Rare Beauty Eyeshadow Primer — Always An Optimist Collection 0.10 oz, Peach-Tinted Hydrating Weightless

Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Weightless Eyeshadow Primer is a lightweight, hydrating primer that smooths lids and boosts eyeshadow color while helping prevent creasing, fading, and smudging.

This silky, peach-tinted primer from Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez creates a hydrated, even canvas that makes eyeshadow look more vivid and last longer. Formulated to dry quickly into a seamless, non-greasy finish, it layers under powder, cream, and liquid shadows. The formula is free from parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and other common additives, and it’s cruelty-free.

How does this primer improve eyeshadow wear throughout the day?

The primer provides lightweight hydration that helps shadow adhere to the lid, reducing migration and fading. It creates a smooth base that minimizes the appearance of fine lines and texture so pigments appear truer and last longer.

• Peach-tinted base enhances color payoff and vibrancy.
• Quick-dry, silky texture prevents creasing and smudging.
• Works with powder, cream, and liquid eyeshadows for versatile wear.

What is the best way to apply Rare Beauty Mostly An Optimist primer for even results?

Use the doe-foot applicator to deposit a thin layer on clean, dry lids, then gently blend with fingertips until smooth. Allow it to set for a few seconds before applying eyeshadow to ensure the formula grips pigments without feeling tacky.

• Apply a pea-sized amount across both lids for full coverage.
• Blend outward and along the crease with a finger for seamless coverage.
• Let the primer dry briefly before layering eyeshadow for best longevity.

Is this primer suitable for sensitive or combination skin?

The weightless, hydrating formula is designed to feel non-irritating and comfortable on the eyelids. Ingredient exclusions — like no parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, or formaldehyde-releasing agents — reduce common triggers, though patch testing is recommended for very reactive skin.

• Hydrating finish helps dry lids without heavy or greasy residue.
• Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and retinyl palmitate.
• Cruelty-free formulation suitable for many users; patch test if concerned.

How does the primer change the appearance of my makeup look?

The subtle peach tint neutralizes slight discoloration and intensifies shadow hues so colors read truer on the lid. By smoothing texture and locking pigment in place, it helps eyeshadow stay vibrant from morning through evening.

• Neutralizes lid redness or veins for a cleaner palette.
• Enhances shimmer and matte finishes equally for balanced impact.
• Reduces the need for multiple shadow layers, improving blendability.

Who is this for: Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Weightless Eyeshadow Primer is ideal for anyone wanting truer, longer-lasting eye color with a lightweight feel — from makeup beginners seeking easier blending to experienced users who want to extend wear time. It’s a good choice for those preferring formulas without common additives and for people who wear powder, cream, or liquid shadows and want a smooth, hydrated base.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Isododecane, Talc, Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Laureth-12, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).