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If you want to cop length and volume that ups the dramatic look by several notches, invest in these lash primers.

8 lash primers for big, bold eyes

If you want to cop length and volume that ups the dramatic look by several notches, invest in these lash primers

When it comes to eye make-up, the brow category boasts an array of products, textures, formulations and devices including both tinted and clear brow gel, brow pencil and pomade. However, mascara has been the sole chieftain for eyelashes. Enter: lash primers. Just like skin primers enhance make-up application and longevity on your facial skin, lash primers accentuate the effect of mascara as they endow longer, separated and thicker lashes when applied as a base coat. Common ingredients that go into the making of lash primers are nourishing oils, keratin and biotin, lending lashes the alimentary support they need. If you’re convinced to make this addition to your vanity, here’s a round-up of the most efficient picks.

They’re Real Tinted Eyelash Primer, Benefit Cosmetics If you’re a sucker for supremely pigmented eyelashes, you’re likely to assume that this lash primer from Benefit Cosmetics is a winning choice as compared to the white ones, given its brown hue. The gel-based texture of this tinted primer minimises the downtime required for it to dry up while the provitamin B5 conditions the lashes.Priced at ₹ 2,650Shop here

They’re Real Tinted Eyelash Primer, Benefit Cosmetics 

If you’re a sucker for supremely pigmented eyelashes, you’re likely to assume that this lash primer from Benefit Cosmetics is a winning choice as compared to the white ones, given its brown hue. The gel-based texture of this tinted primer minimises the downtime required for it to dry up while the provitamin B5 conditions the lashes.

Priced at ₹ 2,650

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Diorshow Maximiser 3D, DIORIf you’re willing to make an investment, this one from Dior is totally worth it. Apart from bestowing supermodel-like lashes, the lash primer also doubles as a lash serum with fortifying ingredients such as cornflower floral extract and fatty acids. The lash-friendly formulation combined with the angular brush gives the lashes an amplified lift and spaced-out look, augmenting the finish of your mascara.Priced at ₹ 3,500Shop here

Diorshow Maximiser 3D, DIOR

If you’re willing to make an investment, this one from Dior is totally worth it. Apart from bestowing supermodel-like lashes, the lash primer also doubles as a lash serum with fortifying ingredients such as cornflower floral extract and fatty acids. The lash-friendly formulation combined with the angular brush gives the lashes an amplified lift and spaced-out look, augmenting the finish of your mascara.

Priced at ₹ 3,500

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Brash Lash Primer & Brow Mascara, FAE BeautyLashes need some prepping and priming too, and this primer not only ticks that box but also works as a base coat for your brows before you apply a brow gel or mascara. Besides the dual-action feature, the USPs of this product include thickening the lashes colossally, providing a glutinous finish for the mascara and preventing clumps despite endless rounds of application.Priced at ₹ 499Shop here

Brash Lash Primer & Brow Mascara, FAE Beauty

Lashes need some prepping and priming too, and this primer not only ticks that box but also works as a base coat for your brows before you apply a brow gel or mascara. Besides the dual-action feature, the USPs of this product include thickening the lashes colossally, providing a glutinous finish for the mascara and preventing clumps despite endless rounds of application.

Priced at ₹ 499

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Building Base Coat Mascara, Kiko Milano This is possibly the best drugstore lash primer you’ll come across, combining efficacy with care. The creamy white texture captures every lash and intensifies their volume and length, giving them a full-fanned effect. With moisturising agents like castor seed oil and vitamin E, the primer also ensures your lashes are taken care of while you apply layers of mascara, minus any breakage. We’d suggest you allow the product to partially dry before you apply mascara, given its creamy texture.Priced at ₹ 890Shop here

Building Base Coat Mascara, Kiko Milano 

This is possibly the best drugstore lash primer you’ll come across, combining efficacy with care. The creamy white texture captures every lash and intensifies their volume and length, giving them a full-fanned effect. With moisturising agents like castor seed oil and vitamin E, the primer also ensures your lashes are taken care of while you apply layers of mascara, minus any breakage. We’d suggest you allow the product to partially dry before you apply mascara, given its creamy texture.

Priced at ₹ 890

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Photo Finish Lash Primer, SmashboxFormulated thoughtfully by giving parabens and other nasties a miss, this primer separates your lashes quite nicely, leaving no room for clumps. The translucent hue of the product makes it easier to build and also requires fewer coats of mascara later. The hydrolysed soy protein protects the lashes while the fine comb covers the smallest lashes too.Priced at ₹ 1,850Shop here

Photo Finish Lash Primer, Smashbox

Formulated thoughtfully by giving parabens and other nasties a miss, this primer separates your lashes quite nicely, leaving no room for clumps. The translucent hue of the product makes it easier to build and also requires fewer coats of mascara later. The hydrolysed soy protein protects the lashes while the fine comb covers the smallest lashes too.

Priced at ₹ 1,850

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False Lash Superstar Mascara, L’Oreal ParisSign up for a treat that screams value-for-money as you welcome this product to your vanity. With a creamy yet sturdy white lash primer on one end and a jet black mascara on the other, the product addresses both steps, allowing you to fabricate a little mascara ritual of your own. The formulation comprises ingredients like jojoba oil, panthenol and rice bran wax to protect your lashes from potential breakage. While the hourglass wand of the primer coats the lengths of the lashes well, the curvy wand of the mascara reaches the roots of your lashes, giving a finish that mirrors that of fake lashes.Priced at ₹ 1,049Shop here 

False Lash Superstar Mascara, L’Oreal Paris

Sign up for a treat that screams value-for-money as you welcome this product to your vanity. With a creamy yet sturdy white lash primer on one end and a jet black mascara on the other, the product addresses both steps, allowing you to fabricate a little mascara ritual of your own. The formulation comprises ingredients like jojoba oil, panthenol and rice bran wax to protect your lashes from potential breakage. While the hourglass wand of the primer coats the lengths of the lashes well, the curvy wand of the mascara reaches the roots of your lashes, giving a finish that mirrors that of fake lashes.

Priced at ₹ 1,049

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Kush Lash Primer, Milk MakeupBelonging to the stable of Milk Makeup, it’s not astounding that this product boasts lash-enriching oils like hemp seed, sunflower, poppy seed oils, Capuaça butter, cellulose and vegetable oil. Additionally, the twirled and twisted wand helps the creamy white primer daub the lashes uniformly.It’s also vegan and bolsters volume while feeling weightless.Priced at ₹ 2,000Shop here

Kush Lash Primer, Milk Makeup

Belonging to the stable of Milk Makeup, it’s not astounding that this product boasts lash-enriching oils like hemp seed, sunflower, poppy seed oils, Capuaça butter, cellulose and vegetable oil. Additionally, the twirled and twisted wand helps the creamy white primer daub the lashes uniformly.It’s also vegan and bolsters volume while feeling weightless.

Priced at ₹ 2,000

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Opening Act Lash Primer, TarteOpting for a lash primer that also treats, repairs and nourishes the lashes is definitely wise. Tarte’s lash primer’s spoolie is soft, doesn’t poke the skin and promotes an even application. The white-tinged product contains Vitamins C and E, cellulose, olive oil and castor oil to boost nourishment and protection. Priced at ₹ 2,800Shop here

Opening Act Lash Primer, Tarte

Opting for a lash primer that also treats, repairs and nourishes the lashes is definitely wise. Tarte’s lash primer’s spoolie is soft, doesn’t poke the skin and promotes an even application. The white-tinged product contains Vitamins C and E, cellulose, olive oil and castor oil to boost nourishment and protection. 

Priced at ₹ 2,800

Shop here

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