It seems that the people at Urban Decay have finally heard your pleas to improve the packaging of their Primer Potion, as they've started rolling out a new and improved angled wand that's supposed to alleviate the aggravation of having half your primer sitting in your tube, unreachable except via hacksaw. While I'll acknowledge that the angled applicator is a vast improvement over their original straight applicator, I still happen to think that there will be a good amount of product that will remain in the tube, waiting to be depotted. How do you feel about Urban Decay's "solution"?
Urban Decay FINALLY Brings Us A New Wand!
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I suppose it's a bit of an improvement... but honestly, I can't understand why they can't just put it in a regular lipgloss tube or a squeeze bottle!
Hi Jen - I hope you're having a blast in Korea!
I was actually going to give UD's Primer Potion a try when I saw this new angled brush come out. Because of the unreacheable product issue, I've stubbornly stuck with Shadow Insurance (even though I hate the funky smell). When I run out, I will be giving this guy a shot!
this wand will help (a bit) but they could have thought of better packaging! I think they are sticking to the "genie in a bottle" theme, but they could have thought something else!!!
Lol, surely you could do that to your wand yourself. A pair of pliers and a little force...Sorted xD
i agree with catherine. why can't they just get rid of that potion bottle? it's not that good other than its name.
I don't see this as much of a solution. I still think there will be a lot of product left in the tube as well. I will continue to use Too Faced Shadow Insurance. It works well, and I know I won't be needing to saw open the packaging later.
In regard to Didi's comment about TFSI having a smell, I have never noticed a smell from mine. Are you sure you didn't get a bad tube?
They should have revamped the whole packaging. This angled wand was probably their least expensive idea.
I still plan on cutting up the bottle! :)
Sunny
When I e-mailed them last year to express my woe over their inefficient packaging, I was assured that they were working on a new bottle and were testing new designs.
I don't think they'll stop at just re-designing the wand, given that the current bottle only allows access to less than 50% of the product.
i've had the same frustrations as the other girls here when i found that i "ran out" of UDPP. as an alternative, i ended up using my smashbox photofinish primer, and haven't looked back since.
I am not crazy about the packaging. After using the first primer I felt there was more left but I could not get to it. I did not repurchase becasue of that & also felt that it didn't really do the job...by noon I had creases. Still looking for one that can do the job!
it's still a stupid idea in my opinion. i mean UD has a wonderful packaging for their creme eyeshadows...I just don't know why no one in their company has helped them make that connection with the primer potion as well. obviously they have a bunch of DUH! people working for them
I'd rather they have a squeeze tube, maybe make it the same shape or the shape of a genie bottle, but squeezable. I'll still be hacking open my bottle once I can no longer reach product with the wand.
The poor packaging is the only thing holding me back from trying UDPP. Surely a tube is actually cheaper for them to house their product in? I would even be happier with a small jar and spatula like my Clarins Instant Smooth primer!
Urban Decay probably just figures it's cheaper to change the tip of the wand versus the bottle. Either way... I agree with you. Hacking off the end with a knife will be the answer to getting the product out of the tube. I was turned off by that though. It's un-sanitary and def. NOT safe.. So I use the Too faced shadow insurance now. It's around the same price, but comes in a tube that makes more sense..
I don't know if it's just me but, I had a bad experience with Urban Decay anyway... I'm VERY delicate with my eyes (makeup, or removal) and the UDPP made my eyelids red and itchy. I read up that dry skin and UDPP do not go hand in hand. I don't know if I'm allergic.. but it wouldn't even blend very well on my eyelids.If you've had that problem, I suggest the Too Faced, it has more of a moisture and soothes the eyelid. I've also tried the Coastal Scents poxy primer, it's a bit awkward to use at first but once you get it down, it has some great staying power and moisture! [:
Catherine even the current packaging just changed to a bend/squeezable tube would be an improvement! That way you can squeeze the tube to get at every last little corner.
Didi I've just returned from the airport--so glad to be home at last!!!
I've held off on purchasing UDPP for the LONGEST time because of the packaging issue, but gave in when they released Sin.
Askmewhats the bottle design really is cute, but I'll take practical over cute when it causes issues this big!
LOL Jian you're so right! I'm assuming this was the cheapest solution they could come up with, but I'm not entirely satisfied with it.
I'm totally with you Jojoba! I'm thinking they're just too cheap to have to remanufacture and redesign the bottle =X
Deb I may have to give the Too Faced a try, it seems to be quite the popular alternative to the UD.
My thoughts exactly Sunny! :)
Ana I thought of you when I saw this redesign, remembering your e-mail. I was expecting something much better than this!
Atia does the Smashbox work well for your eyes? My eyelids are terribly oily and need a lot of help.
Nicolle I've only really used the Sin version of the UDPP, and it definitely does crease on me, although I'll admit it lasts better than anything else I've tried thus far.
LOL Anonymous!
Celine I'm loving the idea of a squeeze tube in the shape of a genie bottle--that's what I was envisioning the remake would be like as well. I'd never hack at a tube myself, because with my clumsiness and inability to take ten steps without hurting myself I just know I'd lose a finger LOL!
Faerie_bel I'm thinking they're just not ready to let go of the genie bottle concept, although I definitely think it's time!
Tiffany thanks so much for the great comment! I haven't noticed any irritation with the UDPP, although I haven't really paid attention. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow and see if I notice any irritation since there are days my eyes are more irritated than others, and maybe this is the cause!
If you decide to try Shadow Insurance, it is a little more liquid than UDPP. You only need a dot though to cover your eye area. Also, I shake my tube and give it a few squeezes before I dispense the product. Although I've never experienced it personally, some of the reviewers at MUA have said it can separate a little. I give it a shake just to be sure.
deb i'm to more liquidy, although i guess it'll take a little getting used to. it's going on my sephora list of things to check out!
There is NO reason for them to change it as long as you are still BUYING it. Words don't get action. Action does. Personally, Ill save my half a gas tanks worth of money to buy a product I can actually use up, without having to break out weapons to do so.
You should do the same. If there was a dramatic decrease in overall sales for a short period of time, you would see a fundamental change, period.
KristinMarie this is the very reason that I've never spent my hard-earned money on UDPP. I have a few minis that I've gotten as samples, but I refuse to spend my money on a product that's this badly packaged.
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