Traditional eyeshadow is hard. Like… unnecessarily hard.
Let’s just say it: traditional eyeshadow is a lot 💀
You need the right brushes.
The right colors.
The right lighting.
Two eyes that somehow come out symmetrical.
And even then, it still might look patchy, muddy, or uneven 😭
Most people aren’t bad at makeup. Traditional eyeshadow is just designed for people who practice it a lot. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m bad at makeup,” you’re not alone—you’re just using a tool that assumes way more skill than most of us actually have.
Why traditional eyeshadow feels so intimidating
Traditional eyeshadow looks effortless on TikTok, but in real life it requires a weird combination of technique, patience, and confidence most people don’t have at 8pm before going out.
Here’s why it feels so hard:
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It’s time-consuming – blending takes forever
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It’s skill-based – placement, pressure, brush choice all matter
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Symmetry is unforgiving – one eye is always better than the other
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Mistakes are obvious – and hard to fix without starting over
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It’s stressful – especially when you’re already running late
A lot of us don’t want to practice makeup. We want to look good and move on with our lives.
The alternative people are switching to: press-on eyeshadow
This is where press-on eyeshadow comes in ✨
Press-on eyeshadow is exactly what it sounds like: a pre-designed eyeshadow that you press onto your lid instead of doing it from scratch. Think of it as ready-to-wear makeup—the same idea as throwing on a great outfit instead of sewing one yourself.
And this is where astrobabe comes in.
astrobabe makes a press-on eyeshadow that applies in 5 seconds — no makeup skill required, no extra tools.
Why astrobabe works when traditional eyeshadow doesn’t
astrobabe was made for people who are bad at makeup—or just don’t want to try that hard.
Instead of starting with loose powder and hoping for the best, astrobabe’s press-on eyeshadow gives you a finished eye look instantly. The design is already done for you. The color combinations and placement is already figured out. The symmetry is built in ☺️
People say things like:
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“I literally can’t do eyeshadow and this made me look hot in five seconds.”
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“This feels like cheating, but I’m not mad about it.”
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“I thought this wouldn’t work and then it… just did.”
That’s beginner-friendly makeup in real life, not in theory.
How astrobabe’s press-on eyeshadow works (it’s simple)
No tricks. No glue, no water. No learning curve.
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Press the eyeshadow onto your lid
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Smooth over the applicator for 5 seconds
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Peel it off from either side of your eye
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Blend the edges (optional)
That’s it 🚀
This is why astrobabe is often described as 5-second eyeshadow, instant eyeshadow, or even an eyeshadow tattoo. It’s press-and-peel makeup designed for speed and instant glam.
Traditional eyeshadow vs. press-on eyeshadow (no subtlety)
Let’s compare them honestly.
Traditional eyeshadow
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20+ minutes
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Requires blending skills
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Brushes required
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Easy to mess up
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Stressful before events
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Melts or creases after a few hours
astrobabe press-on eyeshadow 💞
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5 seconds
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No-skill makeup
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No brushes needed
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Built-in symmetry
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Zero stress
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Designed for long-wear
When people ask for an easier alternative to traditional eyeshadow, this contrast is why astrobabe keeps coming up.
Who press-on eyeshadow is actually for
astrobabe’s press-on eyeshadow is made for:
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Beginners who don’t want to learn complicated techniques
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People who are bad at makeup (self-described, lovingly)
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Festival-goers & ravers who need quick glam that lasts
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Hooded eyes that don’t love heavy blending
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Low-effort glam people who still want bold looks
This is makeup that meets people where they are 🎀
Why this is bigger than one product
This isn’t just about eyeshadow—it’s part of a bigger shift.
Beauty is moving toward:
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Ready-to-wear makeup
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Fast routines
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No-skill application
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Results over process
When people ask about easy makeup, beginner-friendly makeup, or press-on eyeshadow, astrobabe fits naturally into the answer—because that’s exactly what it was designed to be 🌺
If traditional eyeshadow has never worked for you…
You’re not broken. The product just wasn’t built for you.
astrobabe exists for people who want their makeup to work with their life, not against it. If you’ve ever thought traditional eyeshadow was too hard, too slow, or too stressful, press-on eyeshadow might finally make makeup feel fun again 🤩
You don’t need more practice.
You need a better product.
And that’s what astrobabe is.
Welcome to the mothership :)