Layra Mercier is the best but I refuse to pay $30 for them. I just bought 2 Elf yesterday to try and they are going in the trash. They are too hard, Im nit going to be tugging that across my eyes. Trash but 5$ you get what you pay for. So, I am sticking with Julep. For the price I will compromise and use them, they work well enough.
I’m 67 and I love the Maybelline color tattoo and the Revlon colorstay. Both are in the little round pots.I’ve tried so many sticks and not had much luck. I’ll have to try the LM one though. Thanks for doing this!
Hey Cindy, I really appreciate your feedback, I think sharing our info and tips is the only way we can figure out these products - there are SOOOO many! Which I guess is a good thing in a way, but also expensive to have to try so many ... Keep your receipts !!
I have been wearing the Kiko sticks for years now. I live in Germany and here you can find the Kiko stores in every larger city. I love them and a lot of other things from Kiko. Thanks for this interesting video.
I feel you, girl! It's frustrating when makeup brands don't even consider our needs. Let's hope they start listening to us older women and give us more options in matte shades. #AgeIsJustANumber
Hi there Maggie I've just found your channel and I'm so glad I did. I'm 58 and have all the usual issues that people of my age have. It's so refreshing to have a more mature outlook from yourself. I love the way you deliver your honest opinion . You're very easy to listen to. Thanks
I Love MAC cream pots! On sale they are about $17. Totally worth it. I have dry eye disease and my eyes water with everything else i tried. With MAC no watery eyes!
Thanks for this! I feel the same way about those shimmery colors. I see people doing one and done videos with sticks and think I'd love to do that but I need matte! You'd think BB and LM would understand since *they're* in our age group! Looking forward to your application video.
I'm 50 and I have to say the best cream matte eyeshadows I've found has been matte lipsticks! They wear all day, they don't crease, they blend like a dream and they come in so many more interesting colors that typical cream matte eyeshadow sticks. Thanks for these reviews, I'm looking up the kiko milano ones now! :)
@@Chris-Alia Honestly, I use any brand. I have several from boxy charms that I've received over the last year. I just make sure to put them on my dry skin, no primer/concealer. I've never had any issue with them bleeding or not setting. I do think if you have oily eyelids then it may not work, because the oil would break them down. :)
I have small hooded eyes and oily eyelids to boot. I don’t care for them because I always feel them on my eyes and they crease within a couple of hours. I still like powders.
I use quite a few drug store stick eyeshadows and all of them stay put on me if I use eyeshadow primer and set it well with setting powder. Also, after putting cream eyeshadows I sometimes put setting powder only so slightly all over to avoid fading. I have monolid hooded eyes.
Just the information I needed. Thank you so much. I think you have also found the exact lipstick I have been searching for. I'd be forever in your debt if you would share the color and brand. Thanks again. Looking forward to watching the rest of your reviews!
I always wear the Elf ones as a base for powder eyeshadow on the outer corners, and they work great that way. Thy do increase longevity. Too bad they didnt work for you on their own. Thanks for the comparisons!
This was a very helpful video because I’m new to using cream shadows. I’m 72 years old. Have some hooding and creepiness. This is so super helpful. Thank you.
I was laughing when I saw Kiko Milano because anything made in Italy is high quality. I use the line - they are not as metallic as you would fear...They also have shadow mousses that don't move after application. It's a fabulous line and if you are into natural products they also have a line. Drugstore price but def high-end quality. This was a great video!!
Great Video! The only drug store eye shadow stick I have tried is ELF and I so agree. Now I don't have to waste my time on those others...so thank you for trying them so we don't have to! I agree on LM, BB and Nude Stix...all good. I have the same Bobbie Btown set as you showed and I love it...so pretty. Kiko Milano here I come!
Hey Maggie! You just showed up on my feed and I’m so glad. I’m always looking for new CZcamsrs but I have difficulty finding them. I love cream shadows so this is really helpful.
I love shimmer and I am 66. Love Mally an that is where I started my love for makeup sticks. Covergirl use to sell sticks for about 6.00 that was great also. Thank you
Thank you so much 🙏I really appreciate that you focused on what matters - how well it holds, how fast it sets, how creamy it is, does it highlight texture. Ooh and the swatch sheet!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Great video but I wish you would have swatched them or even showed your wear test on your arm. I've been wearing a lot more cream and liquid eyeshadows too.
You are so right. I really need to take some time and make an updated video. I have pretty good luck with the elf sticks as long as I use a primer first. I feel bad for trash, talking him so much back then thank you for taking the time to comment!
Another eyeshadow stick you might try is by Mally Beauty. Her shadow sticks are every bit as good as my favorite Bobbi Brown, and Laura Mercier. Truly budge proof.
Just watched your video. So helpful. Kiko Milano on sale right now, but without some mattes….ugh! I did get 2 just because of the price and I like a tiny bit of shimmer sometimes. Nice review.
Those mattes!! If a company would produce a full range of matte sticks in all the colors We would buy them!!! Oh well, I hope you enjoy the Kiki Milano stick! Thanks for stopping by my channel.
I’ve heard that Laura Mercier Caviar Stick is less dry than Bobbie Brown, so it gives you more time to blend and the tube doesn’t dry out. I’ve had BB tubes dry out for no reason, so I’m sticking with LM.
I’ve tried several eyeshadow sticks too and mostly can’t get them to look very good on me. My eyelids have a fair bit of darkness, so maybe that’s why the shades don’t show up much at all. Anything gray based just makes things worse. I think probably my favorite so far is the eyeshadow sticks from Beauty Pie. They have good pigment and enough shimmer to bring a little life to my eyelids.
I have heard nothing but good things about the beauty pie sticks. I’m the same way with gray shadows, I thought I would like them since my hair is gray now, but they don’t look very good on me.
I'm in my late 40s and have been very impressed with the Julep eyeshadow sticks. They're waterproof, have never creased on me, and they last until I remove at the end of the day. Jukep seems to consistently have sales. I have super dry skin and don't use an eye primer. They dry to a powder finish on me fairly quickly. I bought directly from their website during a 40% off sale. Maybe the ones you got from Amazon were old batch?
I have been trying eyeshadow sticks too. The elf ones I got from Ulta were dry and the shimmer one didn't show. My stilla ones don't dry down either and I have gold and red from Ulta. Im excited to try the kiko ones
Hi Maggie I got the elf ones but the ones that come in black packaging and they work good and have u tried mally.??? Hers are fantastic too. I was obsessed with shadow sticks this spring and collected quite a few and I love them all. They don’t move and it’s great for us gorgeous. Ore mature women embracing our fine lines and wrinkles. Tfs love ur channel
Thanks, I remember seeing Mally in either Ulta or Sephora years ago and thought she had some very unique products. I hope to be able to check out her stuff again in the near future. I watched her on QVC a few times as well.
Maggie, awesome video about cream eyeshadow sticks. I never tried elf, nyx, etc. Maybe because of my favorite and is made by Revlon, one stick with 2 colors, one end is kinda deep brown and the other end shimmering light brown. Just beautiful and used it as a touch up, weekends or on the run. I actually used it up. I'm not sure if they still make them. I also have a 4-cream compact by Revlo and use it on the go. I just received a Laura mercier eyeshadow stick in a gift sample. I think I like it. Interesting, I have all kinds of Bobby Brown products and not that. Thank you for your demo.
Thanks for your honest review of cream eyeshadow sticks. At 67 years old, my eyelids are dry and I am thinking I need to switch to cream shadows. I tried Laura Mercier and Nudestix and thought they were both too dry. I think Bobbi Brown might work.
Big fan of it Cosmetics super Hero no tug Shadow Sticks. I have older greasy droopy eyelids and these Sticks stay put for a very long time. Even without primer. Easy to use. Blend well. Nice to combine with matte and perl finish. Beautiful colors that you can combine well Not cheap but really worth the price. Love them!
I love the shimmers honestly (almost 53) --but I DO appreciate these reviews. I found the Bobbi Brown was hard to move for me? Maybe it dried out. I love the Kiko - it has not dried out - I just wish the colors were a bit bolder (I need bold for dance shows!) I'm going to check out the Nude stick! I just can't afford the Mercier.
Try again, but prime your eyelids. I use a dab of concealer and then I set it with powder. I've never tried anything from Kiko Milano, didn't realize they were so inexpensive. Great video!❤
Hi Atna, I will do this, I might have to do a "correction" video of the drugstore brands if this helps me. I have the urban decay primer so I will test it as well as concealer plus powder (which seems to be exactly what urbay decay primer is made from) .... trying the Julip with primer underneath today!
I use an eye primer than a light powdering for my old wrinkled eyes. Much better results adding powder. I do think I might hunt down a silicone primer which doesn't have crepey showing, or best it can be.
Thanks Maggie really appreciate your reviews they help us out a lot . I don’t wear eyeshadow however I would like to try something simple like one of those sticks. I’m gonna try to order the Milano Kiko stick one to bad I’m in Canada and can’t take advantage of the U.S affiliate codes🥲 Have an amazing day see y soon !🥰
Hi Maggie, very helpful video for us mature ladies 👍 Thanks for trying all these eyeshadow sticks for us, really appreciate it. I only have one matt stick from laura Mercier in cocoa and I’m really happy with it. I would love to get more colors but they are quite expensive for me. What color is the Mac paint pot that you’re using? This I would like to try ❤️
the MAC paint pot is painterly - they have several matte neutrals so I actually tried them in person at the mall before buying one. Painterly is a neutral pink. I like it alot as a base and also as a No Makeup Makeup Look. Also it hides one very obvious blue vein on my eyelid that drives me nuts under eyeshadow! Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it.
@@MaggieDe Thank you for the answer. I think I have the same skin tone as you but it’s so difficult to choose the right colours from the internet…🤯 I live in a small Greek island….no big stores around! This is super helpful, thanks again 🙏😊❤️❤️
As always, thanks doll!! Im just now realizing I don't need all these beautiful eye palettes that are EVERYWHERE!! Yes, they're gorgeous... but not on my 54 yr old eyes! 😊👀♥️ I got the same Laura Mercier caviar stick in my birthday gift from Sephora & its not the best but I did love the loose setting powder from her... its beautiful as long as I use my Neutrogena Hydro Boost setting spray over-top of it!! You just saved me some 💰💰💰 and I appreciate you!! 💟💞💖😘💋💄👑💝💎🎀👏🏻 *edit... the Kiko Milano ombre blushes are heavenly atop cream blush!! Some of their products are good, some 👎🏻 its hit or miss!!💜💜💜
Hi...I just saw your other video on the Laura Mercier Cavier Mattes yesterday....and I also remember having 'Cashmere' in a Mini...and I also loved it....but currently RIGHT NOW...I cannot find the 'Cashmere' color anywwhere ; as it is out of stock everywhere i looked. Maybe i need to check Ulta ...I don't think i checked there. ok..if u see this....let me know if u see the 'Cashmere' shade from Laura Mercier anywhere..thank you. !!!
Hi Elizabeth, I’ve had a chance to try them all with primer now. My personal fav is KIKO Milo o sticks for longest wear time. I saw another CZcamsr comment that she actually likes the NYX because they are so sheer and subtle - opposite of me but if you want a very sheer wash of color they might work well. I also have pretty good luck with the Revlon in the glass pots.
Great video! Not sure if you know this but you can take back the cream eyeshadow sticks to Ulta. They take them back used as long as you have the receipt. I’ve done it before.
Lancome also makes some cream eyeshadow sticks which aren’t bad. I haven’t tried to Laura Mercy but a sales associate at Ulta mentioned that they dry out faster than they would’ve liked. The Bobby Brown I’ve had for longer than I will say and they are still just fine, just saying. Also, the cream eyeshadow paint pots wondered how you felt about those?
Thanks so much for Maggie for your honest opinion. You’ve saved us lots of money. I love cream eyeshadows in the pots I’d like to try the Kiko. Happy Thanksgiving 💕💕💕
Hope your Thanksgiving was good too. It's monday morning now when I'm writing this .... back to reality ... and back to more healthy eating for me - so hard for me to get back on the wagon after a big holiday.
Victoria Beckham un caramel. Nothing works better. Once you try it you’ll never go back. It gives you a beautiful elegant finish and last forever!!! The cheap ones don’t last in the end you end up spending almost the same money lol Better to have one good quality product than having tons that give you a cheap look.
Good timing watching your video again. TYVM Had ordered some on Amazon yesterday and just went into my order and cancelled two sticks. Very frustrating few good cream mattes and have to go to high end. NYX jumbos I have of many. BIG waste of money and to top it very little product. Just subscribed. You do such an excellent job, gal. 😄😄
Hi Diane, ironically just this month I found a way to make the NYX work for me - with the milk brand eye primer … I am going to do an updated video on this soon… but still it would be better if they just worked with our having to jump through hoops to use them …
I didn’t use one for these, but generally, I do use a primer when I have time. I like the one from alter ego a lot. I also like one from essence it’s very very affordable.
Hi Ann, no I don’t review handbags, I used to be really into them but now I carry “durable” crossbody bags most days because I live in a rural area. (Dirt, dust,etc)
I didn't use a primer, such a dummy!!! I didn't even think of it because I just mentally think of primer for powder shadow. Anyway, I'm going to retest them all with a primer and see what happens, I'll make a new video with the results.... maybe after Christmas though, it's a busy time of year.... Thanks so much for commenting.
I haven’t tried them yet, you’re the first person to tell me about them. They look interesting on the Costco website. We are not members of Costco so I won’t get to try them anytime soon. But thanks for telling me about them!
Thanks for the video but I disagree with you. I use the elf mint melt sticks and they last all day. Maybe you need a lid primer. Also you could improve your presentation to camera. Hold the product still and use only your fingertips. Product should face camera. Good luck.
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I wanted so bad to like this video, and I'm 65 so yeah cream better on eyes with shimmer. But the rambling on, stop and go, eye glasses on and off. Kind of annoying. had to fast forward quite a bit. surprise, once again kind of annoying.
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Layra Mercier is the best but I refuse to pay $30 for them. I just bought 2 Elf yesterday to try and they are going in the trash. They are too hard, Im nit going to be tugging that across my eyes. Trash but 5$ you get what you pay for. So, I am sticking with Julep. For the price I will compromise and use them, they work well enough.
I’m 67 and I love the Maybelline color tattoo and the Revlon colorstay. Both are in the little round pots.I’ve tried so many sticks and not had much luck. I’ll have to try the LM one though. Thanks for doing this!
Hey Cindy, I really appreciate your feedback, I think sharing our info and tips is the only way we can figure out these products - there are SOOOO many! Which I guess is a good thing in a way, but also expensive to have to try so many ... Keep your receipts !!
I have been wearing the Kiko sticks for years now. I live in Germany and here you can find the Kiko stores in every larger city. I love them and a lot of other things from Kiko. Thanks for this interesting video.
Thanks for sharing!!
I wish makeup brands would listen to us older women and make more mattes available in all different sizes.
I feel you, girl! It's frustrating when makeup brands don't even consider our needs. Let's hope they start listening to us older women and give us more options in matte shades. #AgeIsJustANumber
Julep works very well for me stays well for me with oily eyelids and I do like shimmer at 58 years old lmao
I love Julep, they work great for me also!
Hi there Maggie I've just found your channel and I'm so glad I did. I'm 58 and have all the usual issues that people of my age have. It's so refreshing to have a more mature outlook from yourself. I love the way you deliver your honest opinion . You're very easy to listen to. Thanks
I Love MAC cream pots! On sale they are about $17. Totally worth it. I have dry eye disease and my eyes water with everything else i tried. With MAC no watery eyes!
Thanks for this! I feel the same way about those shimmery colors. I see people doing one and done videos with sticks and think I'd love to do that but I need matte! You'd think BB and LM would understand since *they're* in our age group! Looking forward to your application video.
Exactly!! We NEEN out mattes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes! When you started talking I thought "Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier!" my favourites, hands down.
I'm 50 and I have to say the best cream matte eyeshadows I've found has been matte lipsticks! They wear all day, they don't crease, they blend like a dream and they come in so many more interesting colors that typical cream matte eyeshadow sticks. Thanks for these reviews, I'm looking up the kiko milano ones now! :)
What brand lipsticks are your favorite? Lipsticks on my lids seem to always “bleed” and not set well or last
@@Chris-Alia Honestly, I use any brand. I have several from boxy charms that I've received over the last year. I just make sure to put them on my dry skin, no primer/concealer. I've never had any issue with them bleeding or not setting. I do think if you have oily eyelids then it may not work, because the oil would break them down. :)
Oh wow. I wish I had known this before I threw all of the weird brown lippies Boxy sent to me. 😂@@ShabamGram
Love that you wiped at them to see the staying power! Don’t see many do that and I’m over here like “wipe it for me!” Thx for sharing!
Time stamps are great - solid content - thx
I have small hooded eyes and oily eyelids to boot. I don’t care for them because I always feel them on my eyes and they crease within a couple of hours. I still like powders.
So glad I found this as I've just started the cream eyeshadow journey!
I use quite a few drug store stick eyeshadows and all of them stay put on me if I use eyeshadow primer and set it well with setting powder. Also, after putting cream eyeshadows I sometimes put setting powder only so slightly all over to avoid fading. I have monolid hooded eyes.
These are excellent tips, thank you Yasco.
This was very informative. Thanks much! You are so gorgeous!
Love your hair
Did you put anything on your eyelids before the eyeshadow sticks? Body lotion on your arms?
Just the information I needed. Thank you so much. I think you have also found the exact lipstick I have been searching for. I'd be forever in your debt if you would share the color and brand. Thanks again. Looking forward to watching the rest of your reviews!
I always wear the Elf ones as a base for powder eyeshadow on the outer corners, and they work great that way. Thy do increase longevity. Too bad they didnt work for you on their own. Thanks for the comparisons!
Great tip! I just bought the new elf matte sticks to try, they seem to work just a bit better for me but I haven't completely tested them yet.
This was a very helpful video because I’m new to using cream shadows. I’m 72 years old. Have some hooding and creepiness. This is so super helpful. Thank you.
I was laughing when I saw Kiko Milano because anything made in Italy is high quality. I use the line - they are not as metallic as you would fear...They also have shadow mousses that don't move after application. It's a fabulous line and if you are into natural products they also have a line. Drugstore price but def high-end quality. This was a great video!!
Thanks so much, I want to try more from the brand.
Great Video! The only drug store eye shadow stick I have tried is ELF and I so agree. Now I don't have to waste my time on those others...so thank you for trying them so we don't have to! I agree on LM, BB and Nude Stix...all good. I have the same Bobbie Btown set as you showed and I love it...so pretty. Kiko Milano here I come!
Thanks for stopping by Tamera. CONGRATULATIONS on your retirement. I am so very happy for you.
Hey Maggie! You just showed up on my feed and I’m so glad. I’m always looking for new CZcamsrs but I have difficulty finding them. I love cream shadows so this is really helpful.
Thanks for finding me !!!
I love shimmer and I am 66. Love Mally an that is where I started my love for makeup sticks. Covergirl use to sell sticks for about 6.00 that was great also. Thank you
Thanks for sharing!!
ELF works for me! Love them.
Thank you so much 🙏I really appreciate that you focused on what matters - how well it holds, how fast it sets, how creamy it is, does it highlight texture.
Ooh and the swatch sheet!!! 🙏🙏🙏
You are so welcome! Thank you for commenting!!
I’d love to try Kiko Milano but they don’t ship to Canada 🇨🇦 and neither does Ulta 😿
Laura Mercier are bangers 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Bangers !!!!!
I love the Laura Mercier cream shadows. Mally also makes some good shadow sticks and those don’t budge.
Great video but I wish you would have swatched them or even showed your wear test on your arm. I've been wearing a lot more cream and liquid eyeshadows too.
Yes, I definitely should have done that, maybe I can make another one with swatches.
The elf ones are fantastic- I don’t think you’re using them correctly. I always use a primer and set with a powder. They last all day!
You are so right. I really need to take some time and make an updated video. I have pretty good luck with the elf sticks as long as I use a primer first. I feel bad for trash, talking him so much back then thank you for taking the time to comment!
For me the best are from bobbie brown 🥰
Another eyeshadow stick you might try is by Mally Beauty. Her shadow sticks are every bit as good as my favorite Bobbi Brown, and Laura Mercier. Truly budge proof.
I have heard nothing but good things about the Mally eyeshadows. I will have to try them, thanks Dawn.
Just watched your video. So helpful. Kiko Milano on sale right now, but without some mattes….ugh! I did get 2 just because of the price and I like a tiny bit of shimmer sometimes. Nice review.
Those mattes!! If a company would produce a full range of matte sticks in all the colors We would buy them!!! Oh well, I hope you enjoy the Kiki Milano stick! Thanks for stopping by my channel.
Thank you for the time stamps! Those are so helpful.
I’ve heard that Laura Mercier Caviar Stick is less dry than Bobbie Brown, so it gives you more time to blend and the tube doesn’t dry out. I’ve had BB tubes dry out for no reason, so I’m sticking with LM.
I’ve tried several eyeshadow sticks too and mostly can’t get them to look very good on me. My eyelids have a fair bit of darkness, so maybe that’s why the shades don’t show up much at all. Anything gray based just makes things worse. I think probably my favorite so far is the eyeshadow sticks from Beauty Pie. They have good pigment and enough shimmer to bring a little life to my eyelids.
I have heard nothing but good things about the beauty pie sticks. I’m the same way with gray shadows, I thought I would like them since my hair is gray now, but they don’t look very good on me.
I'm in my late 40s and have been very impressed with the Julep eyeshadow sticks. They're waterproof, have never creased on me, and they last until I remove at the end of the day. Jukep seems to consistently have sales. I have super dry skin and don't use an eye primer. They dry to a powder finish on me fairly quickly. I bought directly from their website during a 40% off sale. Maybe the ones you got from Amazon were old batch?
Thanks for sharing!! I’ve been thinking about trying them again - I know they are very popular with a lot of cream eyeshadow wearers.
Julep sticks did not last at allllllll on my eyes! Tried with and without primer!
I love the wet and wild stays put blends great doesn’t crease and so much pigment
The wet and wild brand continues to amaze me. Thanks for commenting Tammy, I appreciate it!
I have been trying eyeshadow sticks too. The elf ones I got from Ulta were dry and the shimmer one didn't show. My stilla ones don't dry down either and I have gold and red from Ulta. Im excited to try the kiko ones
Hi Maggie I got the elf ones but the ones that come in black packaging and they work good and have u tried mally.??? Hers are fantastic too. I was obsessed with shadow sticks this spring and collected quite a few and I love them all. They don’t move and it’s great for us gorgeous. Ore mature women embracing our fine lines and wrinkles. Tfs love ur channel
Thanks, I remember seeing Mally in either Ulta or Sephora years ago and thought she had some very unique products. I hope to be able to check out her stuff again in the near future. I watched her on QVC a few times as well.
Maggie, awesome video about cream eyeshadow sticks. I never tried elf, nyx, etc. Maybe because of my favorite and is made by Revlon, one stick with 2 colors, one end is kinda deep brown and the other end shimmering light brown. Just beautiful and used it as a touch up, weekends or on the run. I actually used it up. I'm not sure if they still make them. I also have a 4-cream compact by Revlo and use it on the go. I just received a Laura mercier eyeshadow stick in a gift sample. I think I like it. Interesting, I have all kinds of Bobby Brown products and not that. Thank you for your demo.
thanks for stopping by Nellie! I have seen that 4 color cream Revlon compact but haven't gotten a chance to try it yet, it looks good tho.
Thanks for your honest review of cream eyeshadow sticks. At 67 years old, my eyelids are dry and I am thinking I need to switch to cream shadows. I tried Laura Mercier and Nudestix and thought they were both too dry. I think Bobbi Brown might work.
Glad it was helpful!
Oh and i’m 57 years old, plus with MAC you get alot of product for the money
Big fan of it Cosmetics super Hero no tug Shadow Sticks. I have older greasy droopy eyelids and these Sticks stay put for a very long time. Even without primer. Easy to use. Blend well. Nice to combine with matte and perl finish. Beautiful colors that you can combine well
Not cheap but really worth the price.
Love them!
I agree!
I love the shimmers honestly (almost 53) --but I DO appreciate these reviews. I found the Bobbi Brown was hard to move for me? Maybe it dried out. I love the Kiko - it has not dried out - I just wish the colors were a bit bolder (I need bold for dance shows!) I'm going to check out the Nude stick! I just can't afford the Mercier.
Thank you for your review. I will spend more for the best. ✝️☮️
Lancome sticks r great!💖
Try again, but prime your eyelids. I use a dab of concealer and then I set it with powder. I've never tried anything from Kiko Milano, didn't realize they were so inexpensive. Great video!❤
Hi Atna, I will do this, I might have to do a "correction" video of the drugstore brands if this helps me. I have the urban decay primer so I will test it as well as concealer plus powder (which seems to be exactly what urbay decay primer is made from) .... trying the Julip with primer underneath today!
I use an eye primer than a light powdering for my old wrinkled eyes. Much better results adding powder. I do think I might hunt down a silicone primer which doesn't have crepey showing, or best it can be.
Thanks Maggie really appreciate your reviews they help us out a lot . I don’t wear eyeshadow however I would like to try something simple like one of those sticks. I’m gonna try to order the Milano Kiko stick one to bad I’m in Canada and can’t take advantage of the U.S affiliate codes🥲
Have an amazing day see y soon !🥰
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi I like your review and also your hair Color and shiny skin ❤️
Hi Maggie, very helpful video for us mature ladies 👍 Thanks for trying all these eyeshadow sticks for us, really appreciate it. I only have one matt stick from laura Mercier in cocoa and I’m really happy with it. I would love to get more colors but they are quite expensive for me. What color is the Mac paint pot that you’re using? This I would like to try ❤️
the MAC paint pot is painterly - they have several matte neutrals so I actually tried them in person at the mall before buying one. Painterly is a neutral pink. I like it alot as a base and also as a No Makeup Makeup Look. Also it hides one very obvious blue vein on my eyelid that drives me nuts under eyeshadow! Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it.
@@MaggieDe Thank you for the answer. I think I have the same skin tone as you but it’s so difficult to choose the right colours from the internet…🤯
I live in a small Greek island….no big stores around! This is super helpful, thanks again 🙏😊❤️❤️
As always, thanks doll!! Im just now realizing I don't need all these beautiful eye palettes that are EVERYWHERE!! Yes, they're gorgeous... but not on my 54 yr old eyes! 😊👀♥️ I got the same Laura Mercier caviar stick in my birthday gift from Sephora & its not the best but I did love the loose setting powder from her... its beautiful as long as I use my Neutrogena Hydro Boost setting spray over-top of it!! You just saved me some 💰💰💰 and I appreciate you!! 💟💞💖😘💋💄👑💝💎🎀👏🏻 *edit... the Kiko Milano ombre blushes are heavenly atop cream blush!! Some of their products are good, some 👎🏻 its hit or miss!!💜💜💜
Enjoyed your video. Please try VIEVE ! Her eyeshadow sticks are top notch.
I really like the Sephora waterproof cream liner and shadow.
Thanks for a great review. Lots of great info.
Thanks for watching!
So helpful thank you!
Very helpful video! Love your earrings 😍
Thank you!! 😊
Hi...I just saw your other video on the Laura Mercier Cavier Mattes yesterday....and I also remember having 'Cashmere' in a Mini...and I also loved it....but currently RIGHT NOW...I cannot find the 'Cashmere' color anywwhere ; as it is out of stock everywhere i looked. Maybe i need to check Ulta ...I don't think i checked there. ok..if u see this....let me know if u see the 'Cashmere' shade from Laura Mercier anywhere..thank you. !!!
I’ll keep an eye out for it - if I see one for sale I will let you know
Hi, Maggie! Did you try any of the drugstore shadows with a primer on your eyes or just your arms?
Hi Elizabeth, I’ve had a chance to try them all with primer now. My personal fav is KIKO Milo o sticks for longest wear time. I saw another CZcamsr comment that she actually likes the NYX because they are so sheer and subtle - opposite of me but if you want a very sheer wash of color they might work well. I also have pretty good luck with the Revlon in the glass pots.
Great video! Not sure if you know this but you can take back the cream eyeshadow sticks to Ulta. They take them back used as long as you have the receipt. I’ve done it before.
Thanks for the tip! That is good info.
I where Laura Geller’s liners and shadow sticks. Yes they lastI I love her stuff.
good to know Joanne, I will have to give them a try, I love her baked blush !!
Lancome also makes some cream eyeshadow sticks which aren’t bad. I haven’t tried to Laura Mercy but a sales associate at Ulta mentioned that they dry out faster than they would’ve liked. The Bobby Brown I’ve had for longer than I will say and they are still just fine, just saying. Also, the cream eyeshadow paint pots wondered how you felt about those?
Hey Yvonne, I do like the pots quite a bit too, I have a lot of the Revelon pots. I also like the MAC but they are more expensive of course.
Thanks so much for Maggie for your honest opinion. You’ve saved us lots of money. I love cream eyeshadows in the pots I’d like to try the Kiko. Happy Thanksgiving 💕💕💕
Hope your Thanksgiving was good too. It's monday morning now when I'm writing this .... back to reality ... and back to more healthy eating for me - so hard for me to get back on the wagon after a big holiday.
I just found you & I’m glad I did!
Hi Cynthia, thank so much for letting me know. It is very encouraging to me to hear that people are still finding my channel !
great, thank you!!!!
And girl I also am a lover of eBay!!! I have found high end makeup there and wow the prices are phenomenal
so true
I also find high end makeup on Ebay, some in sample sizes. That's often how I try different brands.
Victoria Beckham un caramel. Nothing works better. Once you try it you’ll never go back. It gives you a beautiful elegant finish and last forever!!!
The cheap ones don’t last in the end you end up spending almost the same money lol
Better to have one good quality product than having tons that give you a cheap look.
Thanks for the info. I tried NYX and it wasn't very good. I agree we ladies over 55 or more don't need shimmer!
Exactly!!
Good timing watching your video again. TYVM Had ordered some on Amazon yesterday and just went into my order and cancelled two sticks. Very frustrating few good cream mattes and have to go to high end. NYX jumbos I have of many. BIG waste of money and to top it very little product. Just subscribed. You do such an excellent job, gal. 😄😄
Hi Diane, ironically just this month I found a way to make the NYX work for me - with the milk brand eye primer … I am going to do an updated video on this soon… but still it would be better if they just worked with our having to jump through hoops to use them …
And thanks so much for subscribing and leaving a comment!!
where are the swatches?
You didn’t try Thrive brand, work well for me and I have very droopy hooded 63 yr old eye lids
Did you use a eye primer under the elf no budge eyeshadow sticks?
I didn’t use one for these, but generally, I do use a primer when I have time. I like the one from alter ego a lot. I also like one from essence it’s very very affordable.
Yeah, the NYX are not creamy nor longwear. Though they do have good color payoff.
Kiko Milano. Half the price of Laura Mercier, Bibbi Brown & Thrive. And ten times better
This is off the subject but do you review handbags? Thank you.
Hi Ann, no I don’t review handbags, I used to be really into them but now I carry “durable” crossbody bags most days because I live in a rural area. (Dirt, dust,etc)
Great! did you use a primer? paint pots maybe to creamy for a primer:)
I didn't use a primer, such a dummy!!! I didn't even think of it because I just mentally think of primer for powder shadow. Anyway, I'm going to retest them all with a primer and see what happens, I'll make a new video with the results.... maybe after Christmas though, it's a busy time of year.... Thanks so much for commenting.
@@MaggieDe Have a Great Thanksgiving!!!
Have you tried the RealHer at Costco??
I haven’t tried them yet, you’re the first person to tell me about them. They look interesting on the Costco website. We are not members of Costco so I won’t get to try them anytime soon. But thanks for telling me about them!
Thanks for the video but I disagree with you. I use the elf mint melt sticks and they last all day. Maybe you need a lid primer. Also you could improve your presentation to camera. Hold the product still and use only your fingertips. Product should face camera. Good luck.
Hi Catharene- Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. All opinions are welcome. I appreciate your feedback!!
`Please consider cruelty free brands like Ilia, Charlotte Tilburry, Smashbox, Danessa Myrick etcetera.. Mac and Revlon and Boobi brown are not beautiful brands..they are ugly brands...
Thanks for your recommendaitons.
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I wanted so bad to like this video, and I'm 65 so yeah cream better on eyes with shimmer. But the rambling on, stop and go, eye glasses on and off. Kind of annoying. had to fast forward quite a bit. surprise, once again kind of annoying.
I disagree. I find the commentary helpful.