5 Must-Have Eye Palettes for Stunning Looks: Matte, Shimmer & More

This eyeshadow palette can be a good option for college or office-going girls who want to keep things subtle and clean. This Swiss Beauty product has very soft shades like peach, cream, beige, light orange, etc. The darkest shade in the palette is brown. There are total of 15 shades, with around 9 shimmer and 6 matte options. So whether you want to opt for a natural look during the day or add a little bit of jazz in the evening, you can do a quick touch-up. The makeup can last for a long time. A common issue with most of the eyeshadows women often face is that when the colour gets deposited on the lids, they refuse to spread. You can find this product easy-to-blend, despite being pigmented.

As the name suggests, this eye palette can give you a very dramatic look. It has mostly dark shades from the brown and pink families. There are total of 10 different colour options, and 4 of them are shimmer that you can use to create soft smoky looks. Apart from that, there are two light colours to prime your lids (for the colour to pop), use on the hood of your eyes and for blending. Apart from being easy to blend, it also does not crease—a major issue that hooded-eyed girls usually face (I’m one of them). When doing a smoky eye look, the biggest fear is of the shadows smudging on the lower line. This Bellavita product can last for a long time, and they do not smudge once it is applied.

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This can be a multipurpose eye palette. It has 3 neutral matte shades so you can use it for a soft or smoky look (building up the pigment may be required for the latter). The rest are shimmer shades in all ranges of colours like pink, mauve, golden, etc. If you want to create a look with bold lips and a bright outfit, I suggest that you use the shimmer shades from this Maybelline product. The light hues will balance out the dark lips, while the shimmer texture can prevent your overall face from looking faded. Even those who like dewy makeup can try these shadows not just on the eyes but also as a highlighter. 

Everyone who wants their eyes to pop out, look bright and dazzling, can choose this palette that has 16 colourful options. Pink, blue, orange, and even yellow! The blendable hues are pigmented enough that you may not have to apply them over and over again. This Hilary Rhoda palette is also waterproof, so whenever you want to splash your face with water, you can do it without stress. Another way you can use this is as eyeliner. Grab a fine brush (or a flat one), spray some micellar water on the shade, and draw the wings. You can get multiple vibrant looks with this pigmented palette. Also, it may last for a long time, so your hard work in creating a fancy look won’t get wasted.

What about those who like nude shades, bright and dark hues, as well as shimmers? Well, they can go for an option that’s a mix of it all. This Forever52 Eyeshadow Palette has 16 colours and all of them offer something or the other. There are peppy shades like orange and yellow, smoky ones like deep brown, neutrals, as well as 6 glitters and shimmers. So, if you like to change your eyeshadows depending on your mood and outfits regularly, then you can play around with these colours. They are easy-to-blend (just choose a good, fluffy, and flat brush) and can last for a long time. You can use it whether you are an office-going girl, a college student, or someone who simply likes makeup.