These Cream Eyeshadows Are a Must-Have for Mature Skin

This is the OG of cream eyeshadow. You can apply one on its own or use it as a primer, layering underneath your powder eyeshadow to intensify its color. Either way, trust that these formulas stay in place for a long time without smudging, creasing, or flaking. You can shop a variety of shades and finishes, from neutrals to holographic shine.

“I love these stackable eyeshadows because they go on seamlessly,” says Soleimani. “They are so easy to use. You can use them with a finger or a brush.” The options are endless, too. They come in 11 neutral shades, 11 shimmers, and 11 smoky, deeper hues. The formulas are very pigmented and long-lasting.

Ami Colé recently launched these liquid eyeshadows in dark brown, light brown, marigold, and sky blue hues. The formula is creamy and smooth, so you can swipe, blend with your fingers, then go. It contains hydrating ingredients like baobab seed oil, aloe leaf extract, and vitamin E, making it great for mature or dry skin. The coverage is sheer but buildable, so you can create a subtle or full-glam look.

This shadow’s smooth and easy-to-blend texture makes it nearly impossible for you to mess up. It applies as easy as a cream but dries into a soft matte powder, so you don’t have to worry about creasing or smudging. You can wear a sheer wash of color (perfect for everyday wear) or layer it for a bolder look.

Gerstein says these are a staple in her kit “for the way they add dimension and life to the lid. Also, they apply easily with fingertips and offer long-lasting wear.” You can manipulate the gleam level to create a subtle shimmer or out-of-this-world shine.

Available in eight gleaming shades, this vitamin E-infused shadow glides onto lids and feels moisturizing. Instead of highlighting any uneven texture, the soft-focus shimmers help blur lines and offer a dewy glowing look.

The fact that this formula is available for only five dollars a pot makes it all the more impressive. The blendable texture and buildable color is easy to apply as a primer, eyeshadow, or eyeliner. It comes in six shades, including lavender, orange, brown, and white. The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny certified. Stock up.

There are many reasons to love these formulas: The rich color payoff is mesmerizing; one tap or swipe offers full-coverage pigment; these tubes will last a long time; you can choose from a bunch of colors and finishes (from matte to high shine); and they’re multipurpose—use them as eyeshadow, eyeliner, blush, or lipstick.

If oily eyelids wreak havoc on your eyeshadow look, then you need this formula. It’s oil-free, lightweight, and lasts up to 16 hours. You can find it in a shimmer, metallic, and matte option with hues varying from neutral beige and brown to deep red and purple. The thin applicator also makes it easy to create precise shapes and eyeliner looks without an additional brush.

This is one of those unique formulas that causes strangers on the street to ask you what you’re wearing—it’s that beautifully pigmented. It also doesn’t crease, fade, or smudge. All skin types will love this formula, especially sensitive, because it contains soothing aloe vera and chamomile. Shop it in both shimmer and metallic finishes.