The Best of Cream Eyeshadows

I am a girl of convenience a.k.a I'm very lazy and when it comes to my daily eye choices more often than not involves a quick swipe of cream eyeshadow. Back in the day I would have scrunched up my nose at cream formula's and would happily slap on powder eyeshadows, now I do still enjoy the odd powder eyeshadow or ten but for longevity it is all about those of the cream variety.


The Best of Cream Eyeshadows

On a day to day basis if I am doing more than running errands I will dip my fingertips into Chanel Illusion D'Ombre in Emerville which is a light champagne pink with a strong yellow nuance. For a beautiful everyday neutral that is subtle but still commands attention then Emereville is your gal. If for some reason you don't enjoy the texture or price point of Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre eyeshadows I find Estee Lauder's Pink Zinc to be a great dupe for Emerville and dare I say it a little more pigmented!

The Best of Cream Eyeshadows

Sometimes I like to look like I have no make-up on, I have no idea why as an oil painting I am not but for such instances I highly recommend MAC Painterly Paint Pot. This is a light pinky toned flesh shade that perks up the eye area and gives a polished finish. If you do like to layer powder products over cream eyeshadows you can not go wrong with MAC Painterly - think of it as your everyday eyeshaow priming staple or wash of colour in my case. If I'm really in a hurry and merely want to look alive god forbid try anything fancy I find a quick swoosh of Clinique's Almond Even Better Concealer in my crease adds a little depth and warmth. In terms of colour it is not worlds apart from MAC Soft Brown and despite being a concealer it more than lasts the pace of a full day's wear and tear.

The Best of Cream Eyeshadows

For evening wear I rather enjoy a bronze smoky eye particularly now the weather is heating up (she says sarcastically) and I am preparing to pack for a few weeks in the sunshine. My two go to shades are very similar both in shade and formula yet worlds apart in terms of price. As much as I adore the simplicity of By Terry's Ombre Black Star in Bronze Moon the shade is your typical cool toned bronze almost taupe that glides on with ease and stays in place even on the oilest of lids .If it is convenience this is my staple product as the pencil style applicator allows for precision and minimal fuss but if you have a little more time on your hands I say go for Maybelline's Color Tattoo in On and On Bronze. On and On Bronze is a dead ringer for Bronze Moon and wears just as well if not better for a fraction of the price.

The Best of Cream Eyeshadows

And because we can't have a beauty post without some swatches feast your eyes on the shades in action...

What are your to go to cream formulated eyeshadows in any?


Random Fact - The next time you're tired and let out a yawn, touch your tongue. It's impossible to yawn if you touch your tongue!(I bet you just tried it).