Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/cream-liquid-eyeshadows-2020-editors-favorites/ 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! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Cream & Liquid Eyeshadows | 2020 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/cream-liquid-eyeshadows-2020-editors-favorites/ product https://www.temptalia.com/cream-liquid-eyeshadows-2020-editors-favorites/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=459118 It turns out, 2020 was not a particularly breakneck-release year for cream and liquid eyeshadows, though we certainly saw some new formulas, particularly ones delivering multichrome finishes.  That being said, I didn't fall head-over-heels for most of those new formulas.  Late in 2020, Sydney Grace debuted an updated formula for their Cream Shadows (to make them have a longer shelf life), so those were re-reviewed and are dominating the favorites list again. 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 2020, regardless of whether Continue Reading… ]]> It turns out, 2020 was not a particularly breakneck-release year for cream and liquid eyeshadows, though we certainly saw some new formulas, particularly ones delivering multichrome finishes.  That being said, I didn’t fall head-over-heels for most of those new formulas.  Late in 2020, Sydney Grace debuted an updated formula for their Cream Shadows (to make them have a longer shelf life), so those were re-reviewed and are dominating the favorites list again.

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 2020, 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 2019 if you missed last year’s.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Cream & Liquid Eyeshadows | 2020

01.

01. Olympic ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $6.00/0.07 oz.

A+
ColourPop Olympic Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Olympic Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light, slightly rosier beige with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich...

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ColourPop Olympic Super Shock Shadow ($6.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light, slightly rosier beige with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich...

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02. Campfire Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A+
Sydney Grace Campfire Cream Shadow (2020)

Sydney Grace Campfire Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a light-medium, golden bronze with warm, more olive undertones and a smooth,...

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Sydney Grace Campfire Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a light-medium, golden bronze with warm, more olive undertones and a smooth,...

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03.

03. I Don't Know Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A+
Sydney Grace I Don't Know Cream Shadow (2020)

Sydney Grace I Don't Know Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a rich, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The...

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Sydney Grace I Don't Know Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a rich, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The...

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04.

04. The Scoop Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A+
Sydney Grace The Scoop Cream Shadow (2020)

Sydney Grace The Scoop Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a medium-dark, olive-bronze with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was...

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Sydney Grace The Scoop Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a medium-dark, olive-bronze with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was...

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05.

05. Awakening Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A+
Sydney Grace Awakening Cream Shadow (2020)

Sydney Grace Awakening Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a deeper purple with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, pearl-like sheen. It was...

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Sydney Grace Awakening Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a deeper purple with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, pearl-like sheen. It was...

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06.

06. Suntan Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Suntan Cream Shadow (2020)

Sydney Grace Suntan Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a bright, light-medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic...

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Sydney Grace Suntan Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a bright, light-medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic...

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07.

07. Wish Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Wish Cream Shadow (2020)

Sydney Grace Wish Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a light-medium purple with warmer, pink undertones and a metallic finish. It had rich...

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Sydney Grace Wish Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a light-medium purple with warmer, pink undertones and a metallic finish. It had rich...

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08.

08. Babe Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Babe Cream Shadow (2020)

Sydney Grace Babe Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a richer, taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly...

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Sydney Grace Babe Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a richer, taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly...

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09.

09. Starry Night Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $8.00/0.34 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Starry Night Cream Shadow (2020)

Sydney Grace Starry Night Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a medium, reddish-brown base with strong, warm undertones and a green-to-blue...

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Sydney Grace Starry Night Cream Shadow (2020) ($8.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a medium, reddish-brown base with strong, warm undertones and a green-to-blue...

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12.

12. Sage Bundle ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $9.00/0.23 oz.

B
ColourPop Sage Bundle Jelly Much Eyeshadow

ColourPop Sage Bundle Jelly Much Shadow ($8.00 for 0.23 oz.) has a light, pinky-beige base with blue-to-teal shifting sparkle and pearl. It had...

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ColourPop Sage Bundle Jelly Much Shadow ($8.00 for 0.23 oz.) has a light, pinky-beige base with blue-to-teal shifting sparkle and pearl. It had...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
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11
B
1
C
0
D
0
F
0
96%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9.5
application
5
Total
96%
product
9.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9.5
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 past year?
  • When you used either, how did you use it most?
  • What were your most used cream or liquid eyeshadows this past year?
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