The Best Cream Eyeshadows That Won’t Crease Or Smudge For Hours

If you ask us, cream eyeshadows are completely underrated.

Many of us tend to get sucked in by the prettiness of colourful or nude eyeshadow palettes, but a single pot of colour can be just as effective.

Don’t get us wrong, powders have their place, and without the proper TLC, cream eyeshadows can dry out.

But honestly, what’s better than the satisfaction of swiping on a smooth buttery pigment with a sole finger, adding a slick of mascara and heading out the door?

The only trick is finding one that won’t slide off your lids by midday. Well, that’s where we come in.

Below we’ve rounded up the best cream eyeshadows that won’t smudge or crease for hours, or even longer when you add an eye primer. Eyes in five? More like three…

The best cream eyeshadows

Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerise in ‘Rose Gold’

Dreamy in the pot and even dreamier on, this metallic sunset shade creates maximum impact with minimal product. Don’t pffft at the price too much, as it’ll last you a really long time. 

$44 at Charlotte Tilbury

Maybelline New York EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24H Metal Eye Shadow

We say: This formula glides on with ease, but don’t be fooled, it’ll lock down that colour as soon as it dries down. Crease-proof and budge-proof wear on a budget.

You say: “It Is easy to apply (I just use my finger), blends seamlessly, and lasts all day and night. I really can’t give any negatives to this product, even the packaging is great quality – feels like a high end product!” – CoffeeTimeT

Want to know more? Read Maybelline New York EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24H Metal Eye Shadow reviews here…

$9.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour

Don’t fancy using your fingers more than you have to? These sticks come in an impressive 24 shades, with a variety of matte and shimmer to choose from. 

$48 at MECCA

M.A.C Pro Longwear Paint Pot

If you have particularly oily eyelids, this is the one for you. The versatile and longwear formula can be used as a base and primer for other eyeshadows, as well as a solitary pop of colour. 

Want to know more? Read M.A.C Pro Longwear Paint Pot reviews here…

$39 at Adore Beauty

Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes

If you love the luxe life, this creamy pot of gemstone colour will serve you well.  From ‘Sphinx’ to ‘Opal’, the shade names are almost as luscious as the formula.

$68 at David Jones

Nudestix Magnetic Eye Color

This super long-wearing pencil may be pegged as an eyeshadow, but it can also be used as a liner and highlighter. Just glide and go. 

$40 at Sephora

Do you like wearing cream eyeshadow? Let us know your favourite below!