Tester says: "This is a champagne/taupe-coloured shadow with a slight shimmer. I applied it wet with a brush, and it went on smooth and stayed on throughout the day and into the evening. I loved that there was no creasing. Plus, the case comes with a mirror, nice when you're on the go."
Available at select The Bay locations and at origins.com
14. Cargo Eye Shadow Palette (Paradise Island), $34Tester says: "This shadow is nice and smooth – it blends well, and I loved the sheerness of the colours. The compact doesn't come with an applicator, so you'll need to have your own brushes, or use your finger like I did. The cute clear packaging may be too big for your makeup bag, but I love that you can immediately see what colours are there – important for girls with lots of makeup, and also for those of us who aren't so awake first thing in the morning!"
Available at select Sephora stores, sephora.com and select beauty boutiques across Canada
15. Maybelline New York Expertwear Eye Shadow Quad (Luscious Sorbet), $8.69Tester says: "The packaging is easy to open and hang on to, and it comes with two applicators. The colour is easy to blend and it stayed on my lids all day without creasing. I would definitely buy this again – I've added it to my favourites."
Available at drugstores
16. Aveda Uruku Eye Accent (Yuka), $22Tester says: "I really like the colour of this shadow. It's a neutral shadow that adds just a touch of highlight to the eyelids. I can intensify or soften the colour, depending on how much of the product I use. It goes on easily and blends without any trouble and didn't crease at all. It is compact and easy to use. This cream shadow in tube form does not require an applicator so I just use my finger and it works well."
Available at Aveda Experience Centers; visit aveda.com for stores
17. Quo Mineral Eye Shadow (Russet and Pink Envy), $12
Tester says: "This is a very nice shadow. It is smooth and has great colours. The dark brown is good for smoky night eyes and the pink provides a nice base coat for a stronger accent colour. The shadow lasted all day (even in the summer) and didn't crease."
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart
18. Chanel Ombre Essentielle, Soft Touch Eyeshadow (Bambou), $33Tester says: "This colour was perfect for me. It's a really beautiful shade of green. It stays on all day with only the slightest of fading and it doesn't crease. Overall, it's a good quality eye shadow."
Available at Chanel beauty counters
19. Rimmel Colour Mousse 8hr Shadow (Glitz), $7.99Tester says: "I was extremely impressed with this product. The creamy mousse comes in tub form, and you just apply to your lids with your fingertips. The application is foolproof and if you colour outside the lines, it's easy to clean up with a damp Q-Tip. They claim it stays on for eight hours, and they're not lying – I'd say it even lasts longer, and then just fades away – no creasing whatsoever! This is my new go-to shadow."
Available at drugstores
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