Eye primer is a useful and necessary part of eye makeup. It helps to hold your makeup longer and also enhances the color of your makeup.

What is an eye primer?
Do you worry about your eye makeup fading or smudging after some time? Try an eye primer. An eye primer is different from a face primer in terms of ingredients and function. It is available in liquid, gel or cream base. It is applied on the lids of the eyes to enable the smooth application of eye makeup and to help it last longer. The primer acts as a catalyst that enhances your eye makeup. It is also useful for those who use only eyeliners and mascara.

How does eye makeup primer help?
Not many are convinced about the use of a primer for eyes. Just think of it as a foundation for your makeup, and you can understand how it is useful.

Here are a few benefits of eye primer.

• It converts your eye area into a smooth canvas
  The skin on eyelids can be uneven, rough and creased. When you apply primer on it, it smoothens the skin and gives it a canvas-like base to prepare the skin for makeup. It also helps give an even and flawless look.
• Allow smooth application
  Your eye shadow can be applied smoothly and blended-in better with the primer. It also evens the surface of the skin.
• Prevents eyeliner smudge
  It does take quite some time and effort to create that flawless flick or the perfect wing. The sad part is that it merely remains as it is after a few hours. Eye primer can help in two ways, one is to help create the ideal look quickly and the other is to ensure that it remains as it is for a long time.
• Eye makeup lasts longer
  The makeup on your eyes rarely lasts all day long or even a few hours. Environmental factors and oil secretion can smudge or erase the makeup in no time. Eye makeup primer holds the makeup together and does not allow external factors to tamper with it.

The process of eye makeup primer application
Start with a cleanser to wipe off dust and excess oils from the eyelids. The next step is applying your primer with either your fingertips or an eyeshadow brush. An important point to note about the primer is its quantity. The quantity should be very little as too much of it may ruin the eye makeup, making it look patchy. Tap it gently on the skin from the eyelash line to upward areas covering the eyebrows. Check if it has been blended well into your skin. Apply the eyeshadow and then your eyeliner. The mascara is the final step to complete your eye makeup.

The main reason you need an eye primer in addition to a face primer is to ensure that your eye makeup lasts longer. It also ensures that the makeup is even, and one can also cover their pimples and blemishes.