Stephie Estie

Bobbi Brown Cream Shadow Stick vs NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil!

BB NYX

Happy Thursday everyone!

I was excited when I saw Sephora had a mini Bobbi Brown Shadow Stick as part of their rewards system and with my new found appreciation for shadow sticks, I had to pick one up.

Eyeshadow sticks are a convenient item to have as they are quick and easy to apply, streamlining your makeup routine when you’re in a hurry.  You just glide the product on your eyelid and underneath your bottom lash line, with minimal to no blending required.  There’s no worry about powdery fallout and you can store these in your purse for on the go.

As you already know, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil was included in my Summer Must Have On the Go Beauty and with great reviews, I wanted to see how it compared to the Bobbi Brown ones.  So, let’s get started.

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Shadow, $29 (smokey blue grey)

Described as “a long-lasting, waterproof eye shadow that glides on easy like a stroke of genius.” It’s a smokey blue grey color that has a matte texture (i.e. no shimmer)

Pros

Long lasting and won’t crease with a primer

Glides on the eyelid easily

Rich pigmentation

Good variety of shades

Twist up container so you don’t need a sharpener

Cons

Splurge item at $29 each (I have a sample so the actual product is bigger)

It takes a little bit of effort to blend in

Heat mushes up the texture which can affect the application process

Wide rounded tip makes it difficult to apply on the waterline

Overall: I do like this product but I don’t love it.  Although the pigmentation is amazing and it doesn’t crease, I found blending out this product was difficult to do, perhaps because of the matte texture.  You are required to blend this out since it’s a darker color and if you don’t want harsh lines to show.  One thing worth mentioning is that since the weather has been hot, somehow the heat really softened it up and caused a mushy like consistency.  While it still retained its shape, when I applied it, it kind of broke off a little.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Iced Mocha 

Described as “a radiant eye liner that also doubles as an eye shadow.” It’s a bronzey, gold color that has a little bit of shimmer.

Pros

Budget friendly $4.50

Easy application + formula glides on easy

A wide range of colors

Pencil like tip makes it easy to line the waterline

Cons

Requires a larger sharpener

Does tend to crease after a while even with primer

Takes a few passes to build up the color

Overall: I love everything about the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil except the wear time.  I get about 5 hours of wear before it starts to crease, about 3 if it is really hot an humid outside.  I then find myself needing to reapply or at least blend in the product so that the crease marks don’t show.  Applying a similar shadow underneath does help with this product staying on longer but it adds an extra step. However, this blends easily and I had no problem using it as a liner, thanks to the pencil like tip- perfect for creating a quick smokey eye look.

Swatches

Have you tried shadow sticks?  Which ones are your favorite?

Stephanie

 

Comments

  5. Great review Stephie – I haven’t tried any of these ones but currently using the Bourjois version, have to say I’m really liking it as it’s quick to apply for work 🙂 XXX

    • You know, I’ve heard a lot of that brand but have yet to try them. Where did you purchase yours? Aren’t these so convenient? Perfect when you’re on the go or any day really. 🙂

      • I got mine from Boots here in N.Ireland – they are phenomenal. Cannot recommend them enough, and wow do they last! Well worth the money Stephie which is well under £10. Very impressed… such a time saver 😉 hehe xxx

  7. I too, find the NYX jumbo pencils to have poor longevity on my lids! Very disappointing. One of my favourite cream eye pencils is actually the Sephora brand, Jumbo Liner 12HR wear – they office a wide array of shades and they are BUDGE PROOF! They’re not too expensive either, and if you wait for the holiday time, they come in sets which is even cheaper. Highly recommended. Another favourite is the Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks – beautiful shades and no sharpening required (but pricey)

    • I haven’t tried the Sephora brand ones but I will keep an eye out for them come the holiday season. I’ve heard great things about the LM Caviar Sticks too. Decisions, decisions, lol. Thanks so much for the recommendations. 🙂

  9. Great review, thank you. I like products by NYX but i’ve never seen this type of pencils in stores. May be the are not sold in my country..