I can't figure out why this product gets so many rave reviews - did I get a bad batch or something? I was looking forward to using this but the product seemed to have separated between watery liquid and a thicker substance. It also seemed a bit greasy, just unpleasant. I would have sent it back, but was discouraged from doing so after factoring in the postage costs and trouble of the return. Very disappointed.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #2
Bicky
Pros: blends well, good consistency, long lasting, good coverage, easy to remove
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
4out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
“
Multi use product!
”
-November 30, 2012
I too have oily skin which also translates to my eyelids. This product keeps my eye makeup in place all day. Not only is it a great eye makeup primer, but it is also a fabulous lip primer!! I have a problem with lipstick "feathering" around my lips, and this product prevents that from happening. Highly Recommend!!
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #3
pinkfluffy
Malaysia
Pros: blends well, good consistency, easy to remove
Cons: fades easily
Overall Rating
3out of5
Price/Value
3out of5
Ease of Use
4out of5
Age Group:25-34
Gender:F
Hair Color:black
Skin Tone:light
Eye Color:brown
“
Not great for oily lids
”
-June 25, 2012
I have very oily skin that translated to oily lids as well. So my eye makeup transfers and smudges really easily. This helped everything go on really smoothly, but didn't visibly enhance the colours. After a few hours, I noticed that my eyeliner still smudged and had started fading, my eyeshadow had started creasing. Don't think I'll repurchase as it doesn't have enough staying power for my skin.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #4
Katie88
Natick, MA
Pros: blends well, good consistency, long lasting, good coverage
Overall Rating
4out of5
Price/Value
5out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Number One Contributor
Age Group:Under 25
Gender:F
Hair Color:black
Skin Tone:medium
Eye Color:green
“
Overall a good primer
”
-August 3, 2011
Kept the eyeshadow in place and no creasing. Light and you only need a little bit. Don't know that I like it more than what I was using but definitely worth the price.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #5
Elise
CA
Pros: blends well, good consistency, long lasting, good coverage, easy to remove
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
5out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Age Group:45-54
Gender:F
Hair Color:brunette
Skin Tone:medium
Eye Color:brown
“
Good Product
”
-April 12, 2011
I have mostly oily and sensitive eyelids. In winter they tend to get dry and irritated, so I was skeptical about using a primer. It has not caused a problem with sensitivity and my eye makeup lasted all evening. Also, it was easy to remove. I consider this a very good product if I can use it without issues.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #6
issa
Texas
Pros: blends well, good consistency, long lasting, good coverage, easy to remove
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
3out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Age Group:25-34
Gender:F
Hair Color:brunette
Skin Tone:medium
Eye Color:deep brown
“
The best eyeshadow necessity EVER
”
-April 10, 2011
I cannot live without this product after using it. I wish I had discovered this sooner.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #7
seattle
Seattle
Pros: blends well, good consistency, long lasting, good coverage, easy to remove, goes on smooth
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
5out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Age Group:35-44
Gender:F
Hair Color:brunette
Skin Tone:light
Eye Color:brown
“
the search is over
”
-January 21, 2011
I'm 43 with eyelids that are getting a bit heavy and crepey, but I still really need a base to keep my shadow from creasing. I've used Bobby Brown and Trish McEvoy eye base for the last few years and will never go back. Too Faced applies so smoothly, I don't feel like I'm causing more damage to my lid, plus my shadow applies better and lids look much better than with the other bases I'd used. I only tried this because I was out of my eye base and wanted to reach the free shipping minimum--so glad I bought it! I hope they never stop making it.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #8
VanG
Singapore
Pros: blends well, good consistency, long lasting, good coverage
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
5out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Top 500 Contributor
Age Group:35-44
Gender:F
Hair Color:black
Skin Tone:medium
Eye Color:deep brown
“
Best primer for oily lids
”
-November 15, 2010
This is the best primer I have tried for my oily lids! Helps my eye makeup stay the whole day.Needs good eye make up remover to remove thoroughly.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #9
Sandra
New Zealand
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
4out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Top 100 Contributor
Age Group:35-44
Gender:F
Hair Color:brunette
Skin Tone:light
Eye Color:green
“
Essential for eyeshadow wearers
”
-October 20, 2010
If you want an eyeshadow base that has the gives your eyeshadows that right balance of staying power, blendibility (I know, not a real word!) and intensity of colour then this is the one you're looking for.
Comparison tests with Urban Decay's Primer Potion that I did have them neck-a-neck for staying power, but TFSI wins hands down when it comes to ease of blending. It also seems gentler on my lids (UDPP dried them out and made them look crinkly).
The squeeze tube is fantastic - hygienic, no wastage, and squeezes out just the right amount.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #10
yogaphd
CA
Pros: long lasting
Cons: not matte
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
5out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Age Group:25-34
Gender:F
“
Excellent product
”
-October 18, 2010
Excellent product, definitely keeps eye shadows on throughout the day (and even overnight!). Would like it to be a little more matte, but it isn't "greasy," just more moist than expected.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #11
BIRDBRAIN
CA
Pros: blends well, good consistency, good coverage, easy to remove, long lasting
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
5out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Top 25 Contributor
Age Group:45-54
Gender:F
Hair Color:blonde
Skin Tone:light
Eye Color:green
“
The best shadow base ever
”
-March 22, 2010
I've tried about 6 different shadow bases but this one is the best I have ever used. Eye shadow goes on so smooth and it lasts until you take it off.
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #12
LittleBug
Charlottesville, VA
Pros: blends well, good coverage
Cons: creases
Overall Rating
4out of5
Price/Value
4out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Age Group:25-34
Gender:F
Hair Color:blonde
Skin Tone:light
Eye Color:blue
“
Almost amazing...
”
-March 16, 2010
Three nights a week, I have bartending shifts after my day job. Before this product, I would have to reapply shadow between jobs and wipe off again by 9pm. Now, I blot eyelids with oil-blotting paper between jobs and I'm pretty much set for the night!
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Too Faced Shadow Insurance Review #13
Josa
OC
Pros: blends well, good consistency, good coverage, easy to remove, long lasting, not greasy, not cakey
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
5out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Top 50 Contributor
Age Group:35-44
Gender:F
Hair Color:blonde
Skin Tone:fair
Eye Color:blue
“
Excellent Base!
”
-March 3, 2010
This is truly a stellar shadow base! It holds up not problem through oil and sweat and just the littlest dab is all it takes. It holds shadow on for way over twenty four hours and actually kicks up the color of my shadow. Quality base for sure!