Guide To: Single Eye Shadows

Single shadows are easy and fun to collect and there are so many to choose from so we chose some of our favorite stick, powder, and cream eye shadows. 

The key to a great makeup look, especially for a nice evening is creating an eye look that will make the look stand out. Using eye shadow can be difficult at first, but with practice it will always look gorgeous.

Eye shadow Sticks:

Eye shadow sticks are quick and easy and super pigmented which makes them so easy to work with. If you are just starting with makeup and eye shadow then definitely try sticks first to create an easy wash of color on the lid.

High End: We love the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick which comes in 13 colors and is $29. We love these sticks because they can sit on the eye alone or can be layered with others and blended easily. We also love the wide range of colors that Bobbi Brown has so that we can create the perfect eye!

Photo: Sephora

Affordable: One of the most affordable eye shadow options that there are is the Rimmel London ScandalEyes Eyeshadow Stick that comes in 7 shades and is only $3! Although these sticks only come in a small selection of colors, the pigmentation and price will wow you and you’ll be able to collect all shades in under $25. These shadows are also super blendable and can be mixed and matched!

Photo: Rimmel London

Powder Eye Shadow:

Powder eye shadow is the most common form and very easy to work with once you know how to use brushes and blend. There are so many options for powder eye shadow and we selected only the best.

High End: We love the MAC Eye Shadows because the variety is insane, there are over 100 shadows to choose from and even more when they come out with collections and collabs. We also love that the price per eye shadow is $16 and they are so pigmented so they will last forever!

Photo: MAC Cosmetics

Affordable: An amazing value for eye shadows are the ColourPop Eyeshadows that come in over 80 shades and are only $5! We love these shadows because they are super soft and buttery and very pigmented. These are only available online but the shipping is usually free and fast!

Photo: ColourPop

Cream Eye Shadow:

Much like eye shadow sticks, creams are super blendable and easy to use and layer with other creams or powders. Cream eye shadows are also really great for beginners or extreme makeup lovers.

High End: This luxury shadow is amazing and well worth the $32 price tag if you love makeup. The Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerise Long-Lasting Easy Cream Eyeshadows are perfect and come in 6 shades. This United Kingdom based makeup brand created by makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury, is perfectly creamy, blendable, and pigmented. If you want a quality cream shadow and wouldn’t mind spending a little more money on it, then this one is for you!

Photo: Charlotte Tilbury

Affordable: A great alternative to a pricey cream eye shadow is the Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo Eyeshadows that come in three different formulas, regular, leather, and metal and come in 15 shades. We love that these shadows come in so many different colors and finishes, and they’re only $7! Pick these up for an easy and affordable eye look!

Photo: Ulta

Eye shadows can make a makeup look really pop and by choosing the best products around, high end or affordable, you can achieve a beautiful makeup look at any price. These are some of our favorite picks and there are plenty more out there, and hopefully you found the right eye products for you!