You don’t have to be a make-up pro to achieve a flawless eye makeup look. Blendable and richly pigmented, these eyeshadow sticks deliver a flattering wash of colour and demand zero skill. Here are the ones we rate…says editor Trudi Brewer.
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The beauty of cream eyeshadow sticks is that they’re so forgiving, requiring next to no technical skill. They help you achieve a quick smoky eye look or dial down that glam factor and wear a wash of colour. Here is a stick to suit every budget.
Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon, $54.
A cross between a creamy shadow and a liner, this easy-to-use crayon creates impact in seconds. You can nestle it close to your lash line to enhance the natural shape of your eye or blend it across the lid with a fluffy shadow brush. Expect this gorgeous, shimmery shade of Golden Quartz to light up your lids in seconds. It’s pricey, but the effect is perfect.
For clean beauty lovers, this will be your go-to shadow stick. Available in sheer to buildable matte and pearl finishes, the colour glides on the lids, which you can blend in with your fingers, and stays put for hours. A built-in sharpener allows for precise lining, too. There are ten shades, as pictured here, a shimmery gold called Gatsby.
This cheeky beauty buy is a keeper. There are no duds—each of the five wearable shades is so easy to use; scribble it on the lids and go. Swipe over once for a muted wash of colour, or layer up to take advantage of the intensely pigmented colours. We love Pink Fizz, pictured here, for a pop of instant pretty colour.
For wearable neutrals or a pop of colour, head straight to Stila. This shimmery brown is a busy girl's staple, packed with luminous metallic pigments. It is goof-proof when you want to achieve a smoky-looking eye makeup look. There are five creamy, silky, and lightweight colours, pictured here, Topaz.
This is how you rock Rihanna’s everyday eye makeup look. Sixteen matte and shimmer shadows (we love Gold Hoopz pictured here) can be applied to the entire lid and buff out the edges. Alternatively, you can dial up the intensity, using a couple of different shades to carve out an effortless smoky eye makeup look. #love.
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