With the ongoing pandemic, lipstick has taken a backseat because we almost always have a face covering on. Many of us have even stopped wearing makeup from the nose down. That leaves our eyes to do the talking, whether it is via the perfect winged eye liner, fluttery lashes with two to three coats mascara or a gorgeous eyeshadow across our lids. When it comes to eyeshadows, creamy formulas are the most underrated product in the makeup world. Though powder eyeshadow is a classic, cream shadows blend like warm butter and lay comfortably on the lids. The best part is that there are innovative formulas that maintain long-lasting, smudge-free colour that won’t crease.

Cream eyeshadows, available in the form of a stick, a pot or a palette, is a great addition to your makeup bag. Are ready to invest in a cream eyeshadow? Here are a few formulas that won’t crease all day long.

Revlon Colorstay Creme
Eye Shadow

There is no way you can apply this product incorrectly. Revlon Colorstay Creme Eye Shadow won’t budge all day and is pretty easy to use, thanks to the convenient little brush that comes with it. This drugstore formula is available in 12 shades and a quick wash of colour adds dimension and of course gorgeous colour to your lids.

Eyes to Mesmerize Cream
Eyeshadow by Charlotte Tilbury

A great one-step product to add immediate glam and drama to your lids, the cream shadows by Charlotte Tilbury don’t skimp when it comes to shine and glitter. These shades are buttery, lightweight and so opaque that you won’t need more than a pea-sized amount to cover your entire lid. The versatile shades look gorgeous on every skin tone, and most importantly investing in these little pots of colour will be surely worth it.

Maybelline New York Color
Tattoo Cream Gel Eyeshadow

These cream shadows from Maybelline promise to last 24 hours. All you have to do is swipe on your favourite colour in the morning, and watch how they last till dinnertime. The waterproof formula resists fading or creasing and layers on easily. They have a super saturated payoff that seamlessly melts onto the lids in one easy swipe.

Caviar Stick Eye Shadow
by Laura Mercier

A must-have product, Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick Eye Shadow can be used as a liner in concentrated strokes. Moreover, it blends easily all over the lids giving them a hazy wash of colour. It comes in a little stick, which is easy to apply; just swipe it over your lids and tap it with your fingertips. It gives the prettiest, slightly subtle finish that actually stays put all day.

Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow

If you want to go a little extra, sweep this ultra-glittery cream eyeshadow on your lids using a brush, for that full-on gilded look that lasts for a long time. Available in nine shades, this weightless refined glitter eyeshadow create high impact, sparkling eyes. It is infused with light-reflecting pearls that are buildable and you can go from a sheer crystal-like shimmer to an opaque prismatic glitter finish.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil

Streamline your makeup routine with this multitasking cream eyeshadow. The stick applicator lets you apply the formula on your lids or your lash line with ease. Made with a blend of mineral oil and powder, the Jumbo Eye Pencil by NYX glides on effortlessly and comes in a rainbow of vivid hues. It is especially great for quick smokey eyes, it easily smudges out, and then stays put. What more do we want?