Powder Eyeshadows

I’ve chosen the following brands of eyeshadows based on their level of pigment, their pay-off, wear-ability and color/texture selection. Many luxury companies add treatment properties to their shadows. As this might (over time) help to preserve the texture of the skin on your eyelids, it usually makes the consistency of the shadows too creamy (even in powder form) and they end up creasing on your lid in a few hours. Some people find the texture of the brands that I prefer to be dry, but it’s typical of this level of pigment and it’s what keeps them on for 12+ hours. Remember to use a shadow base or concealer under any powder shadow. It gets rid of discoloration and gives the shadow something to adhere to.

There are many brands that I like specific colors and/or textures for specific effect, but these are my faves.

Shu Uemura (best choice of color and textures)

For more faves…

MAC (great all around)

Estee Lauder (new singles only)

Nars (they could use a few more base colors)

If you have favorite eyeshadows that I haven’t listed and/or would like to comment or rate these brands, please feel free. We welcome your opinions.