I have been looking for an eye shadow primer for a long long time. With Urban Decay not being available in the country it is not easy to find something that really works well. Even though Painterly can be used on its own as a natural eye shadow, I bought it specifically as a primer.

Firstly its very creamy. Is spreads easily but you have to spread it straight away otherwise it will start drying in a thick layer. Little really goes a long way. I hardly touch the product with my finger and I already have enough for the whole lid. It can also be applied with a brush but I prefere not to waste it and just use my finger.

The coverage is fantastic. I have dark veins on my lids and this product is great at covering everyhing and creating a really flawless canvas for your eye makeup. The color blends with the color of my skin so one can't tell I am wearing anything. It is only true for fair skinned girls as it will look pasty on dark skins. The color on the picture is a bit darker than in real life.

Since it is a cream product it really helps powder eyeshadows stick to your lids. Eyeshadows stay put and don't get wiped off as you blend them out.

I am very happy I bought this. It really is worth the price. I really think one pot will last me at least 2 years with everyday use. My only con is that it still creases a bit during the day. I am still on a hunt for something that won't budge at all and can even hold my cream eyeshadow (yes Revlon cream quad, I am looking at you). I would love to try MAC paint (in a tube) to see how that will perform. Please send me a message if you found something that really works!