Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae Love This TikTok-Famous Eye Shadow, so I Put It to the Test

Some beauty products ask for my attention; others demand it. That's the case with Giorgio Armani's Eye Tints, which have received all three major hallmarks for hype: 1) word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and fellow editors (I've heard "You have to try these!" for months), 2) social media virality (they're plastered all over my FYP), and 3) celebrity approval via Sabrina Carpenter and Addison Rae (among others). Now, I'll be the first to admit that I'm prone to beauty-product FOMO, so I couldn't let another minute pass without getting hold of one of these cream eye shadows.

Luckily, I didn't just get my hands on one, but seven, in varying shades and finishes. Then, I put them to the test over the course of a week, wearing a different shade/finish every day until I worked my way through all of them. Ahead, read my full review. (Although, spoiler alert: They're just as good as everyone says they are.)

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Giorgio Armani Eye Tint: Details

• 19 shades (neutral and bold colors)
• 3 finishes (shimmer, matte, and metallic)
• Long-wearing creamy liquid formula
• Crease-proof
• Buildable color
• No eye primer required
• Multipurpose wand suitable for eyeliner and eye shadow application

My Review

I'll cut to the chase and say I understand the hype. These cream eye shadows are incredible for four reasons: 1) the texture, 2) the blendability, 3) the long-wearing formula, and 4) the shade range. Let me explain.

First, let's talk about the texture. It's soft and velvety, so it doesn't tug or pull on my eyelids. It's also so lightweight that it doesn't feel like I'm wearing any eye shadow at all. Second (and this is thanks in part to the velvety texture), these eye shadows blend like a dream. They don't dry down as quickly as other cream/liquid eye shadows I've used, which means I'm not in a race against the clock to blend and shape them before they set. I don't even need a brush; I can just use my fingers.

Third, the formula really does last a long time. Throughout my testing period, I applied each one in the morning and left it all day until I cleansed my skin before bed. After over nine hours, they still looked decent despite the fact that I have hooded eyes and eye shadow is prone to creasing on me. The color payoff and shimmer effect were still intact, and I only saw very minimal creasing near the inner corners of my eyelids.

Last but certainly not least, the shade range is stunning. There are so many neutral shades (in both warm and cool tones) to choose from, which makes me think there's a base match for almost every skin tone. And you can make them as subtle and natural-looking or as bold and intense as you want since they're so buildable. Don't sleep on the "fun" shades either. The icy lilac (Frost), light pink (Sakura), and rich burgundy (Mahogany) are worthy of any eye shadow collection.

Shop Shimmer Shades

It was difficult, but I narrowed the shimmer shades down to three favorites.

Shop Metallic Shades

There are only three metallic shades, so choosing my favorite ones was easy.

Shop Matte Shades

Here are three must-try matte shades. (Although, the entire range is drool-worthy.)