Glo Skin Beauty Cream Stay Shadow Stick - Bonbon

A creamy eyeshadow in stick form that you apply to your eyelid in one swipe and blend with your finger. For anyone who loves eyeshadow but rarely has the time or patience to start using brushes.

Why it works

Powder eyeshadow needs something to hold onto. On an eyelid that gets a little oily throughout the day, powder settles into the crease, and by the afternoon you'll see a line instead of a color. A cream formula works differently: it adheres to the skin itself and then sets into a layer that won't budge.

Glo works with mineral pigments in a base of hydrogenated jojoba oil, an emollient ingredient that allows the stick to glide smoothly without pulling on the thin skin of your eyelid. It also contains the antioxidants vitamin C and E. The manufacturer claims up to twelve hours of wear without the color settling into the crease. How long it lasts for you depends on your skin and the warmth of the day, but you will notice the difference compared to loose powder immediately.

The texture is creamy and blends smoothly. You have about half a minute to blur the edges before it sets. There is a sharpener on the other end of the stick, so the tip stays fine and you can also use it to draw a line.

About this color

Bonbon is a deep matte brown. Dark enough to add depth to the crease, and soft enough not to look harsh during the day.

For whom

For those who like to keep it simple: one stick acts as eyeshadow, as a base under powder eyeshadow, and as an eyeliner. It is also great if your eyes water easily or if powder always ends up under your eyes, because this formula doesn't dust. And on a more mature eyelid, where the skin is a bit looser and powder tends to settle into the fine lines, a cream is usually the more flattering choice.

How to use it

Apply two or three strokes to your eyelid and blend them immediately with your ring finger or a short, firm brush. Immediately—that’s the whole point: once the formula sets, it won't move and every edge stays exactly where you placed it. It is better to build in two thin layers rather than one thick one. If you want a line, sharpen the tip with the built-in sharpener and draw it along your lash line.

My advice

The skin around your eye is thinner than the rest of your face and has no fat layer underneath to absorb pressure. What I see most often in the treatment room is that this area is overworked: rubbing, correcting, rubbing again. In the long run, that daily tugging does more damage than any product applied to it. So, use a light hand, and tap away an edge instead of smearing it.

And a word of honesty: a cream shadow stays on well, but it isn't indestructible. On a hot day or on a naturally oily eyelid, it may still shift. A thin base layer underneath makes more of a difference than a thicker layer of shadow.

Unsure which color suits your eyes? Feel free to send me a message, and we can look into it together.