But like..why isn't your eyeshadow blending tho?

[@marissafranklin3281]

As a woman of color I love your tutorials when it comes to how in depth and detailed you explain everything. Even though we don’t share the same skin tone when I watch your videos you explain every single thing you do and why. I couldn’t contour my face before until I watched your videos! I absolutely love makeup now that I have your channel telling me how to do it. I appreciate you so much! 💕💖🌸

[@Lorian7748GenXr]

👀 THIS! SAAAAME! ❤️🤸🏾‍♀️

[@williamswayuk]

why does your skin colour have anything to do with this? just curious..

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

@@williamswayuk Um... since our skin is darker, the foundation, concealer and maybe some lipstick shades that she uses will naturally be different dark skin women do not wear the same shade of red as white women it just won't look right. watching someone who shares the same skin tone can show you exactly what certain products will look like on your skin. with makeup skin tone makes all the difference especially since for a long time makeup companies did not (and a lot still don't ) make a wide variety of foundations and shades for darker skin. When Rihanna started her line and literally introduced 40 different shades and over half catering to dark skin; then these companies started to follow suit. I sub to this channel because I learn from the things that we can share (eyeliner, How to blend, how to contour etc.) does that answer your question?

[@williamswayuk]

@@Covers-and-Commentary yes sorry I was just really curious with exactly what you meant :)

[@theylikestars]

shoutout to alex for always posting EXACTLY the tips i’m needing!!! can’t wait to watch this!!

[@marisadaniela6]

I am now convinced you are psychically in tune with the needs of your subscribers. I just rewatched your 'cuz it's baller' video last night. Youuuu knewwwww

[@AlexandraAnele]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MrsETNRL4L]

Juvia's eye primers are excellent and inexpensive for darker skin tones. I use medium. I also use the Anastasia for yellows and greens for that "pop". Sigma has an excellent primer in 3 shades, as well. Juvia's for dry skin - very wet Sigma for normal to slightly dry - it's buttery Anastasia for oily - it sucks up moisture like a sponge

[@isabelab6851]

Thank you…super oily eyelids. Will have To try some of these

[@notchamama7571]

Thanks for this breakdown. My skin is insane and varies from day to day...this is super helpful!

[@Graenolf]

I’ve been using my eye primer to hold the pigment. That’s how I’m doing it and I really don’t care if anyone in this comment section disagrees with that. If I get responses to this I won’t care either just so you know. Honestly do it because I really do not care.

[@melonkhali6058]

technically, she knows where you live and can kill you for the comment. just technically. so you MAY want to care. not saying she WILL, but she CAN. cain and abel style 😎

[@marisadaniela6]

Thou dost protest too much. You totally care

[@juliar332]

You used three sentences to say you don’t care when you could have just used the first one and moved on. It makes you seem kind of bitter about people disagreeing with you.

[@honk42069]

@@juliar332 so you really dont know what a joke is right

[@MrsETNRL4L]

@@juliar332 he's messing with her. He's her brother.

[@joymclaurin7167]

Where were you when I first started wearing makeup? (Jk - I’m old. At most, you were a toddler). I’ve learned more from this channel about makeup than I’ve learned LITERALLY anywhere else. Thanks for that.

[@Julia-bl1qp]

I’m the same way! It’s like “oh yeah, you’re young enough that I could have been your babysitter.” But I would let the kids put makeup on me and do my hair if they really wanted to (I was a cool babysitter, lol). But I completely agree, she is fabulous, and I’ve learned so much from her. And I do buy some (lots) of her product recommendations. I’ve been debating on that BH Cosmetics palette, and I’m probably going to buy it now. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@AP-pl5rv]

Same. I'm in my late 40's and never knew all this shit growing up. I love her channel!

[@samanthaellenrook9199]

Gonna show my age but the pretty colours are giving me Jem and the Holograms vibes. 😺

[@atadlish]

Yaaaaassssss, but that was a good age!!!

[@vickytime3855]

Yesssss!! 🌠

[@susanspann427]

I just can't get over what a beautiful woman you are!!

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭🙏🏼❤️

[@desarraeshonte]

Wow!!! Finally a beauty influencer that has REAL skin & isn't using some kinda filter to blur her texture!!!! You are SO beautiful! Subscribed!

[@Serena-Vanderwoodsen]

I love the titles of your videos omfg 😭😭😭 and also, your non-formal format of your videos. It totally feels like as if a friend is just talking/giving me tips on how to apply makeup 💙

[@michellelaybourn8706]

I bought elfs eye primer Long time ago, i like it to my oily lids. But i thought i was wrong about it, cuz no one talks about it, so im glad the Queen of eyemakeup is recommending it👍

[@lilyrutherford2700]

How do you set it? When I use it and set it with powder it still creases 😩

[@thechickennugget30]

I have oily lids & it creases so badly! Do you use anything with it?

[@michellelaybourn8706]

No i dont set it. I let it set for to min before i apply eyeshadow

[@leawieyycoh6784]

My liner on the waterline disappear over the day 🤣 and bunch up in the inner corner. If you have an idea what I can do with that, would be very helpful 🥰

[@aleksandragiza9463]

YES

[@readstoomuch2070]

THIS!

[@Stitch_626AS]

Always use a "waterproof" eye pencil and when you apply it try to let it dry a bit for a few seconds before blinking👍

[@tuesdaysagenda9530]

my life

[@prettynpunk1022]

Setting the liner with a similar colored shadow always works for me. ❤️

[@loriloretta7639]

You've got the best intro's in the business!!! Love your channel!

[@thedylangirl]

I SCREAMED at “Cillian Murphy!” He’s the most beautiful. It hurts me. Bone structure is my everything. He’s perfect. I can’t. 😍😅

[@AlexandraAnele]

He’s too perfect 😭

[@thedylangirl]

@@AlexandraAnele The Wind that Shakes the Barley 🙌🏼💗

[@Sonicman415]

He’s a fine gent.

[@ma-ma-mamary3946]

4 real though! Ugh! I'm so jelly.

[@the_SailorGoon]

CILLIAN, MY GOD

[@debbiestutts9099]

Does anyone else get excited when Alex talks about products and it turns out to be ones that you use and own & didn't know she uses ??❤ IE- The Elf eye primer and brushes 😊

[@aleg8727]

I just tried this with pinks and it looks so good! I never thought I’d be able to do make up that didn’t look like a mopped floor

[@patsyhelms1102]

Love that you are using your own lashes. You are lucky to have nice natural lashes.

[@rubybobkowski4464]

Omg powdering the primer in the darker areas ? GENIUS ! blending out eyeshadow after doing face makeup ? ALSO GENIUS ! I never would have thought of this !

[@sweett2924]

As a beginner, I am so happy for these tutorials! Thank you!

[@sarahcurtis9203]

I'm absolutely in love with these colors 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 so pretty I'm dying. Such a summer vibe

[@alyssak2964]

I love how you must smoosh the product evenly on both fingers... it's vital for me to do this.

[@utbrottstjuv]

OMG *THANK YOU* for the tip on powdering the lil darker areas, those have been the bane(s) of my existence for the last ~15 years

[@TheMarcyFran]

Had to pause even you showed us your nails ... Girl, bangin!!!! So stoked for the rest of this video. I LOOOOOVE YOU ALEX 💋🤪🤩

[@chrislange1544]

Hi Alex. Im a young 67 and I love the Elf eye primer. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ari5200]

I recommend trying the milani eye primer!

[@charliefoxx81]

cheers - is it good for dry or oily eyelids?

[@sallycain3716]

I don’t think that has any coverage as I find it really sheer. The juvias place looks good but not tried it yet,

[@LEbackstage]

I have deep skin and don't like the AHB primer because it is so light no matter how sheer I try to use. The formula is good but the colour doesn't work for me. My favourite primer till today is the Morphe and then the Wet'n'Wild because they're both translucent. They even work really good with light colours and less is more with both, especially the later one. I have hooded eyes but my shadow never creased, except that one time I used way too much w'n'w primer.

[@AshleyLamora]

The milani eyeshadow primer is awesome and translucent. If you want coverage the p Louise base has deep shades

[@helenavasic9989]

Oooo might try those affordable options, current fave is Milani but here milani isn’t very cheap! I remember seeing Amylovesmakeup saying that the Juvias place eye base is a formula dupe for the ABH one (and it has more shades) so if you ever stumble upon it you should maybe try it!

[@taiyabazaheer9492]

Alex posted! 😩🙌 Please please make another video on how to match eyeshadow with lip colours. I know you did one already but we want more. Also how to mix lipstick shades and how to do ombre lips. Also test more skin tints. ❤️ I swear by this channel. 🔥 Never learnt makeup this well anywhere.

[@kittywatch]

i lowkey love using elfs poreless putty primer as an eyeshadow primer it works greaaat for me

[@mariellasmakeup2074]

Thanks for the tip! I'll try that

[@lauraanderson1773]

Love that u mentioned using powder after the eye primer in places you don't want pigment. That's so cool I've never tried this but plan to now! Thank you, I love your videos they are so helpful!

[@GrandPriestess]

My favorite "eye primer" is the Too Faced Melted Chocolate Liquid Eyeshadow.

[@traceysaporito1048]

The Sigma Switch is AMAZING!

[@selma9450]

I discovered your channel lately and I'm soooo obsessed you're now my fav Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegowina 🇧🇦 Keep going cutie 💜

[@quatande]

I really like the 24 hour eye base from MAC. I have oily hooded lids and it hold my eyeshadow in place all day, even during heat, it also smoothes out the eyelids. I have very sensitive eyes and it doesn't irritate them or cause any reactions, which is a huge plus for me

[@marsofficial3798]

I’m 8months late but urban decay has a good shade for me. I’m biracial & my skin tone changes quickly with any sun exposure or lack thereof for a while but that primer works for me whether I’m super pale or tan ☺️

[@laurahartland7018]

My makeup routine just got a whole lot better

[@natashajohnson186]

I’m a medium tan and just so happy you pulled out your elf primer ! So I guess what the Anastasia primer does for you , the Elf does for me . I have a hard time with colours staying put but the Elf primer is just awesome, after 6 hours my shadow is still there . I’ve just ordered the Wayne Goss mascara at your recommendation, so with this primer and Wayne’s mascara …. I can’t wait ! I’ve been using tarte tape shape , which is also an excellent product, but the browns and oranges tend to disappear, after an hour my orange transition is the same colour as my skin ?!? Anyway thanks Alex that was an awesome tutorial!!! As usual .

[@roubaissa6996]

Lovely. Who would've thought that blue and pink would look so nice together. Well done.

[@maryammahmoud3733]

this look is the most ethereal opal vibe I'm in LOVE

[@kasiakramnik701]

I love your basics tutorials. I've been sharing them with my beginner friend ever since I moved to another city and I can't teach her on my own. You rock

[@Killerina]

I recently bought a Lorac palette and it came with a primer. It's pretty good. Honestly I've never used a primer that I thought was absolutely terrible. Some are better than others but never has one been so bad that I stopped using it. I also like the Milani and Ulta brand ones and the NYX glitter glue for shimmery looks.

[@sandywich1817]

I really love the nars eye primer for my very oily eyelids! I’ve tried so many eye primers and this is the only one where my eyeshadow doesn’t crease.

[@SarahSmith-mu1wc]

I've literally been wearing makeup for 30+ years and I still manage to learn something new from your videos. ❤ I'm pretty good at eyeshadow after ALOT of trial and error through the years, but sometimes I overblend and it just winds up looking muddy. I have to remember to be precise and use smaller brushes when I'm doing detail work especially with my hooded eyes. And I really need to experiment with primer because I've always used concealer and I'm not sure that's the best base for me personally. Interested to see what other's favorite eye primers are. 😊 Thanks for the tips!

[@Jay-pj5tg]

alexandra always giving beautiful makeup, and the speaking pattern of my uncaffeinated mom helping run through whether I was ready for high school each morning

[@kbella5656]

THIS is the best glowy skin look. Not wet. Perfection. 🤌

[@heffawtf150]

I like the Nars primer. It’s perfect for my oily lids and cancels out my dark circles perfectly.

[@carolynn2292]

Please do a skincare journey/update! You're skin is looking bomb AF! 😍 I love your videos always!

[@AlejaJParra]

Um, I'm as old as you are and you are as sold as I am when you said " uploaded a photo" and absolutely did not question on how or why you said it vs posted a photo until you pointed it out. I love it...much love from S. Cali 💚

[@smbarone2000]

Love that the turquoise blue appears more sky blue as it goes toward the pink. So pretty! Great tips also for eyeshadow brushes and primer options.

[@momobea2378]

Thank you for this! Oh, I have wanted to know how to blend shadows for so long because I have always had issues.

[@vickytime3855]

Ugh, ALEX!!! You are such a gem! This is probably thee most helpful video I've ever seen about blending. Looove your gorgeous face!💜💚🧡

[@MarthaGarcia-hy1xp]

Hey, Alex! Another helpful tutorial for real people in the real world. Thank you & much appreciated! 🧡🪶

[@rebecastevens8892]

I use the UD primer…. Love this technique and clearly I’m doing stuff wrong… now that my eyes rejected contacts, I can only wear glasses. Not sure how much/how little makeup to wear with glasses.

[@chrissymoss514]

I wish I was young enough to wear this look, it's awesome 👌. I'd love to see a more in depth blending tutorial, ie : using more shadows. Please 🙏 Eye primers I'm using atm are the ABH, P Louise and Wet n Wild. Whichever one I find first is the one I use 🤣🤣

[@alexandrafowler5993]

I love your tutorials! I'm still too afraid to jump into makeup but watching your tutorials is making me less and less nervous by the day. You're so detailed and helpful and properly convey information that will help beginners. I really, really appreciate what you do! Lots of love!

[@ALT-vz3jn]

You can do it! I know it’s really intimidating at first. There are colors and types of products that are very forgiving for beginners, then it’s just a question of practice. A good set of brushes is everything when you’re starting out since they make application and blending a lot easier. Maybe Alexandra could make a video for a good beginner brush set.

[@whitneyr.846]

Favorite eye primers are the Mac paint pot & Visiart (which is a clear primer so that works for all skin tones)

[@lr8607]

What a refreshing idea -- a focus on technique to help us get the best use of shadows we already have. It's a simple idea, and it works. I followed your suggestions using my Lorac eye primer and two shadows I would not otherwise have ever put together, and the results were amazing. So helpful. Truly.

[@amandawoodrum7345]

You are so beautiful and talented. I don’t really wear makeup, but I watch all of your videos. Your vibe is relaxing and comforting. Thanks for sharing your art.

[@sugarkitty123]

omg, how incredibly gorgeous are you without eye makeup!!!! I wish I could look good without eye makeup but I feel like I don't look good, I have had people ask me if I was sad or crying if they saw me without eyeliner lol

[@shazza91321]

I have a deep complexion and I use the elf eye putty primer even though it's a little drying because the color is perfect for my skin. Also, the little face you make at the end of your video when you say "eeehhh" with that pose.... Cracked me up, girl, I was cryin, that was so funny OMG Alex, hahahahaha!!!!

[@chubbywuss]

Thank you for using such contrasting colors. It made it a lot easier to see. You’re such a good teacher!

[@MelissaGonzales77]

LOVE how the violet came through when the two blended. Great palette.

[@divachiquita714]

The basic af Covergirl eye primer is actually so good! I used it on my face when I had to do a pride look across my forehead and temple and it DID NOT budge for 8 hours in the August sun

[@yararitaa2002]

This is gorgeous. You are an artist.

[@isaackent2355]

Those eyes are wild, what a color.You can pull off so many looks.

[@Fox_in_Thoughts]

So THAT's how it's done. Mystery solved and you explained really well.

[@keely1368]

I needed this video so much. I have the elf eye primer and the times I forget to use it! I want to try their putty primer. I struggle to get a nice blend, you make it look so effortless and beautiful.

[@marthastevens1237]

I’m late, but my HG eyeshadow primer is the Urban Decay Primer Potion. The formula has changed over the years but it has remained my go to eyelid primer since it first came onto the market.

[@bdebarbara4981]

THANK YOU for talking about the Wayne Gods last concealer tip! I love it!

[@bdebarbara4981]

Goss, not Gods 😅😂

[@queenbunnyfoofoo6112]

Well... in a way he's a makeup God 😂. He's a sweetie and so positive!

[@christiechisholm5823]

I love MAC's paint pots for eye primer, and they're triply great (a word? ... not sure, but going for it) because they stand alone as eye shadow, and they also come in so many shades, there's gotta be at least one that would work as a primer for every skin tone. 💯

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

Laroc 32 piece pro set is a great set for beginners and pro and personally I never use primer for shadow as it just makes my shadow patchy thanks to slightly oily lids

[@nou257]

i really like the p.louise one. i only apply very little and dont set it because the formula is already dry once spread out. it really makes the eyeshadow pop and blending so much easier using pressed pigments. it makes my eyeshadow last all day too

[@smileyriley1001]

Alright alright, this is a sign from the universe. I need some color on my eyes today 🌈 Maybe that'll cheer me up 😮‍💨

[@jules01760]

I agree with Alex, I love the ELF primer

[@HikingWithHenry]

Your skin looks awesome now Alex! 😍 You have a good reason to show it off!

[@jordanmorales3463]

Can you do a QUICK everyday makeup tutorial. Like what do you do makeup wise in a time crunch

[@angelajones9138]

It was a very good episode of Alex VS the English language 😁👌😉😘💕

[@minahesh]

Just tried the Linda Hallberg eye primer, and it is the best I have tried ever!! I have lots of experience from many other big names (Nars, UD, ELF, ABH etc). This is the only primer that I do not have any creasing at the end of the day. No joke. Not even with my multichromes. Big plus is that it goes on completely transparent yet still amplifies pigment. My eyes are partial hooded and normal skin, if that helps. You can even use it on your lips to smooth out lip lines and increase holding power of your liners/lipsticks. I am not looking back at any primers in my collection now.

[@AprilDesignsSMD]

Your eyebrows are amazing! Just had to say it.

[@cassieduke3989]

Hahah the awkward eehhh at the end. Nice! Love ya for that. So glad to see u growing like this. Been with u since fewer than 50k love and knew I would blow up. I’ve learned a ton from u. Thank u!

[@leahboydmathis]

Love the feeling yourself face babe ❤️

[@tammy_vip]

I loveeee this. You are beyond amazing ❤️ I’m very heavy handed in everything I do 🙄 and have to make a conscious effort not to be, so sometimes I forget. 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you for the reminder to be very light handed!

[@tianiortiz8529]

So pretty. Some of my favorite eye primers are, Milani, alter ego, primer potion ( bought it in sale for $12)

[@simonem5890]

the recent thumbnails are works of art hhh my favorite beauty content creator ❤️❤️❤️

[@AlexandraAnele]

😭😭😭🙏🏼❤️

[@ashleyswierpel6608]

I love your looks! I don’t have time for this but like once a month. One swipe of color, curl my lashes, and mascara. Then throw a mask on. The daily look of a nurse. I really like the putty primer from elf

[@c.c.l.9139]

I like the Milani eye primer when I want a sheer primer. Mac paint pot in painterly for neutralizing (the Ulta matte eye primer is a good dupe). Anastasia for brights. Nyx glitter glue for multichromes and impactful shimmers.

[@maxwell.medicine]

Ulta matte eye primer is my holy grail- first time I’ve seen someone else mention it

[@helenavasic9989]

This is a good comparison! I’ve only tried milani but I really like it! I will say I have heard the new Juvias place eye base is a formula dupe for the ABH If you want to save some coin!

[@janetbailey8966]

I use the eyeshadow primer by Trish McEvoy. I use a little under my eyes as well. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that look you created!! I'm gonna try that❣️❣️ Thank you❣️❣️

[@christinecrowley7132]

Have been using Believe beauty eye primer, it is the second one I have used. At 64 I normally wear one color like a dark pink and a light pink. I do also have to apply on undereye if I want shadow to last. The older I get the more makeup my skin eats, primers are a must. Love the details you add to your totourial, brush placement and angle can make a look.

[@mauradallaverde]

Try the Kiko Milano eye primer! Cheap and great! (Gorgeous eye makeup anyway. Gonna do it tomorrow to go to the office 😁)

[@mariaconiramirez6686]

I love this look and lately been liking how eye looks look with natural lashes. It really let's you see the eyeshadow.

[@Violettero]

ALSO THE PLOUISE BASE IS A GLORIFIED CONCEALER! It creases for me, and is just not a good eyeshadow base in my opinion. The ELF camo concealers work as a much better base. I also find the ELF putty primer in white is the best for making even patchy colours work because it amplifies and grabs on to the pigment so well. It is a bit hard to work with though.

[@StillNatty]

Totally agree with you in the Plouise! It’s not good!

[@Violettero]

@@StillNatty thank gosh I am not alone lol

[@StillNatty]

@@Violettero I use the elf putty eye primer and if I warm it up between my fingers for a bit it’s a lot easier to use.

[@GothBoyUK]

Are you US based? The reason I ask is because I have heard a lot of US/Transatlantic people say they aren't happy with the P.Louise bases whereas here in the UK, where the company is based, more people seem to really love them. I'm wondering if there's a formulation difference or if the way they get transported does something to them. 🤔

[@StillNatty]

@@GothBoyUK I am US based. For me it works like a concealer on the eyelids. It creases right away. I wonder if location has anything to do with it.

[@hellogoodbritt]

Thank you so much for this! I have medium tan skin, and one of my fav. primers I've been using has been from Jouer Cosmetics. I haven't been able to find it recently because I think the brand is transitioning into a new look for their products...but I've found it is brightening while not looking GHOSTLY on my skin.

[@KarenLynnLHC]

My favorite eye shadow primers (oily lids) are Put a lid on it from the Balm, and all the Primer potions from Urban Decay. I just got the Putty eye primer from elf that seems promising as well. I think every other primer I've ever tried creases on me (haven't tried Anastasia though, but seems like I should).

[@idalarsson4729]

Another fantastic makeup lesson! 💕

[@elmirakromskaya6853]

Lagoon & sunrise, what can be more uplifting at all? 💙

[@leawieyycoh6784]

I'm fair a.f. and I have oily eyelids, I have difficulties to find a eyeprimer that not creases throughout the day. I really like the nars primer

[@leticiavillarreal3689]

Your skin is looking good. I want the look in your introduction.

[@Violettero]

Girl you are so chill and seem like a person I would genuinely want to be friends with. This is a great video, I use these techniques too! 😁❤️

[@sallyjordan4869]

SUCH a pretty, summery look!

[@amalkav]

Your skin in this video is unbelievably stunning, wow, like kissed by the goddes of gold and perfection, love love love it.

[@AlexandraAnele]

😩🙏🏼❤️

[@sabrasanwal4711]

Needed this! Loved this! You are so real and funny and talented. Thank you for making such great videos for us!