6 Cult-Favorite Liquid Eyeshadows That Won’t Crease. Really.

I’m not in the game of convincing you to buy something that you don’t need. Instead of spending cash on a separate eyeshadow primer, grab this liquid formula, which works as both an intensifying base for powder pigments and as a shimmery stand-alone eyeshadow that doesn’t crease or budge.

The hardest part about wearing this metallic liquid eyeshadow is waiting long enough for it to dry before opening your eyes to admire its shimmery perfection. The formula has a really wet, thin consistency, but once it dries, it is set. While drugstore eyeshadows in powder formulas have a bad rap for weak coverage or splotchy application, this liquid shadow can hold its own next to similar prestige versions. 

If you’re expecting intense color payoff with these sticks, remember: This is Glossier we’re talking about, and that’s not what they’re known for. Think of these as sheer nail polishes but for your eyelids. Although they look super pigmented in the bottle, they actually leave your lids with just a wash of color—perfect for when you just want a little somethin’ somethin’. You can apply multiple coats and build up the color, but these shades, which come in green, pink, and cream, are meant to be a pretty little dose of shimmer, rather than a whole lotta look. 

If you do want something that packs the same punch as it appears in the bottle, look no further than this little party in a tube. Keep it chrome by applying it with the wide, doe-foot applicator, or make it smokey by smudging it out with your finger. The shadow actually transforms into a smokier version of the metallic shade when you blend it, thanks to tiny, encapsulated black pigments that break open. And no matter what finish you choose, there’s absolutely no creasing, no transferring, and no sad fading throughout the day. 

Even the best powder-based glitter eyeshadows require three layers and a spray of MAC Fix+ to help them look opaque. To streamline your products and save time, stick this highly praised, all-in-one formula from Stila. It’s available in 13 vibrant shades, each containing high-impact glitter that spreads like butter (seriously, no clumps). And the best part? Absolutely no shimmer fallout throughout the day.

Remember when everyone on the internet was applying matte liquid lipsticks on their eyelids? Yeah, you don’t have to do that anymore, because this dual-ended liquid shadow has a matte formula that’s actually intended to be used on your eyes. Use the doe-foot applicator on one end to dot the liquid eyeshadow where you want it, then blend it out with your fingers or a fluffy eyeshadow brush. If you want to layer on a metallic finish, flip the tube and use the tiny brush applicator on the other end to paint on the shine.