Review: Tony Moly Crystal Stick Eye Shadow

I have a love-hate relationship with cream eyeshadows. On one hand, it really makes whatever powder eyeshadow you apply afterwards pop, on another hand, it creases like crazy! I tried M.A.C paintpots before and I was grossly disgusted by how much it creased on my oily lids. I can't blame the product though since I do have extremely oily eyelids. 

I saw this Tony Moly Crystal Stick Eye Shadow on qoo10 and yup, I could not resist cheap, Korean cosmetic on qoo10. 

Here's the link: http://list.qoo10.sg/gmkt.inc/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=405342139 

It was less than S$6 each! I bought it in 04 Velvet Bronze because when in doubt, get neutrals! 

Packaging: As with Tony Moly products, this eyeshadow is clothed in a sleek black exterior. I kind of like the fat-yet-not-so-fat packaging. I know I'm using confusing lingo, but it's the right size for slipping into any make-up bag and yet you still think that you are getting quite a lot of product. I hate those tiny  cream eyeshadows - so not worth the money!

Colour: I don't think this is a "bronze" colour. I'm being strict though. It's more of a metallic taupe? In my mind, bronze should be a richer, darker concoction.

Swatch with camera flash

Swatch under yellow lighting

Pigmentation: I'm quite pleased with how much product applied, even when I slid the product gently. Quite a surprise! Also, this eye shadow is a discoball-in-making. SO SHINY AND BLING BLING. I almost got blinded when I checked my photos after I took my swatches with camera flash.

Longevity: I wouldn't advise anyone to apply this eye shadow on their eyelids solely, whether or not you have oily eyelids. It's not rub-proof or waterproof. The photo above was taken after I did a slight wipe over my swatch. Aiyah, so disappointing.

However, this Tony Moly Crystal Stick Eye Shadow is still redeemable and not all that terrible. I find it a gem to use under powder eye shadows! Of course I applied a powder eye shadow that was of the same colour family. The colour pops out more! I guess this product makes a good base then!

Will I buy it again? It's a relief I bought this in a neutral colour. If I had bought it in blue/purple, I would have tossed it aside already. I wouldn't buy this anymore, but it's quite good as an eyeshadow base, so in conclusion I'm on the fence.