All About Eyelash Primers

Modern lashmakers can easily answer the question of what an eyelash primer is, and what types it is. Many ladies ignore the use of this tool in vain, because it can benefit their eyelashes.

The primer has several purposes, it can be produced in various formats, but one thing is invariable - this is a very necessary thing, it will be useful not only for those who extend eyelashes, but also for those who simply monitor their beauty and health. What is a primer for, what its varieties and composition are - we will find out in this article.

Eyelash primer is a special tool that can give natural hairs an extended effect, as well as significantly increase the effectiveness of any mascara. In other words, such a remedy can be used as a base. There are also primers that are used not only at home but also in beauty salons. Typically, these lash products target something else. They degrease the hairs, gently cleaning them before the subsequent extension or coloring, and sometimes the product can be used to remove eyelashes.

Primers today produced by many luxury and mass-market brands. The price can vary from 300 rubles to several thousand, much depends on the manufacturer and composition. Primers often have very persistent formulas that take care of the health of eyelashes, making them thicker and richer, some even have a cumulative effect. The primer coats the cilia from root to tip, increasing their volume several times. Tubes of this product are very reminiscent of classic mascaras with brushes.

The point of any primer is to prepare your eyelashes for subsequent treatments. This can be a banal application of mascara, lamination of eyelashes or their extension.

The composition of the primer is very often similar to the composition of the mascara familiar to everyone; the following components may be on its list.

1. Purified water and silicones.
2. Ingredients for additional hydration and nutrition of the cilia, you can also find many vitamins, panthenol and some other trace elements.
3. Degreasing agents. The most commonly used degreasing ingredient is alcohol (ethanol). It is difficult to create a primer without it, because it simply will not perform its functions. Alcohol is necessary so that in the future, mascara falls on the eyelashes evenly and without lumps.
4. A pigment that gives the necessary shade to the product (white, black and others).

Many women confuse primer with degreaser. They are not exactly the same, even though the primer may contain degreasing components. Let's consider the varieties of this tool according to the forms of the manufactured product.

• Primers with mascara-like brushes. Relevant for beauty salons and for home as a base for mascara to make eyelashes thicker, thicker, fluffier and longer.

• Primer + coloring pigment. This is usually a two-way remedy. This 2 in 1 option is relevant for those ladies who want to use a tinted primer as an independent tool, without using mascara in the future. The pigment can be black, brown, or any other.

• Extension primers. They are not available in conventional brush tubes. According to the release format, the bottle may resemble eye drops or a small glue. Such funds are relevant only for beauty salons, are rarely used at home, even when it comes to sticking ordinary eyelashes.

Despite the fact that today there are several varieties of primers, which in their essence are created for one thing - to make eyelashes better, they can perform other functions. The primer can be used as:

• light and imperceptible mascara on the eyelashes, that is, as a mono-agent;
• eyelash masks, most often it is a primer serum;
• waterproof top coat.

In terms of color, salon and home primers are often transparent. But they are also white, most often they are 2 in 1 products. White do not be afraid, the manufacturer makes it on purpose so that you can see the difference on the eyelashes before and after using the product. Mascara must be applied over the white primer, unless some unusual photo session is planned. Black, brown and sand primers can be used alone or in combination with mascara.

I would also like to say a few words about means for building... Most often they are colorless, and the smell may be absent or very harsh. Such primers are aimed at preparing eyelashes for subsequent gluing of artificial fibers to them.

Consider the most popular manufacturers and the ranking of the best products.

• Diorshow. The composition of the product is enriched with special oils that carefully care for the eyelashes, making them visually thicker, fuller and thicker. The primer enhances the shade of the mascara applied over it, leaving lashes shiny and divided.

• NYX White Primer... Suitable for lengthening and separating even the shortest cilia, as well as for giving them noticeable density and volume. The product has caring properties. The price of the issue is about 600 rubles.

• Clinique Lash Primer. Best used as a mascara base, it prevents dry lashes and holds the mascara better on the lashes. Price - 1300 rubles.

• Mac False Lashes Maximizer. This tool is a professional base-primer for eyelashes. With its help, the eyes can be made more expressive. The formula of the product carefully envelops each lash, separates and visibly lengthens the lashes. Immediately after application, the primer looks white, but after a while it turns into transparent. The average price is 1,500 rubles.

• Urban Decay Mascara Primer with a creamy texture. The manufacturer promises that this product will reveal the potential of any mascara to 100%. The primer contains caring components. The price is about 1800 rubles.

• Primer Marc Jacobs Beauty. This product has a comfortable creamy beige texture, which, unlike the classic base, allows you to adjust the application of mascara in the future. The composition will delight many ladies, it contains useful peptides. The product can be used as a base for mascara and even as a night mask for eyelashes. Price - 2100 rubles.

• Of the shading primers, we recommend paying attention to Benefit Tinted Primer... It has a waterproof formula, it can be used both as a base for mascara, and as mascara itself, perfectly cares for eyelashes thanks to special components. Price - 1900 rubles.

• From affordable and budget primers, you can take a closer look at Vivienne sabo... Its price is 300-400 rubles, it gives an excellent effect on the eyelashes, even in comparison with luxury counterparts. The composition is also enriched with caring ingredients.

Consider also the best eyelash primers to use right before your extension.

• Global Fashion Primer. This primer is specially designed to cleanse the lashes from makeup residues, as well as to degrease them immediately before the extension procedure. The composition of the product is completely safe for native eyelashes, it can be used even for the most sensitive eyes. For professional use only. On average, a bottle is enough for 10 procedures. The price is about 500 rubles.

• Primer Lovely. Available in different flavors. For example, a coffee-flavored eyelash primer, as well as strawberry and chocolate flavors, is very popular. Lovely products are specially designed for preparing eyelashes for extension, as well as for their improved adhesion to artificial material.

• Primer Enigma Original with a delicious banana flavor. Thanks to this tool, according to the manufacturer, eyelash extensions will last a week longer than expected. The price is less than 450 rubles.

• Suitable for preparing eyelashes for extension primers Sakura and Barbara, they not only degrease the lashes, but also reveal their scales for even better adhesion to the artificial material.

Usually, primers for home use can be purchased at many online beauty stores, they cannot be confused with those used for building, since the latter are sold exclusively at separate points of sale for lashmakers.

To get a noticeable effect from using a primer and mascara, it is recommended to use products from the same company. Of course, there are often cases when a primer is from one brand, and mascara is from another, but it is better not to experiment.

Some primers are versatile. They can be used as a base (base) under mascara, and some even as a night mask for eyelashes. The second use case is relevant for such products that contain various nutrients, including oils and vitamins. In the salon, the application of the primer is as follows.

1. Complete eye make-up removal is done.
2. The eyelashes are prepared for extension by placing special strips under them. If the primer acts as a degreaser, then it is applied immediately, if not, then the degreaser is applied first, and then the primer. The product must dry completely, only then the client can open his eyes, if he needs it.
3. Next, the build-up procedure is performed.

Professional primers used before eyelash extensions should not get in your eyes! This can cause allergies, eye redness, itching, and other unpleasant consequences. The master must correctly apply the product, depending on which bottle it is sold in, and how this process is provided by the manufacturer. It can be applied with a special brush or sprayed.

Any primers are stored in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. After opening, the shelf life is no more than six months. The shelf life depends directly on the brand. Those primers that have dried up come into disrepair, you should not try to dilute them with water, this will not help. The formulations dry out from improper storage.

For information on why a primer is needed for eyelash extensions, see the next video.