Thrive Causemetics eyeshadow sticks with a matte finish for eyeshadow application.
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3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
These shadow sticks settle into fine lines and flatten after a few hours, a real drawback if you have fine lines. Reviewers who could work with the formula found it buildable (you can layer it darker or smudge for blending), while others hit a wall with a stiff texture that won't cooperate. They're $24 each.
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Thrive Causemetics eyeshadow sticks with a matte finish for eyeshadow application.
The gurus are split. 1 of the 3 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 61%.
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