I LOVE HI-FI COSMETICS SHADOW FIX MORE THAN...BACON.
(and that's saying something)
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What is it? Ingredients aren't listed, other than 'glycerin based, contains aloe vera' so I can't say exactly, but I will say this - it's a goopy, sticky, scent free, translucent gel. EDIT - Ingredient list and info added 08/ 11/ 10 here.
So how exactly does it work? You prime your eye area as usual, with something like Urban Decay Primer Potion, smudge the tiniest (I'm talking pin head size) blob of the shadow base over the top and pop your eyeshadow on ever that. The base GRABS the eyeshadow like glue, making the 'shadow colour true and intense. Because the eyeshadows stick so fast, they can become a little awkward to blend - nothing a little layering wont solve, though! I've used this with my weakest eyeshadows and BOOM, they're super bold :D Lets have a look, shall we?
[[ HISF, UDPP, no base - MAC 'Rose' pigment ]]
[[ HISF, UDPP, no base - Make-up Enigma 'Sunshine' ]]
However - it doesn't work with matte shades. There's actually a little warning about this on Hi-Fi's Etsy listing, but I tried it anyway (as you do). Mattes become patchy and completely unblendable, so you have to be careful with where you apply the base if you're going for a multi-textured look. Also, removal can be a pain, I recommend an oil based remover, though moisturiser also does the job pretty well.
Overall, I deem this a saviour of crap eyeshadows and a...glorifier of fabulous eyeshadows :) I've even used it on clients - how much confidence does that show?! I would definitely buy this in future!
Full sizes come in lipgloss-esque tubes with a doe foot applicator, 5.9ml of product, $5.99 (BARGAIN).
The sample I received came in a deep clamshell pot and contained a generous amount of product. Samples aren't listed, but I'm sure if you contacted Hi-Fi, they'd pop a listing up for you :)
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