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Eye Basics Eyelid Primer

Laura Mercier

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Details & care

What it is: A long-lasting, water-resistant, crease-free, perfecting eyelid primer that creates the ideal eye canvas.

Who it's for: All skin types.

What it does: This unique, versatile cream primes lids to give you the perfect canvas for any eye look. Wear it as a primer under eyeshadow to create a uniform base, help prevent creasing, extend color wear and enhance how colors pop on your lids. Or wear it alone as a foundation for lids to camouflage imperfections for a flawless nude eye. The medium-coverage formula helps cover redness, veins and other discolorations while its creamy, lightweight texture blends easily and stays put. It contains botanicals and other skin-friendly ingredients to help soothe and protect the delicate skin on your lids. If you're looking to color-correct, Peach will brighten and lighten, and will correct the look of sallow skin. Eyebright will tone down purple and pink tones on your lids.

How to use: Apply to your eyelid with an eye color brush, eye detail brush, wand applicator or clean fingertips. If applying as a primer, choose a shade close to your skin tone.

  • 0.16 oz.
  • Dermatologist tested; ophthalmologist tested
  • Noncomedogenic
  • Item #236648
  • Core Product ID 333334L4WB

Ingredients

Wheat: Isododecane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Cera Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera Wax), Ozokerite, Talc, Lanolin Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylene Carbonate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylparaben, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract. (+/-)CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride).
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Laura Mercier

Born in Provence and trained in Paris and New York City, world-renowned makeup artist Laura Mercier founded her eponymous brand in 1996. Known for her famous "flawless face," Mercier's collection includes makeup, skin care and fragrance, all with a focus on enhancing natural beauty. Laura Mercier products repeatedly receive "best of" magazine awards.

Reviews

(661)6614.4 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Dec 1, 2015

Ah-mazing.

Buy it now and change your life. I have been trying to find THIS primer for years. This does not crease. DOES NOT CREASE. Eyeliner barely transfers to the lid. The primer catches everything, so careful how much color you use/mascara application. I kept opening my eyes too far while my mascara was wet and it was difficult to get the mascara off, that's how great this primer is! I've been using it as my eyeshadow even. Saves time. This is a purchase you will never regret.
mrsmedel
27found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Feb 23, 2013

Too dry

It may be good for young skin but not for anyone older than 50. It looks dry and does not blend.
Mehrie
4found this helpful

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Dec 1, 2015

Ah-mazing.

Buy it now and change your life. I have been trying to find THIS primer for years. This does not crease. DOES NOT CREASE. Eyeliner barely transfers to the lid. The primer catches everything, so careful how much color you use/mascara application. I kept opening my eyes too far while my mascara was wet and it was difficult to get the mascara off, that's how great this primer is! I've been using it as my eyeshadow even. Saves time. This is a purchase you will never regret.
mrsmedel
27found this helpful
Dec 11, 2009

Miracle Product

I have 54 years old and Love this product. Eyeshadows stay on all day and yet it isn't so drying that it crinkles my eyelid. My 20 and 29 year old daughters also can't live with out it. Great for under eye circles as well.
Emmie
22found this helpful
Feb 12, 2010

Nothing basic about it!

I love this product so much I am finding ways to work it into unrelated conversations! I grabbed a tube of Eye Basics in Buff because I was in a hurry and it was closer than the Clinique counter. I wanted an eyeshadow primer to help my special event smokey eyes last longer. I was delighted to discover that this stuff goes on easy (rear-view mirror easy) and gives enough subtle color to be worn alone. The look is natural but definitely a vast improvement over bare lids. The Buff color gives a warm glow and gets me out the door f-a-st!
WorstMother
17found this helpful
June 28, 2016

Liked color choices but not for me

Ordered this in LINEN and FLAX and either color would have worked for my fair skin. Liked flax a little better for the yellow undertones. This might work well for very smooth eyelids but it was very aging on me.
flirtgirl
16found this helpful
May 17, 2016

Great Cover & Color

I have the Laura Mercier Eye Basics in two colors. The 'Flax' is the skintone for my fair complexion. I have thin eyelids so it looks nice to cover when I'm in a no makeup day. The "Eyebright' comes out light blue so I apply it on my hand beneath the thumb. Then I lightly spread it with my ring finger -from eyelashes to eyebrows- for a very SHEER powder blue. Just as the name says, your eyes look bright. But ... be careful with the 'Eyebright' color. It is very bright when new. I apply both products over a facial primer for all day coverage with no creases. They last a good year!
Kodya
TOP 250 REVIEWER
15found this helpful
Dec 3, 2013

A must have

I rarely repeat a purchase when it comes to beauty products. This is the exception. Laura Mercier eye basics has become a must have in my makeup routine. This eye product functions as a base for other shadows,or can be used alone when I want a more casual look. It brightens my eyes and never creases. I have ordered this is different colors but tend to stick with the lighter ones. I received the peach color and apply it sparingly. It brightens up my blue eyes. I prefer this type of shadow when traveling. I never have a concern with crumbling,powder eye shadow. I have also used this as a base for my lip color. It seems to give my lipstick more staying power. I'm a fan of this and look forward to trying another shade when this is getting low. With the easy return policy of Nordstrom, I can test the color in my home and quickly get a replacement if I am not satisfied with my choice. I have received complements on Peach, and look forward to trying other shades and various Laura Mercier products.
claude123
11found this helpful
Apr 14, 2013

Great for an Eyeshadow

When I was actually in a Nordstrom store (& not online, as I usually shop), the saleswoman recommended me using this product for an eyeshadow. That was about a year ago, and I haven't used anything else since that time! I disagree with the other reviewers, saying this product is for those young; I will be 64 years old this year and this Eye Basic is wonderful. I use the wheat (which I find a perfect lt. beige on me)or a bit lighter using using the flax color. This product comes with high recommendations & you really do not need an eyeshadow when using it. I use this base, mascara and a bit of eyeliner-my eyes shine!
JoannieatBeachBum
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
10found this helpful
May 13, 2015

The best primer EVER

I am not one to spend a lot of money on makeup products, but this is an exception, because it's totally worth the price! I have extremely sensitive skin and when I wear eyeshadow my eyelids get easily irritated and red/itchy, but when I use this primer under my eyeshadow I never have to worry! It keeps my eyes crease-free all day and makes the eyeshadow colors really POP! I highly recommend this product to everyone! It is simply the BEST!
Gingersnap57
8found this helpful
Apr 27, 2015

Still Have Creases.

I've been using this for a few weeks now. I switched from the Too Faced Eye Shadow Primer because this has a tint to it as well. The Too Faced product is much better at staving off the crease affect. This one still leaves you with creases halfway through the day. The Trish McEvoy Eye Base Essentials Brightening Eyeshodow Primer is apparently better, so I ordered that. Hopefully I will like that.
caljh3
TOP 500 REVIEWER
8found this helpful
Jan 4, 2015

Laura Mercier Eye Bascis

I bought the color Wheat in the Laura Mercier Eye Basics. It's a creamy tannish color. This is my 3rd tube of it. It lasts a very long time. I wear it on my eyelids to cover up blood vessels and imperfections on my thin eyelids. It's a creamy texture and you can layer on top of it to make it a thicker coverage. It does dry fast and sets fast so you will need to work fast or do one eyelid at a time. It is a long lasting matte finish.
40chanel
TOP 500 REVIEWER
8found this helpful
Apr 12, 2013

Good Eye Primer

I have developed an overall dark cast around my eyes which definitely ages me. I needed an opaque eye primer that would lighten the eye area. I have used Paula Dorf eye primer for many years but although it did provide coverage, it had a tendency to crease as the day wore on. After trying other eye primers with no success, I decided to try this product based on its many good reviews. I chose the cotton color since I am fair. I was concerned that this would be too light but the color blends well and provides the coverage I need. It is a good base for my eyeshadow,, goes on smoothly, doesn't crease and doesn't dry out my eyelids. All in all, I am very pleased with this product.
rosenettle
8found this helpful
Apr 10, 2016

12 hour plus hold....

I've used many eye shadow bases, this one is first in line. It goes on like velvet and has "body" to it, it prepares the lid for total eye shadow delivery. It also fairs well blended into the socket corners where we all have shadows. Eye color stays " tryed and true" for 12 hours - exceptional for more humid conditions.
Lovprada
6found this helpful