First of all, I appreciate how giftable this set is, and the swatches from both sticks are gorgeous! Unfortunately, this formula didn't work for me. I sometimes have issues with creasing, but the Intense Amethyst stick took it to another level. It stayed sticky and moved around on my eyelid as soon as I started blinking. Moreover, the texture it created wasn't nearly as flattering as the swatch. Within fifteen minutes it was already forming three crease lines, and within an hour, it was a patchy sticky mess. The Au Naturel one worked just fine: it's a beautiful light rosy brown with a slight sheen that blends out smoothly and doesn't seem nearly as temperamental. If I'm wearing cream shadows, I want to be able to leave them as-is without adding powder on top, so this isn't for me.

universal nude and amazing grape amethyst works for any age

I've been reading and hearing praise about these stick for years but never really caved in because I had a less expensive alternative I could use and have access more easily in stores. But, as soon as I saw this Christmas kit I said to myself that it was time to give it a go. I was not disappointed! The formula is creamy and blendable but once it dries on your eye it doesn't move or crease. Plus these are two really foolproof shades. There's absolutely zero chance to go overboard or not being able to blend out some excess product. Also they're very forgiving even on a more mature eyelid. I personally don't use eye primers with these and their performance is outstanding. I can use them alone for a one and done eyeshadow look or pair them with a glitter topper to make it more festive.

I already own a few shades of these eyeshadow sticks. These shades were a nice addition. Au naturel is a very nice beige shade that looks natural on the eyes. The other one is a bit sparkly, so they pare well together. They’re a little creased at the end of the day but nothing too crazy. 

At the moment very correct and very nice colours, easy to blend as well. My only concern is if they will dry out quickly or stay creamy as they are now. We'll see.

I love the Caviar Sticks. This is a great introduction to the Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks. Both colours are stunning and most importantly they do not crease on my hooded eyes. Easily blended out with a brush or finger. Quick and beautiful one-and-done look

I got a few caviar sticks and decided to buy these as well. Beware, these are the mini version. Colors are very easy to match and blend.

Great value for 2 mini eyeshadow sticks, I recommend them. The matte one is a very natural and light brown, but the amethyst one is sparkly and amazing!