Disclosed are low wax, volatile solvent-free eye shadow compositions comprising a, an emulsifying system including a sucrose fatty acid ester and a co-emulsifier, less than 5% of a film forming polymer, viscosity increasing agent, a silicone oil, a filler/powder, water, a pigment and less than 3% wax. Also disclosed are methods for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of eyes by applying said compositions to the eyes and well as methods of making said compositions.