u know what, not all eye shadow color give results the same as the color in the pan..this is about quality of the eye shadow itself..other than that, maybe u have to apply a lil bit more rather than the way u usually apply..

other option, u can try eye primer/eye make up base from elianto..they hav 3 colors u can choose from..this will make ur eye shadow color last longer and prevent fom fading due to sweat and oily eye lid..the price is Rm24 (if i'm not mistaken) 

normally i use eye shadow brush medium size..i would never use my fingers due to hygiene issue and the sweat or oil on our hand palm can change the true color of the eye shadow..elianto sells the eye shadow brush..they got 2 sizes i think..i just bought 1 blending brush..just to blend away those harsh color line on my lid...so goood!!!only rm8..CHEAP!!other than that,u can opt for eye sahdow sponge applicator which works best with blossom eye shadow series..normally i use eye shadow brush for shimmer series and sponge applicator for blossom series..

hope it helps...cheers!!