Glo Skin Beauty Cream Stay Shadow Stick - Latte

A creamy eyeshadow in stick form that you apply to your eyelid in one swipe and blend out with your finger. For those who love eyeshadow but rarely have the time or patience to start messing with brushes.

Why it works

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

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

The texture is creamy and blends easily. 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, allowing you to draw a line with it as well.

About this color

Latte is a matte tan: a soft beige-brown shade without shimmer. Useful as a transition color in the crease, or simply as an even base over your entire lid.

For whom

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

How to use it

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

A tip from me

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

And a word of honesty: a cream shadow stays put 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 helps more than a thicker layer of shadow.

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