Julep Eyeshadow 101 Cream-to-Powder Waterproof Shadow Stick – Champagne Shimmer – Long-Lasting, Crease-Proof, Medium Golden-Beige Shimmer Cream Eyeshadow with Built-in Smudger

Had this saved in my cart for a while and finally decided to just try it based on the reviews. At my age (60) I’m all about simplicity in my daily makeup routine and I really appreciate eye crayons. I’m a big fan of Thrive products and have several of their Eye Brightener shadows. But up until recently most of the colors were shimmers, which I have decided don’t look as good on my mature skin.I had a special event coming up so decided to just try this one in a matte color. I’m so glad I did! It was perfect! Color is good with my skin tone, it blends easily with the sponge tip, and it stayed all day. I like that it is perfect for daily wear for work, but it can be layered for a more intense color for evening wear. And the price point is great.Only complaint is that the stick was broken inside the tube, but I was able to just push it back down inside and it seems fine. That’s not the fault of the manufacturer but Amazon’s sparse packaging, so I won’t deduct a star for that.Great product! I will order more.

I decided to try this eyeshadow as a more affordable alternative to a high-end brand, based on another reviewer's positive feedback. I couldn't agree more! The application is quick and smooth, and it works perfectly as both eyeshadow and eyeliner. Once it dries, which happens quickly, it stays put all day without smudging or running. I can also layer it with powder eyeshadow to change up the look. Despite having "experience" lines around my eyes, this product doesn't crease at all. I absolutely love it!

Pros:Super easy to use. The eyeshadow literally glides on very easily with zero drag. Immediate color payoff and for shades that really show up on your skin, you need just one swipe. This part is definitely way better than the cheaper options (I've tried one other brand which was a fourth of the cost but is rough on my lids and requires a lot of back and forth to give me the same color payoff).They last long. I have not seen any issues with color fading through the day with these.Perfect for travel. I love throwing a couple of shades in my make up pouch without having to worry about packing a palette (and worrying about it opening and spilling all over) or brushes.Cons:As with any other make up product of course, some colors just don't match the payoff you see in advertised photos. Which wouldn't be as much of a problem if these weren't $15+ per eyeshadow.I have four colors - the Smoky Tawny Matte and Ochre Matte barely show up on my lids. Although the advertised photos show color pay off on darker lids, I personally find it much lighter than the photos on mine (I have the typical south asian dark lids). Orchid shimmer and Sheer blush pink look amazing on my lids. Looks like the shimmer shades definitely help add some dimension to any base colored lids.Personally the pros outweigh the cons for me and I love this product! I'll still use the shades that didn't give a lot of payoff for everyday looks. I use very few colors on my eyes so I'd much rather save money and buy more of these eyeshadow sticks than expensive palettes where I'll use maybe 2 out of 10-15 colors.

I’ve found my new go-to eyeshadow! The Julep Beauty Eyeshadow 101 is a game-changer for effortless eye makeup. The crème-to-powder formula glides on like a dream and blends seamlessly. Plus, the crease-proof finish means my eye look stays flawless all day!I love how easy it is to apply - perfect for busy mornings or quick touch-ups. And just look at this gorgeous shimmer! ✨ If you're looking for a long-lasting, easy-to-use eyeshadow stick, this is it!

I like the color. Mink Maeve. Was not the lightest one. I have light complexion, and it still gives the shadow look needed to ease the look of droopy eyelids.I was using a powder shadow before, but this is easy, mostly because of the foam round pad at one end, which smoothes it with a flick of the hand.Hoping this lasts a long time because it really does work well for me.It stays on all day. I have not noticed any build up in the lines during the day, but I don't put on heavily.