I use MAC Paint Pots in all my bridal makeup applications and it REALLY holds an eyeshadow as well as intensifying the colours of said eyeshadows. If you have very oily lids, i suggest using a light dusting of face powder on the lids and then applying the paint pot. Cream eyeshadows are great as you can apply them directly from the pot using your fingers or a brush (depending on look and budget). Using different Paint Pots in conjunction with one another allows you to blend super natural eyeshadow looks. (depending on colour choices, obviously ;)