Cream Eyeshadows | 2022 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

I’m glad more brands are releasing cream/liquid eyeshadows–I reviewed 215+ different shades this past year–and I’m curious to see what 2023 brings. As one might expect, ColourPop did account for over 110 of those shades with their propensity to release new products, but I’m always here for Super Shock Shadows. Those are one of my favorite cream eyeshadows since trying years ago, and I’m surprised more brands haven’t released similar formulas.

Temptalia’s Favorite Cream Eyeshadows | 2022

01.

01. Oxidized Olive Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

A+

Phytosurgence Oxidized Olive Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a light-medium, taupe-brown with warmer undertones and a smooth,...

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Phytosurgence Oxidized Olive Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a light-medium, taupe-brown with warmer undertones and a smooth,...

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02.

02. Adaptogen ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

A+

ColourPop Adaptogen Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a dark, muted olive green with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. I was...

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ColourPop Adaptogen Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a dark, muted olive green with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. I was...

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03.

03. Health Nut ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

A+

ColourPop Health Nut Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, darker berry with cool undertones and a satiny sheen with faint...

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ColourPop Health Nut Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, darker berry with cool undertones and a satiny sheen with faint...

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04.

04. Mogul ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

A+

ColourPop Mogul Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a vivid, violet purple with cool undertones and a smooth, pearly sheen--not as metallic as...

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ColourPop Mogul Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a vivid, violet purple with cool undertones and a smooth, pearly sheen--not as metallic as...

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05.

05. Smoke and Mirrors Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A+

Sydney Grace Smoke and Mirrors Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a darker, smoky plum with subtle, warm undertones and faint sparkle...

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Sydney Grace Smoke and Mirrors Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a darker, smoky plum with subtle, warm undertones and faint sparkle...

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06.

06. Lee-Lee Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A+

Sydney Grace Lee-Lee Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, pearly sheen with faint...

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Sydney Grace Lee-Lee Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, pearly sheen with faint...

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07.

07. Smell Before Rain About Face

About Face

PPermanent. $16.00/0.15 oz.

A+

About Face Smell Before Rain Matte Fluid Eye Paint ($16.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark, warmer beige with a muted yellow undertone paired with a...

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About Face Smell Before Rain Matte Fluid Eye Paint ($16.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark, warmer beige with a muted yellow undertone paired with a...

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08.

08. Hidden Garden About Face

About Face

PPermanent. $16.00/0.15 oz.

A+

About Face Hidden Garden Matte Fluid Eye Paint ($16.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a dark, brownish-pewter with hints of olive undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque...

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About Face Hidden Garden Matte Fluid Eye Paint ($16.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a dark, brownish-pewter with hints of olive undertones and a matte finish.

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09.

09. Emily Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $27.00/0.09 oz.

A+

Lisa Eldridge Emily Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium, rosy bronze with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic...

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Lisa Eldridge Emily Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a medium, rosy bronze with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic...

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10.

10. Daphne Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $27.00/0.09 oz.

A+

Lisa Eldridge Daphne Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a darker, cooler gold with a metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation applied with...

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Lisa Eldridge Daphne Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a darker, cooler gold with a metallic finish.

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11.

11. Titania Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $27.00/0.09 oz.

A+

Lisa Eldridge Titania Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a deep, olive gold with muted, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen with...

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Lisa Eldridge Titania Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a deep, olive gold with muted, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen with...

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12.

12. Stella Moira

Moira

PPermanent. $7.50/0.074 oz.

A+

Moira Stella Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a vivid, light-medium orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a smooth, lightly...

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Moira Stella Lucent Cream Shadow ($7.50 for 0.074 oz.) is a vivid, light-medium orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a smooth, lightly...

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13.

13. Fractal Freesia Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

LELimited Edition. $17.07/0.14 oz.

Phytosurgence Fractal Freesia Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, golden peach base with flecks of lighter gold sparkle...

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Phytosurgence Fractal Freesia Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium, golden peach base with flecks of lighter gold sparkle...

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14.

14. Anais Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $27.00/0.09 oz.

Lisa Eldridge Anais Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a a dark, smoky pewter with warmer, more golden undertones and a sparkling,...

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Lisa Eldridge Anais Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a a dark, smoky pewter with warmer, more golden undertones and a sparkling,...

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15.

15. Cressida Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $27.00/0.09 oz.

Lisa Eldridge Cressida Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a light champagne with subtle, warm undertones and a finely-sparkling, metallic...

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Lisa Eldridge Cressida Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a light champagne with subtle, warm undertones and a finely-sparkling, metallic...

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16.

16. Bloom Danessa Myricks

Danessa Myricks

PPermanent. $18.00/0.34 oz.

Danessa Myricks Bloom Colorfix Matte ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a vivid, almost neon, deep red with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish. It...

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Danessa Myricks Bloom Colorfix Matte ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a vivid, almost neon, deep red with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish. It...

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17.

17. Chilled Cherry Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

Phytosurgence Chilled Cherry Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a deeper, plummy-taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a...

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Phytosurgence Chilled Cherry Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a deeper, plummy-taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a...

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18.

18. Zora Lisa Eldridge

Lisa Eldridge

PPermanent. $27.00/0.09 oz.

Lisa Eldridge Zora Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.

Nearly...

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Lisa Eldridge Zora Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.

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19.

19. Pewtered Pine Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

Phytosurgence Pewtered Pine Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a darker, purplish-taupe with strong, cool undertones and a pearly...

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Phytosurgence Pewtered Pine Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a darker, purplish-taupe with strong, cool undertones and a pearly...

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Glossover Breakdown

99%

Average

Glossover Averages

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

Total

98%

product

9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

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98%

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 2022, 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 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)

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/liquid eyeshadow? Least used?
Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
Was cream or liquid eyeshadow a big part of your routine in 2022?

Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow