For years now, I've always been confused when people describe cream eyeshadow as being easy. Whenever I took a shadow stick and simply swiped it over my lids and blended out with a finger I ended up with an uneven, messy finish and found the formulas to crease and fade throughout the day. I'm not quite sure what's changed, apart from possibly discovering the right products - but I'm a recent convert and have been wearing little else for the past month so I thought I would share the three formulas that have managed to change my verdict on cream shadows!
CHARLOTTE TILBURY EYES TO MESMERISE CREAM SHADOW
Possibly my favourite formula of the three, these cream shadow pots are just so easy to use! The shades have more of a sheen than a shimmer which creates a beautiful glossy effect on the lid. I have Norma Jean, an incredibly pretty and versatile champagne tone (which I've literally been using every day for months) and recently picked up Marie Antoinette, a muted, antique gold. I just can't get over how pretty the finish of these is and the formula is incredible too - staying put all day, even without the help of a powder shadow.
BY TERRY OMBRE BLACKSTAR
These long lasting, shimmering sticks have received their fair share of love online and I can definitely see why. Definitely more of a shimmer than a sheen these have some serious staying power. In fact, I've actually woken up after a night out to find my eyeshadow totally intact! I've got Blond Opal, Frozen Quartz (my favourite) and Misty Rock, but Ombre Mercure is next on the list!
LAURA MERCIER CAVIAR STICKS
I find these to be really comparable to the By Terry, but with less shimmer. I have Sugar Frost, Rose Gold, Amethyst, Khaki, Ganache and Aubergine which were all part of last year's Matte to Metal Holiday collection. Ganache (a rich, chocolate brown) is my favourite of the bunch, and prior to finding out that it's limited addition, I used it every day. (Now on strict rations). The formula can be easily blended, before setting to a long lasting finish, perfect for creating a smoky liner.
Your photographs are so dreamy, they're absolutely gorgeous! I'm a huge fan of cream eyeshadows, I've loved the Maybelline Color Tattoos so I'd love to give these a try :D the Terry Ombre Blackstars look so luxurious! *heart eyes* xx
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I love your photos. I too, have just got into Creme eyeshadows, could never get them to look good. I'll be giving these a try for sure! X
ReplyDeletePerfect picks, I think you generally get what you pay for with cream shadows, although I've got a couple from Kiko that I really enjoy. Gorgeous photo lovely, a forest of cream shadow sticks is my kind of forest
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