Have you been searching for an alternative to powder eyeshadow? Need something that won’t exacerbate oily lids or sit in fine lines? We’ve found eight luxurious cream eyeshadows that do just that. We’re talking no creasing, no flaking, and absolutely no smudging. Just long-lasting colour that you won’t need to touch up through the day.

Stila Magnificent Metals Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow in Kitten, £23

The lightweight, water-infused texture (over 40%) glides on effortlessly, and dries down smoothly, locking in the pearls for maximum shimmer, with minimal fallout. A long-lasting, silky-smooth formula that’s easy to wear.

Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Sunset Rose, £22

This luxurious cream eyeshadow blends seamlessly over your delicate eye area for easy application. The lightweight formula is crease-resistant and smudge-proof. Charlotte Tilbury makes use of unique illuminating pigments to add a youthful-looking finish.

Bobbi Brown Cream Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Sand Dune, £24

Brown Brown shadow stick is the type of cream pencil you should always keep in your bag for eye emergencies. It glides on lids tug-free and can be used to shade, define, smoke up and highlight eyes. Comes in subtle to eye-popping shades that last for up to 8 hours without creasing, flaking or fading (and it’s completely waterproof).

Nudestix Magnetic Eye Colour Pencil in Angel, £20

Nudestix Magentic Eye Colour is a long-wearing cream shadow stick perfect for priming, highlighting and defining the eye in one fell swoop. It cloaks eyelids with intense, smudge-resistant pigment that stays fixed once applied, even on oil-prone eyelids.

Trinny London Eye2Eye Eyeshadow in Mystery, £18

Eye2Eye from Trinny London has a crease-free formula that gives you the precision of a powder but the ease of a cream. You can smudge, smoke, line, or define the eyes with ease. Its cream-based formula is easy to apply with just your fingers, ideal for last-minute touch-ups when you find yourself in a rush.

 

Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow Primer Base in Bubbly, £16

Technically, this primer crayon is an eyeshadow base. However, it glides on seamlessly with its easily blendable formula and delivers subtle colour that can be worn alone. The crayon has a built-in sharpener for precise application and creates a long-lasting, crease-resistant finish.

Revlon Colorstay Crème Eye Shadow in Creme Brulee, £6.99

Revlon Colorstay Crème Eye Shadow has a lightweight, long-wearing formula that lasts up to 24 hours. The pot comes with a built-in brush which blends the cream eyeshadow seamlessly onto the lids. You’ll get waterproof colour with a silky smooth finish, perfect for Winter weather.

Beauty Pie Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Wild Violet, £22

This cream eyeshadow stick was the first to focus our attention on cream eyeshadows. The roll-up eyeshadow stick is easy to use, blends easily and is budge-resistant. It’s the kind of high-performance product that’s ideal for times when you need to travel light. It’s so good you may be tempted to stock up on two or more shades, and it’s available in shimmer and matte finishes. Pay only £5.43 when you subscribe to Beauty Pie.