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Best For Chic Nights
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Eyeshadow
For a glossy, chic eyeshadow look, these cream shadows will do everything you need them to. They have amazing color payoff and add a glisten to the lid that is selfie worthy.
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Best For Dramatic Looks
stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
The world is obsessed, and you should be too. These liquid eyeshadows pack a powerful, glitzy punch that you can apply on bare eyes or on top of powder eyeshadow to double down on the glam.
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Best For Waterproof Looks
Julep Crème to Powder Waterproof Eyeshadow Stick
You can now go swimming, attend an insanely hard workout class, or just grab a drink after work without worrying about your eyeshadow moving. These babies were built to last.
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Best For A Subtle Shadow
Glossier Lidstar
A hint of shine is just a swipe away with these eyeshadows from Glossier. They don't have chunky bits of glitter in them, but offer a subtle sparkle that will make you feel so put together.
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Best For Multi-Use
Danessa Myricks Colorfix Eye, Cheek & Lip Cream
If monochromatic is your look of choice, look no further. These shadows can be applied on the eyes, cheeks, or lips for a powerful wash of color.
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Best For Glam Eyes
Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadow
To really pack a powerful punch, these glittery cream eyeshadows will get you there. They stay on the eyes all day long, while delivering top-notch glitz.
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Best For Lasting Glitter
e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow
You can go subtle with these with a glowing inner corner, or go all out with purple glitter from the lash line to the brow bone. One thing all the colors have in common is that they won't budge an inch.
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Best For Priming Eyes
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot Eyeshadow
These matte pot shadows contain a cream with incredible staying power. You can use them alone as a subtle shadow, or layer on additional pigment to really make your look last.
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Best For Performing
Haus Laboratories GLAM ATTACK LIQUID EYESHADOW
David Bowie didn't like to wear glitter while on stage in case any fell into his eyes, but that's just because he never used Haus Labs. This shade range has everything from intense shimmers to subtle mattes, but every one of them will last you through a performance.
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Best For On-The-Go
NUDESTIX Magnetic Luminous Eye Color
If you're someone who dolls up on your commute, then this is the perfect product to throw in your purse. You don't need a brush to blend it out, and it all comes housed in a little tin that won't make the inside of your purse a mess.
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Best For Party Looks
Dominique Cosmetics DAYDREAMER BEAUTIFUL MESS LIQUID EYESHADOW
A one swipe wonder, this intensely pigmented liquid eyeshadow can transform a blah look into something worthy of the Met. You can choose a matte formula or crank up the glam to 10 and swipe on a multi-chromatic, fabulous shade for the drama.
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Best For A Budget
REVLON Colorstay Creme Eye Shadow
This little pot contains all the ingredients you need for perfect makeup on the daily. You want a light wash of color to wear to work? Done. You want to blow the competition away with intense pigment and sparkle? Also done.
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Best For Graphic Eyes
Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Stick
If you watched Euphoria and stared longingly at those intense graphic looks, these shadow sticks can help you accomplish that at home. They have a great tapered end that can double as a sharp liner, but you can also blend it out for a diffused eyeshadow look.
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Best Lightweight Glitter
COVERGIRL Exhibitionist Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow
Chunky glitter is out, seamless glitz is in. You won't even feel these liquid eyeshadows on your lids, but the payoff is so intense that everyone around you will be blinded by the shine.
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Best For Classic Looks
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eyeshadow
Cream eyeshadow doesn't have to be all raves and glitter. These creamy sticks can give you that same refined look that a powder gives, but with maximum staying power and no need for excessive blending.
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Best For No Creasing
BOBBI BROWN Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick
Not only are these sticks great to throw in your purse for on-the-go, but you'll never have to worry about unflattering creasing. They set and become unmoveable once applied, so you can just go about your fabulous day.
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Best For An Investment
Tom Ford Crème Color For Eye
These creamy shadows come in jewel-toned, glam shades that are great layered on top of matte shadows. If your look is looking a little drab, a few pats of this cream on top will add some life back into your makeup.
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Best Drugstore Steal
Maybelline New York EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24Hr Eyeshadow
Twenty-four hours seems like a long time to rock the same eyeshadow, but that is the Maybelline promise. If you really need your look to stay all day, this creamy product will help you achieve that goal.
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