This Or That: Cream or Powder Eyeshadow?

Published On March 19, 2012 | This Or That

This Or That: Cream or Powder Eyeshadow?

This Or That: Cream or Powder Eyeshadow?

Cream eyeshadows can be very hit-or-miss… there are a lot of amazing, crease-proof and vibrant formulas out there that look spectacular… however there are also lots of duds that will leave you with greasy, creased eyelids in minutes. When I find a good one that I love, I usually stock up on a few colors (like the Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liners and the new Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadows). I still do find myself reaching for powder eyeshadow on a daily basis though! Unfortunately, I don’t really have a reason… perhaps its because I just reach for palettes, but also maybe because they are a bit more forgiving and blendable (I usually apply eyeshadow with my fingers just for daytime).

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  • http://mostlysunnybunny.wordpress.com/ Sunny @ Mostly Sunny

    Powder. To be honest I haven’t tried anything but pressed eyeshadows. I just got so used to it and I haven’t ventured out at all!

  • http://www.sokolum.com Sokolum

    I definitely prefer powder because I find creams to be too sheer and layering leads to creasing.

  • http://www.warpaintandunicorns.com/ AniBEE

    Powder unless the cream shadow is really long wearing base product.

  • Run4theroses

    I dont like when cream shadows crease throughout the day. It just looks messy. Powder shadows go on so smooth and are buildable so my go to’s are always powder.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001781415629 Kamu Napoleon

    Powder, but I do like using cream eyeshadows as a base.

  • Virussa

    I prefer powder eyeshadows too, and maybe it’s because I feel my lid lighter when I wear them all day while I don’t like the feeling of cream eye shadows on my lid at the end of the day.. I hope it makes sense.

  • PazCS

    Powder. I only ever use creams as a base and even then it’s not often I’ll use them for that.

  • http://twitter.com/NoraDovishaw Nora dovishaw

    I love both! If ever, i only use creams on hot days and lazy days because i don’t want my face falling off. I layer powder on top. But i am obsessed with both!

  • http://twitter.com/TwistedFoolPT TwistedFool

    I use either. When on a rush I actually apply cream. I’ve discovered that cream eyeshadows (aka Quite Natural paint pot applied with any eye precision brush by Sigma) is the easiest and prettiest thing I can do when I just don’t have time. Plus with a 2nd application on the crease and outer corner it looks like you’ve spent 10min working on your eyes when it actually was <1min ;)

  • http://macyxmakeup.blogspot.com/ Macy

    I usually wear both! I usually pick a shimmery nude cream shadow, and then top it with a light shimmery champagne or pink for a bright-eyed effect! :) I usually use both no matter what look I’m going for though!

  • http://www.facebook.com/dreammakeup Dream Makeup

    I would prefer powder too!!! It feels safe to use. x)

  • http://twitter.com/xJenEvie Jen McClelland

    even though i do LOVE cream eyeshadows, i’d have to say powder just because i’ve found that a lot of the cream eyeshadows i have tend to dry out after time.

  • hanh nguyen

    I like both!!

  • Valeottantadue

    I prefer powder eyeshadow.. but I use crem if I’m on a rush or as a base

  • Oshin SR

    I use both. But I absolutely adore good quality cream shadows. They are perfect for creating a quick effortless look.

  • Becca

    I love Bobbi Brown cream shadows-but I don’t use mine nearly enough. Like you, I just find powder shadows easier to grab and apply in the mornings. I usually just use a single shadow for a sheer wash of color and blend it out really well. That’s my easy morning look. My nights and weekends are for more elaborate looks!

  • melodyy

    I love them both! Cream is so easy to slap on and go but powder is so fun to play with and to layer! (:

  • jem83

    I like cream eyeshadows but I prefer powder.

  • Mandy

    I’ve actually never tried cream eyeshadow. Is fallout less of an issue than with powder eyeshadow?

    • http://www.beautezine.com/ Jessica

      There is virtually none!

  • http://twitter.com/prettyblissful prettyblissful

    Powder, even things that claim they are crease proof like MUFE aqua creams never last on my oily eyelids.

  • Karen Lee

    If it’s a fast, quick face I’m putting on, for some reason it’s always cream (I also like the ones you mentioned, as well as a Tarte Amazonian Clay cream shadow I got in a kit). But I use powders when I’m going all out. Mainly because I have more colors available in powders, I think.

  • Kat

    powder…I have quite oily eyelids and have the feeling that they just work better for me.

  • AngelitaLaEscapia

    Powder- loose or pressed. Cream never seems to be able to stand up to my grease/crease powers- even some of the ones you named above.

  • Cristina

    I prefer powder because cream creases too much.

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