I love an intricate eyeshadow look but I don’t always have the time, or patience for that! I equally love a one and done shadow that you can scribble on, blend with your fingers or just one brush and go. My life changed when I discovered cream eyeshadow sticks and individual shadows. Gone are the days of 24 pan palettes that you would only ever use a few shades of.
I find that there’s something so effortlessly chic and appealing about a simplistic all over wash of colour. I’ve put together an edit of some of my most used single shadows for those of you who want a little something without the hassle!
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ARMANI | Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow
A weightless liquid eyeshadow that comes in a variety of shades both matte and shimmers to compliment all skintones. I love wearing shade 22 as an everyday wash of colour.
CHANEL | Ombre Premiére Cream Eyeshadow
A beautiful cream eyeshadow with an almost putty, cushioned texture. Applies effortlessly with just your finger or a brush to give a subtle wash of colour that catches the light. Undertone is my go to shade when I want a subtle shimmer.
CHANTECAILLE | Luminescent Eye Colour
A wet look, gel-to-powder formula that delivers a gentle wash of shimmering colour that is also highly buildable. Available in an array of shades from neutral bronzes to jewel tones. Can be worn alone as a wash of colour or layered together.
See Armani eye tints in use on my TikTok below. This was a paid-partnership with no obligation to re-share.
VICTORIA BECKHAM | Eyewear
High pigment, creamy eyeshadow stick that self sets with minimal creasing. Available in 7 shades; neturals to pops of colour, and 2 finishes; matte and shimmer. Wear alone or layered together to create a unique look.
VIEVE | Eye Wand
A versatile shadow stick that can be used solely, as a base for powder eyeshadows or layered with other shades to create depth and dimension. Available in an array of skintone like shades and I like to use as a ‘bronzer for the eyes’.
HOURGLASS | Eyeshadow stick
Metallic finish eyeshadow sticks that require very little blending and are extremely buildable. Wear alone or easily amp your eye look up from day to night with a couple of shades. My favourite shades are Solstice and Moon.
See Vieve eye wands in use on my Instagram below.
VICTORIA BECKHAM | Lid Lustre
Achieve a multidimensional smokey eye in seconds with this high pigment pressed eyeshadow. I like to apply first by swiping onto the lid with my finger then blending out with a brush.
LISA ELDRIDGE | Liquid Lurex
Simple ‘one and done’ self-setting, liquid eyeshadow that gives an instant sparkling wash of colour that can be intensified to your preference. Can also be used as a liquid eyeliner.
NUDESTIX | Magnetic Eye Colour
Longwearing, high pigment creamy eyeshadow pencil in waterproof formula that blends easily. Can be worn alone or used as a base for other shadows.