elf Canyon, Sand Dune, Plateau, Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches

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elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow

Canyon

elf Canyon No Budge Cream Eyeshadow ($5.00 for 0.14 oz.)

  • Opaque coverage but prone to sheering out, not buildable
  • Very creamy and emollient but dries down incredibly quickly
  • Hard to blend out fast enough to use as eyeshadow/base
  • Best as eyeliner, hard to layer shadows on top (using it as a primer/base)
  • Very long-wearing (12 hours+)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.14 oz. - $35.71 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "blendable, long-lasting color" that is "smudge- and crease-resistant." It is a "3-in-1" formula that can work as an "eyeshadow, primer, and liner" and is "richly pigmented."

When you can work quickly and apply the shade right, they are absolutely budge-proof, but they dried down quickly and are unforgiving for any late touch-ups. As a result, they are also a little harder to work on top of if the layer is too thick, so there was a definite learning curve.

I ended up finding that as an eyeliner, it was the easiest to work with and had great staying power--12 hours--but as an all-over eyeshadow or primer, it was finicky and harder to work with, particularly as a primer as I felt like it wasn't the most conducive to layering and blending out other powder eyeshadows on top.

They were very pigmented initially but were somewhat prone to sheering out, and they did not build up as evenly or as well as I expected, so while they had some great wear time, they were largely impractical!

Browse all of our elf No Budge Cream Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Kaolin, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Jojoba Esters, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopherol Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Black Iron Oxide (Ci 77499), Red Iron Oxide (Ci 77491)

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Canyon

PPermanent. $5.00.
C
C
6
Product
10
Pigmentation
6
Texture
10
Longevity
2
Application
76%
Total
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elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow

Sand Dune

elf Sand Dune No Budge Cream Eyeshadow ($5.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a light-mediumb rown with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The added pearl seemed to make it marginally easier to use, though still not particularly easy to use.

  • Opaque coverage but prone to sheering out, not buildable
  • Very creamy and emollient but dries down incredibly quickly
  • Hard to blend out fast enough to use as eyeshadow/base
  • Best as eyeliner, hard to layer shadows on top (using it as a primer/base)
  • Very long-wearing (12 hours+)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.14 oz. - $35.71 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "blendable, long-lasting color" that is "smudge- and crease-resistant." It is a "3-in-1" formula that can work as an "eyeshadow, primer, and liner" and is "richly pigmented."

When you can work quickly and apply the shade right, they are absolutely budge-proof, but they dried down quickly and are unforgiving for any late touch-ups. As a result, they are also a little harder to work on top of if the layer is too thick, so there was a definite learning curve.

I ended up finding that as an eyeliner, it was the easiest to work with and had great staying power--12 hours--but as an all-over eyeshadow or primer, it was finicky and harder to work with, particularly as a primer as I felt like it wasn't the most conducive to layering and blending out other powder eyeshadows on top.

They were very pigmented initially but were somewhat prone to sheering out, and they did not build up as evenly or as well as I expected, so while they had some great wear time, they were largely impractical!

Browse all of our elf No Budge Cream Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Kaolin, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Jojoba Esters, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopherol Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Black Iron Oxide (Ci 77499), Red Iron Oxide (Ci 77491)

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Sand Dune

PPermanent. $5.00.
B-
B-
6.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
6.5
Texture
10
Longevity
3
Application
80%
Total
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elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow

Plateau

elf Plateau No Budge Cream Eyeshadow ($5.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

  • Opaque coverage but prone to sheering out, not buildable
  • Very creamy and emollient but dries down incredibly quickly
  • Hard to blend out fast enough to use as eyeshadow/base
  • Best as eyeliner, hard to layer shadows on top (using it as a primer/base)
  • Very long-wearing (12 hours+)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.14 oz. - $35.71 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "blendable, long-lasting color" that is "smudge- and crease-resistant." It is a "3-in-1" formula that can work as an "eyeshadow, primer, and liner" and is "richly pigmented."

When you can work quickly and apply the shade right, they are absolutely budge-proof, but they dried down quickly and are unforgiving for any late touch-ups. As a result, they are also a little harder to work on top of if the layer is too thick, so there was a definite learning curve.

I ended up finding that as an eyeliner, it was the easiest to work with and had great staying power--12 hours--but as an all-over eyeshadow or primer, it was finicky and harder to work with, particularly as a primer as I felt like it wasn't the most conducive to layering and blending out other powder eyeshadows on top.

They were very pigmented initially but were somewhat prone to sheering out, and they did not build up as evenly or as well as I expected, so while they had some great wear time, they were largely impractical!

Browse all of our elf No Budge Cream Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Kaolin, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Jojoba Esters, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopherol Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Black Iron Oxide (Ci 77499), Red Iron Oxide (Ci 77491)

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Plateau

PPermanent. $5.00.
C
C
6
Product
10
Pigmentation
6
Texture
10
Longevity
2
Application
76%
Total
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elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow
elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow

Oasis

elf Oasis No Budge Cream Eyeshadow ($5.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a vivid, medium blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.

  • Opaque coverage but prone to sheering out, not buildable
  • Very creamy and emollient but dries down incredibly quickly
  • Hard to blend out fast enough to use as eyeshadow/base
  • Best as eyeliner, hard to layer shadows on top (using it as a primer/base)
  • Very long-wearing (12 hours+)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.14 oz. - $35.71 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "blendable, long-lasting color" that is "smudge- and crease-resistant." It is a "3-in-1" formula that can work as an "eyeshadow, primer, and liner" and is "richly pigmented."

When you can work quickly and apply the shade right, they are absolutely budge-proof, but they dried down quickly and are unforgiving for any late touch-ups. As a result, they are also a little harder to work on top of if the layer is too thick, so there was a definite learning curve.

I ended up finding that as an eyeliner, it was the easiest to work with and had great staying power--12 hours--but as an all-over eyeshadow or primer, it was finicky and harder to work with, particularly as a primer as I felt like it wasn't the most conducive to layering and blending out other powder eyeshadows on top.

They were very pigmented initially but were somewhat prone to sheering out, and they did not build up as evenly or as well as I expected, so while they had some great wear time, they were largely impractical!

Browse all of our elf No Budge Cream Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Kaolin, Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Jojoba Esters, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopherol Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Black Iron Oxide (Ci 77499), Red Iron Oxide (Ci 77491)

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Oasis

PPermanent. $5.00.
C
C
6
Product
10
Pigmentation
6
Texture
10
Longevity
2
Application
76%
Total

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I love Sand Dune. It’s my on the run/over night staple. I keep one in my on call bag and at home. I wear as a single shade and do not have any issues with opacity.

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