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Best Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Stick
MAYBELLINE Color Tattoo Longwear Multi-Use Eye Shadow Stix
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Best Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Stick
MAYBELLINE Color Tattoo Longwear Multi-Use Eye Shadow Stix
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- Long-lasting formula
- Budget-friendly
- Available in multiple colors and finishes
Cons
- Nothing
Want intense pigment that doesn't budge? This shadow stick gets the job done. "I swiped this formula on the back of my hand and was excited by how smooth and creamy it felt," says Oprah Daily beauty editor Genesis Rivas. "Even more impressive: its ability to stay in place even when I tried to rub and smudge it. It only came off after I used a makeup wipe." It comes in 16 matte and shimmer shades, from wearable neutrals to vibrant hues.
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Best for Mature Skin
It Cosmetics Superhero No-Tug Longwear Eyeshadow Stick
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Best for Mature Skin
It Cosmetics Superhero No-Tug Longwear Eyeshadow Stick
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- Great for sensitive skin
- Helps smooth uneven texture
- Available in matte and pearl finishes
Cons
- Nothing
Available in 12 pearl and matte shades, this formula glides onto lids without tugging or pulling. It's a great option for those worried about fine lines or other signs of aging because the formula contains peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, and caffeine to brighten eyes and smooth texture.
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Best Overall
Bobbi Brown Dual-Ended Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick
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Best Overall
Bobbi Brown Dual-Ended Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick
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- Dual-ended matte and shimmer shades
- Easy to use
Cons
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
This dual-ended eyeshadow stick won a 2023 beauty award because it's a wand that does it all. One end offers a matte shade that you can draw along your lash line and lids. The other side has a complementary shimmer shade you can apply on the inner corners or center of the lid to highlight and make your eyes pop.
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Best Drugstore Eyeshadow Stick
e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Shadow Stick
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Best Drugstore Eyeshadow Stick
e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge Shadow Stick
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- Crease-proof
- Creamy formula
- Affordable
Cons
- Available in only four shades
This eyeshadow stick is so good and budget-friendly that you won't feel bad about stocking up on two or three of them. The formula is creamy, blendable, and stays put, so no need to worry about creasing, smudging, or fading. It comes in four metallic shades.
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LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Make It A Double Dual-Ended Eyeshadow
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LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Make It A Double Dual-Ended Eyeshadow
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Credit: Laura GellerOne of beauty director Kate Sandoval Box's go-tos, this two-in-one pencil offers a creamy, sweeps-right-on shadow on one end and a matching shimmery powder shadow on the other. "I like to blend the cream shadow all over my lid, and then tap the shimmer powder in the inner corners of my eyes, blending it up to the crease," Box says.
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Best Matte Eyeshadow Stick
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Matte Eyeshadow
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Best Matte Eyeshadow Stick
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Matte Eyeshadow
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- Provides hydration
- Long-lasting
Cons
- Nothing
Jafri loves this eyeshadow stick because hyaluronic acid and raspberry stem cells help provide hydration. So, while it has a matte finish, it isn't overly drying or uncomfortable to wear. "It's also crease-proof, waterproof, and transfer-proof, offering all-day wear," she says. It comes in 13 wearable shades.
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Best Brightening Eyeshadow Stick
Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener
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Best Brightening Eyeshadow Stick
Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener
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- Shimmery finish brightens eyes
- Hydrating formula
- Smooths look of fine lines
Cons
- Only available in shimmers
Get that "I got eight hours of sleep" glow with this eyeshadow stick. Its ring light technology contains light-reflecting pigments that help diffuse the look of imperfections and offer a shimmery veil of color that boosts radiance. Macadamia and meadowfoam seed oil hydrate and smooth the look of fine lines. It comes in 16 gleaming shades.
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Best Neutral Shades
CHANEL Stylo Ombre Et Contour Eyeshadow
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Best Neutral Shades
CHANEL Stylo Ombre Et Contour Eyeshadow
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- Can use as eyeliner and shadow
- Blendable texture
- Great for layering
Cons
- Available in limited colors.
Gerstein loves to use these sticks as both eyeshadow and eyeliner. They're also great for "creating depth underneath powder shadows," she says. "Layering a cream stick with a powder shadow is a red carpet trick that makes eyes pop and increases the longevity of makeup." The shadows are available in four neutral shades: a light beige, cool-toned taupe, chocolate brown, and a black/brown shade.
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Best Lightweight Eyeshadow Stick
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez All of the Above Weightless Eyeshadow Stick
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Best Lightweight Eyeshadow Stick
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez All of the Above Weightless Eyeshadow Stick
Credit: Rare Beauty by Selena GomezPros
- Lightweight
- Has a built-in sharpener
- Easy to blend
Cons
- Some reviewers say it tends to crease
You'll barely notice you have makeup on when using this formula. It's very lightweight and seamless in application. The pointed tip and smooth consistency allows you to line, fill, smoke out, and highlight the eyes with a single stroke.
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Best for Oily Skin
NUDESTIX Magnetic Matte Eye Color
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Best for Oily Skin
NUDESTIX Magnetic Matte Eye Color
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- Waterproof
- Doesn't smudge or crease
Cons
- Dries quickly, so you need to blend fast
If oily eyelids tend to wreak havoc on your eyeshadow looks, you'll love this long-wear waterproof, tear-proof, and smudge-proof formula. It swipes on creamy and smooth but dries quickly to stay put for hours. Shop it in nine neutral shades, from black to cream and gray.
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Best for Precise Application
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Shadowstix Longwear Eyeshadow Stick
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Best for Precise Application
FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Shadowstix Longwear Eyeshadow Stick
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- Blendable formula
- Great pigmentation
- Available in matte and shimmer shades
Cons
- Some reviewers say it can fade quickly
The slim tip of this eyeshadow stick makes precise application effortless, whether you're using it as an eyeliner or concentrating color in one specific area. It comes in 16 shades with matte and shimmer finishes. The formula is incredibly pigmented but easy to blend, making it difficult to mess up.
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Best Shimmer Eyeshadow Stick
Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Eye Shadow Pencil
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Best Shimmer Eyeshadow Stick
Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Eye Shadow Pencil
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- Smooth texture
- Water-repellent finish
Cons
- Dries down quickly, so you need to blend quickly
Shine bright with these dazzling eyeshadow sticks. They're only available in shimmery shades, from sparkling purple to metallic bronze. The formula infused with caranuba wax glides onto lids effortlessly, regardless of skin type and texture.
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Best Buildable Eyeshadow Stick
Victoria Beckham EyeWear
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Best Buildable Eyeshadow Stick
Victoria Beckham EyeWear
Credit: Victoria BeckhamPros
- Buildable formula
- Creamy texture
Cons
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
Create bold and pigmented looks or sheer no-makeup makeup with these eyeshadow sticks. The creamy formula is pigmented but buildable so you can customize your makeup to your liking. It's available in seven shades, from a bright pink and yellow to a warm matte caramel and brown.
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Best Vibrant Shades
about-face Shadowstick
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Best Vibrant Shades
about-face Shadowstick
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- Available in bold hues
- Pigmented
Cons
- Some reviewers say it can fade quickly
For the ones who aren't afraid of color, you'll love these intensely pigmented sticks. They come in fun hues, like chartreuse, teal, pink, and pastel blue, and are available in matte and pearl finishes.
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Iconic London Glaze Crayon Dual-Ended Glitter Eyeshadow
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Iconic London Glaze Crayon Dual-Ended Glitter Eyeshadow
Credit: Iconic LondonTo level up your night-out look, glide this shimmery crayon across your lower and upper lashes then tap the glittery liquid in the center of your lid and blend. Choose from seven glam metallics.
Genesis Rivas is the Beauty Editor at Oprah Daily, where she covers hair, makeup, skin, nails, and more. Before joining the Oprah Daily team, she wrote for several publications, including InStyle, Real Simple, and Shape. When she’s not testing, researching, and writing fun and educational beauty content, you can find her dancing and eating her way through New York City. Follow her on Instagram or TikTok
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