I have used this primer in the corners under (and around,near nose). I do not think it's texture is designed for under the eye as it is specifically not full of moisture since it's primary job is to anchor your shadow pigment. I do think it works well in the less delicate areas near the corner or your eye/nose and in the crease at the outer edge that can get reddish sometimes.

I use it under my eyes as well and it works great!! I like to do smokey eyes and it smooths out the under eye area and helps the shadow stay just as well underneath as on the lid. Being 35 I do have a few wrinkles under my eye and I apply this lightly and it does NOT accent the wrinkles! Teriffic!

It would be too dry and cakey for under the eye.

I don't think it is as "heavy" as a true concealer, but I don't see why you could not use it under the eye. It does smoothe and correct discoloration on the lid as well as brighten. I'll give it a try and let you know! Even if it does not work under the eye, It does wonders as an eyeshadow primer!

I use this primer under my eyes as well on the eyelids all the way up to my eye brows. Then I just blend it in and it looks great. I use this over my foundation and between the two my eyes never look better. The key is to blend it in well. Don't rub just blot it with a sponge to blend and it will look fantastic on your eyes.

i would not use this under the eyes this is a primer not a concealer

This is specifically for the eye lids. If your skin isn't too dry it might work under the eye, but that's not what it's for.

I don't see why not.

in a pinch you could use this under your eyes but you'd do better buying a product that is specifically for under the eyes. It's a little too much coverage for the under-eye area.

I wouldn't use it as an under-eye concealer. It works fine if you put powder over top but alone, I think it would look too light and matte to be normal. I use bare escentuals concealer as my under-eye makeup and I do put a little bit of the primer under my eye and it seems to work just as well there as it does on the top lid.

I think a primer is definitely worth a try AND because Sephora is such a great customer minded company, I am sure you could sample a few primers without purchasing. Plus, if you find one you think you like and it just doesn't work in the long run, Sephora is absolutely wonderful re: returns. I am 40 and found the primer to even out lid tone and anchor shadow for the entire day. In terms of wrinkly areas, I think it will be trial & error. Best to you!

You should try an antiaging primer, in my opinion. Tarte makes one that firms your eyelids immediately.

Yes I would try it. Dab just little bit on you area above your eye then tap and smooth it with your finger from lid to brow. Experiment with the amount. Too much could look cakey and crepey. Use an eye cream first but let it dry first.

I'm 44 but unfortunately have inherited crepey eyelids...this product smoothes the lids, brightens them up and corrects any discoloration like "teabag staining". I also have oily lids and my shadow always creased before. Not with this. I think you will really see a difference and will continue to use it. If in doubt, go into any Sephora store and ask for a sample to take home and try. I did, and couldn't wait to buy the full size. Good Luck!

I really loves this primer because it makes my eyes look younger. I do not use any eye shadow. The primer works on my dark circles and it just brightens my eyes. I just love it.

I am also 62--this really does help keep my eye make up on. I particularly like to use it without eye shadow, just going 'natural'. It smooths out my skin tone and covers the blotchiness on my lids. Looks good! I don't think it is designed as 'anti aging', but it certainly works to help me look better with it than without!

If there is a Sephora store near you go in and ask them for a sample. I'm 56 and have slightly wrinkled eyelids and it is so creamy it blends in nicely but I don't wear eyeshadow, I just use it to cover up some red spots under my brows and uneven skin tone and it works great.

I find that if I use a small amount of gel eye cream in the lid first (like NARS or Fresh Soy) and let it absorb for a minute and then apply the Smashbox lid primer, I notice a smoother eyelid. I tthink it works better than Urban Decay for smoothness. The Urban Decay seems to hold shadow longer though. I sometimes use sheen on the lid but usually use a matte color in the crease. This approach makes smooth, less wrinkly eyelids. I am 49.

I'm 28, and it tends to hi-light the few wrinkles I have. So it may not be for people with a few wrinkles. If I were 18, it would be awesome!

The Smashbox lid primer does NOT perform in the way it states, and it definitely does not do anything to improve the appearance of "mature" lids! However, personally, I absolutely love MUFE lift concealer/shadow base; it is well-priced ($22) and contains lots of product, is available in several shades, works as stated and absolutely improves appearance of eyelids, and lasts for many hours. Also, as you can guess from the name, you can use it as a concealer for blemishes, dark skin spots, etc.; the product is quite effective in that regard as well. You may want to try matte eyeshadows (over the shadow base) if you haven't already, since they do not magnify lines like the metallic ones do. Hope this helps.

I would definaltey buy this product I've been using it for a while now and I would say I am on my 5th or 6th bottle totally worth the price. I use it everyday and it lasts about 5 or 6 moths. its very easy to apply you just unscrew the top and dot it on your lid using the brush. Then to even it out, take of excess and spread it I just use my finger

That is actually how it comes. Bummer, I know. It is a great product (if you can get any out of the tube). I would instead recommend the Stila eye lid primer. It comes in a pot and is very creamy. It's easy to apply with your finger. I would compare it to the Smashbox lid primer in its effectiveness, but i really like the consistency and long-lasting power of the Stila primer.

Sounds like you got a bad sample. Give this product another try. I love it. Creamy - easy to apply.

I think your sample size has a bad container design. I don't have any trouble getting the product on the wand. I usually do smooth it with my finger after applying with the wand. I really like the product, my only compliant is that it runs out fairly fast--like in two months.

Mine is the full size. I don't have any problems with it. Maybe you received a bad bottle. The full size is not that big but the amount that comes out of the wand from the container is plenty to put on your eyelids. It doesn't take much. So I use the one application on both my eyelids. Maybe try a new bottle and see if it works for you.

it is thicker than a lotion, perhaps you got a sample with not enough in it. It is a very user friendly product.

This is worth $20. You don't need a lot of product to get the full effect. I also initially rec'd the trial size, it did seem to not have much product in it. However, the full size tube does have a considerable amount in it.

Return it to Sephora. I think it was a defective sample. Mine works just fine. The product is very creamy. I have some unsightly red spots right under my brow and I use this as a concealer and it works great.

I agree somewhat with the readers comments, but not enough to deter me from purchasing the full size.I did find the full size product easier to use than the sample.

I started with a small sample, but I love the product! Yes, it is a bummer when the packaging sucks- but I still bought some for my friend

It's matte, no shimmer at all in this product. It looks great on it's own though if you just want to smooth the color on your lids for a clean natural look, but also pops your shadow color when applied over it. I love it.

Well, it wears matte, but at the same time it brightens up your lid area. I'm thinking it must contain some sort of "light reflecters" but it is not shimmery at all. It's the perfect base color and it says you can even wear it alone for a "clean look". I love it and think you will too.

Totally matte

It's completely matte but it gives your eyes the look of freshness. It feels great on my skin as well. I just use this along with my foundation and a little bit of mascara and I'm set to go. Friends have commented on how cheery I look and that in my book is fantastic.

It's matte...Perfect!!

The color is matte and very natural. It enhances your eye area but doesn't look like make up.

Is it matte but somehow it still brightens and opens up the eye area.

Matte for sure

Neither! It's meant to blend in with your skin tone so that it doesn't affect your eyeshadow color.

completely matte.

I have the same issue with oily skin/eyelids. First I tried UD shadow potion and it worked great, but I noticed I had to rub rather hard to get it all off at the end of the day. This product does the same thing - holds shadow in place all day without creasing and it isn't impossible to remove.

I also suffer from "Oily lid syndrome" and when I use this, my shadow does not crease ALL DAY! It is not drying, but there must be something in it that absorbs the oil. It makes your eyeshadow shade stay true and in place. I just love it. Give it a try, I think you will love it!

I hav pretty oily eyelids and it does not crease t all. I used Stay Don't Stray by Benefit and my shadow creased pretty quickly and I have not had that problem when using this

I have dry skin and this primer works great for me. My understanding is that if you use a powder over your foundation and then put on the primer it could work. My daughter has oily skin and when she uses her foundation she also puts on a powder finish to so up any oil. Then she puts the rest of her makeup on and she's great for the day. She says by doing that it makes the oil on her face less noticable and I guess that the powder soaks up the oil; because her skin is not as oily.

I have pretty oil lids and this works great for me. This is by far the best eye lid primer I've found and I've tried many.

I also have oily lids and this works very well for me.

I have extremely oily skin, and the Smashbox primer didn't stand up to it. the only one that has done so this far is the Urban Decay Primer potion.

I read the other answers, and I'm a bit amazed and negative feedback.
I conducted the ultimate test-drive of this primer: 6 straight hours of belly dance.
I too have very oily lids, and shadow will crease, no matter what.
Even after the day of lots of sweat-inducing dance, and my oily lids, no creases. You don't need a lot of product. Just a bit is perfect. Just dab a bit in the middle of your lid and spread it with your finger.

It will absolutely crease. The Urban Decay primer is much better. It's the only one I use now.

I myself have sort of oily lids, this primer is creamy and it tends to have the shadow left on the crease of the lids.

I am still on the lookout for a better primer, sometimes I get surprised to see that my eye shadow looks awkward having them on the crease and I need to do some touch ups.

This was a step up from UD's Eden (which I absolutely HATED.) However, the regular UD primer is much better than this primer. NARS is my HG of eyeshadow primers though!

I like this product better, UD shadow potion is nice but I feel like you have to work extra hard to remove your shadow and the primer at the end of the day. I want stay power but I don't want it to be impossible to remove without rubbing my skin off.

I tried the Urban Decay and thought it was fine until I tried this one. It leaves UD in the dust. Ask for a sample at Sephora (in store) and you will never use anything else. I'm a tough customer and cannot think of one bad thing to say about this primer.

I have not tried Urban Decay so I'm not familiar with it. But I do like this primer very well.

This is 100 times better than Urban Decay!!!

This is way better! Color, texture and finish.

I wanted the naked palette but unable to obtain. So no I havent tbeen able to compare primers ,,,,,,yet :)

Yeah, the product design of UDPP isn't ideal, but this smashbox primer doesn't even compare to it. As the saying goes, once you've had Filet mignon, you can't go to a hamburger! Urban decay has just come out with a "makeup artist size" UDPP which is in a squeeze tube, like their face primers.

I had been using the Photo Finish primer for a year and I recently started using the Urban Decay primer and it is by far a better primer. I still had some creasing with the Photo Finish primer but with the Urban Decay primer there is absolutely no creasing and my shadows stay on all day even in the summer. It's amazing!

I feel that the Urban Decay primer is oiler which doesn't help keep shadows on. My eyelids are oily any way,

I dot it across my eyelid and then blend it in

I press my finger to the applicator tip so I have a small amount, then just dab on my eyelid and blend. It may not be the most hygienic way to apply, but I think too much product gets on the lid with the applicator alone.

I apply the primer after applying my foundation. I put it all over my eye lid going all the way up to just reaching my eyebrow. Then I blend it in and it looks great. The applicator is a sponge at the end of the stick. And it applies very smoothly. It just takes a little for it to have the effect you want. Then it just gives you bright eyes. It is fantastic. Then if you want you can apply your eye shadow and your eyes will still look fantastic.

I dab it onto my eye lid with the applicator but use my ring finger to smooth the creamy texture over my eyelid and a tad above my eye crease.

Just apply a couple of small swipes on your lid and spread it with your fingertip. It's perfect!!

just put a little on ur eye lid and rub in with finger all the way up to the brow line and under your bottom lash line to help avoid eye liner smudging during the day as well!

The wand is used to appy, but then I use my finger to finish off the process.

All u need to do is dab a few spots on the lid and smooth out! So easy!

I apply to the eyelid and some times underneath as a color correcting concealer...

I just use a dash from the wand applicator and use a makeup sponge to even it out all over the eyelids. Make sure you do it right away before it dries. A little goes a long way.

I use this primer under all my shadows, even my cream shadows. They stay true and do not crease. When I apply cream shadows to my lids alone, they crease within an hour, but with this primer they stay stuck all day long! The color stays bright and blends easily on top of this primer so you can get the look you want. I've used every primer out there and I have to say this is the best. I use it with Benefit's cream shadows (Get Figgy) and I top them with random powder shadows and they look stays all day for me, no creasing. Hope this helps! =)

No - this is totally not worth your money. My powder shadows crease in just a few hours with this product. I am sure it does not have enough staying power for cream shadow. I will never purchase it again! Try UD or Too Faced.

I'd give it a try. If you wait about 30 seconds so that the primer can dry properly on your eyes and then apply your eye shadow it will look great I believe. Plus if you don't feel like wearing eye shadow and just use the primer along with your foundation, it works great as well. It just gives you the look of a younger vibrant person.

I love cream shadows too so did my own test with and without this primer (simply because I was in a hurry one morning and forgot). My results were that the cream shadow creased without it. Remember to put the primer a little above your eye crease. I'm a woman who's "body composition" is changing (if you know what I mean) and this primer has staying power with me during those untimely power surges!

Yes! I use this with a cream shadow from Benefit and it works great. It works great with all shadows, or alone to even out your lids.

use the sehpora primer sold in stores, it's $8 and works better for creasing.

I blended the lid primer , once set add you powdered shadows. Dont be afraid to blend, if it looks too dark add some milk cream pencil and bleand, It holds well,

Use Urban Decay's primer potion! This smashbox primer didn't even help powder shadow from creasing- I can't imagine the mess it would help make with creams. I have worn cream shadows with Urban Decay's primer potion with wonderful, un-creased results.

Creates great staying power under shadow and helps you start with a clean slate. Creasing is virtually non existent with this product.

This is a great product. I absolutely adore it. Totally worth it. No more creases for me.

Definately use the primer before. It will help your eyeliner stay true and perfect all day.

Always apply primer before all of your make-up. It will also help your liner stay put.

Before.

I put this on before I put on any eye makeup. I usually put on my eye shadow next and then eyeliner--works all day for me.

Put the Photo Finish Lid Primer on first, then add your liner and shadow.

I think the liner looks better after applying the primer - stays fresh all day

I would apply the lid primer first.

Use the primer first. The primer will create a flawless base for any eye makeup you'll be using. In the case of a creme eyeliner, the primer will help to smooth any imperfections so that your eyeliner applies seamlessly.

Primer first.

I use the primer before i do anything, even liner. After all, the idea is to prime the lid so that everything stays where it should. Eyeliner is no exception. I put in on right after my under eye concealer.

No sparkle - it is completely matte. And I, too, wish it came in a larger container.

There's no sparkle in this. It's the perfect shade and perfect base coat. You can use it alone or under shadow. It's the best!! Far better than Nars or Urban Decay!

no sparkle - very mat

No sparkle--that's what makes it so nice--just a smooth, even, natural tone.

NO... no sparkle or glitter! I'm like you, I do NOT want that at all! This has a nice flat neutral finish... not too dry, not too oily. PERFECT! I never would have bothered even thinking about a "lid primer" (I don't wear eye shadow) but got a free sample and discovered it works great as a concealer and to even out the skin tone of my lids. Very natural.

Lid primer has a matte finish

hi, this has no sparkle,qite matte and creamy finish.

This primer has absolutely no sparkle.
It's a smooth, nude, matte primer.

NO SPARKLES

No sparkle at all to this primer, or at least none that I can detect. Goes on like a cream finish.