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bareMinerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer
What it is:A repackaged edition now double in size of Bare Escentuals' bestselling silky eyelid primer.What it does:Designed especially for use with bareMinerals, this primer is an oil-free, fragrance-free way to maximize the color and extend the wear of your favorite bareMinerals Eyeshadows, Glimmers, and Glimpses. The gentle formula goes on sheer and lightweight yet provides heavy-duty staying power for the most vibrant and lasting color. Perfect for those days when you need all-day, all-night wear, the sheer, neutral tint doesn't interfere with your favorite colors, while the bareMinerals-infused smoothing base keeps excess oil from affecting wear.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- Phthalates
Questions & Answers for bareMinerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer
Question
does this contain more primer than the click-pen version?
This new one is $18 and the old one is $16. Does this contain more primer?
asked 2 years, 4 months ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
kannd
(NY)
7 answers
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answer 1
Yes. The description says so.
answered 2 years ago
sephorasgal
(Bronx, New York)
answer 2
The click-pen version contained 1.5 ounces while the new one has double that........yay! Plus, this new packaging doesn't waste any of the product like the old version did. Much improved and I'm so very happy for that!!
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
heidimonster
(Silverton, OR)
answer 3
It's twice as much primer as the original container.
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
ncsumomof2
(Greensboro NC)
answer 4
I went ahead and bought it. It seems to be a slightly thinner consistency and doesn't work quite as well as the old formula. It goes on smoother, but then doesn't prevent unwanted smudges as much.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
kannd
(NY)
answer 5
Yes, about twice as much for only $2 more
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
mrsscb
answer 6
Yes it does. I checked that when I wasn't sure if this was repackaging, or a separate product.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
piksea
(Philadelphia, PA)
answer 7
Yes! Now this component comes with twice as much primer for only $2 more!
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
jmatt
(San Francisco)
Question
applicator tip or needle nose tip?
i liked the old packaging with the easy applicator. Does this one have an applicator to smooth over your eye easily too or just a needle nose tip like a neosporin tube? Thanks!
asked 1 year, 11 months ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
cerileen
(Chicago, IL)
7 answers
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answer 1
I use my fingers, because I can feel it absorb into my skin. But it doesnt come with an applicator or a needle nose tip. If you perfer, use a brush! Hope this helps! :)
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
dreamyeyed
(Billings, MT)
answer 2
I liked the old packaging also, but this one is OK. No needle nose tip but a slanted tip like on a blistex tube. I use my finger - it's easier.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
mauilover93
(Gettysburg, PA)
answer 3
This has an angled, needle-nose tip. It is simple to put a very small amount on your fingertip and smooth it on your eyelid.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
jenmn
answer 4
it has a slanted blunt top kinda like lipstick. I use my ring finger to apply evenly and rub lightly.
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
leahmac
(White Hall, AR)
answer 5
It has a large plastic tip. It is not pointy like a neosporin applicator; it has a flat, oval surface that is about half the size of a dime.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
staccase
(Sacramento, CA)
answer 6
It has a slant tip, very easy to use for fingertip application, which keeps the tube uncontaminated.
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
roxy559
answer 7
It's a needle nose applicator like Neosporin. I like it better than the old backaging though because you don't waste any in that spongy material. Also, I think its easier to apply consistently with your finger.
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
prettydo
(Cleveland, OH)
Question
what's the difference between this product and the one in the click-pen?
Is this just new packaging, or is it formulated to do something different?
asked 2 years, 4 months ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
racheydee
(Durham, NC)
6 answers
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answer 1
It feels the same to me as the old click pen packaging. The biggest difference is how you apply it because it doesn't have the spongey material that you can just apply straight to your eye. I end up using my fingers to apply it now. I'm still getting used to that and as a result end up using more than I need.
answered 2 years ago
enewman
(Temecula, CA)
answer 2
It's just re-packaged.
answered 2 years ago
sephorasgal
(Bronx, New York)
answer 3
Its the same...just new package. Which I hate. I like the click pen so much better. I seem to have to use more of it now and have to apply with my fingers.
answered 2 years ago
mchll16
(Bushkill, PA)
answer 4
It is the same, but without the sponge applicator, which I think is preferable...just squeeze out what you need and apply with your fingertip
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
mrsscb
answer 5
Yes, this is the same product as the click pen. Bare Escentuals has repacked all of their new primers and added the addition of two new formulas, Brightening and Brightening Pearl. Try them out.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
jmatt
(San Francisco)
answer 6
The ingredient lists are the same for the two products, so it may just be new packaging.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
deathydesires
Question
Will this keep eyeliner and shadow from getting on my upper lids?
I am 38, eyelids starting to droop just a little, and I hate it when my makeup does that. Any advice?
asked 1 year, 4 months ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
jlark38
(Lexington, KY)
6 answers
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answer 1
I have drooping lids (seem to disappear with age!) so my trouble was not only keeping shadow intact but my eyeliner. This primer keeps my lids looking good.
answered 1 month ago
angieinohio
(Bexley OH)
answer 2
Yes! I have super oily eyelids and I have a hooded eye. Without this primer, I get those black half moons on my eyelid within an hour or two. This primer locks my eyeliner and shadow in place for a good 10 hours. I love it, have been using it for years. Works way better for me than the UD one. A little bit goes a long way, so even though the tube looks small, it will last you 6-9 months easily.
answered 2 months, 1 week ago
pixiedust2
(CA)
answer 3
I am your age and have oily skin to boot. So far no issues with migrating liner or shadow over this product. I like mineral shadows and use either the MUFE smokey eye liner or a liquid liner from Josie Maran. They all seem to stay in place very well. I do need a good amount of my creamy cleanser to (gently) remove all of this... and a warm, wet washcloth.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
mrsdavis
(Oregon Coast)
answer 4
I also have sagging eyelids and this product definitely prevents creasing on my lids.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
jas13
(Jim Thorpe, PA)
answer 5
Unfortunantelly, no. I have noticed that at the end of my school day, my eyeliner will appear on my crease and brow bone. Its a good primer, but not the best. Definentially look for something else if you want your eyeliner and eye shadow to stay in place. Hope this helps! :)
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
dreamyeyed
(Billings, MT)
answer 6
i found it didnt work on eyeline. I tried another brand, it looks like a potion wand bottle (it is purple, they sell it here, can't remember the name) and it worked better and kept my eyeliner on better than without it. However, it still moved a bit. I read the josie and the more expensive ones work better, just haven't tried them yet.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
elenajas
(ny/nj, ny)
Question
Shimmer or Glittery?
Does this product have shimmer or glitter effect - really looking for a matte finish.
asked 8 months ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
Anita96
6 answers
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answer 1
There is no sample I know of. It is truly matte finish and had no glitter either. It is a creme that dries to matte and provides a perfectly smooth surface for even my eyebrow pencil.
answered 4 months ago
sandeye
(Dallas, Texas)
answer 2
Yes, this has a matte finish.
answered 5 months ago
alienchangeling
(Huntsville, AL)
answer 3
the original formula is completely matte.
answered 5 months, 1 week ago
bstric
(Atlanta, GA)
answer 4
Nope. Extremely matte.
answered 7 months ago
HW25
(Seattle, WA)
answer 5
No shimmer or glitter effect. When used properly, the primer is undetectable.
answered 7 months ago
iceyniki
(B-more, MD)
answer 6
It has a matte finish.
answered 7 months ago
kiwidesign78
(Indiana)
Question
Does this primer have sparkles in it?
asked 11 months ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
Anonymous
(Everett, WA)
6 answers
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answer 1
This product does not have any sparkle to it. It goes on clear.
answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
kjbird
(Overland Park, KS)
answer 2
There is a sheer shimmer but no dramatic glitter finish.
answered 4 months, 1 week ago
eyecolour
(New Hyde Park, NY)
answer 3
This product is matte. What I got is basically a pale cream shade that disappears under my eye makeup so I can use any colors on top that I want to.
answered 5 months ago
alienchangeling
(Huntsville, AL)
answer 4
this does not have any shimmer to it. it is very matte. try patting it on your lids instead of rubbing, it works the best!
answered 5 months, 1 week ago
ilijennili
(Brooklyn, NY)
answer 5
No, the "original" is not sparkly. They do offer one that is sparkly and I do not care for the way it looks. Go for this neutral one and then add sparkly eye shadow over the top if you want sparkle...
answered 8 months ago
mrsdavis
(Oregon Coast)
answer 6
No, there is no sparkle to this product
answered 9 months ago
FNancy
(Ashland, Mass)
Question
Best eye cream to use this with?
I use the Bare Minerals eye cream every day, but have tried using the primer on top every day and it has resulted in the drying out of my eyelids (they become scaly and the skin starts to peel). I have oily/combination skin and Asian eyes and have problems with creasing/eye makeup smudging. If I only use the primer once in awhile, I really like the results. But I would love to be able to use this every day. Can this not be used every day? If there is an eye cream that pairs best with this primer what do you suggest?
asked 1 year, 10 months ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
missmarienv
(Cleveland, OH)
5 answers
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answer 1
I have similar skin type. I use the Perfekt eye perfection gel in the a.m. under this primer (and all around my under eye too), then I use a much richer eye cream at night to be sure I'm getting plenty of moisturizing and anti-ageing!
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
mrsdavis
(Oregon Coast)
answer 2
Dfinentially look for an eye cream with mousturizing power. This primer is oil free, which may not be what you are looking for if this made your eyes scaly. This isnt the best primer in the world, so I would recommend keep looking. Hope this helps! :)
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
dreamyeyed
(Billings, MT)
answer 3
Make sure that you are getting it all off before applying more. It sounds like you might not be and you are getting a build up. If I dont rub it in all the way, it gets cakey.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
kdm6174
(Chicago, IL)
answer 4
I found this to dry out my skin, too. I switched to Too Faced Shadow Insurance and have had no problems even though I wear it about 27/30 days a month.
answered 1 year, 8 months ago
purplemartini
(Kitchener, ON)
answer 5
I have used it everyday for over 3 years and don't have that problem. I do put my regular facial moisturizer on my entire face, including my eyelids, first.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
staccase
(Sacramento, CA)
Question
eye rev-er upper -v- eyelid primer
if i will be using the bareVitamins Eye Rev-er upper do i need to use a eyelid primer??
asked 1 year, 11 months ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
Anonymous
(Fullerton, CA)
3 answers
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answer 1
Yes, the eye rever upper doesn't prime your eyes. Use this or any other eye primer along with the rever upper! Hope this helps! :)
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
dreamyeyed
(Billings, MT)
answer 2
yes, these are two different products. The first is basically a lotion cream with extra vitamins for the skin around your eyes. I don't believe it's meant for your actual eyelids, rather the eye bone below your eyes, but you should ask someone who works for bare escentuals. I would use this every day under your overall makeup. This product (eyelid primer) is for use under your eyeshadow. It helps set your eye makeup and works perfectly.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
enewman
(Temecula, CA)
answer 3
Yes. The bareVitamins Eye Rev-er can leave eyelids too moist for eyeshadow so even cream eyeshadows run and crease.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
majesty
(WY)
Question
Does it have oil control?
I have extremely oily eyelids and I have tried a lot of eyelid primers but nothing works (UDPP, Too Faced, etc). My eye make-up creases after 2 hours and becomes oily again. Can this primer work with my oily lids?
asked 1 year, 1 month ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
irezc
(Halifax, NS)
3 answers
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answer 1
I have really oily eyelids and everything I used always creased, but this does not. I'm a writer and do a lot of public appearances, so having my eye makeup last the day is important, and this is the ONLY product I've found that enables it to do that.
answered 5 months ago
alienchangeling
(Huntsville, AL)
answer 2
I also have pretty oily eyelids, i almost never wear eyeshadow because of it. but when i do, i use this product and it makes a huge difference! Instead of most of the eyeshadow ending up in the crease by lunchtime, I can go a full work day with only minimal creasing by the time i get home. Hope this helps!
answered 7 months ago
skiptothelou
(Beacon, NY)
answer 3
Yes, this does control the oil on my lids, it does not look or feel super matte, however. I recommend the Urban Decay eye primer if you want a matte look. This one just looks natural, like you are wearing nothing, but your lids are not oily!
answered 8 months ago
mrsdavis
(Oregon Coast)
Question
How many ounces ?
asked 2 years, 4 months ago on Prime Time Eyelid Primer
luvproduct
(Chicago, IL)
2 answers
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answer 1
0.5 ounces
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
unknown123
(Vancouver, WA)
answer 2
The very small tube is .1 oz
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
roshannah
(NC)