Down the Indie Rabbit Hole

[Shalott]

I use the LA Splash primer we got in a Glossybox a few months back. That stuff is so sticky - like glue. It really brings out the colors nicely. And I can tap it on top of pigments if I want to use glitter over them, although TBH I usually just use glitter wet and have never had a problem with it not sticking.

 

[Kelly Silva]

I use the LA Splash primer we got in a Glossybox a few months back. That stuff is so sticky - like glue. It really brings out the colors nicely. And I can tap it on top of pigments if I want to use glitter over them, although TBH I usually just use glitter wet and have never had a problem with it not sticking.

Oh man that LA Splash stuff was good!? Dang I got rid of it lol

 

[Shalott]

Oh man that LA Splash stuff was good!? Dang I got rid of it lol

Ha ha, no for traditional pressed shadows, it sucks. It's so sticky that the color just adheres in a blob and you can't blend it at all. But for pigments, it is good, because I can pat on a base that sticks like glue and then build the color up over it. Plus it is runny enough that it doesn't disturb the shadow below if I want to pat a little on top for glitter. :smilehappyyes:

Don't worry, the only reason I kept mine is because I knew someday I would need a super sticky primer, LOL. If you have something else that works, don't even give it a second thought!

 

[Kelly Silva]

Don't worry, the only reason I kept mine is because I knew someday I would need a super sticky primer, LOL. If you have something else that works, don't even give it a second thought!

Ok good, that makes me feel better. So far the primer I use has been working. I do wish it would make the colors more vibrant but layering the colors seems to work fine.

 

[kyxli]

If you guys are looking for a good glitter adhesive, I would highly recommend Darling Girl's glitter glue! It's super easy to use, and makes my eyeshadows more vibrant and helps the glitter stick better. I use it both with my indies and more glittery pressed eyeshadows.

 

[lovepink]

Hmm well I'm no expert either, all I know is I had the same problems until I used my theBalm primer and then the shadows stayed on much better. I have no experience with Foil Me, but that might help with staying power. GDE Foil Me is out of stock until October though.

Thanks!  I have the Balm primer and will give that a go tomorrow!

I use my regular NARS primer.  I use foil me on top of the primer if I am using a duo chrome shadow.  It brings the colors out more vividly.  I am not an expert by any means and am not sure what it does with normal loose shadows.  I do know a lot of people use a glitter adhesive over their primer with indies, I just bought some but have not worn it out yet.  But a lot of the swatches I see seem to just be done over primer.  I have not had any issues with my NARS primer.

I have the NARS primer too!  Will try that one also!  Thanks for the recommendation!

I think staying power varies with the product/formulation (more than even the brand).

I currently use the eye primer by the Balm, and some of my Aromaleigh shadows "stain" my eyelids when I use them (when I did arm swatches over primer or glitter glue (Pixie Epoxy), I noticed that the glitter glue swatches wiped off easily with a makeup wipe but the swatches over the primer were very hard to get off). I also noticed that many of Shiro's Avengers collection shades swatched over primer were also hard to get off.

Another (potential?) issue may be which GDE shadows you were using. Unblended shadows may have poorer staying power in contrast with a blended shadow, which has binder that may also allow it to adhere better to skin.

Thank you!  I have not come across any shadows that "stain" (well except the UD Electric, stained my arm when I swatched so I was afeared for my eyes lol).  Will look into glitter glue!

I use nars primer, then urban decay bondage (a glitter glue). I get 8 hours out of any brand I've tried (with NM and hello waffle lasting slightly better than GDE and shiro, but neither are BAD by any means).

Thanks!  Have never heard of UD bondage but will look into it.  It may be the Benefit Stay don't stray primer I am using.  Seems to me when I was using my last eye primer I did not have these issues.

I use the LA Splash primer we got in a Glossybox a few months back. That stuff is so sticky - like glue. It really brings out the colors nicely. And I can tap it on top of pigments if I want to use glitter over them, although TBH I usually just use glitter wet and have never had a problem with it not sticking.

Thanks!  I got this primer in a trade and will give it a whirl with my indies!  I have tried to do the wet shadow thing (maybe I am doing it wrong but it never seems to "pick" up the shadows after I wet the brush.  I have tried this with baked shadows and not loose ones so maybe that is my issue).

I appreciate all the suggestions and I have other than the primers listed above: 7 UD primers, Too Faced Shadow insurance, benefit stay don't stray and at least one other one I cannot think of the brand and probably more than that!

 

[Mickayla-Kat Dussault]

It's after 9am EST so there no longer sell samples that way anymore.

Glamour Doll Eyes offers free shipping on samples.  They do have a $10 minimum, but the shipping is free if your entire order is samples.  And they offer two sizes of samples, baggies and jars.

Thank you both! I really like Eyeshadow so hopefully they have great shades! (I love duo chrome!)

 

[Mickayla-Kat Dussault]

Any other brands that have really good eyeshadow that doesn't have a 10$ min or has free shipping?

 

[marigoldsue]

Hello Waffle just posted swatches of some new collections on Facebook.  I am loving some of the names in her 1,000 likes collection.  "Enabling"  and "Empty Wallets" in particular.  There is also one named "23".  Guessing that would be her age and the discount percent that we can expect for her bday sale tomorrow. 

 

[Lolo22]

Does anyone have some insight they can provide on the longevity/wear time of indies?  It has been hot and humid here and I wore some GDE shadows these last few days and they are almost non existant by mid day and after the gym I had clumps of sweated off shadow near my tear ducts.

Is the key using something like foil me (from GDE) the key or is it because indies tend to be loose powders vs packed (in a traditional palette) that affects wear time etc?

TIA!  I have not had these issues on days when I wear makeup from major makeup brands.

I just use UD PP and I have to use makeup remover to get the eye shadow off, it doesn't even budge in the shower when I take my mascara off (with just water).

 

[marigoldsue]

For anyone who missed the ITA August sub, the extras of the four colors are now up for sale on the website.

 

[marigoldsue]

Any other brands that have really good eyeshadow that doesn't have a 10$ min or has free shipping?

I have heard really good things about Dawn Eye Cosemetics, but have not personally tried anything for her.  Her samples are only 50 cents.  And if you order $10 or more, shipping is free.  If your order is under $10, shipping is $2.

 

[rachelshine]

Ive been following off and on since about noon (4 hours ago) and It hasn't gone live yet, I think? People have been asking via their FB page since about 9am this morning and I haven't seen the announcement yet. I wasn't going to get excited over this release (as there are SO many fall collections coming out) but I have read the description for Spider Silk and I seriously want it now. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I hope hope hope I can snag one

I thought Haus of Gloi was restocking their fall scents today, but it looks like they are all sold out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hopefully I didn't miss this for a second time!! A gal just wants some body butters!! I have some other things in my cart ready to gooooo

 

[Mickayla-Kat Dussault]

I have heard really good things about Dawn Eye Cosemetics, but have not personally tried anything for her.  Her samples are only 50 cents.  And if you order $10 or more, shipping is free.  If your order is under $10, shipping is $2.

How awesome! Only annoying part? Found all the cool shadows I wanted and half of them were out of stock! Even worse was that it didn't tell me until halfway through check out. So I won't be getting them. :[

 

[mandithomas89]

I use the LA Splash primer we got in a Glossybox a few months back. That stuff is so sticky - like glue. It really brings out the colors nicely. And I can tap it on top of pigments if I want to use glitter over them, although TBH I usually just use glitter wet and have never had a problem with it not sticking.

Awesome! I tried this with pressed shadow and was not a fan, but since I tried it on my eyes, I figured I'd just keep it and hopefully use it eventually. Now I know what I'll use it for! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Finalizing my shopping list for the Hello Waffle sale tomorrow. Anyone have any blush recommendations there?

 

[marigoldsue]

Awesome! I tried this with pressed shadow and was not a fan, but since I tried it on my eyes, I figured I'd just keep it and hopefully use it eventually. Now I know what I'll use it for! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Finalizing my shopping list for the Hello Waffle sale tomorrow. Anyone have any blush recommendations there?

Look back a few pages.  @@chibimorph posted swatches of quite a few of the blushes and her thoughts on each.

 

[CurlyTails]

Hopefully I didn't miss this for a second time!! A gal just wants some body butters!! I have some other things in my cart ready to gooooo

According to Facebook, the restock will be on Sunday the 31st! So there is still a chance for us!

 

[lovepink]

I just use UD PP and I have to use makeup remover to get the eye shadow off, it doesn't even budge in the shower when I take my mascara off (with just water).

Thanks I will give that a whirl too, since I have like 6 different formulations/colors of the UDPP so one of them is bound to work right?!!!

 

[lovepink]

My Shiro Order came in today!  I got the Tributes collection samples and Seven Kingdoms samples.  Can't wait to play!

Spoiler

 

[CurlyTails]

@@lovepink I've had my eye on that Tributes collection for awhile! I'd love to hear what you think of the colors.