The wand applicator means your product won't dry out over time and we were able to apply directly to the eye without messing up our fingers. One of the nicest things about this product is the mousse-like, velveteen finish, which doesn't cake, crease, or transfer and feels featherlight on the skin. It wears really nicely too, without creasing or dissolving. These pigmented, liquid-cream eyeshadows from Too Faced, shown here in the shade Amaretto, are some of the most hydrating you can buy so if your eyelids tend to flake or become chalky with powder eyeshadows, you're sure to love these. If vibrant shades of neon on your eyelids aren't really your thing, then opt for matte browns to create a more natural makeup look. We suggest finishing off your makeup with one of the best Maybelline mascaras to really tie it all together. Its buildable pigment gives you good control over how intense your look is so opt for one layer for a wash of color or two to three layers for an opaque payoff. The shade shown here is Risk Maker and this inky black color makes a great base for a smoky eye or to use as a liner. So any drying out is entirely preventable with a little extra care. The way to resolve that is simply pulling the lid taut when applying to ensure the formula doesn't settle into lines after every use. Unlike the Body Shop's formula, which errs more on the glossy side, this budget cream eyeshadow does have potential to dry out. We love the shade range here, which is limited to five, but every single one is a beautiful and versatile neutral with fashionable warm undertones.Ī true multi-tasking product, this cream eyeshadow can be used as an eyeshadow, highlighter, and gel liner in one (depending on the color you choose, of course.) It's soft, creamy, and completely transfer-resistant allowing you to create just about any eye look you want without the fear of it sliding off your lids. But for those with a balanced or dry skin type you won't need this extra step. Our tester has oily lids and prepped with a bit of neutral shadow to help with grip, which prevented any creasing whatsoever. The punchy pigment lasted all afternoon and well into the evening for us, only creasing slightly as we approached the day's end, which is great going. We did find this meant we had to apply it decisively and blend it quickly before it set, as once it does this stuff is going nowhere. It applies like a thick cream but very quickly sets down into a matte, powdery finish. This is one of the best products of the bunch, a liquid eyeshadow that you swipe on with a pleasingly easy built-in doe foot applicator. Rare Beauty, by Selina Gomez, is just that - one of those rare, excellent makeup collections backed by a famous face. But if you are looking for very basic neutrals you won't find them here.Ĭelebrity beauty brands may be ten-a-penny but genuinely good ones are far trickier to come by. The shades are mostly pink, peach, and neutral, which makes sense if you are using it on the lips and cheeks as well as eyes. The benefit of that looser, sheenier feel is not only doing it create a flattering glossy eye finish, but it'll never dry out or settle into lines as powders can. You can either dab and wait for this to die down or top it with a little setting powder if you prefer a matte, longer-wearing finish. We found the creamy, glossy texture supremely easy to apply and blend, although it can feel a little tacky at first. We love that this great value range has been tested on a variety of skin tones, to ensure the pigment looks just as punchy on very deep skins as it does paler types.

Part of a new-ish collection by The Body Shop that's centered around creative expression and freedom, these fun little tubes of pigment can be used on the eyelids, but also lips, cheeks, and wherever else you fancy. If you're looking for a cream eyeshadow that doesn't immediately dry out, these will be your winner too - they stay creamy once opened, giving you enough time to use the entire pot. We love that the little pots are pretty deep, and the formula is very blendable so even though they aren't cheap, you will get plenty of bang for your buck with these cream shadows. These give great staying power and don't settle into fine lines. The line kicked off with shimmery shades that are perfect for nights out, but there are now five matte shades too. These creamy, mousse-like shadows, seen here in the color Star Gold, give incredible color payoff and are so easy to apply you don't even need a brush.

This ultra-pigmented range of cream eyeshadows is our overall winner for a number of reasons.

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