There are so many eye shadow palettes [1] on the market, and new, limited-edition versions are launching all the time. This can make it hard to decide which are actually worth investing your money in. As editors, we try out each new launch and put them through vigourous testing to determine which are truly the best available. We've thought about everything, including how easy the shadows are to blend, how wearable or exciting the shades are, and how pigmented the powders are, to determine which are truly first-rate.
Ahead, you'll find stellar eye shadow palettes [2] from luxurious brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills and affordable gems like NYX Professional Makeup [3].
KKW Beauty Matte Cocoa Eyeshadow Palette
For a neutral look, this KKW Beauty Matte Cocoa Eyeshadow Palette [4] ($45) reigns supreme for it's variety of warm-toned brown shades.
NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette in Warm Neutrals
Get a variety of easy-to-wear shades in the NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette in Warm Neutrals [5] ($10) for an affordable price.
Profusion Cosmetics Eye Shadow Palette in Sapphires
Go outside your comfort zone with the pigmented blue and green shades inside the Profusion Cosmetics Eye Shadow Palette in Sapphires [6] ($5). The palette includes some warm neutrals to balance out your eye look.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Jackie Aina Eyeshadow Palette
Our editor tested [7] this brand-new Anastasia Beverly Hills Jackie Aina Eyeshadow Palette [8] ($45) and now we have to have it. It contains shades that are designed to look gorgeous on deep skin tones.
MAC Art Library Eyeshadow Palette in Nude Model
The MAC Art Library Eyeshadow Palette in Nude Model [9] ($48) will become your favourite palette the first time you use it. Each shadow blends easily and is packed with pigment. It has everything you need for a neutral day or night look.
Winky Lux Latte Kitten Palette
We love the blendable formulas in this Winky Lux Latte Kitten Palette [10] ($25) and the everyday wearable shades.
BH Cosmetics Colour Festival Eye Shadow Palette
The electric hues in this BH Cosmetics Colour Festival Eye Shadow Palette [11] ($20) will encourage you to take some risks with your makeup.
Too Faced Shake Your Palm Palms Palette
The Too Faced Shake Your Palm Palms Palette [12] ($25) is likely smaller than your cell phone, and has enough mattes and neutral shades to create a variety of looks.
Urban Decay Naked Honey Eyeshadow Palette
The Urban Decay Naked Honey Eyeshadow Palette [13] ($49) is a modern update to the OG palette. The golden warm shadows are amptly named, because this collection of hues is super sweet.
Beauty by POPSUGAR Crystal Power Palette
The Beauty by POPSUGAR Crystal Power Palette [14] ($37) includes more product for the neutral shades, which you'll use more often.
BareMinerals Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette
Create a work-appropriate everyday eye with the BareMinerals Gen Nude Eyeshadow Palette [15] ($29), and then throw it in your purse.
E.l.f. Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette in Sunset
Warm up your makeup look with the stunning shades in the E.l.f. Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette in Sunset [16] ($10).