Color Tattoo Up to 24HR Wear Eye Stix is our 1st all-in-one shadow, liner and primer. Draw on bold, creamy color for crease-resistant, up to 24HR performance. Now available in 16 shades and 2 finishes.
Target Puffiness, Dark Circles, and Fine Lines Effortlessly
The Blu Atlas Restorative Eye Stick is packed with ingredients to visibly reduce dark circles by energizing the skin and brightening the under-eye area for a well-rested appearance.
Simply choose ones with a satin or pearl finish if you're specifically going for an age-defying look. They look soft and beautiful on mature eyes while adding a touch of luminescence. Unless they're waterproof, I would avoid using cream shadows, as they'll crease and transfer to your lower lids throughout the day.
Eyeshadow sticks are the perfect sweet spot between cream eye makeup, which can sometimes smudge a little too easily, and traditional powder eyeshadows, which can be hard to blend. Additionally, eyeshadow sticks are multi-functional. “They also can work as an eyeshadow base,” says O'Leary.
This eye stick is designed to provide intense hydration, helping to reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines.
As a shadow: use the stick to color your eyelid then blend it with a brush or your finger. As a primer: apply before your eyeshadow directly on your eyelid with the stick. Blend it with a brush or your finger.
The time from opening to when eyeshadows expire is 12 months but if left unopened, you have a full three years to hang onto them. This is because eyeshadow palettes are generally made with powder formulas. Therefore, they don't harbor as much bacteria as other, liquid makeup products.
“The only difference between a shadow stick and a powder is that the stick is much easier to apply, and there's no fallout,” says Salazar.
Gray eyes oftentimes get overlooked when you learn about matching your eye color to your eyeshadow shades, but there are neutral smoky eyeshadow palettes out there to enhance gray eyes as well. If you want your eyes to look blue-gray, choose warm browns, golds, and oranges.
Use matte eyeshadows in neutral shades to accentuate the eyes and optically correct drooping eyelids. Apply a light foundation shade such as ivory to your entire eyelid to open up your eyes and make them appear larger.
A white cane is a device used by many people who are blind or visually impaired.
So, if your eye cream is richer and heavier than your moisturizer, it should go on after. For best results, use a delicate touch and lightly pat the product into your skin without tugging at the delicate eye area.
If you're a beginner, opt for matte shadows, which are more forgiving of mistakes and easy to wear on any skin type. If you're going for a dramatic or festive look, go for loose powder shadows.
For a more pronounced look, define the eyes by gliding the stylo along the lash line. If you're aiming for a softer appearance, use the eyeshadow stick as an eye kohl, gently blending out with a smudging brush for a soft take on the classic smokey eye.
These handy little sticks—sometimes referred to as eyeshadow crayons or shadow sticks—require zero tools to apply (or blend), making them a favorite for quick on-the-go applications. Plus, they're portable, versatile, and incredibly user-friendly, even for beginners.
Over time, bacteria, fungi, and other germs may colonize old eye makeup. Once it turns into a breeding ground for microorganisms, you can get severe eye infection from old makeup. In other words, when you apply contaminated products, there's a higher risk for these pathogens to enter your eyes.
Our best overall pick is the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eyeshadow, thanks to its creamy, blendable texture and beautiful color payoff. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, we recommend NYX's Jumbo Eye Pencil, which works as an eyeshadow, an eyeliner, and even an eye primer.
This longwear eyeshadow delivers up to 24-hour color wear performance. Made with tattoo-powered pigments, each eyeshadow stick delivers crease-resistant color that can keep up with your day. With a built-in sharpener for precision, these multi-use sticks shadow, line, and prime.
Rimmel Wonder Last Shadow Sticks give your eyes a vibrant shimmering look that lasts all day! Available in 8 shades and infused with conditioning ingredients, these eyeshadow sticks are easy to apply in just one swipe and are buildable for that perfect bold eye look!