This is a new eye shadow primer from Rimmel. I currently use NYX's HD Primer, but I was running low, and had a coupon, so I decided to try out Rimmel's primer. The claims of this primer are as follows:
1) Allows shadow to wear up to 7 hours
2) Instantly smoothes and preps lids
3) Makes your color smudge-proof
I decided to compare the Rimmel and NYX primers. On my right eye (your left), I have Rimmel and on my left eye (your right) I have NYX.
The picture below was taken at 7:00 am.
The picture above was taken the same day, at 5:00 pm.
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So which one do I prefer?
The price of the primers are about the same around $6-$7 depending on where you go.
I think that both primers did a good job helping the shadows pop more, as well as helped keep them on the eye. I typically use a primer and a base when applying shadows, but I wanted to just use the primer, and I think that both performed well. I was wearing a $2 trio from e.l.f. and the shadows themselves are not the greatest quality, but I think both primers help them look great.
As far as which I can recommend it depends on your preference. The NYX goes on more wet and helps the eye shadow stick a bit better. Whereas the Rimmel primer is a silicone based primer and therefore has a very smooth texture. It is also white, where as the NYX is more of a cream color.
Final Verdict:
In person, I thought that the NYX side looked smoother and the shadow applied more evenly, but in pictures, both sides look the same. Both did well as far as lasting for a long time. I was very impressed by the Rimmel, but I think that I like the texture of the NYX primer.
If you have tried either of these out, let me know your thoughts!
