Cream Eyeshadows | 2021 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000

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

01.

01. Donna ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

A+

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...

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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...

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02.

02. Run Wild ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

A+

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...

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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...

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03.

03. Anjelica Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $27.00/0.09 oz.

A+

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...

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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...

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04.

04. Bianca Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $27.00/0.09 oz.

A+

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...

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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...

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05.

05. The Scoop Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A+

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...

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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...

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06.

06. Wild Oak Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

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....

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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....

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07.

07. Latte Danessa Myricks

Danessa Myricks

PPermanent. $18.00/0.34 oz.

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...

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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...

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08. Rose Royal Danessa Myricks

Danessa Myricks

PPermanent. $18.00/0.34 oz.

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...

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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...

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09. Amber Aura Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

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....

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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....

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10.

10. Iconic Danessa Myricks

Danessa Myricks

PPermanent. $18.00/0.34 oz.

Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a bright, warmer pewter with an intense, sparkling finish. The product yielded...

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Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a bright, warmer pewter with an intense, sparkling finish. The product yielded...

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11.

11. Greige Smashbox

Smashbox

PPermanent. $22.00/0.34 oz.

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...

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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...

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12. Desert Rose Danessa Myricks

Danessa Myricks

PPermanent. $18.00/0.34 oz.

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...

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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...

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13. Velvet Leaf Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

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...

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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...

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14. Deeply Rooted Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

A-

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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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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Glossover Breakdown

96%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

96%

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

9.5

application

Total

96%

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?

Phytosurgence Flash Florescence Cream Shadow