DIY Project: How to Make Eye Shadows More Vibrant for Only 60 Pesos

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Have you ever bought an eyeshadow palette that is too powdery that it does not even adhere to your lid, instead you get a lot of fall out! Eeek! The problem - we do not have return policy in the Philippines, so you toss your palette inside your makeup kit and keep it until someone adopts it or worst, until it expires. This post will definitely revive your powdery palettes that you are not anymore using. 
This next DIY project is an oldie but a goodie. I have made a post about this years ago but I decided to reblog it for the info of my new readers. Back in the days when I still do fotd's and looks every now and then, people would often ask me how I mak my eyeshadow look vibrant. Back then, the only eyeshadow primer known in the market was the Urban Decay Primer Potion (UDPP). Heck! I do not have the money to buy one (even now, nagkukuripot pa rin ako.. haha). I stumble about this so called mixing medium. I looked for Glycerine which is locally available at Mercury Drugstore for only 30.75 pesos. Also, an atomizer spray bottle is needed.
 The formula is very easy. Use the cap of the atomizer spray as a measuring cup. Thus, the bottle cap in this post will be referred to as the "cup".  Just add one cup of Glycerine plus three cups of water and shake shake shake. That's it! The trick is how to use this mixing medium. Spray it 3 inches away from your brush just to dampen it. Remember, not to make your brushes too wet with the medium or else you will have a hard time blending the eye shadows. 
 I bought this atomizer for only 27 pesos. You can buy cheaper ones in landmark. The lowest I have seen only amounts to 12-15 pesos only. This mixing medium works well with all kinds of eyeshadow finishes from matte to satin to shimmery ones.

Here is a sample swatch with the use of my home made mixing medium:
(I used the ELF Essential Little Black Beauty Book in Warm. This palette lacks pigmentation and is too powdery for my taste.. Definitely not a good buy!)
 From faint powdery eyeshadows to vibrant bold colors
For less than 60 pesos, who would not love this trick?!
Some say this is the ultimate dupe for MAC Fix+.. Have not try it on my face though. :) Perhaps, I will try it soon as a face mist.

Also, make sure you make a new one every other two-three weeks because it expires easily. You would know it's expired because it changes color or consistency. This explains the reason why you only need a little amount for your DIY project. 

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19 comments

  1. laneige coutureOctober 21, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    so kind of you to share! will try this

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  2. AnonymousOctober 21, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Wow that's such an awesome and affordable trick! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  3. PEACHY PINK SISTERSOctober 21, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Wow! It really made the colors stand out! I know about glycerine as primer but I didn't know that it would make the eyeshadows this vibrant! Thanks for the tutorial! :D

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  4. Beauty by TellieOctober 21, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Is it okay to spray it directly on the makeup instead of the brush?

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    1. donnarenceOctober 21, 2013 at 8:45 PM

      That I d not know.. :C I have not tried such technique pa :)

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  5. Cat QuiambaoOctober 21, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    ma-try na ito... did you do this when you were doing your makeup looks before using the 88 palette? as far as i know kasi the 88 palette shadows aren't that pigmented, pero your looks were so vibrant..

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  6. AvivaOctober 22, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Thank youuuuuu! I have problems with my ELF eyeshadow palette too! Most of the matte shades don't show up at all. This tutorial is amazing, will bookmark!

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    1. AvivaOctober 22, 2013 at 3:23 PM

      By the way, the Avon goodies just arrived on my doorstep. Thank you so much! :D

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  7. The Runner In P!nkOctober 22, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    this is really one affordable trick!!! very timely too for Halloween, we can use our powdery palettes and make it work for our makeup :) thanks a lot for sharing. will share this to my friends too :)

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  8. janineOctober 22, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Hi donna
    Do you think this could work out as an eyeliner sealant as well? Is it safe on the waterline? =)

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  9. raychOctober 22, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    will get this asap! hehe thanks for this <3 will it irritate the eyes tho? cos my eyes are kinda sensitive.

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  10. Sharleen GarciaOctober 23, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Wow !!! Thanks for sharing this DIY. This is very helpful.

    http://eyesgie.blogspot.com/

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  11. cincincinOctober 23, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    This is my favorite post! Grabe super thank you!!

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  12. HollieOctober 25, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    weee I wanna give this a try, it's perfect this Halloween. ^_^
    Random Beauty by Hollie

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  13. LittleMissCluelessOctober 27, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Neat trick! I'm excited to try this ;-) Thanks for sharing!
    http://beautyhitsandmisses.blogspot.com/

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  14. Gen-zelOctober 28, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I need this :D I have problems building the colors of my shadows :D

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  15. dishysammy.comNovember 12, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    I also made a post on this but as setting spray. Same technique water and glycerin. :)

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  16. cathyMay 20, 2016 at 9:08 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! I have been looking for a setting spray and a DIY primer and this is where it lead me. Super cheap compared to anything else I have seen. I knew a friend recommended this to me too using the cetaphil moisturizing lotion but this is definitely cheaper. Thank you!

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