Cream Eyeshadows | 2021 Editor's Favorites
I was surprised to find that I had reviewed over 180 cream/liquid eyeshadows this year–wow! Here are 14 of my absolute top picks from what I tested during the year.
If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2021, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2020 posts if you missed last year’s.)
Temptalia’s Favorite Cream Eyeshadows | 2021
ColourPop Donna Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, emerald green with subtle, cooler undertones and flecks of lighter, cool emerald...
ColourPop Donna Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, emerald green with subtle, cooler undertones and flecks of lighter, cool emerald...
ColourPop Run Wild Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light-medium bronze with warm, golden undertones and pearl along with flecks of...
ColourPop Run Wild Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light-medium bronze with warm, golden undertones and pearl along with flecks of...
Lisa Eldridge Anjelica Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a darker, rosy peach base with lighter, almost gilded bronze pearl and faint...
Lisa Eldridge Anjelica Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a darker, rosy peach base with lighter, almost gilded bronze pearl and faint...
Lisa Eldridge Bianca Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a light pink with very warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The...
Lisa Eldridge Bianca Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a light pink with very warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The...
The Scoop is a medium-dark, olive-bronze with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, creamy consistency that...
The Scoop is a medium-dark, olive-bronze with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, creamy consistency that...
Phytosurgence Wild Oak Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a pearly sheen....
Phytosurgence Wild Oak Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a rich, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a pearly sheen....
Danessa Myricks Latte Colorfix Matte ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a medium, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It has a smooth...
Danessa Myricks Latte Colorfix Matte ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a medium, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It has a smooth...
Danessa Myricks Rose Royal Colorfix Matte ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a deep red with moderate, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color...
Danessa Myricks Rose Royal Colorfix Matte ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a deep red with moderate, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color...
Phytosurgence Amber Aura Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, brown undertones and a pearly sheen....
Phytosurgence Amber Aura Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, brown undertones and a pearly sheen....
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a bright, warmer pewter with an intense, sparkling finish. The product yielded...
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a bright, warmer pewter with an intense, sparkling finish. The product yielded...
Smashbox Greige Always On Cream Eyeshadow ($22.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a medium taupe-brown with a grayer tone when applied at higher coverage and warmer...
Smashbox Greige Always On Cream Eyeshadow ($22.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a medium taupe-brown with a grayer tone when applied at higher coverage and warmer...
Danessa Myricks Desert Rose Colorfix Matte ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a richer, medium-dark plum with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The...
Danessa Myricks Desert Rose Colorfix Matte ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a richer, medium-dark plum with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The...
Phytosurgence Velvet Leaf Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark olive green with warmer, brown undertones and slightly...
Phytosurgence Velvet Leaf Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark olive green with warmer, brown undertones and slightly...
Phytosurgence Deeply Rooted Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) has a warm-toned, reddish-plum base with very fine, bluish-teal shift...
Phytosurgence Deeply Rooted Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) has a warm-toned, reddish-plum base with very fine, bluish-teal shift...
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Your Year in Review: Cream Eyeshadow Edition
I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!
- What was your most used cream eyeshadow? Least used?
- Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
- Was cream eyeshadow a big part of your routine in 2021?
I don’t own any cream eyeshadows at all, so they weren’t part of my routine during the past year. I just think with my ageing, hooded eyes they would not work so well.
But I have to say that I have been impressed with quite a few this year – CP’s Run Wild and the new Lisa Eldridge’s Anjelica and Bianca.
I feel in love with Rare Beauty’s Nearly Mauve liquid shadow when Selena did a makeup video for Vogue and it got me into liquid shadow. the rest of that shade selection didn’t speak to me though. During a black Friday sale I picked up two of the Haus Labs shadows (Retro and Aphrodite) and love them even more! They’re perfect for quick but glam looks. I may try more from Haus because I love the sparkle, or if Rare introduces more colors.
Up till now, I’ve mainly only used CP SSS’s or my 2 same formula MAC shadows for cream eyeshadows. But after seeing Phytosurgence and a few others above, I’m certainly willing to give them a shot this coming year!
I fell in love with Moira Cosmetics Diamond Daze shadows. I mean wow! I love the Danessa Myricks shades too but Latte takes a bit to dry down. I really think as people become more comfortable with their technique using creams/liquids – they’ll use them more. They set and sit way better than powder.