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Shopping for makeup can be a difficult experience for Black people and people of colour. From foundations and concealers with limited shade ranges to highlighters that can appear to chalky on the skin, it often seems as though there aren't enough products out there that were formulated with deeper skin tones in mind. That said, when it comes to eyeshadow palettes, there are a ton of options out there that not only include some of the most stunning matte and shimmery shades, but they also perfectly complement those with darker complexions.
"When selecting metallic or colourful shadows for deeper or darker skin tones, your best bet will be pure pigments — pressed or loose — and mattes that look and feel rich," makeup artist and beauty influencer Jonet Williamson told POPSUGAR. "If it passes the swatch test where it [feels] buttery and not powdery to the touch, then it's good in my book."
And there's way more where that came from. Read ahead to see a few more of Williamson's picks for the best eyeshadow palettes for darker skin tones, as well as a few more recommendations from other makeup pros.