15 Drugstore Eyeshadow Primers That Slay ALL Day

You can thank us later: This non-greasy, fast-drying shadow base from Elizabeth Mott is a match for oily hooded lids. Why is that? Pearl powder (ze secret ingredient) works to even and brighten your skin for a truly matte finish that lasts all dayyyyy.

Whether you’re prone to watery eyes (damn the cold) or just prefer the convenience of a waterproof primer (no mid-day touch-ups here), NYX has you covered. Use the wand to “prime” your lids for a smudge-free base coat that doesn’t budge. Reviewers 10/10 recommend this product for oily skin!

Ready for some Houdini-level magic? Apply a dab of this Urban Decay eyeshadow primer to your lids for 24/7 wear. The creamy formula dries invisibly, making it easy-peasy to breeze through your morning beauty routine. Bonus: The travel size will come in handy when you’re in a pickle.

If you’re a working mom (or HBIC), then you *don’t* have 20 minutes to spare. Period. Enter the holy grail beauty item that we’d repurchase in a heartbeat. This bareMinerals primer is prepared to go the distance. Long-lasting wear? Check. Combats excess oil? Check. Around-the-clock coverage? You betcha.

Behold, a well-calculated beauty splurge that will save you time and sanity. Beyond keeping eyeshadow in place for 8+ hours (bye-bye surface oil), this highly blendable twist-up primer crayon from Sigma Beauty can be used to color-correct your lids.

If creases are your #1 enemy, then you’ve come to the right place. This best-selling eyeshadow primer works to prep your lids for a flawless canvas. Keep your makeup intact—no creases or smudging (even in humidity) for up to 24 hours.

Twelve hours of continuous coverage? No problem. Dial up the drama like “whoa” with Morphe’s color-enhancing primer. The waterproof formula goes on smoothly and dries sheer, eliminating the need for messy concealers and setting powders. Pro tip: Once applied to your lids, be sure to wait 60 seconds before applying eyeshadow.

Just wait until you see this long-wearing matte primer by Ulta in action, ladies. Three words: No more creases. The nude shade goes on translucent so you’ll never have to worry about it interfering with the intensity of your eyeshadow. If anything, it’ll amplify your eyes.

Get ready to take center stage with this wallet-friendly eyelid base from Essence. Pair it with your favorite shimmery eyeshadow or wear it on its own for a no-makeup makeup look. The creamy texture doesn’t crease (pinky swear) even after hours of wear.

The devil is working hard, but this Milani eyeshadow primer is working harder. Take your beauty routine from zero to 100 with Milani’s cruelty-free primer. It’s lightweight, invisible, and all that jazz—but wait, there’s more. It’s also formulated to make highly pigmented eyeshadow (purple lids, don’t care) last longer.

We don’t typically like to play favorites, but when we find an inexpensive primer that gets the job done (and then some), how could we not? Lock eyeshadow into place with this quick-absorbing, sheer eyelid primer from e.l.f. that preps lids for the long haul.

Covergirl’s lid lock up eyeshadow primer remains a cult favorite among working/multi-tasking mommas, and for good reason. Not only does this clear formula glide on smoothly, but it dries super fast. Whether you’re into shimmery eyeshadows or tend to play it safe, trust us, this bad boy is worth every penny.

Give your lids the special red carpet treatment with a tube of DE’LANCI’s priming potion. Coupled with a glitter shadow, it’ll retain vibrancy and pigment even after a hot date night with the hubs. Smooth application (no caking or creasing) and stay-all-day power make it worth the hype.

Touch ‘n’ go with this creamy base from Clinique that’s formulated to be worn alone or blended with eyeshadow for double the intensity. We love that it’s available in three shades: canvas light (a light nude), canvas (a bronze hue with a hint of shimmer), and nude rose (the perfect blush tone).

Use just a drop of this shadow-enhancing primer from theBalm to elevate your overall makeup look. Sneak this multi-tasker into your five-minute beauty routine for a wow-worthy finish. The skin-smoothing formula is chock-full of light-reflective properties that will make you look (and feel) your best.