These Julep eyeshadows ROCK!
I’ve tried Thrive cream eyeshadow sticks and YUCK. Felt so heavy on my lids and the ‘matte’ really wasn’t matte at all. Thrive rubbed off w/in a few hours… but Julep goes on easy and STAYS ON all day long – feeling light on the lid. But, even though they are waterproof, I’ve had no problem washing off with a simple face wash. I’ve bought 4 so far and each are so pretty. i even bought a shimmer one that I love too. I plan to buy more…I’m a packaging gal too and the packaging is upscale! Thank you Julep for figuring out how cream eyeshadow can cut makeup time in 1/2 while exceeding expectations! I HIGHLY recommend!

Colorful Eyeshadow Sticks
These eyeshadow sticks are great! They come in a wide range of shades. So far, I have 6 colors and will continue to add to my collection. The formula is creamy and easy to apply. They blend effortlessly, allowing for seamless transitions between colors. The pigmentation is impressive, delivering vibrant hues that last all day. They’re also incredibly convenient for travel or quick touch-ups on the go, with no need for brushes or palettes. Overall, a fantastic choice for anyone who loves to play with color and wants a fuss-free makeup application.

Received a used item! Color had unexpected glitter in it.
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.

They’re nice
I like how nice and low maintenance they are. The colors are pretty and shimmery. They aren’t very long lasting though and they crease. They’re decent and I use them but not the best I’ve ever used.

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.

I love the way this glides over the lids and looks subtle yet stunning.