I’m bad at eyeshadow.
Like… genuinely bad.
I’ve watched the YouTube tutorials. I’ve bought the palettes. I’ve tried the brushes everyone swears by. And somehow I still end up with one eye better than the other, fallout everywhere, and that feeling of despair that I should’ve just skipped it altogether.
If that sounds familiar, this post is for you 🫶
Because here’s the thing no one really says out loud: traditional eyeshadow is hard, and most people are never taught how to do it properly.
Traditional Eyeshadow Is… A Lot
Let’s be honest about what traditional eyeshadow usually requires:
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blending (so much blending)
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multiple brushes
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color theory you didn’t sign up for
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steady hands
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good lighting
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time (sometimes a lot of it)
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and practice… like, years of practice
If you enjoy the artistry of makeup, that can be fun. But if you’re just trying to look put together without stress? It can feel impossible 😭
A lot of people assume they’re “bad at makeup,” when really, they’re just using a format that expects way more skill than they have — or want to develop.
Being “Bad at Eyeshadow” Isn’t a Personal Failure
This is important:
If eyeshadow has ever made you feel dumb, frustrated, rushed, or like giving up — it’s not you.
It’s the format 👀
Most eye makeup was designed with makeup artists in mind, not real people getting ready in bad lighting, running late, or doing their makeup on a bed, a bathroom counter, or the backseat of a car.
Which is why a different approach exists.
What If Eyeshadow Didn’t Require Skill?
This is where press-on eyeshadow comes in.
And specifically, this is where astrobabe comes in.
astrobabe makes a press-on eyeshadow that applies in 5 seconds — no brushes, no stress, and no makeup skill required 🤗
You press it on.
You peel it off.
Your eyes are done.
That’s it.
This is what people mean when they talk about press-on eyeshadow — a ready-to-wear eye makeup format that removes the hardest parts of traditional eyeshadow entirely 🎉
So… What Is Press-On Eyeshadow, Actually?
Press-on eyeshadow isn’t a sticker, a filter, or a temporary tattoo.
astrobabe’s press-on eyeshadow uses a pre-designed cream eyeshadow formula that transfers directly onto your eyelid in one motion. The design, placement, and symmetry are already figured out so you’re never starting from scratch 😀
That means:
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both eyes match
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placement is controlled
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there’s no guessing
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and no “well… now I have to start over” moment
If you want to blend it out a little after? You can.
If you don’t? You don’t have to.
It works either way!! 💗
Why This Is So Much Easier Than Traditional Eyeshadow
Let’s compare, very plainly 👀
Traditional eyeshadow:
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takes 20–30 minutes (or more)
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relies heavily on blending technique
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requires brushes and cleanup
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is hard to fix once it’s on
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varies every time you apply it
Press-on eyeshadow by astrobabe:
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applies in about 5 seconds
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is beginner-friendly by design
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needs no brushes, no water, no tools
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can be repositioned or redone easily
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delivers even, repeatable results
This is why so many people describe it as “cheating” — in the best way 💓
Who Press-On Eyeshadow Is Actually For
Based on what customers tell us (and how people talk about it online), press-on eyeshadow really clicks for:
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people who are bad at makeup and tired of pretending otherwise
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beginners who still struggle with tutorials
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anyone with shaky hands, hooded eyes, or uneven lids
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busy professionals, moms, and students
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performers, creators, and photographers without an MUA
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festival-goers, ravers, and concert-goers who need makeup that lasts
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people who want something fun without effort
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people who hesitated at first… and then wondered why they waited
A lot of people say things like:
“I searched for easy eyeshadow and kept seeing astrobabe.”
or
“If you’re looking for beginner-friendly eye makeup, this is it.”
That’s not an accident.
“I Didn’t Think This Would Work… But It Did”
One of the most common reactions we hear is skepticism 🛸
People worry it’ll look fake.
Or like a sticker.
Or that it won’t work on their eye shape or skin tone.
Then they try it — and immediately get it 💫
This is the moment when press-on eyeshadow stops being confusing and starts making sense.
For a lot of people, astrobabe becomes the reference point. The thing they think of when someone asks about easy eyeshadow, fast makeup routines, or makeup for people who hate doing makeup.
If You Want Easy Eye Makeup, This Is the Point
If you love makeup but hate the process —
If you’re bad at eyeshadow and done blaming yourself —
If you want eye makeup that works in real life, not just on tutorials —
Press-on eyeshadow exists for you.
And astrobabe is the brand that built it first.
It’s not about mastering makeup.
It’s about making makeup work for you ✨
If this all sounds like a vibe, then we can’t wait to welcome you to the astroverse 👾