Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 Cream & Liquid Eyeshadows | 2019 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/cream-liquid-eyeshadows-2019-editors-favorites/ product https://www.temptalia.com/cream-liquid-eyeshadows-2019-editors-favorites/#comments Sun, 29 Dec 2019 22:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=418924 It was a good year for cream and liquid eyeshadows--I reviewed almost 150!--and I've definitely felt there was more of a drought in the past (with mostly ColourPop dominating with few other players). Based on some of the early spring 2020 releases, liquid eyeshadow is making a bit of a comeback! That being said, I reviewed the majority of Sydney Grace Cream Shadows this year, which were mostly excellent, particularly for anyone who tends to like more pigmented cream formulas. ColourPop Super Shock Shadows continued to be released throughout the year and remained a favorite. If you're unfamiliar with how Continue Reading… ]]> It was a good year for cream and liquid eyeshadows–I reviewed almost 150!–and I’ve definitely felt there was more of a drought in the past (with mostly ColourPop dominating with few other players). Based on some of the early spring 2020 releases, liquid eyeshadow is making a bit of a comeback!

That being said, I reviewed the majority of Sydney Grace Cream Shadows this year, which were mostly excellent, particularly for anyone who tends to like more pigmented cream formulas. ColourPop Super Shock Shadows continued to be released throughout the year and remained a favorite.

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 2019, 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 best of 2018 if you missed it.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Cream & Liquid Eyeshadows | 2019

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02. Campfire Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

A+
Sydney Grace Campfire Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Campfire Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark, taupe-brown with subtle, warm golden undertones and a sparkling, metallic...

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Sydney Grace Campfire Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark, taupe-brown with subtle, warm golden undertones and a sparkling, metallic...

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03. Cranberry Streusel Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

A+
Sydney Grace Cranberry Streusel Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Cranberry Streusel Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, medium plum with warm, red undertones and a slightly cooler overtone. ...

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Sydney Grace Cranberry Streusel Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, medium plum with warm, red undertones and a slightly cooler overtone. ...

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04. Spiced Cider Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

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Sydney Grace Spiced Cider Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Spiced Cider Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty copper with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich...

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Sydney Grace Spiced Cider Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark, rusty copper with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich...

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05. The Scoop Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

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Sydney Grace The Scoop Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace The Scoop Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a deep gold with subtle, warm olive undertones and a metallic sheen. It had intense...

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Sydney Grace The Scoop Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a deep gold with subtle, warm olive undertones and a metallic sheen. It had intense...

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06.

06. Worth the Wait Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

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Sydney Grace Worth the Wait Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Worth the Wait Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, rich gold with warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It was...

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Sydney Grace Worth the Wait Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, rich gold with warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It was...

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07.

07. Master Plan Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

A+
Sydney Grace Master Plan Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Master Plan Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark pink base with warmer undertones and gold-to-green duochrome shift. It...

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Sydney Grace Master Plan Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark pink base with warmer undertones and gold-to-green duochrome shift. It...

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08.

08. Vibrant Madness Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

A+
Sydney Grace Vibrant Madness Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Vibrant Madness Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a deeper gold with warm, olive undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It was...

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Sydney Grace Vibrant Madness Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a deeper gold with warm, olive undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It was...

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09.

09. Starry Night Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

A+
Sydney Grace Starry Night Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Starry Night Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium, reddish-brown base with warm undertones paired with blue-to-green shifting...

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Sydney Grace Starry Night Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium, reddish-brown base with warm undertones paired with blue-to-green shifting...

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10.

10. Blossom Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

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Sydney Grace Blossom Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Blossom Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, medium, pink-plum with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. ...

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Sydney Grace Blossom Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, medium, pink-plum with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. ...

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11. Glory Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

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Sydney Grace Glory Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Glory Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had nearly...

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Sydney Grace Glory Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had nearly...

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12.

12. Down the Coast Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

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Sydney Grace Down the Coast Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Down the Coast Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light, plummy taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a bright, metallic sheen. ...

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Sydney Grace Down the Coast Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light, plummy taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a bright, metallic sheen. ...

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13.

13. Seventh Heaven ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

A
ColourPop Seventh Heaven Super Shock Shadow

Seventh Heaven is a light-medium, pinky-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, golden metallic finish. It had a smooth, creamy texture...

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Seventh Heaven is a light-medium, pinky-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, golden metallic finish. It had a smooth, creamy texture...

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15. I Need a Vacation Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

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Sydney Grace I Need a Vacation Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace I Need a Vacation Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium purple with cool undertones and a soft, metallic sheen. It had...

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Sydney Grace I Need a Vacation Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium purple with cool undertones and a soft, metallic sheen. It had...

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16.

16. Cliff Jumping Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

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Sydney Grace Cliff Jumping Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Cliff Jumping Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light taupe with subtle, warm undertones and more silvery sparkle over a metallic...

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Sydney Grace Cliff Jumping Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light taupe with subtle, warm undertones and more silvery sparkle over a metallic...

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17. Flying Circus ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

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ColourPop Flying Circus Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Flying Circus Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) has a medium-dark, warmer pink base with flecks of blue-to-violet shifting sparkle. ...

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ColourPop Flying Circus Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) has a medium-dark, warmer pink base with flecks of blue-to-violet shifting sparkle. ...

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22. Mistletoe Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

DCDiscontinued. $8.00/0.33 oz.

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Sydney Grace Mistletoe Cream Shadow

Sydney Grace Mistletoe Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark green with subtle, cooler undertones and warmer, gold and green shimmer that...

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Sydney Grace Mistletoe Cream Shadow ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark green with subtle, cooler undertones and warmer, gold and green shimmer that...

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Glossover Breakdown
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23
B
2
C
0
D
0
F
0
97%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
10
application
5
Total
96%
product
9.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
10
application
5
Total
96%

Your Year in Review: Cream & Liquid 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!

  • Did you use cream or liquid eyeshadow more often during the year?
  • When you used either, how did you use it most?
  • What were your most used cream or liquid eyeshadows this year?
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