Urban Decay Primer Potion vs. two faced eye shadow insurance
This video is an excellent review of the differences between Urban Decay Primer Potion and Two Faced Eye Shadow Insurance.
Overall the reviewer felt that two faced shadow insurance worked slightly better on oily lids, the packaging was more efficient and the color impact was a little more vibrant. The downside was the anti creasing effect didn't last as long during the day, the shelf life wasn't good and it was more irritating on sensitive eyes.
Review of Two Faced Eye Shadow Insurance
Pros
- The packaging (the squeeze tube) makes the product more sanitary. There is little direct contact with the unused product and your fingers or eyelids.
- The reviewer felt that the color was brought out a little more, but it was not substantial.
- Some people with oily eyelids actually find this better
- The cost was very similar $17 for the same amount of product (.35oz)
Cons
- Two Faced Eye Shadow Insurance unused product doesn't last as long - if you don't use it regularly, there are separation problems.
- The reviewer noticed that it does crease after few hours - 6 hours was the maximum it would stay put.
- She noticed some problems with blending/marking
- There was a slight powder feeling - bit flakey and tight
- She found it made her eyes a bit sensitive, itchy, tearing
Comparison Review of Urban Decay Primer Potion
Pros
- The primer blended well
- The reviewer's eyes didn't tear up or become sensitive.
- It had a smooth and silky feel
- It never creased even a bit
- She found it good for dry eyelids
Cons
- The reviewer felt the packaging increased the risk of contamination. Having the brush in contact with eyelids and then being put back in the bottle doesn't seem like a good thing. (Urban Decay Primer Potion is now available in similar packaging to two faced eye shadow insurance - an economy sized tube with more than double the amount)
- She felt the biggest problem was the potentially wasted product. Because the brush can't get to the odd curves in the bottle (although the angled brush does a bit better) it needs depotting. If you do this, also there are storage issues - product dries up in plastic jars, so you have to use glass.