Our 8 Best Eyeshadow Palettes (for Every Eye Look)

This has got to be one of the best eyeshadow palettes ever. The jumbo-sized brown and pink eyeshadow palette features 14 shades to play with, no less. Expect super-pigmented shades with serious colour payoff. Just remember to tap off excess powder from your brush before applying it to your eyes.

A nude eyeshadow palette takes you from a day look to a night one in a cinch. Nudes of New York is one of the best brown eyeshadow palettes around. It contains a mix of light and dark shades in both matte and shimmer finishes. We’re even dubbing this the best eyeshadow palette for beginners thanks to its affordable current price of $34.95 (which works out to about $2 a shade).

Be still our beating hearts! We can’t stop staring at this rose gold eyeshadow palette. Besides being seriously pretty, we think it’s one of the best rose gold eyeshadow palettes on the market due to its versatility. Use the powders on their own for a wash of colour on the eyelids. Or wet your eyeshadow brush to intensify the shades.

Sometimes you’re in the mood for a frosty eyeshadow look, which is where this palette comes into play. This glitter eyeshadow palette features 20—yes, you read that correctly—shades. The champagne, rose gold, bronze, and gold tones are perfect for wearing on their own or blending for a customised look.

Obsessed with rosy tones? Us too. This pink eyeshadow palette is what we reach for if we’re after a bold pink or burgundy look. Oh, and we can’t get enough of the pretty metallic finishes. Psst … Did we mention that this vegan eyeshadow palette also features a shifting shade for a seriously cool touch that’ll turn heads?!

Kryolan is *the* brand that makeup artists turn to. Kryolan colours pack a punch, and this colourful eyeshadow palette is no exception. Don’t be scared off by the playful tones! They’re incredibly useful as they’re true to colour yet easy to blend. It may be the best colourful eyeshadow palette we’ve come across in terms of true hues.

On the hunt for a matte eyeshadow palette? We’ve got you sorted. This option from theBalm is one of the best all matte eyeshadow palettes. One of our best matte eyeshadow palettes with creamy (not chalky) colours come in muted beige and brown tones that work perfectly singly or combined into a smoky eye. Bonus points are awarded for the compact’s mirror, which makes this palette a dream to travel with.

If you’re looking for something on the smaller side, then this compact from Lancôme is the way to go. It’s not a travel-size eyeshadow palette per se, but it’s definitely small enough to pack in your carry-on without being bulky or heavy. But that’s not to say it’s not useful. You’ll find 5 complementary shades in warm brown tones to help smoke out your peepers.