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Makeup: cream eyeshadows?

Janet

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Slightly OT but now that we are starting to get back out in the world more, I’m reevaluating my makeup. I’m quite happy with a purchase I made before the start of the pandemic of Milk cosmetics cream blush, and it’s made me consider giving up all powder formulations. I have a bunch of old MAC eyeshadows that are still in good shape and have lots of use in them (a little pigment goes a long way with their products, I have found), so I may give them to my niece.

I’ve used a touch of cream cheek color on my eyelids and it has me considering trying a real cream eyeshadow. I use a light touch with eyeshadow, when I use it, and I prefer muted colors that are neutral or near-neutral (my best shade is a cool plum-brown, which brings out the green in my eyes), with very little shimmer — too much shimmer isn’t so hot on 50-something year old skin.

I’ve looked at a few reviews and best-of lists but wondered if any of you have recommendations. Thanks in advance!

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gryffin

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https://www.nordstrom.com/s/to.....rdsearch-p

Janet this is not a cream shadow but the shadow have such glide that they are gorgeous on. I had been using the bare minerals 'the truth' quad for years. It's been discontinued. Most nude combos are too warm for my skin type. Although I would not normally spend this much for make up the reviews are correct. No caking, shadows last, the shimmer is incredibly subtle. I thought the pink would be too red but I have a cool pinky complexion and it's like a deep nude. I just saw the shadows are on sale making the egregious expense slightly less toxic. I'm going to get a back up. There is a lot of shadow for the price compared with chanel and other brands. BTW I don't use primer and the shadows still are brilliant, buildable and long lasting. You can google reviews or youtube for more info.

MidwestrnChic

Big fan of Bobbi Brown's cream eyeshadow stick. I especially love this eyeshadow for its staying power. Easy to apply and blends well. Rave reviews too.
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/bo.....wordsearch

Janet

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Thanks, Gryffin and MC! I wish there were still a Nordstrom close to me, sigh. I hate ordering makeup online. I do have to deliver a piece to a client tomorrow, which will bring me close to a Nordstrom about 45 minutes away, so maybe I will take a look there.

sylvie55

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Another vote for the Bobbl Brown cream stick. Goes on soft and subtle, doesn’t crease. Dusty Mauve sounds perfect for you.

cat2

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I really like Jouer and Laura Mercier cream eyeshadow sticks. If you want something inexpensive so you can play with colors the NYX cream sticks are surprisingly good.

SusanBe

I’ve been on a hunt for cream eye shadows for the last year for all the reasons you note. I’ve tried options across price points and have found two that I’m quite happy with. Both are neutral, go on easy, and look good on my mature eyes. As an added bonus, they both happen to be some of the most reasonably priced!

https://www.target.com/p/pixi-.....0#lnk=same

And in ginger matte, this one. This brand is also sold at Amazon, but this color sometimes sells out. Coupon codes are available for the Julep site.
https://www.julep.com/collecti.....adow-stick

Linda Welsh

Hi,
Cream everything! I converted entirely just recently and being, ahem, older, the cream shadow and blushes are more forgiving.

Now you mention that you like muted shades but I still want to tell you about the following: Kosas eye shadows, are like nothing I have ever used before. When I tell you they never crease or fade I am not exaggerating. But yet they wash right off. They go on as a liquid and dry instantly. Very buildable if you want more pigment. I was taught to take the applicator and place some of the shadow on the back of my hand and then swirl it on the eye lid with a blender brush. I can't say enough about these shadows. I also have very sensitive eyes and these shadows never bother me. You can return the shadow within 30 days if you don't like it.
One trick I will also pass on regarding cream blushes. If it is going to be a long day or warm out, you can have handy a very neutral nothing blush or finishing powder and then just breeze that across the cream blush with a blush brus.....it will stay for the day!

chewyspaghetti

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Just wanted to say that I also use a cream in a stick form and quite like it. Mine are from Thrive Causemetics.

Anonymous

Do you think it would work in summer? I'd be afraid they'd melt.

Cardiff girl

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I use Mac paintpots,the non shimmery colours.

Sloper

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Another vote for Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier sticks.

Peri

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Another vote for the Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks!

Sal

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I like the Trinny London eye 2 eye range. But online shopping only.

bj1111

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The eye sticks are great. Like crayons. Just scribble on your lid and blend. The Bobbi brown ones have some nice shades.

Cream formulations are so much kinder to my -ahem- laugh lines.

But @gryffin’s rec for tom Ford has been reevaluating. I wonder if it is creasy?

Janet

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These suggestions are so great — thank you!

I wondered about staying power in the heat too, suntiger, but if my cream blush is any indication, they seem to stay put better than powder formulations.

Sal, I follow Trinny’s IG and like the colors she uses and have wondered about that line. They do look appealing but not sure about ordering from the US, especially if something doesn’t work out. I like the idea of the color in a pot rather than a crayon, but I’m willing to try something different. Maybe I’ll have time for a little try-on session tomorrow.

Jaime

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Taking notes! And possibly taking a trip to Bobbi Brown .

Aquamarine

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Bobbi Brown!

Kyle

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Perhaps take a look at https://www.beautypedia.com and see what is highly rated in cream shadows.