15 Best Eye Primers for Melt-Proof Makeup

15 Best Eye Primers for Melt-Proof Makeup

Makeup artists swear this under-used product is the secret to perfect makeup — especially in the summer

This is a TotalBeauty.com eye makeup article

Wish your makeup would look just as good at the end of a long, hot day as it does when you leave your nicely air-conditioned home? Experts say the secret to melt-proof makeup lies in your eyelid primer. See which ones our readers think are the best.

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No. 15: Paula Dorf Eye Primer, $25

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.8

“It’s easy to apply, easy to blend,” and “evens out the coloring” for dark eyelids.

No. 14: Lancome Aquatique Waterproof Eyecolour Base, $24.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.9

“My eyeshadow looks as lovely [at the end of the day] as the moment I applied it … no matter how many hours have elapsed.”

No. 13: Clinique Touch Base for Eyes, $14.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

“I am the not-so-proud owner of the world’s slickest eyelids. This product is one of my few makeup products I WON’T do without.”

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