Stick vs. Powder Eye Shadow?

tototwo · ‎03-09-2010

I have 2 questions for you:

* Which type of eyeshadow do you prefer and why? Powder, stick, cream.... whatever.

For me, powder sometimes flakes or gets into my eyes, causes eye irritation, or is just too darned sparkly. I've bought powders that look matte in the pan, but are pearly when I put them on. Plus, I haven't found a powder that really lasts on me.

* In your opinion, what is the best long-lasting stick/crayon eyeshadow sold at drugstores? I'm on the hunt for something new. I'm looking for a taupe-y gray or dark stone color -- I've seen several, but haven't bought one yet.

Thoughts?

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wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I am liking the Clinique Chubby stick eye shadows these days. I bought a set of 3 eye shadows plus 3 eyeliners at Nord*strom for $27 I think. The creams were a soft pink, soft copper and lavender and I have been wearing them with great results. Didn't think those colors were me but they are very neutral and stay on all day. I do use powders and have many, but stick to the Urban decay basics which are all neutral. I am 61 with very dry skin and have toned down my make up when I wear it anymore.I also use an eyelid primer that helps even out the color and texture of my eyes too. The creams goes on easy and I did notice my eyes didn't tear up after awhile so maybe the powders were the reason for that .I don't know much about drugstore cream shadows but just goo*gle that. Theres dupes for everything!!

Jacie · ‎01-09-2011

Ohhh good thread, I would love to find a stick that is matte, no sparkles!

"Cats are poetry in motion. Dogs are gibberish in neutral." -Garfield

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

I prefer BE mineral eyeshadows (loose is best, READY is OK) and also like the SKINN palette ones. They allow me to have control over the intnsity of the color. I apply lightly using a brush, always over UD primer. I get the look I like & it stays put until I take it off.

I find I have little/no control with stick ones. I find stick ones do not go on my lids smoothly either.

I have not tried cream shadows much, if ever, but have no reason to.

ctinaw · ‎03-09-2010

I like both. Such is great for when I'm in a hurry and powder is fun when I have more time to get creative

ctinaw · ‎03-09-2010

Stick* is gray that is. Silly phone

ctinaw · ‎03-09-2010

Great! Ughhhh lol

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

@ctinaw wrote:
Stick* is gray that is. Silly phone

I'm often surprised what my phone says when I type something completely different! lol

febe1 · ‎01-22-2012

Like everybody, I have oil glands in my lids and shadow creams just do not work for me. They slide all over my face. Especially Mally's: hard to say whether they slide or disappear first. I use a powder and like Bobbi Brown or Clinique. I'm sensitive to shadows and eye liner so I have to be careful for both.

RooRoo · ‎03-10-2010

I have and use both, powder & cream but reach for cream more often now. They are so easy! My favorites are Mac paint pots in matte shades. Quite natural, painterly and tailor gray. They stay on and if I want to add a little powder for sheen (not sparkle) the powder eyeshadow stays on forever. Some paint pots have a lot of glitter & although I've purchased by mistake, I use them sparingly for highlighting purposes.