Thursday 14 May 2015

Save, Spend, Splurge: Cream Eyeshadow Sticks



It's official: I am in love with cream eyeshadow sticks. They're so easy to use as they can be applied directly to the eye and the formula is generally so long wearing and resistant from creasing, you can get away without using a primer. I currently have just three eyeshadow sticks in my life (I need more), but they're all different prices so there's one for every budget.

Save: KIKO Long Lasting Stick Eyeshadow in 06 Golden Brown* - £6.90
Oh Golden Brown, what a stunning shade you are! This beautiful bronze colour contains very fine shimmer and is super pigmented. It can be easily blended out with the warmth of my fingers for a more subtle wash of colour or easily layered for more impact. The stick has a rounded edge, which applies the creamy formula smoothly along the lid and doesn't drag or catch on the eye. This is such good quality for the price and I would love to try more shades from the range.

Spend: No7 Stay Perfect Shade and Define in Cool Mink - £8.00
Ok, so you don't have to spend a lot more to get your hands on this one, but it's still some extra pennies out of your purse! This was the first eyeshadow stick I ever tried and I'm currently onto my second tube. No7's offering has a softly pointed tip so it can be used for precise lining as well as all over colour. I prefer the latter as Cool Mink's shimmery taupe-brown shade works perfectly for a brightening, daytime look. I would say that this is the least creamy formula of the three, but it is still soft and hydrating on the skin.

Splurge: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Amethyst - £22.00
A bit of a jump in price now, but if you're feeling spendy this is the one you just have to purchase. With a rounded tip, this stick takes creaminess to the next level and literally glides across my skin. Amethyst is a shade I reach for in the evening; it's a warm toned brown with mauve undertones and a slightly frosted finish. Again it's easily blendable and buildable to alter the colour depth and once it's on, this bad boy just does not budge - it's certainly the longest wearing of the three.


What is your favourite eyeshadow stick? I'd love some recommendations for my next purchase!

Beauty Bird xx

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26 comments

  1. I've heard a lot about the Kiko eyeshadow sticks! Might want to try them out one day!
    I really like the Bobbi Brown ones too, I think they are 2 pounds cheaper than the Laura Mercier ones so it's still a total splurge but I find they stay on so well :)

    Love, Charline | Charline Has a Blog

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    1. I really want to try the Bobbi Brown ones! I didn't realise they were cheaper than the Laura Mercier ones xx

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  2. I'm loving cream shadows at the moment! I love my By Terry 'Misty Rock' but definitely think there's more affordable options out there. Definitely want to try some from KIKO!

    Jenny | That Northern Gal

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    1. I think KIKO have some good shade dupes for the By Terry ones, but I'd love to see how By Terry compares to the rest xx

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  3. I love KIko! i just tried theirs out not long ago and am amazed by the quality. defo going to be buying more x

    gillmclaughlin.com

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    1. I really want some more! I have my eye on the 05 shade xx

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  4. I love posts like this, they're so useful when you're trying to decide whether to save or splurge :) I've been wanting to try the KIKO shadow sticks for a while now :)

    Style Sunrise ☀

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    1. Thanks Karen, so glad you liked it! KIKO have such an amazing shade range so you're bound to find the perfect ones for you xx

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  5. I love creamy eyeshadow sticks, such a saviour for early mornings. The only one I've tried from the bunch is KIKO and I feel quite content with the shades I have, but after seeing the gorgeous one you have here from Laura Mercier I am very tempted to give it a try x

    Beauty with charm

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    1. Laura Mercier have a shade called Moonlight that I just HAVE to get! xx

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  6. These are all so gorgeous!! Definitely want the LM one :)

    Erin | Erin and Katherine Talk Beauty

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    1. It would be such a worthwhile purchase! xx

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  7. This is such a great post :) I love the KIKO ones but I never really realised No7 do them too! I'm torn over whether to splurge on the Laura Mercier, Bobbi Brown or By Terry...xx

    Magpie Jasmine

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    1. I haven't tried Bobbi Brown or By Terry so unfortunately I can't advise on this but the Laura Mercier one is such great quality! xx

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  8. They are all really beautiful shades and I love the No,7 one, that is just stunning x

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    1. It's my go to eyeshadow stick for every day :-) xx

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  9. I'd love to try all 3 of these! I love Kiko as a brand though so will probably pick one of theirs up first xx

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    1. It has made me want to try more Kiko products - what would you recommend?xx

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  10. These all look and sound beautiful, and the shades are just gorgeous! I think i'll definitely have to test them out for myself come payday! Thanks for leaving your link in the twitter chat last night!

    Heather, porcelainbeautyx

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    1. Sounds like a payday plan :-) you're welcome, thanks for stopping by! xx

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  11. I love the Kiko ones - they are so much better than a lot of the more expensive ones! If you want a real splurge, the By Terry ones are stunning but almost 3 times the price of the Kiko one. Ouch. x
    www.talesofapaleface.com

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    1. Definitely ouch. Kiko do quite a few good shade dupes though don't they? xx

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  12. Ooooh the No.7 one looks so pretty <3

    Dannie x
    www.famousinjapan.co.uk

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  13. I love Laura Mercier products and the colour on the shadow it amazing!!! M xx

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