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I got a sample size of this in a Benefit makeup kit I received as a birthday gift.
Because I didn't get to choose my shade, it came in light/medium and it's definitely too dark. However, as long as I don't use it as an undereye primer and just use it on my eyelids, it's not too bad. I just blend it in and set it, and the eyeshadow covers it anyway.
Though this works well as an eyeshadow primer and definitely makes my eyeshadows last, I find that this is a bit drying on my eyelids. It's not terrible, but I've used other eye primers and they don't have that effect. I'd rather go with a product that doesn't cause any flaking at all, especially because this one is more expensive.
This is a great primer in terms of lasting ability, but if you have dry skin around your eyes, it's not the one I'd recommend.
Benefit "stay don't stray" stay put primer for eyeshadows and concealers...does the job very well, highly recommend.
I use face and eye primers - so I find this weird that they call it a makeup primer and then recommend it for all around the eye use. I mean, it works as a primer should - but it is not my favorite primer.
I really like this product because it really does make my eyeshadow last long. I like it as a primer, but I love it as a concealer itself. It really brightens my eyes and makes them look a lot bigger!
I got the mini version of this product that applies with a sponge so it has lasted forever. I like that this doesn't dry my eyes out and it does its job. I have no complaints.
I was at Sephora yesterday to pick up another tube of my Laura Mercier primer and decided I would try Benefit’s. I don’t wear eye shadow but I love primers because they can stand alone. Eyes look more refreshed as fine lines are minimized and the eye area is brightened. Primers can mask minor imperfections, redness and/or dark circles...
Barenaked lashes
Left: Before | Right: After
I think I prefer my Laura Mercier one only because it comes in a range of colours. Although Stay Don’t Stray is neutral and would likely flatter everyone. The lightweight formula was easy to apply and blended easily. I think I look more awake, although I may not feel it. Nothing a cup of coffee won’t fix, but at least I look the part.
I am a big fan of the Stay Don't Stray concealer/primer! I personally find it to be my go to concealer vs. primer, although it does both wonderfully. I find with using this, I need very little if any additional concealer under my eyes, maybe only a little pressed powder. I prefer this to concealer as I have yet to find an under eye concealer that doesn't feel like paste and liquid ones like this generally don't have enough coverage for me. I can get pretty dark circles under my eyes and I do find it does the trick in masking these appear less visible. My first trial of this lasted over 4 months and I use it every single day! The trick is only using a very small amount which can be tough with the pump application. The only thing that would make this product even better is if it had a great under eye moisturizer built in. I need to use a lot of moisturizer underneath it, in order for it to go on smoothly but with enough moisture it glides on easily as compared to most concealers. It is also a great primer for eyeshadow and a quick fix when I mess up my eye make-up application which I inevitably do.
I have a smaller version of this that came in the "Stay Put" Set and love it! The smaller version does not have the pump, but you apply it with a sponge tip (much like lip gloss.)
This is a primer that you can use both on the lid for shadow and under the eye to prime for concealer. I like that this primer is tinted a light skin tone shade and it is perfect worn alone on those days you want to go "bare" but want a more perfected look. It also works as a great primer (as it should.) I used this with a few shadows that I love, but know they crease. After wearing them all day with this primer, I am pleased to say that I had no creases! I love that it actually works! I will be buying the full size soon, as the little one is not going to last since it is my new go to primer.
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