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    This is why you should wear cream eyeshadow

    28 Dec 2018 9:00 AM | Posted by
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    Cream eyeshadows are one of the easiest makeup products you can use. You don’t even need a brush to apply them - simply swipe across your eyelids with your fingers and marvel at how great your eye makeup looks.

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    The other great thing about cream eyeshadows is the colour payoff. You really don’t need much product for the shadow to show up. For party season, a wash of shimmery cream eyeshadow across your lids with lashings of mascara - and that’s your party makeup sorted!

    Click through the gallery to see five of our favourite cream eyeshadows.

    Revlon ColorStay™ Crème Eye Shadow

    The Revlon ColorStay™ Crème Eye Shadow in Espresso is one of my go-to eyeshadows for easy morning makeup. It’s waterproof so it lasts all day and it’s so easy to apply! I find that it never creases either, which is a common problem with cream eyeshadow.

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    Avon mark. 18Hr Artist Eyeshadow Ink

    What makes the Avon mark. 18Hr Artist Eyeshadow Ink unique is its gel-cream formula which contains a Freshwear Complex. This ensures the highly-pigmented formula lasts all-day without fading.

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    Maybelline Eyestudio Color Tattoo 24H Eye Shadow

    A favourite among beautyheaven members, the Maybelline Eyestudio Color Tattoo 24H Eye Shadow mimics the intensity of ink, allowing you to create bold shapes with your shadow. It’s available in three vivid shades that are guaranteed to make your eyes pop.

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    Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick

    Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Cream Shadow Sticks are available in 18 stunning shades, from bold statements to subtle nudes. Simply swipe across your eyelids for a lightweight wash of colour that lasts for up to eight hours.

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    Bodyography Cream Shadow

    The Bodyography Cream Shadow is a cream to powder shadow that leaves lids with a slight metallic glow. They are easy to apply with your fingers or a brush and can be used alone or as a base for your eyeshadow.

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    Have you tried cream eyeshadow before? What’s your favourite eyeshadow?

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    Revlon ColorStay™ Crème Eye Shadow
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    Rose_P 16 Sep 2019 3:36 PM
    I love my BareMinerals cream eyeshadow sticks. Lazy girls makeup! Just swipe it on and you are done. I like to blend it out a bit with a concealer brush. Clinique Chubby Sticks are great too.
    tinakapoor02 3 Jul 2019 5:04 PM
    I Never knew this thanks I will follow these from next step.
    Nicoler112 3 Apr 2019 6:40 PM
    Cream shadow has now become a staple for me after reading this article. Thanks BH
    Shop A Everyday 28 Feb 2019 12:39 AM
    Would need a good eyelid primer first
    LadyLola 15 Feb 2019 10:32 AM
    I'm never happy with a cream shadow result, I don't get the depth of color or the intensity I want, I also don't like applying anything with my fingertips. This is an interesting article though.
    katrina176 14 Feb 2019 9:06 PM
    I haven't tried a cream eye shadow before. I love the colour in the photo , so pretty.
    marchgoddess 3 Jan 2019 4:24 PM
    This eyeshadow look so beautiful. Creasing is most oily lid problem but with eye primer i was able to use cream shadows.
    Okatko 3 Jan 2019 2:31 PM
    I’ve never been able to wear cream eyeshadow before because if my oily eyelids but thanks to my discovery of eyeshadow primer creasing is a thing of the past. Now I just need to use up my current stash so I can buy the Revlon.
    Nicoler112 3 Jan 2019 10:51 AM
    Ok, so it's been 4 days since I got the revlon colorstay in espresso and I am a huge convert. Worn it everyday since. It's a big win for me. Will give it another week or so before I write my review. I also bought the color caramel which is brighter and will probably be more of a night one.
    Mayy 2 Jan 2019 5:21 PM
    Absolutely loved the Maybelline 24hr Eye Studio. It was my favorite go-to product during uni.
    Dreamy 2 Jan 2019 3:31 PM
    Love cream eyeshadows as my eyelids on the dry side they work wonders and stay long. My fav is Maybelline 24 hour eyeshadow
    Nicoler112 30 Dec 2018 10:16 PM
    With chemist warehouse having the revlon colour cremes at 50% off, think I will buy these tomorrow (before my 2019, no more cosmetics shopping ban kicks in ;) )
    Beauty Fan 69 30 Dec 2018 6:36 PM
    I am excited to try these favourites, thanks.
    haylee_ 30 Dec 2018 6:05 PM
    I just bought one by essence and I'm excited to try it!
    Elunia 30 Dec 2018 2:12 PM
    I like using a cream eyeshadow as a primer to a powder. I am scared or creasing otherwise.
    IndieAna 29 Dec 2018 4:30 PM
    I have been reaching for Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze a lot lately. Such an easy one and done eye look
    Nys Silver 10 Apr 2019 1:48 PM
    Me too **Indie**!
    onlyoni 29 Dec 2018 11:56 AM
    I use both the Revlon ColorStay Crèmes and the Maybelline Color Tattoos in matte shades. I've found it's important to use the right eye primer to prevent any creasing.
    Meedee 29 Dec 2018 7:53 AM
    Color Tattoos are my thing. I love them and use them most days. I use them as a base and work my powder shadows around them.
    bettina44 29 Dec 2018 1:23 AM
    oooo these look like fun :O
    Popsicle 29 Dec 2018 12:57 AM
    Bobbi Brown ones. . Yes please!
    Luna19 28 Dec 2018 11:40 PM
    I use the Clinique chubby stick and love it for a quick application
    Hayley644 28 Dec 2018 9:04 PM
    Haven't used one before. I don't really wear eyeshadow much.
    Nys Silver 28 Dec 2018 6:42 PM
    The Maybelline Colour tattoos are great for a quick look that lasts all day. I have every colour!
    Chrystalage 28 Dec 2018 6:15 PM
    I don't think that I've ever tried a cream shadow but I already have the guilts about not using up what I have so I won't fill up my bathroom with more makeup
    Eskimo82 28 Dec 2018 4:49 PM
    Love the idea of cream eyeshadows but I'm yet to find a primer to deal with my oily eyelids enough so I don't have the eyeshadow running a muck everywhere.
    Trish_D 28 Dec 2018 4:26 PM
    Now I feel REALLY OLD. I used cream eye shadows all the time when I was young - a hundred years ago but haven't even thought of anything but powder for ages.
    cityglenda 28 Dec 2018 2:38 PM
    I haven't used a cream eyeshadow for years but have read that I am within that "age group" where cream eyeshadow is recommended but I have seen them in the shops. Thank BH for giving me some direction so I can do some homework. The Bobbi Brown, Revlon & Avon are my favs in that order.
    Tee631 28 Dec 2018 2:15 PM
    love the bobbi brown cream stick
    Peach perfect 28 Dec 2018 2:01 PM
    I have a small palatte of creamy shadows and love it..so much easier to apply and blends well.
    Snailor 28 Dec 2018 12:03 PM
    I like creme eyeshadows during winter, but in summer they crease everywhere!
    Miss19 28 Dec 2018 11:58 AM
    That revlon cream eyeshadow colour looks beautiful!
    ThisIsMe 28 Dec 2018 11:33 AM
    I hardly use eyeshadow anymore but never tried a cream one.
    Janefre 28 Dec 2018 10:11 AM
    As much as I like the ease of using your finger to apply a cream shadow, I still think using a small brush is a better application method.
    Ellyloves 28 Dec 2018 9:18 AM
    I love the golden one
    millie-rosexo 4 Nov 2018 3:51 PM
    these look lovely! i’ve been wanting to try a cream shadow, the reckon one looks lovely
    ThisIsMe 2 Nov 2018 12:35 PM
    I've never used a cream eye shadow before. Need to see if they come in palettes or individual only. But I don't use eyeshadow much regardless.
    Peta908 24 Oct 2018 4:43 PM
    I tried cream eye shadow years ago, but i found that creased, might be worth giving it another go
    abbeyleee12 18 Oct 2018 2:46 PM
    sounds messy and i have fake nails all the time so i dont know how great the blending would turn out
    Popsicle 17 Oct 2018 8:43 PM
    I'd like to try one!
    abby.liana 27 Jun 2018 9:44 PM
    They look pretty and seem to be easy to use
    Shop A Everyday 3 Jun 2018 12:11 AM
    I did have a purple one recently but the quality was lacking as it just kept flaking off
    Ethelinde 26 May 2018 11:30 AM
    I really love creamy eyeshadows. Definitely prefer it over powder - powder anything is actually bad for me. Even when the colour wears off, the creamy residue leaves this dew. Not for everyone but it gives me glowy lids.
    Shop A Everyday 12 May 2018 11:53 PM
    Ooh I love the look and shine of these
    Ellyloves 18 Feb 2018 2:30 PM
    I think cream would be less messy
    Shop A Everyday 28 Jan 2018 12:40 AM
    Sounds good, would love a change from powders
    Shop A Everyday 21 Jan 2018 12:19 AM
    Oh don't they just look stunning, very shimmering, but really nice
    shannonkrueger 16 Jan 2018 6:49 PM
    Unless they have improved in the last few years... I'm not a fan of cream eyeshadows. I found then hard to apply properly and they wear off in the day too quickly.
    Jannz 11 Jan 2018 1:03 PM
    The cream shadows definitely give a pretty effect.
    Kimi Vee 30 Dec 2017 10:59 AM
    nice

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