An Honest Review of the Trinny London Cream Eyeshadow

Yes I’m a beauty editor, but I’m definitely not a pro when it comes to makeup. Don’t get me wrong, I know everything there is to know about all of the best makeup brands, and I’m constantly talking to makeup artists to find out their biggest tips and tricks, but when it comes to actually putting makeup on my face, I still think of myself as a novice.

I think it’s because I don’t actually like to wear a lot of makeup. I always feel a little uncomfortable when I have too many products on my face, and I find myself counting down the seconds until I can wash it all off at the end of the day. Not only that, but I simply don’t have the time to learn how to do these incredibly intricate makeup looks. I like to be able to do my entire routine in under ten minutes, and I only want to use easy products that I can swipe on and go.

Enter, the Trinny London Eye2Eye cream eyeshadow. I’m going to be honest, I’ve not tried loads of products from this brand, but after hearing everyone raving about this easy-to-use eye enhancer, I was intrigued. So, I did what any good journalist would do, and decided to put the product to the test straight away. Keep on scrolling for my full review…

Trinny London Cream Eyeshadow Review

Trinny London

Eye2Eye Cream Eyeshadow

The Formula

Ok, let’s talk a little bit about the formula. As mentioned, this is a cream eyeshadow, so it has a super soft, moisturising texture that practically glides onto the lids. I don’t know about you, but when trying cream eyeshadows in the past, I’ve often found them a little thick and hard to blend, but this is a super sheer, almost velvety formula that can be built up depending on your desired finish.

The Shades

Junior beauty editor, Grace Lindsay, testing the Trinny London Cream Eyeshadow in “Passion”.

There are a total of 25 shades to choose from, ranging from subtle nudes to dark olives and deep burgundy hues. I tend to switch between “Virtue”, a soft champagne that works well for every day, and “Passion”, a shimmery plum that is perfect for taking your makeup up a notch at this time of year.

The Application

Junior beauty editor Grace Lindsay applying the Trinny London Cream Eyeshadow

Junior beauty editor, Grace Lindsay, applying the Trinny London Cream Eyeshadow in “Passion”.

The application is what I really want to talk about. The brand says that you can apply the product with your ring finger or an eyeshadow brush, but I prefer to work with my fingers when using cream products as I find that they go on a lot smoother this way. As you can see above, all you have to do is get a little bit of product onto your ring finger, dab it onto your lid to blend and then you’re good to go. It is that easy. I never used to apply eyeshadow as I found it such a faff, but thanks to this product, my makeup looks complete in about five seconds flat.

The Results

Junior beauty editor, Grace Lindsay, wearing the Trinny London Cream Eyeshadow in “Passion”.

So, how did this product last throughout the day? As someone with oily eyelids, I was sceptical. However, after pairing this with my favourite eyeshadow primer, I was pleasantly surprised by how long it lasted. Don’t get me wrong, by the end of the day there was definitely some creasing, but all I had to do was grab the small pot from my handbag and apply a touch more product for it to look as good as it did first thing in the morning. Yep, this eyeshadow has me hooked.

Pros: Quick and easy to apply, creamy formula blends nicely, buildable colour and comes in a range of shades

Cons: Can crease throughout the day