10 Best Liquid Eyeshadows That Pack a Punch & Don’t Budge

1. Best Purple Shade:

BEAUTY FOR REAL Liquid Eyeshadow

If you have brown eyes, purple is one of the best shades to truly make your peepers pop. This twilight shade from BEAUTY FOR REAL is multi-dimensional, so whenever it catches the light, it’ll look like multiple colors are layered on your lids. Plus, the ultra long-wearing formula never creases, so you can apply once and forget about it all day long. One Ipster wrote, “It is thick, yet when it goes in it spreads easily, and it shows magnificently even though I have darker skin.”

2. Best for Creating Depth:

HUDA BEAUTY Matte & Metal Melted Shadows 

Two words: beauty twofer. This multitasking liquid eyeshadow pen delivers a stunning wash of color that lasts for up to 12 hours and features a shimmering metallic shadow on one end and a matte hue on the other, which allows you to blend them together to create a variety of makeup looks, (whether you layer them together or wear them on their own). Bonus: it can also be used as an eyeliner and even lip gloss. “I also used the metallic part on my lips for some shine and it looked gorgeous,” says one review. “So easy to get that elevated look, without putting a lot of work/time into it,” says another.

3. Best Gel-Based Liquid Shadow:

LUCKY CHICK Liquid Eyeshadow

We love that a gel-based liquid shadow means that it’s going to sit lightly on the eyes, so you never have to worry about heavy-feeling, sticky lids. This formula by LUCKY CHICK is even made with cucumber extracts so it helps reduce any signs of eyelid irritation and combats puffiness. We’ll never look at eyeshadow the same way again! One Ipster loves this shade so much, they wrote, “I used two coats and let it dry. It stayed for a couple hours and I went to bed. When I woke up the next morning, it was still there without fading, cracking, or smearing.” Now that’s impressive. 

4. Best Ultra-Creamy Liquid Shadow:

MISCHO BEAUTY Liquid Eyeshadow

Some Ipsters find that ultra-creamy liquid shadows are able to spread around more easily before they set and lock in place. This vegan formula is richly-hued and longwearing. One Ipster raved, “This went on very easy, was extremely easy to blend out with a finger, and really lasted all day with minimal creasing.” 

5. Best for Beginners:

KOSAS 10-Second Eyeshadow

While liquid eyeshadow is generally easy to use, this formula just might be the most foolproof on our list and offers buildable coverage in a clean, water-based formula that’s infused with jojoba oil to soothe and balance your skin, all while delivering major color payoff that won’t crease or flake throughout the day. Reviews rave about the clean formula and how the easy applicator lives up to its name. “So beautiful and easy to apply. And can confirm that it can be seen on Zoom,” says one user. “I have always struggled with eyeshadow and this makes it SO easy! In just a few seconds, I can swipe on beautiful color and blend with my fingertip. No brushes needed,” says another.

6. Best Shade Range:

DANESSA MYRICKS Colorfix 24-Hour Cream Color

With over 30 shades under the sun, (and in both matte and metallic formulas), these long-wearing colors deliver vibrant color payoff that won’t budge thanks to the waterproof, smudge-proof formula that can withstand high temperature and humidity. “Brilliant,” says one review. Bonus: you can also apply this versatile formula on your lips or face. 

7. Best for Oily Skin:

STILA COSMETICS Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow

If your eyeshadow seems to slide off your face or disappear halfway through the day, reach for this highly pigmented, long-wearing formula that won’t budge or crease, even on oily skin. “Stays on until you take it out. I do tend to have issues with eyeshadows due to oily lids, no problem at all with this shadow,” says one review. The sparkly shadow combines a mix of pearl and glitter to deliver long-lasting shine. “I've even slept with it on and it doesn't come off on my pillow,” says another. 

8. Best Glitter Formula:

ELOISE BEAUTY Glitter Jewels Liquid Eye Shadow

We love how the liquid formula of this eyeshadow dries into a metallic finish that won’t budge or flake-off as you blink. This clean and vegan formula has minimal ingredients, but one of them is vitamin E to help visibly reduce the signs of aging as you wear it over time. “The liquid eyeshadow dries down fantastically,” wrote one Ipster. “It does not feel tacky at all. I had forgotten I was even wearing it.”

9. Best Liquid Shadow Duo:

THE BEAUTY CROP Liquid Eyeshadow Duo

Not all liquid eyeshadows have to have a metallic sparkle to them. This duo from THE BEAUTY CROP features one metallic side and one matte brown shade so you can blend them together, build out a unique look, or wear different ones on different days—depending on your mood. 

10. Best Matte formula:

ABOUT-FACE Matte Fluid Eye Paint™

We can’t get enough of the endless creativity that comes along with playing with any of the ABOUT-FACE products. Your face can truly be the canvas with these long-wearing matte eye paints that are perfect for festivals, events, or just everyday wear with their more neutral colors. These seriously don’t budge an inch for however long you choose to wear (or even sleep in them!). One Ipster wrote, “The eye paint dries quickly and doesn’t budge much at all. Great pigmentation and color payoff.”