It’s been a long time since I’ve done a makeup post here – I think the last one was actually a tutorial on how I fake false lashes!! Ever since discovering shadow sticks and how easy it is to create any type of eye shadow look – I’ve been almost exclusively using them! I thought it would be fun to share a couple easy looks I created using only shadow sticks! What I love most about using eye shadow sticks is how easy they are to apply and blend – there’s no need to use a brush, you just swipe, blend with your fingers and go! I’ve come to really love Bobbi Brown Shadow Sticks, but NARS is coming in very close with the color selection and how creamy and rich the colors are! Fair warning – I took selfies for this so you’re going to see a lot of my head!! Here are my favorite colors for the different brands I’ve tried and a few that I will be picking up soon to try!
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Bobbi Brown Favorites
Shadow ||Pink Sparkle || Golden Pink || Goldstone || Dusty Mauve
Other favorites & new buys
NARS Belle-lle || Laura Mercier Burnished Bronze || NARS Sukhotai || NARS Oaxaca
For those of you that are no fuss makeup fans then I can’t recommend shadow sticks enough – so easy to use! Here are two of my current fall eye shadow looks!
Copper & Dark Green
This has become my go to look for the fall. I start with the NARS belle-lle (copper color) in the crease & then use GoldStone (green) from Bobbi Brown on my lower lid. I blend the the copper color into the dark green and it gives my eyes a nice pop!
Dusty Mauve & Copper
If I had to pick my absolute favorite combination this would definitely be the one. dusty mauve from Bobbi Brown was the first shadow stick that I picked out and I’ve talked about it on the blog a few times! It’s the most versatile color and depending on the color of your eyes it will change the appearance of how mauve-y it gets! The dusty mauve goes into the crease and then I blend it down. I apply the Copper color to my lower lids and blend that into where the dusty mauve starts.
I also apply a grey eyeliner to my top & bottom lash lines to complete the look. Using only these shadow sticks, it takes me about 2 minutes to complete my eye makeup and the best part is how long they stay on. It’s long wear to the max – I can go through an entire work day, workout at lunch & have an event at night and not need to touch up my eye makeup at all! I will admit that I do not like using the super dark colors because those are a little harder to blend, at least they are for me. I like to stick to colors that are not matte, have a little bit of shimmer to them and are creamy in consistency so that I can blend with my fingers & also blend it away if I mess up!
Do you like to use shadow sticks? How long does your makeup routine take?
I have never tried shadow sticks, but have always been curious about them. Your eye makeup looks gorgeous! I love how easy it looks to apply. Perfect for workday mornings when I'm always rushing around! I will have to check these out, love the dusty mauve color!
xo, Rachel
A Blonde's Moment
I LOVE the Dusty mauve!!! Just look a that gorgeous face of yours, you'd look fab in any make-up colors!
Your eye make up is SO on point! Love all these colors on your eye, but that dusty mauve is really a winner!
I love that dusty mauve color! And the green is such a pretty color! I have used Clinique sticks before and I love them.
I have yet to try shadow sticks but I love how you showcased them!! I'm ready to try one!
Katherine | oneswainkycouple.com
Confession i have never used a shadow stick. I always use the powders. Love the natural liner look.
I love both of these looks! You look stunning.
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I definitely want to try a shadow stick, looks amazing on you!
Anika | anikamay.co.uk
I'm obsessed with the bobbi brown eye color sticks! I use Golden Pink regularly, it has the perfect shimmer!
xo
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Both of these looks are so pretty on you. Your eyes are lovely! I need to pick up some of these eye shadow sticks!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Shadow sticks are my absolute favorite and your make-up looks FLAWLESS! So gorgeous! I had no idea Nars made shadow sticks so I need to pick up one–they look beautiful!
Rosy Outlook
Shadow sticks are an awesome two in one. Love both looks, lady!
Obsessed with all of these! Your eye makeup looks so pretty! I definitely need to pick up those NARS colors, so perfect. <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
You have me wanting to go buy all of the eyeshadow sticks now. Do they come out lighter than they look? Your eyes look great with these colors on!
those colors! they totally make your eyes pop. i love copper on a lid because i feel like it always brings out great color in anyone's eyes. i never wear shadow and really need to change that!
xoxo cheshire kat
So pretty! I got a matte mini of the BB stick a while ago and it was kind of hard to blend, but I really want to try one of the shimmer versions. I love when you can just quickly swipe on one color and go!
I've never used the shadow sticks before, but I keep on hearing rave reviews about them! I think that I need to try and grab one during the Sephora sale in November!
Gorgeous as always! I have been living under a rock, because how did I not know that shadow sticks were a thing?! Those Bobbi Brown colors are gorgeous, and I need one of each <3
Green Fashionista
Love these brands! Looks great!
~Samantha
goldcoastgirlblog.com
Great post, thanks for sharing! I love these fall eye shadow looks 🙂
Camille xo
cococami.blogspot.co.uk
Great post!
Daniel x
The Daniel Originals | Instagram: danielpoonvignez
I can’t believe how easy this is! Your eye makeup looks so good! Definitely adding a couple of these to my Xmas list. 🙂
I'm all for easy and no fuss looks, especially when I'm in a rush. I love shadow sticks, but actually don't own that many. I must purchase the dusty mauve one, so pretty on you!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
OH I love this!!
Super pretty! And so is the makeup 😉 Love ya!!
Why oh why have I never thought to try an eye shadow stick?! I'm putting that on my shopping list right now! You look beautiful.
I love eyeshadow sticks because they're so easy and fool proof!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
I am totally buying these!! I have a few NARS eyeshadows and I love them but I do feel like sometimes it takes forever to create the look that I want. Bobbi Brown is awesome too. 🙂 You look beautiful in all of these photos too! 🙂
Love both looks, perfect for fall.
Nina's Style Blog
I've never experimented with different eye liner colors before, but I love the green and gray!! What an awesome product – I'd love to try!
Meg, Borrowed Heaven
I love dusty mauve on you, it's perfect for your dark hair and eyes. I will have to try that shade myself, thanks for the review!
Brooke
pumps and push-ups
Both looks are awesome! I love shimmery but subtle eye-shadows and I'm intrigued by the cream shadow sticks! So easy to apply and such great colors for the Fall! Love your lip color in photo #2.
Both of these looks are so pretty. I still haven't tried any shadow sticks! I need to order some ASAP!!
By Lauren M
That dusty mauve and copper looks so good on you, Biana!!!! I still need to try one of those shadow sticks!
Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts
ohh i love that dusty mauve eye shadow xo jillian
Ive never tried an eyeshadow stick, but it totally makes sense! These shades look beautiful on you!
<3 ShannonÂ
Upbeat Soles
I love these looks! You are gorgeous! Sadly I have the exact same eye makeup routine. I really need to switch it up every now and then
I bought the mauve shadow stick after you mentioned it a few months ago. I like it but it's a lot for me (I am a bit paler). I have blue eyes so it does make them pop – especially when I wear my glasses. You are so right about the application – swipe and go! I usually stick to neutrals so I am glad you mentioned the Laura Mercier in the brown color, I may have to try it. I travel a lot for work and I love that these are easy to travel with!
I have never used a shadow stick, I may have to! These look fabulous!
xx, Elise
sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
I haven't tried many shadow sticks but I hear the Laura Mercier ones are really nice. The one I have tried was through Ipsy and it was Trestique. I actually liked it. Trestique was at Gen Beauty and I was able to get a mini shadow/lip kit so I will be trying it out. Thanks for sharing. I love hearing about quick and easy makeup since it takes me forever in the morning! Even for simple looks!
I've never used shadow sticks before, but they sound super convent, especially these days when I don't have much time to do a full on makeup look! I love the looks you've created, absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing, gorgeous, and I hope you're having a great week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
THE STYLE CONTOUR
I absolutely love these tones! Especially that gold tone, so pretty for the holidays!
Your eyes look amazing! But then you have beautiful eyes to start with! I have never tried the eye sticks.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Beautifully done!!
Nistha
fashionistha.com/my-first-indo-western-look/
I've never tried shadow sticks but they look so convenient! The dusty colors look great on you!
Kim
simplylovebirds.com
Looking gorgeous out there dear! Really on-point. My fave is the dusty mauve.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
You've definitely convinced me that I need to try these! I was hoping to have time to get a makeover at Bloomies or Bergdorf's while I was in NYC… but womp womp womp… no time. SIGH. Maybe that's my post-11/1 treat??
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