I've found if I use my finger I might as well forget it. No matter how much or little I blend it ends up gross and clumpy and I usually start over.
I've also found a brush doesn't do much good either.
The best method to keep it from caking is to use a sponge. I go with make up forever's blue sponge. It's a bit pricey for a sponge but durable and I use it for almost all makeup application, especially for this (and any really) primer.

I have found that the easiest and fastest way to apply this product is by patting it all over the eye lid with a clean finger. I just squeeze a small amount onto the tip of my finger and then apply to the entire eye lid up to the brow.

It seemed too thick at first so I put it in my palm & added just a little water and applied with my thin eyeliner brush. It sounds like it is supposesd to be applied right from the tube but I wasn't very good at applying it that way. May I add that I am 70 years old and that might be the reason why.

I had the previous version before and thougt I wouldn't like it when I bought the new one but I actually like it bett! U get much more product out in the end! You can squeeze it directly on you eye but I prefer to put a little on my finger and rub it on my eye ( u would have used yout finger to blend it out anyway.) or u could use a brush if you prefer.

I have tried both and I personally like the UDPP much better. Application wise (there are 2 ways that i do it): number 1- put a tiny bit(a little goes a VERY long way) on the tip of your CLEAN finger and pat it GENTLY onto your eyelid; number2- carefully squeeze a tiny bit onto your eyelid and gently pat it out. The application is basically the same as putting it on with the wand i mean your still patting out the primer on your lid. Oh and plus with the squeeze tube you will get 10% more product than u would get with the original packaging! Hope this helped! :)

i just use the tip and apply three-five dots on my eye lid and crease then using the tip to rub it in. you only need really a spec of dot because too much of this stuff will make your eyeshadow too gooey. also I let mine dry before applying shadow

I know! I liked the wand version better also, but I just put alittle bit on my finger and apply it to my eyelids. Maybe if we complain enough, they will bring the wand version back!!

I squeeze a tiny bit on my ring finger to apply it since there is no more applicatoru. Works just fine.

I squeeze out a tiny amount onto my ring finger and smooth it all over the lid. Go all the way to the lash line and it will also keep your eyeliner on all day.

I just use half a pea size of it for each eyelid and it works for me. I put it on the back of my hand and then rub it in on my entire eye.

The sales rep steered me directly to Urban Decay when I explained I wanted a great primer that doesn't dry out. I love it!

Just use your ring finger to distribute it evenly on your eyelids.

It now comes in the tube. But I saw the travel size one in the bottle in original and eden, at the cash register.

This product is only available in the tube.

I've purchased bottles recently in set containing two (Sin and Original Potion) at a JC Penny Sephora. From what I understand they are no longer making it in a bottle. Which explains why I was able to get 2 in a pack for less than the price of one tube!

In the store it's in the squeeze tube too. They only have the wand for eyelash primer.

It was available in the traveler size bottle on UD website when you got the naked palette. I think you can still get the full sized vintage bottles, but the website said it's whatever they had left since they're not making any more and making the tubes

i got this primer in the saphora shop near me with a combo pack of urban decay eyeshadow pallate, and it wasnt a tube like they have now. u may be able to go to a saphora store and get it with a brush applicator if u desire.

I think the answer to your question is no where. The packaging has changed. But I will say this... I have this tube, and I still have the wand/bottle for the Sin color. I was surprised how much more I like the tube! I goes on smoother, somehow. And I feel like I use less, but that might be my imagination.

I saw it in the bottle on Stila's website the other day. Some special sale. If you dont see it, email them directly.

I preferred it when it was in the bottle with its own applicator, but the product recently became a tube-only product. I just use an eyeliner brush to apply it now.

The Urban Decay website still sells the primer in bottles. They call them "vintage bottles."

Not as far as I know. Sorry!

I have very oily skin and eyelids and after using this primer I have noticed a great improvement. This is a great oil control. I apply it to my eyes even if I do not wear eyeshadow because of the great oil control. I have been very happy with this primer.

I tend to have oily eyelids, and using the UD primer my shadow stayed all day through napping and work. It also makes mineral shadows stay put all day. I found that regular moisturizers made my skin oily, my make-up would just slide off my face, so I use Bio-Oil on my face in the morning, let it absorb for about 5 mins, then apply my make-up, and my skin is not oily (other than my lids-but maybe it'll keep away crowsfeet), well moisturized and wrinkle free.

You will love this primer if you try it!! While I wouldn't say I have excessively oily lids, before I used this, I definitely had creases and a bit of oiliness by the end of the day. This stuff is great - bar none!!!

Yes, definitely!

I would suggest asking for a sample and seeing how it works for about a week. Each skin tone is different. Good luck!

I have noticed a difference when I pair the primer with my power- as in put the primer on first, then powder. Less oily and very natural looking- almost as if I'm wearing a bright, pale beige shadow even though I've added nothing extra.

It really did for me. I have extremely oily skin and it helps for me.

yes, I too had creases on my eyelids until I started using this product. Love it!

YES! Eyelids tend to be oily and this will deff help with the oilyness all day!

Yes, this product will definitely help that. I end up with oily lids, and my eyeshadow is still crease-free after hours of being outside in the hot sun.

If you apply the primer to clean eyelids, you shouldn't have any problems! The primer lets the eyeshadow stick to it, which also makes it easier to take the eyeshadow off...but it won't mix with your eyeshadow so it shouldn't look oily at all-I use it only on nights out and my eyes look the exact same at the end of the night as to when I left!

About the thickness of a lotion. I bottle in the bottle w/ wand form.

The tubes work wonderfully, it's really easy to get the product in a small quantity on your finger.

I've bought multiple tubes of this primer and it's always been smooth and creamy! I encourage you to go ahead and get it! As long as you make sure to seal the tube properly and to not keep the primer too long, you shouldn't have any problem.

The other containers with the wand were harder to get all the product out of. These you can knead the product back together if it tries to separate at the end of the tube. May be a bit hard to get out but seems better than the wand applicator to me!

no, there must have been something wrong with the product or it had dried up. You barely have to squeeze to get the primer out and you only have to use a tiny little bit. The Urban Decay Potion tube is great and so is the Too Faced Shadow Insurance. I own both but I just got the Urban Decay Primer Potion yesterday and like it more. If you have a problem like the one you had again I'd definitely return it for a new one :) good luck!

The primer tube is perfect. The squeeze tube has a needle nose that easily delivers just the tiny dot of primer that you need for your entire eyelid. The primer glides on smoothly and dries quickly. This stuff should last a long, long time!

Not at all...should have taken it back to the store...

No. This stuff is great. I've had no issues with the tube. All it takes is a little pressure and it glides out the bottle. It's very creamy, never clumpy or dry.

No idea! Shocked to read this---got my tube out and checked the tip to see what's what, and tried to remember if I had any issues at all when I first received mine, but I can't remember anything remotely like what you've described---I would have to say you got a bum tube! I had NO issues with mine (original color), .37 oz tube...sorry to hear of your bad luck!

Not normal, I would take it back and get another. My tubes have been very easy to squeez and I've had no trouble getting the product out. I like this method so much better than the wand. I really hope UD keeps it around.

Hi detroitlola123. The new squeeze tube should keep the primer from drying out so the consistency is smooth and creamy. If you receive one that is dry, please contact the store regarding an exchange. If your purchase was made online, call 1-877-SEPHORA (1-877-737-4672) for assistance by phone. Thanks!

I used mine for about a year and a half until it ran out - I never had a problem. it should be fine :)

I've never had a whiteish residue appear after or during use of this product. I would guess that it's expired and you should invest in a new tube. :-)

It's most likely old product. I find that any primer does not last forever in color, consitancy, texture. Give the tube a little mash up and if it's still the same, it's just old.

I had this happen when I didn't get it rubbed in well enough. Maybe you should try to rub it in better.

I wear mine every day so it never sits around for a year. It's definitely not normal, and you should throw it out. In fact, you really shouldn't keep any makeup longer than about six months (especially creams) because of the bacteria that can form. With non-cream, you can wipe it with antiseptic wipes to clean.

I would probably throw it out if there's a residue on your eyelid-and the fact that it's a year old. I don't know if there's a shelf life w/that. I have been using this for about 6 weeks and don't have that problem but since I use it every day, I expect my tube to run out way before that.

6 months... it says it in a little corner of every makeup product. Either on the box it came from or the bottle or tube.. Its like a jar open and in between the jar and the lid you will see a number and a letter i.e. 6m for 6 months.

It’s recommended to throw all makeup out after 1 year. I just bought the primer and I do not have a white residue with uses.

Every potion I've seen has had a 6m expiration symbol on the package. I don't adhere to this guideline simply because it takes me longer to use it up! I The only downfall is that it may become a little drier, but it still works fine.

I don't think there is. You can look farther in to it if you are worried there is.

.37 ounces but you need very little so it will last a very long time. I use a tiny dot once a day and eye shadow & eyeliner stay on!

.37 fl oz

:)

.37 FL Oz.

11ml
.37 fl oz

11 ml or .37 fl oz

This has 11 ml / 0.37 oz.

.37 fluid oz. Bigger than the genie bottle!

0.37 oz (a little less than a half ounce). This tube lasts a LONG time - worth every cent.

It's 11 milliliters, or 0.37 U.S. fluid ounces.
The regular size genie bottle is 10 milliliters, or 0.34 U.S. fluid ounces.
(With the sqeeze tube packaging, you get 10% more product.)
I don't think there is a price difference worth noting, because with the tube you'll pretty much get all the product out eventually!

Thank You. :)

Make sure you are applying it generously. I had this same problem at first, but when I just put a little more on, it seemed to keep the shadow from creasing longer. Also, try putting the shadow on after the product is completely dry and after it has been set with a regular face powder. If that doesn't work, try doing the opposite and putting the shadow on when the primer is still a little wet, and hopefully that will cause the shadow to stick to it a little more, so when it dries, it will stay in place with the primer. I have done it both ways, and they both have worked for me, so I would suggest trying that to see if it helps. Also, you said your skin is a little dry--try applying the primer after you have moisturized and when you do moisturize, make sure you gently pat some on your lids, and below your brows. That step is probably the most important, and has helped me the most with getting the primer to stay. Put the moisturizer on, let it dry, then put the primer potion on, and put the shadow on. Hope this helped-good luck! (:

You might want to try putting your eye cream on first, then letting it dry for a good 10mins before you put on the primer and your eye shadow. Good luck!

Not sure if this will help you. But I usually blend it with eye cream on the back of my hand before applying.

I have very oily skin that just ruins eye shadow, and this works well for me. I have the old tube and wand. I just take the wand out, swipe it on my eyelid, then rub in, up to my brow bone, then repeat for the other eye. I let it dry for just 30 seconds or so.

I also have dry skin and more deep set eyes. My only advice is to apply the primer from your lash line all the way to your brow bone and to wait for the primer to dry before trying to put on your eye shadow. Hope this helps!

hi:)..I also had that problem a couple of tricks i learned was to put a setting powder on my lids then the eyeprimer or put the matte version on first then the original one on top and it helped my eyeshadow stay on twice as long hope this helps!(:

I find that applying it with my fingertips works really well. I just squeeze a bit onto my ring finger and blend it all over my eyelid, all the way up to the browbone. Then I make sure to close my eyes for a few seconds to let it set a bit before I apply the eye shadow.
If you're having trouble with it creasing, I would suggest making sure you're not using too much primer - a little goes a long way!
I hope this helps!

I would make sure that you aren't using too much. You barely need any at all, just enough to cover your eye lid. I might also give it a minute to dry - even though it doesn't really need it - but it might help make sure you have a really solid base to apply your eyeshadow. Hope that helps!

Make sure that when you apply put it all the way up to your brow bone and allow it to dry before doing anything with your shadow. It takes a few seconds, but it keeps the primer itself from creasing.

it already is! i got this in july

It is availiable now, Oct 2011. It's all over Sephora!

It's at Sephora in Canada now.

If this is not in stores now, it should be there soon. I believe this tube version came out this year, so it's practically new. If it is not there, you can buy it from a US Sephora online :)

Not soon enough I'm sure!

it's available in canada stores! i'm canadian and just purchased one a couple weeks ago, get to your local sephora!

Me too. After putting it on, my eyelids are considerably darker than the rest of my face. But then I add a light colour all over my lid and it is the colour of the eyeshadow, the darkness of the primer does not come through.

It honestly doesn't matter but it to your facial complexion, keep it mind this is just a base, to help eye make up stay on longer, not that actual eye lid color. So buy it to your skin tone, so it will also brighten your dark eye lids.

What primer you choose depends upon the desired effect. The original is completely clear when it dries.. the other colours either tint/foil your shadows so whatever look you want will dictate the primer colour used.

The tone of your skin doesn't have so much to do with it.

Good luck!

The Original will not leave a color. Sin leaves a pretty light champagne shimmer which would be fine if you are putting a shimmer eye shadow above it or good to wear on its own. Eden has a yellow tint meant to correct veins in the eyelids (usually below the brow) and will leave a faint color, but will be covered by your eyeshadow and not show. Greed has a slight gold tint left behind.
Any would be fine on your eyelids, just depends if you want the option of using it alone. I recomend Sin or Greed, but any will be fine

The Original is transparent so it will work on any skin tone, but if you can try all of the shades on in the store to see what works best for you.

The "original" shade of this product is actually fairly sheer and works well on most skin types. I too have darker eyelids paired with a light complexion, and have been a loyal user of this product in "original" for years.

No. It has a different texture/consistency than under eye concealers and primers and it's also reddish.

it works great in keeping your eye shadow on all day. However it is not a concealer.

I have been using underneath my concealer and I do think it helps it last longer.

It's a shadow primer

Yes it does! I use it underneath my lower lid eyeliner almost every day. I haven't tried it as a concealer, though.

My mother has used this as an undereye primer for a couple of years! (she thought that's what it was actually for) She still buys it and loves it, so from that, I'm assuming that you can if you want. To me, it seems like there would be better things more suited though. THis is a thicker and sometimes harder to spread substance. I wouldn't want to stretch and pull my undereye area like that every day!