12 Eyeshadow Primers That Banish Creases & Keep Lids Luminous

Picture: you spent the last 30 minutes perfecting a flawless eyeshadow blend only to find that you're already creasing — fast forward a few hours and your magnificent work of art has pulled a complete disappearing act. In the year 2020, lids take up precious above-the-mask real estate that can't afford to look anything short of flawless. Here's where an eyeshadow primer comes in.

Whether you opt for an OG formula like Urban Decay's Primer Potion or a drugstore gem like NYX's $7 thrifty wonder, we've combed the internet for the best primers to stretch wear time and pigmentation into long-lasting and luminous land. Ahead, shop the 12 tried-and-true bestsellers that won't lead your eyeshadow astray.

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