How do you use cream shadows?

feyith · Post by **feyith** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:37 am

Am I the only dummy?

Post by **karen** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:55 pm

Oh goodness no! We played with them a lot in the office, and there is a little bit of a learning curve when you're going from powders. I don't think it's anything too difficult for anyone, but it's different.

I've been having luck putting a little on with the applicator, and then blending it with my finger. If it seems sheer I put on another layer. I've also had good luck picking it up with a flat wet/dry brush and applying it that way. It doesn't gunk up a brush the way one of the silicone based shadows do- if it dries on the brush you just wipe off the residue (it's sort of powdery) and it's all set.

You do have to go with more simple looks- or at least I do. 2 colors max seems to be the most successful. It helps if I think of it more like nail polish for some reason- it's more like that than a shadow.

fluttershy · Post by **fluttershy** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:38 pm

Definitely no dummy! It's a bit tricky at first, but Karen's suggestion is what I do as well. I usually dab some from the applicator onto my pinky finger and pat it onto my eyelid. I've had good luck layering it atop a base shadow as well.

Lalama · Post by **Lalama** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:43 pm

I agree, I also find it works best for me when I put a small amount on my finger and then pat it on my eye-it seems to come out evenly for me that way.

Love the spring collection Karen!!

sunnyray · Post by **sunnyray** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:13 pm

I have used cream shadows forever. I have dry eye and I also think they look better. Start with a small amount then add.This builds the depth of the color. I use my clean fingers or a brush.Sometimes I even give a light spray of mineral water and it sets it.Love cream shadows can't wait to get the new ones.Ordered 2.

egerandi · Post by **egerandi** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:41 am

Do I need to apply Stick 'Em underneath the cream shadows?

Post by **karen** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:51 am

Nope...it pretty much is Stick 'Em. The only reason you'd need it is if you wanted to add glitter or something on top.

egerandi · Post by **egerandi** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:12 pm

karen wrote:Nope...it pretty much is Stick 'Em. The only reason you'd need it is if you wanted to add glitter or something on top.

Cool. I used my new ones this morning, ready to buy some more to make a set!

cclee00 · Post by **cclee00** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:33 pm

I ordered Sunnyville, Soho, and Gotham and am IN LOVE!! I think I need them all, yikes.

rymorg2 · Post by **rymorg2** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:17 am

I ordered a bunch of them and can't wait to try them! I have oily lids and usually use my cream shadows as bases.

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