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I am a big fan of ILIA for their easy to use makeup, so I was excited to try these new eye crayons. Here’s everything you need to know about the ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick collection. I have a range of shades to show you.
What is the ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick?
- Eye shadow stick designed to glide on seamlessly
- Delivers rich, waterproof pigment
- Easy to blend
- Formulated to last up to 12 hours
- Includes antioxidant Upcycled Grape Extract to provide antioxidant protection
- Features a slanted tip for versatile application
- Can be used for a wash of colour, or like a liner
- Safe for sensitive eyes and ophthalmologist-tested
- Formulated without fragrance, gluten, and soy
- Available in 20 matte and shimmer shades
How to use it
As an all over wash: glide the flat side of the slanted tip over lids for a wash of pigment
Line & Define: draw precise lines with the edge of the slanted tip.
Highlight: use shimmer shades in the inner corners for a brightening boost
ILIA Eye Stylus Shades and Swatches
I have six shades from the 20 shade collection to show you:
- Flax – matte taupe brown
- Beam – peach pink shimmer
- Jubilee – warm gold shimmer
- Nymph – matte lilac pink
- Regal – plum bronze shimmer
- Patina – golden olive shimmer
Here are those swatches:
My Review
As someone who appreciates both simplicity and quality in my beauty routine, I’ve been particularly excited to try the ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick. I think ILIA has really nailed the balance between high-performance products and skin-friendly ingredients so I had high expectations for these shadows.
Packaging
The design is minimal and modern, with a twist-up mechanism that makes it really easy to use. They are nice and sleek so fit into my makeup bag and they have a nice sturdy cap making it safe to just chuck in your bag.
Texture & Application
One of the standout features of the ILIA Eye Stylus is its incredibly smooth texture. The formula is creamy without being greasy, allowing the shadow to glide onto the eyelids effortlessly. It’s neither too dry nor too slippery, providing ample time to blend before it sets into place. The application is seamless, and the texture feels weightless on the skin, so really comfortable for all day wear.
Blendability & Finish
The ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick is really easy to blend. I have first been applying a very fine layer of my REESON Lid Elixir as I use that every day to smooth my lids, and I let that set, then go in with the ILIA. Read REESON Beauty Lid Elixir Eye Serum-Tint Review & Swatches for more info.
Whether you’re applying a light wash of colour or building it up for a more intense look, the formula blends beautifully with a soft brush. I have been using my REESON No. 2 brush and they work really well together.
The shadows have a smooth, velvety texture that helps the product glide on effortlessly. The mattes have a lovely velvety radiance and the shimmers have a very pretty sheen without being overly glittery or too shiny.
Shades & Pigmentation
I have been using Flax which is a lovely taupe all over my lid and then Jubilee (soft gold) as like a spotlight down the centre of my lid, and it’s such a lovely look. It looks done without being too much, which is just perfect for every day.
The pigmentation is impressive – one swipe delivers rich, even colour, and it’s easy to build the intensity to your liking.
Longevity
The ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick performs exceptionally well when it comes to longevity. I’ve worn it through long workdays and even workouts and it stays in place without fading or creasing. I have slightly oily eyelids, so that’s always a concern for me, but I’m pleased to report that the formula holds up remarkably well. Once it sets, it stays put.
Where to buy it
The ILIA Eye Stylus is £32 and available now via the links below:
