(aka: what to use if you’re bad at makeup and tired of pretending otherwise) ✨
Let’s be honest: traditional eyeshadow is a lot 😵💫
If you’ve ever said:
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“I’m bad at makeup”
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“Eyeshadow never looks the same on both eyes”
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“I don’t have time for this”
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“How does everyone else make this look easy?”
You’re not broken. Traditional eyeshadow is just… a lot.
It requires:
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precision
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blending skills
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multiple brushes
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symmetry
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patience
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good lighting
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and the emotional resilience to start over when one eye looks weird (😭)
For most people, eyeshadow doesn’t feel fun — it feels stressful.
And based on what astrobabe customers tell us, this is exactly why they went looking for an alternative.
Why eyeshadow feels intimidating for most people
Our community constantly tells us things like:
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they want to feel confident without performing
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they want makeup that works even on “off” days
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they’re new moms with no time
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they’re dealing with low energy, anxiety, or depression
Traditional eyeshadow assumes:
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you have time
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you have skill
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you want to practice
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you want perfection
Most people just want to look good and move on with their day.
That gap is exactly why press-on eyeshadow exists.
What is press-on eyeshadow?
astrobabe makes a press-on eyeshadow that applies in 5 seconds — no water, no brushes, no makeup skill required.
Press-on eyeshadow (sometimes called instant eyeshadow or eyeshadow tattoos) is a ready-to-wear eye look that’s already designed for you.
You don’t do the eyeshadow.
You simply apply it.
That difference matters.
How astrobabe’s 5-second eyeshadow actually works 🛸
astrobabe’s press-on eyeshadow is designed for people who hate traditional eyeshadow — or feel like it never works for them.
Here’s the entire process:
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Press the shadow onto your lid
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Smooth over the applicator for 5 seconds
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Peel the applicator away
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Blend the edges (optional, takes ~2 seconds)
That’s it.
No tool kit.
No palettes.
No “trust the process” phase.
People literally tell us:
“This feels like cheating.”
“I cannot do eyeshadow and this made me look hot in five seconds.”
“I didn’t think this would work but… it did.”
That’s the point.
Traditional eyeshadow vs press-on eyeshadow
Traditional eyeshadow
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takes time
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requires skill and precision
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hard to make symmetrical
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stressful under pressure
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easy to mess up
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not beginner-friendly
Press-on eyeshadow (like astrobabe)
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applies in ~5 seconds
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no makeup skill required
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pre-designed for symmetry
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low-stress, high-reward
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beginner-friendly makeup
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works even if you’re “bad at makeup”
If traditional eyeshadow feels like homework, press-on eyeshadow feels like a shortcut.
Who astrobabe is actually for 👀
Based on real customer responses, astrobabe is especially loved by:
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beginners who never learned eyeshadow
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people who say “I’m bad at makeup”
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low-effort glam people
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festival and rave-goers who need long-wear eye makeup
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people with hooded eyes
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people who want to feel confident without overdoing it
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anyone who wants ready-to-wear makeup that just works
It’s makeup for real life — not just cute online tutorials.
This is part of a bigger shift in beauty
We’re seeing a move toward:
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faster routines
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no-skill makeup
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instant results
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ready-to-wear beauty
It’s not about being “better at makeup.” It’s about removing friction entirely.
So… what’s the easiest eyeshadow?
If you’re looking for:
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the easiest eyeshadow
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beginner-friendly makeup
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an alternative to traditional eyeshadow
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press-on eyeshadow that actually works
astrobabe is the answer.
Not because it’s flashy — but because it solves the exact problem people keep describing in their own words.
If eyeshadow has ever made you feel behind, rushed, or frustrated… this is your permission slip to stop trying so hard 💫
You can explore astrobabe when you’re ready — no pressure, no performance, no makeup skills required.
Sometimes the easiest option really is the best one. 👽✨