Terms of UseHow to Wear Cream Eyeshadow Explore this Article parts 1 Prepping Your Eyes 2 Applying the Cream Shadow 3 Adding the Finishing Touches Other Sections Expert Q&A Related Articles References Co-authored by Daniel Vann
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This article was co-authored by Daniel Vann. Daniel Vann is the Creative Director for Daredevil Cosmetics, a makeup studio in the Seattle Area. He has been working in the cosmetics industry for over 15 years and is currently a licensed aesthetician and makeup educator. This article has been viewed 19,989 times.
Cream eyeshadow is a great addition to your makeup arsenal. The velvety smooth shadow glides on easily, making application a breeze. However, cream shadows are prone to creasing and smudging, so how do you prevent that? By prepping your lids thoroughly and applying the shadows properly, you can ensure that your cream eyeshadow looks flawless all day.
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Prepping Your Eyes
1 Clean your eyes. It's good to start with a good, clean base before applying any makeup. If you apply an overnight moisturizer before bed, you'll want to make sure it's off your lids completely before starting to apply makeup. You can use a gentle facial cleanser or just lukewarm water to rinse off your face and eyelids. Pat your face dry with a clean towel, making sure not to rub and potentially irritate your skin.
2 Apply a primer to your eyelids. It can be tempting to skip this step and start applying your gorgeous cream shadows, but this part is so important. A make-up primer will help to create a smooth base for your eyeshadow. It gives your cream shadow something to adhere to, which will help prevent smudging and creasing.[1]XResearch source
Gently dab the primer onto your lids with your fingertip. Allow it to soak into your skin for a minute or two before proceeding.
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3 Seal the primer with a powder. After you've applied your makeup primer, dust your lids with a mineral veil or your favorite matte powder. You don't want to use much – just enough so that the creamy shadow has a dry base to stick to. You can either brush the powder on very lightly with a small shadow brush, or pat it on with your fingertip. Advertisement
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Applying the Cream Shadow
1 Use a synthetic brush to apply your cream shadow. With cream anything, whether it be lip product, blush, or foundation, you should choose a synthetic brush over a natural brush. Natural hair brushes are fluffy, while synthetic brushes are flat and easier to manipulate in cream product.[2]XResearch source Synthetic brushes will help the cream eyeshadow go on smoothly and evenly.
Choose a synthetic brush over applying the shadow with your fingertips, too. When you apply the cream shadow with your fingers, you are more likely to create unsightly streaking. The oils on your hands can also cause the shadow to crease more easily, as well.[3]XResearch source
2 Focus your color on the lid. To apply the cream eye shadow, begin by brushing the product into the center of your lid. Blend the color across your lid, staying below the crease. Continue reloading your brush with product until you are satisfied with the intensity of your eye shadow. Make sure you've covered your entire lid, from the inner to outer corners.[4]XResearch source
3 Blend the color into your crease. Instead of dipping your brush back into the cream shadow, you simply want to blend the product upwards to your crease. You don't want your crease to have the same intensity as your lid, so it's not necessary to add any more product. Gently brush the shadow upwards, continuously blending your synthetic brush into your crease.[5]XResearch source
4 Apply a lighter cream shadow to your inner corners. This step is optional, but can help to make your eyes look bigger and brighter. Choose a lighter cream eyeshadow that complements your lid color. White, silver, and gold colors work especially well for this step. Dab a bit into the very inner corners of your eyes.[6]XResearch source
You can use this same color to highlight your brow bone as well.
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Adding the Finishing Touches
1 Fill in your eyebrows. No makeup look is complete with out sleek, clean brows. Use a brow powder or a brow gel to carefully fill in any spots on your brows where the hair is sparse or spotty. Come the hair upwards with a spoolie to make sure everything is adequately and evenly filled in.
Learn more about the specifics of filling in your eyebrows here.
2 Use your cream shadow as eyeliner. For a cohesive, soft look, you can skip your regular, go-to eyeliner and use your cream shadow for this instead. Using a small brush, lightly blend your cream shadow along your bottom lash line. This only takes a minute, and it can make your eyes look polished and masterfully made-up.[7]XResearch source
3 Make your lashes pop with mascara. The cherry on top of your eye makeup look is long, luscious lashes. Curl your eyelashes first with your eyelash curler. Then, apply your mascara. Start at the base of your eyelashes, wiggling the wand as you apply the product along your lashes. For extra volume, apply a second or even a third coat. Advertisement
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Question How should you use cream eyeshadow? Daniel Vann Licensed Aesthetician Daniel Vann is the Creative Director for Daredevil Cosmetics, a makeup studio in the Seattle Area. He has been working in the cosmetics industry for over 15 years and is currently a licensed aesthetician and makeup educator. Daniel Vann Licensed Aesthetician Expert Answer Wet products, like cream eyeshadows, adhere better than dry, so avoid putting powder eyeshadow on top of powder eyeshadow. Instead, try putting on a cream shadow base like a nude or natural color, and then paint on top of the base with eye shadows. Professional makeup artists usually put a combination of cream and powder on you. They start with a cream base, and then they overlay powders on that. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
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What You'll Need
Makeup primer
Mineral veil or matte powder
Cream eyeshadows
Synthetic shadow brushes
Eyebrow powder or gel
Eyelash curler
Mascara
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1 Clean your eyes. It's good to start with a good, clean base before applying any makeup. If you apply an overnight moisturizer before bed, you'll want to make sure it's off your lids completely before starting to apply makeup. You can use a gentle facial cleanser or just lukewarm water to rinse off your face and eyelids. Pat your face dry with a clean towel, making sure not to rub and potentially irritate your skin. 
2 Apply a primer to your eyelids. It can be tempting to skip this step and start applying your gorgeous cream shadows, but this part is so important. A make-up primer will help to create a smooth base for your eyeshadow. It gives your cream shadow something to adhere to, which will help prevent smudging and creasing.[1] 
3 Seal the primer with a powder. After you've applied your makeup primer, dust your lids with a mineral veil or your favorite matte powder. You don't want to use much – just enough so that the creamy shadow has a dry base to stick to. You can either brush the powder on very lightly with a small shadow brush, or pat it on with your fingertip. Advertisement 
1 Use a synthetic brush to apply your cream shadow. With cream anything, whether it be lip product, blush, or foundation, you should choose a synthetic brush over a natural brush. Natural hair brushes are fluffy, while synthetic brushes are flat and easier to manipulate in cream product.[2] Synthetic brushes will help the cream eyeshadow go on smoothly and evenly. 
2 Focus your color on the lid. To apply the cream eye shadow, begin by brushing the product into the center of your lid. Blend the color across your lid, staying below the crease. Continue reloading your brush with product until you are satisfied with the intensity of your eye shadow. Make sure you've covered your entire lid, from the inner to outer corners.[4] 
3 Blend the color into your crease. Instead of dipping your brush back into the cream shadow, you simply want to blend the product upwards to your crease. You don't want your crease to have the same intensity as your lid, so it's not necessary to add any more product. Gently brush the shadow upwards, continuously blending your synthetic brush into your crease.[5] 
4 Apply a lighter cream shadow to your inner corners. This step is optional, but can help to make your eyes look bigger and brighter. Choose a lighter cream eyeshadow that complements your lid color. White, silver, and gold colors work especially well for this step. Dab a bit into the very inner corners of your eyes.[6] 
1 Fill in your eyebrows. No makeup look is complete with out sleek, clean brows. Use a brow powder or a brow gel to carefully fill in any spots on your brows where the hair is sparse or spotty. Come the hair upwards with a spoolie to make sure everything is adequately and evenly filled in. 
2 Use your cream shadow as eyeliner. For a cohesive, soft look, you can skip your regular, go-to eyeliner and use your cream shadow for this instead. Using a small brush, lightly blend your cream shadow along your bottom lash line. This only takes a minute, and it can make your eyes look polished and masterfully made-up.[7] 
3 Make your lashes pop with mascara. The cherry on top of your eye makeup look is long, luscious lashes. Curl your eyelashes first with your eyelash curler. Then, apply your mascara. Start at the base of your eyelashes, wiggling the wand as you apply the product along your lashes. For extra volume, apply a second or even a third coat. Advertisement 
Daniel Vann Licensed Aesthetician Daniel Vann is the Creative Director for Daredevil Cosmetics, a makeup studio in the Seattle Area. He has been working in the cosmetics industry for over 15 years and is currently a licensed aesthetician and makeup educator. 
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