I love how fuss-free eyeshadow sticks are and have tried various brands over the years. I’ve created this guide to clean eyeshadow sticks to help you find the best one for you! Keep reading for my in-depth comparison of all the top-rated brands.
Why I use natural eyeshadow sticks
Low-tox eyeshadow sticks are a godsend for the lazy girlies like me because they’re easier to apply and blend than powder. They’re also perfect for a quick and easy look AND the color payoff is bolder than eyeshadows. For people who aren’t great at makeup or blending eyeshadow, sticks are soo beginner friendly. Mature skin might also prefer their creamy consistency since they don’t settle into creases as easily as powder.
Non Toxic Eyeshadow Sticks Compared
I tried Jane Iredale ColorLuxe Eyeshadow Stick
Jane Iredale’s eyeshadow sticks are the absolute best out of all the clean products I’ve tested. When I first tested them, I was blown away by how rich and pigmented the colors looked and the super natural-looking cream-to-powder finish. They also feel soooo velvety and even come with a built-in sharpener so I’m not stuck with a stubby stick for the rest of its life. The soft powder finish makes this stick look sooo natural on my lids compared to other cream eyeshadow sticks and allows the product to stay on longer too with less smudging. Jane Iredale offers the best performance, packaging and value for money when it comes to non-toxic eyeshadow sticks! There’s five metallic shades and five matte shades to choose from.
Ingredients 4/5: There are some synthetic ingredients included.
Application 5/5: feels sooo velvety and rich. The sharpener allows me to shave the tip to a cone shape again.
Performance 5/5: Because this dries to a powder it has the best lasting power compared to other natural eyeshadow sticks.
Pigmentation 5/5: The color payoff is intense.
Price: $28
I tried ILIA Eye Stylus Shadow Stick
I find both the color payoff and performance plus the metallic-y satin finish to be beautiful. They are SO easy to glide on, feel creamy and are very blendable. I slide them across my eyelid a few times and then use my fingers to blend around the edges in just a few seconds. My only complaint is the lack of any antioxidant-rich or nutrient-rich ingredients that can actually benefit the skin around the eyes.
Ingredients 3/5: The ingredients are mostly synthetics and do not contain any skin-beneficial ingredients.
Application 5/5: They glide on so smoothly and are a dream to blend.
Performance 5/5: Great lasting power and water resistant
Pigmentation 5/5: These are so pigmented and have a metallic finish.
Price: $32
I tried Clover Plush Pigment Stick Eyeshadow (Budget friendly)
If you’re looking for a budget friendly clean eyeshadow stick, my top pick and recommendation is the Clover Plush Pigment Stick Eyeshadow. These jumbo-sized sticks are vegan, have a gorgeous shimmer to them, feel so creamy and have decent longevity and performance. This is a great eyeshadow stick for sensitive eyes and the ingredients are also cleaner than most other clean beauty eyeshadow sticks.
Ingredients 4/5: 68% naturally derived which is better than most other clean eyeshadow sticks and has skin nourishing butters and plant waxes.
Application 4/5: It glides on so well, feels creamy and is so easy to blend.
Performance 4/5: Has good longevity and doesn’t crease
Pigmentation 4/5: Good pigment power but not the strongest
Price: $16
I tried Au Naturale Creme de la Creme Eye Shadow
I find Au Naturale’s 100% natural and vegan eyeshadow stick to be ultra creamy and super pigmented. It’s made without any synthetic preservatives, nano particles, gluten, parabens, fillers, dyes or toxins.
Instead, Au Naturale’s cream eyeshadow nourishes eyelids with meadowfoam seed oil, castor oil, jojoba oil and tapioca root starch.
These are the creamiest natural eyeshadow sticks I’ve tried and feel super moisturizing. But they may not be suitable for oily lids because of how buttery they are. I’d recommend using a setting powder to help it last longer.
Ingredients 5/5: This has the cleanest ingredients that are 100% natural and actually good for the skin around your eyes.
Application 5/5: It offers super smooth and creamy application that’s easy to blend.
Performance 4/5: May be too creamy for oily lids and lasting power may vary from person to person.
Pigmentation 5/5: These are very pigmented and buildable.
Price: $24
I tried Honeybee Gardens Instant Shadow Stick (Budget friendly)
At under $12 Honeybee offers the most budget friendly clean-ish eyeshadow sticks hands down. I think they’re a decent option honestly if you find the higher end brands too expensive. The product glides on perfectly fine but doesn’t feel as creamy as other clean eyeshadow sticks. They have decent longevity and performance but are lacking in the ingredients department with only a couple of natural ingredients. Honeybee offers a variety of both shimmer and matte shades for everyone and the pigment power is pretty good.
Ingredients 3/5: The ingredients include synthetics including some that you may avoid like phenoxyethanol and ethylhexyglycern.
Application 4/5: It glides on well but isn’t as creamy as other clean beauty eyeshadow sticks.
Performance 4/5: Has good longevity and doesn’t crease
Pigmentation 4/5: Good pigment power but not the strongest
Price: $11.99
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Andrea is a clean beauty expert from Los Angeles, California with 10 years of experience in natural skincare and organic living. She writes for Organic Beauty Lover using her expertise to guide readers in choosing the best clean products. Andrea graduated from the University of Southern California in 2012 and has worked at multiple skincare companies, big and small. Connect with her @organicbeautylover.
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