The invention of cream eye shadows has had a time-saving impact on my life. Not only are they easy to apply (you don't even need to use a brush), but depending on the color, they can also double as a highlighter. They're a cinch to travel with since they can't spill, and they typically dry to a nice, powdery finish. You used to have to tend to the creases every few hours, but now they've evolved Read more

Usually eye shadows come in palettes that have either a powder or cream consistency, so it's rare when you find a few dynamite duos that contain one of each. Here are three amazing cream and powder eye shadow pairs that I think you'll love as much as I do. A few days ago I promised you more info on the Laura Mercier Eye Colour Pot ($32) from the Gold Digger collection (which totally looks like Read more

Just for Redheads is celebrating its 15-year anniversary with the launch of three creamy Dream Eye Shadow Flavors ($30). The formula is a smooth, blendable, and layerable so that you can wear them alone, together, or over a powder shadow for more depth (my personal favorite way to wear cream shadows) I've been playing around with different looks using the Souffle color, and wow, am I impressed. Read more

Cool beans! This inventive Tarte Cosmetics Lock and Roll Eye Shadow Duo ($28) claims to be be crease-proof and smudge-proof. It houses both a cream side and a loose powder side and is part of Tarte's new Stain or Shine Summer 2007 Collection. Here's how it works. Begin by applying the liquefied, vitamin E enhanced cream shadow to your lids. Wait about ten seconds for it to dry and then use Read more

DuWop, one of my fave brands, has just come out with a new sheer and liquid eyeshadow called Shadowlift ($29). It comes in an innovative pump form in four fabulously neutral and velvety metallic shades that blend easily with the touch of your fingertip. The only qualm I found is that it's a little bit messy to use, especially if you're not very savvy with cream makeup. My fingers were filthy Read more

The new Lola Cosmetics SocialEyes Gel Eye Colour ($20) is Summertime fun for your fingers — and it's waterproof, too! Part of Lola's 2007 Color Play collection, these creamy eye shadow/liners have a smooth texture and medium pigmentation, so they can be layered for just the amount of color you desire. To use SocialEyes as a shadow, swipe your finger across the pot and onto your lid. If you Read more

Don't you hate it when the Summer heat makes your eye makeup get all gunked up? Benefit Cosmetics is coming to the rescue with its new Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner ($18). Part of the Love Your Look collection and packaged in a cute little pot, these shadows have the consistency of cream and an unbelievably silky texture, so they're smoother and longer lasting than powders. Available in 12 Read more