Cream Or Powder Eyeshadows

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I have several Bobbi Brown cream shadows in the pots and have used the Maybelline ones also. I thought I was a fan of cream shadow, but not so much anymore. I feel the cream shadows don't apply very smoothly to my lids (yes I use an eyelid primer and no my lids aren't wrinkled), I find myself reaching for powder shadows more often.

tucsongal · ‎03-10-2010

I agree with you. I keep thinking I will find the perfect cream or liquid eyeshadow for a simple wash of color on my lid, but it's always trickier than I want it to be. Since I use a brown powder eyeshadow as my liner, it's much easier to just use a powder on my lids as well.

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

I have tried cream eyeshadows in the past and did not like the application or the end result as much as I with good powder eyeshadows.

Plus, I think that applying the latter to my aging eyelids is easier than trying to smooth out a cream.

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JustJazzmom · ‎03-09-2010

I use both but with an eyeshadow primer which I apply like a moisturizer.

I like the Lancôme Hypnose Stylo crayon cream type chubby pencils as cream eyeshadows.

Have never tried the ones in pots.

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WenGirl42 · ‎07-05-2012

I've never really been a fan of cream shadows or blushes. Maybe it's just because my skin is oily, but when I can even get them blended and looking the way I want (rare), they never stay put. I never have a problem with my powders (and my HG eyelid primer!)

sandraskates · ‎06-26-2014

Try Mabelline Color Tattoo Concentrated Eye Shadow Crayons. They are great.

They go on easily and you can layer on the pressure for light coverage or deeper coverage. I use a primer and the color doesn't move until I take it off - 9 hours at my day job, 4.5 hrs working and moving around on the ice.

The challenge is that even thought they come in many colors, you may only find a few in stock at a time. I've bought them at Target and WalMart.

SouthFlorida321 · ‎05-13-2017

I only use powder eyeshadow.You might want to try Lancome "color design" singles, they are the best and worn them for years. Please read the reviews. I never need to use any primer either. One shade must have is "daylight". Not white, not beige. I panic when I get low...lol.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

I have oily eyelids and can't keep powder in place. Besides, it makes my eyes water.

I use Bobbi Brown pot shadow in Shore as a primer. Just a light layer. Let Dry. Then I use Armani gel shadow in a tube and even it out with a small blending brush. It stays all day.

TY · ‎03-10-2010

I prefer crayon thpe of eyeshdow sticks to powder shadows but really prefer no shadow at all and rather use an eyeliner like Covergirl Liquidline Blast in gray and then use a mascara on my eyelashes.

Grade1Teach · ‎03-09-2010

I used to use cream eyeshadows from Revlon a while back. I never bought the more expensive brands because I just wasn't sure how I felt about the cream shadows and I didn't want to spend the money on them. The ones I used were really nice, but I only used them in the summer months when I wanted a quick wash of color before going out. I also thought it looked nice with my "summer skin." I bought another cream shadow a palette about a year ago and it just wasn't the same. The color payoff wasn't great and it was crepey on my eyelids. I guess I've changed.

I only use powder shadows now.