Shadestick Replacement

IDontKnowMomo

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Since shadesticks are slowly being phased out, I was wondering if anybody knows of a good alternative for them.
Something with the same consistency, color payoff, and staying power, in a crayon-like form.

I'm so sad to see shadesticks go :[
I have about six and I love them all
I hope another company makes something similar.

TIA, I'm sure all the other shadestick lovers will be appreciative of your help, also.
 

MACATTAK

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Nyx jumbo pencils are similar. They have a creamier consistency though. I like that factor as sometimes Shadesticks were harder to apply. By themselves they crease on me, but with UDPP underneath they work great. Plus they are pretty cheap, and have a good assortment of colors.
 

VDUB*BELLA

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I have switched over to NYX Jumbo pencils they are awesome and for the price you cant complain
They do have a creamier cosistency which can be worked out
 

beauty_marked

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as everyone has said, NYX jumbo pencil with a little UDPP or Too Faced shadow insurance and your all set. And the prce of one sahdestick is = to about 3 or 4 NYX jumbo eyepencils. and you can always get them on sale. And the colors are pretty dupeable as well
 

pinkstar

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Omg I didn't know they were being phased out.. Aww
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I swear by my Sharkskin!
 

iheartangE

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This isn't in crayon form, but I used to swear by Shadesticks until a MAC MA told me to try Paint Pots. They actually last longer than s/s (6 hours vs. 8-9 hours) and since s/s are being discontinued it may be worth it just to check them out.

Anyway I just wanted to put that out there because once I tried my first p/p I've switched over to those and I love them! They take a little getting used to since they're so different to apply than the s/s but I've found that I absolutely adore them!
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IDontKnowMomo

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Quote:
Originally Posted by iheartangE
This isn't in crayon form, but I used to swear by Shadesticks until a MAC MA told me to try Paint Pots. They actually last longer than s/s (6 hours vs. 8-9 hours) and since s/s are being discontinued it may be worth it just to check them out.

Anyway I just wanted to put that out there because once I tried my first p/p I've switched over to those and I love them! They take a little getting used to since they're so different to apply than the s/s but I've found that I absolutely adore them!
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Yeah, I like my Paint Pots, but I will miss Shadesticks :[
I was considering trying NYX's Jumbo e/s Pencils, but I had heard that the creaminess made them not last as long, and I wasn't sure if UDPP could change the outcome.
Guess I will have to give them a try :]

thanks everybody, and if anybody else has any more suggestions, feel free to let me know!
 

user79

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I read that Estee Lauder makes a few toned down colours of these types of pencils, and since it's the same company, I bet they are very similar.
 

Hilly

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There are the cover girleye slicks which are fat pencils that you can use as a base. Though I have never used them for that purpose, I think they would be similar.
 

mreichert

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NYX crayons are awesome! But, they will crease more than the shadesticks- it's a trade off for an easier application. Putting UDPP underneath does help.
 

smellyocheese

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I heard NYX's jumbo pencils are pretty good. I personally have Princessa's 3 in 1 pencil and it's pretty smooth. and cheap
 

MAC_mallory

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Why are they getting rid of shadesticks??
& I have never ever seen NYX products anywhere, but have heard good things about them.
where are you all buying your NYX from?
 

MACATTAK

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Quote:
Originally Posted by MAC_mallory
Why are they getting rid of shadesticks??
& I have never ever seen NYX products anywhere, but have heard good things about them.
where are you all buying your NYX from?


A lot of beauty supply stores carry NYX, or you can order from Cherryculture.com.
 

Caramel_QT

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I have heard that the NYX jumbo pencils are way better than the MAC ss. I have yet to try NYX prods but, just recently found a drugstore that has them so I'll be going there soon to check them out. I can't wait!!!
 

zucker

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SALLY HANSEN COLOR STICKS!!!!

i love them soooo very much. i have 5 colours. and they are just LOVE.
if anybody would like to see swatches, i could make some.

hth
 
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