, which I like because I have very sensitive/delicate skin. Once it's on there, my shadow stays put all day long. No creasing, no fading. I've found that this works even better than UDPP for me, though I still do use both. The only reason to use a different primer in my opinion is if you are using shadows that have a glitter/lustre finish, which will cling better to the tacky base that MAC Paint Pots provide.

As mentioned in other reviews, the tube is much easier to use than the UDPP container and you need so little of the product that one tube will lase for months, even with daily use. I'd highly recommend giving this a try, even if you've been disappointed by other supposedly fantastic primers!

Ratings:
Packaging: 5/5
Product quality: 5/5
Worth the price? Definitely!
Would I purchase again? Unless another great primer comes along, this will always be close at hand.

Cruelty-Free? Yes - appears on PETA's Cruelty-Free list.
Where to find it: Sephora in store and online, London Drugs in store.

Too Faced - Eyeshadow Insurance Policy Palette

Colours (top left to bottom right):
Full Frontal - Shimmery plum/burgundy | Glamazon - Shimmery beige w/ sparkles | Socialite - Shimmery copper w/ sparkles |  Boy Toy - Shimmery bubblegum pink | Skinny Dip - Indigo | Lucky Charms - Leaf green

 

The main reason I bought this palette was because I was going to purchase the Shadow Insurance (not pictured) anyway after having heard great things about it, and figured for an extra 20 bucks, why not? It was definitely a good deal - the shadows are gorgeous and highly pigmented, and with the primer they stick with me all day long. I also like that there are three relatively neutral shades (Full Frontal is my absolute favourite) as well as some brighter shades that can be used for more dramatic looks. Not to mention that the Shadow Insurance turned out to be one of the best investments I've ever made and is now my go-to eye primer!

Ratings:
Packaging: 4/5 (I'm not a huge fan of book-cover palettes as they're flimsy and don't contain fallout if carried in a bag)
Product Quality: 5/5
Worth the Price? Absolutely.
Would I purchase again? I have already re-purchased the primer, but the shadows are lasting for quite a long time!