18 Reasons Why A Cream Eyeshadow is The Answer to All Your Problems

While my collection of classic powder eyeshadow palettes might be substantial, the truth is that powder, and I should have broken up a long time ago. Nothing irks me more than spending what feels like hours blending, only to end up with a patchy, creased eye look in about thirty seconds. I've tried primers, setting sprays, and every other technique imaginable. Still, the truth is that nothing has given me the staying power, color payoff, or intense glitz that a cream eyeshadow can achieve without even trying.

And if you're thinking, "Well, it's not like I rock a full glittery glam look every day," then I'll let you in on a secret. Cream eyeshadows can give you the most subtle, chic, and office-appropriate look ever. The trick is to find the correct formulas and colors that work with your lifestyle. And if you do want an intense holographic glam, the market is just bursting at the seams with options for that too. So please, enter into a world where the eyeshadow is easy to blend, stays all day, and can help you achieve every look you could ever dream up. Below, find 18 of the best cream eyeshadows, tried and true.