Julep Eyeshadow 101 Cream-to-Powder Waterproof Shadow Stick – Smoky Tawny Matte – Long-Lasting, Crease-Proof, Muted Brown Matte Eyeshadow with Built-in Smudger

I always thought these were kind of expensive so I passed and I bought cheaper versions, with ok, not great results.they were hard to put one pulling my eyelid and did not stay on long.I saw these on sale and decided to buy them even though they were still a little pricier than the other ones. I could not be happier. I bought two- a light color and this one. This particular color stays on forever ,in fact you really need to use a make up remover to get it off. It's easy to put on and it's easy to blend. It goes on creamy but dries and stays put. The color is gorgeous , very neutral. The lighter color I bought did not stay on as long, but still, I was very pleased. The most important thing about these sticks is, it will be easy to travel with and still have nice make up.Just make sure to put the cap back on, or it will dry out!

Finding these on sale I bought lavender, taupe, deep green, & midnight blue. I apply them over the Ulta brand shimmer shadow primer. The easiest way is to rub it on the tip of my finger & pat it on. I'm 60 with droopy wiggly eyelids so drawing directly on my lid was awful. But tapping it on works beautifully. It blends easier too since it's already warmed up. I can the use it like a liner under my eyes & blend with the sponge tip or even my finger. My lids get oily & are hooded so eyeshadow primer is a must for keeping it in place. It lasts all day with minimal creasing. There's no fall out either when applying them like powder shadow does.These types of makeup are soft so don't wind it up too far or it could break off like a lipstick bullet. If that happens you can melt the ends a little with a lighter, press them gently together & screw it back down in the holder/package. These will probably last years since I alternate colors. The holder/package for these shadows is longer than the amount of product in them to make them easy to hold & apply. No one is trying to rip you off.

I love how easy to apply this is, and it looks great, while it lasts. I find that I have to reapply it if I'm going out after work. I'll continue to buy the product, though, since I have very sensitive eyes and this doesn't bother them. I also love the variety of colors and the built-in blender sponge.

This little eyeshadow pen is just perfect for me. It is a shimmery light color, perfect for highlighting. It goes on smoothly and stays in place. It also has a foam tip that is on the other end of the pen that I use to smooth out the shadow. I love the color and how it looks on me. It highlights my eyes and I just love it. I actually bought three different colors of this brand. One is a beige glimmer, one is a pink glimmer, and the other is a taupe glimmer. They all look fantastic. The shadows actually stay in place, no running, no smearing. The only issue is that I have to scrub a little bit harder to take it off at the end of the day. These sticks are very affordable, and I prefer them over ones that are more popular. This is a great alternative to the higher priced make-up. I will by buying more in various other colors.

Julep makes great makeup products. This is one that I use all the time. It goes on easily and removes the same.This stick lasts all day. The color does not run nor smear. I absolutely love these eye shadow crayons. They even have a smudger on the opposite end.

I didn't get to try this out because I received a used item. (And it appears I'm not the only one.) I was able to get a close look at it, and I was immediately disappointed with the color "mixture." The item I selected wouldn't have worked for me, regardless of any other issue.I've been curious about these eyeshadow sticks for a long time. I wanted to test them out years ago, but they seemed kind of pricey for my budget. I don't like to spend more than I'm used to on an item I have no certainty will work as claimed. But then my friend told me she bought a stick on discount, and it was a game changer for her. (Easy to use, easy to blend, buildable color, quick application, lasts long, looks natural, etc.) She said she bought more and suggested I at least try one. She insisted they were worth the regular price... finding one on discount was just a bonus. We're very much alike in what we look for in beauty cosmetics, so I was intrigued. I also saw there were a ton more reviews on Amazon than the last time I checked, and the majority of them seemed highly positive. So, I went for it. I felt I had the amount of guarantee I needed to justify testing this thing out.I got the sheer shimmery pink color to use as a highlighter and on the inner corner of my eyes for a brightening effect. But that's not going to happen now. After I received my used product, I took a closer look at the reviews on Amazon - mostly to see if anyone mentioned unexpected problems with the same color I ordered. Instead, I noticed there were quite a bit of people who received what appeared to be used products, too!This is highly disappointing considering this brand seemed to have made a good name for itself over the last few years. I was really excited to finally try their infamously convenient and water-resistant eyeshadow stick. You'd think they'd be more careful about the products they're sending out - especially for what they're charging.My eyeshadow stick was undoubtedly used before I received it. Box was slightly crushed with signs of having been opened. The tip of the eyeshadow was smudged and there was product smeared on the outside of the barrel. If all that wasn't proof enough, the sponge tip had makeup residue on it as if someone fully tried every part of this thing out.I can't speak for the application and wear quality of the item because I'm not willing to risk transferring potential bacteria to my eyes, face, or even the back of my hand. I can say the expectation of the product was not met, right off the bat. I can also add that I was surprised that there looked to be big chunks of glitter in the shimmery sheer pink eyeshadow and on the sponge tip. (I wasn't expecting such large specks of actual GLITTER to be in the mix. It wasn't shown on the advertised photos or explicitly stated that cheap glitter would be used. I did expect some fine mineral-like shimmer, but not cheap glitter.)I'd suggest that if you buy this product, you thoroughly inspect it upon receiving it. Having cosmetics melt or break during shipment is one thing. But being sold a used product (advertised as new) is absolutely unacceptable. Especially, when there's evidence of it be a reoccurring issue for this particular product.I'm debating whether or not I want to try ordering another color - only because my friend was raving about this eyeshadow like it was the best product she has found to date. If I do decide to take another chance, I'd likely play it safe and choose a matte shade. I can handle some amount of "shimmer," but I feel I'm a bit too old and I don't get dressed up enough to decorate my eyes with glitter. (I cannot stress enough: This was straight up large specks of GLITTER - almost like you'd find in a craft store or in young teens' cheap & trendy makeup - mixed in with an otherwise nice looking shimmery/pearlescent color.)I'm just worried I'll get another used product... or that the product was otherwise kept in unsanitary/uncertain conditions before I received it. I just don't understand how this issue could happen so often. (Search thru the product reviews for yourself and count the number of complaints. You may not find it to be excessive, but I do. It really should be more of a rare occurrence. I haven't found this many complaints of used/questionable products when researching other cosmetics I'm also interested in trying.)Also, avoid the shimmery sheer light pink color... unless you're ok with random large specks of glitter. Then maybe go for it. The overall main color appeared nice with some shimmer to it already.

At 65, with drooping eyelids, this is so easy to use and it looks good. I’m not a big makeup person, preferring a more natural look. No foundation. My eyes are my focus feature. Some eyebrow mascara, under eye concealer, this eye shadow, and a short line of an eye pencil underneath. Voilà!

good product long lasting but the pencil tip broke within a month

Easy to apply and stays put all day with no smearing. I use the taupe shimmer. It is a subtle shimmer and suitable for any occasion. I use it everyday and hope it never goes out of stock.

So creamy and stays on all day

this is a total scam. good luck out there people

This eyeshadow is beautiful, I'm wish Amazon carried more colours. This is the nicest brand I've ever used. It is very high quality. Received it quickly. Will buy again!

I love these eye shadow sticks. They are a cheaper version of the Kajal eye liners. They blend easily and you can increase the intensity of the colour by applying more. So quick and easy to apply! They stay on all day! Highly recommend! I will be buying in other colours.