How to: Use an Eyeshadow Stick Like a Pro

 Eyeshadow looks come and go but the desire for a standout stare? Now, that’s for keeps. What if we told you there was a better way to achieve easy eyeshadow status? Meet the almighty eyeshadow stick. Forget using five different eye products for one look. This product does it all–super fast and so chic. The best part? This one-and-done eyeshadow is affordable and officially your new fave designer dupe.

What’s so great about an eyeshadow stick?

There are so many reasons to make the switch to an eyeshadow stick. For starters, it’s a huge timesaver. You can have a complete eye look in about 30 seconds. Eyeshadow sticks are also formulated to be super longwearing. Unlike with powder eyeshadow, creamy shadow stick formulas won’t fade in a hurry. That’s why they’re the perfect match for those with oily lids or hooded eyes. Still not convinced eyeshadow sticks are for you? Here are two more reasons. They melt into your skin and won’t settle into fine lines like a powder can and they’re so easy to fix, unlike unforgiving powder. With creamy eyeshadow sticks, product fallout is history.

Three Ways to Wear Eyeshadow Stick

1. As a liner

Did you know that you can use an eyeshadow stick as a jumbo pencil eyeliner? Applying it the same way, along the upper and lower lashlines, gives gorgeous results that look way more high maintenance than they are. You can keep the look polished or go for a more sultry look by blurring the formula a bit using a small pencil brush. Try this dreamy bronze shade to get the look. It’s flattering for all eye colors and skin tone

2. As a smoky eye

The thing about eyeshadow sticks is they have superior blending benefits. This makes them perfect for achieving that perfect smoky eye look. For this effect, you’ll need two shades, one for the base and one for the highlight. We like an unexpected colour combo like this pretty sapphire-toned shadow stick all over the lid and emphasized in the crease, paired with this coppery shade as the highlight. You can apply it to the inner and outer eye corners and also the brow bone for an added glow.

 3. As a graphic eye

Graphic eye makeup is trending and gets points for being most creative. You can be artsy and orginal by creating unique shapes paired with bold colors. Who wouldn’t want a one of a kind look to test drive? There are so many variations to try (just search up graphic eye makeup on TikTok for inspo!). One of our fave ways to wear it is with a bold pigment eyeshadow stick in an exaggerated cat-eye shape (it takes up more lid real estate than a classic winged eye). It’s a little bit 60s and a stunner for a special occasion or night out.