Q&A for How to Apply Eyelid Primer

You should put on any primer you are using before your foundation, including eye primer.

You should apply foundation over your entire face, eyelids included for a seamless finish.

You can use concealer as a base for eyeshadow, but it won't anchor your makeup and block sweat and perspiration as well as primer does.

Yes, you can use regular primer on your eyelids in a pinch, or you can purchase a special eyelid primer which will provide the best result.

I really wouldn't. A primer should just be a transparent base to even out your skin tone. It shouldn't be shimmery at all.

You don't really have to apply foundation to the eyelid; however, some people do.

It makes the eye makeup apply smoother, look smoother, feel smoother and stay on longer.

Yes, you should see significant results in the decrease of grease showing on your skin.

First you should apply facial moisturizer. Then use face primer followed by eye primer and foundation. Then use concealer and powder.

Yes, you can squeeze the smallest amount of concealer and mix it with the primer before applying.

Primer is something applied to your skin to prepare it for makeup - it helps your makeup apply more smoothly and last longer without smudging. You don't need to use it if you don't want to, but some people find it helpful. If you're looking to find one, a primer will nearly always be labeled 'primer' and can normally be found wherever makeup is sold.

You'd only set your primer if it's eye shadow primer. Eye shadow primer is a bit tacky when it's dry so the colors will show up more vibrant and last longer. You're supposed to set your shadow primer with an eye shadow of your skin tone or translucent powder to take away a bit of that tackiness, otherwise the shadows won't blend out well. For face primer, you apply your base makeup on top of it before you set it with face powder.

This is fine, but eyelid primer is tackier than face primer, so the products won't blend as nicely on your face. Avoid using eyelid primer on your face in the future.

Apply concealer before your eyelid primer for the best results.

It depends on the primer. Your eyes are very sensitive, so it is normally best to stick products made specifically for the eye area.

Apply a thin layer of primer and then go over that with your foundation or concealer. If you set this with translucent powder and then go in with your eye shadow, you shouldn't get lines.

Use a small amount and gently pop it on with an eyeshadow brush. Blot any excess with a rag. If this continues, you're best off buying a new primer.

Gently massage in into the skin including eyelids, and wait for it to be absorbed, then apply makeup.

Yes, but you have to make sure that it is not eyelid primer you are applying all over your face.