The 11 Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Day, Night and Everything In Between

This 12-shade eyeshadow palette is great for beginners because it organizes colors into four looks—day, desk, date, and dream. One reviewer said, “One of the most beautiful eye palettes I have ever purchased! Colors are perfect for any occasion. It’s very easy to mix/match.”

This gorgeous little compact is an influencer favorite for good reason. It has all you need to build a beautiful eye look. Dior’s beauty line is known for its luxury foundations, men’s colognes and women’s fragrances, but this all-in-one eyeshadow palette is a true winner. With one creamy eye primer and eight blendable shades in matte and shimmer finishes, you won’t need much more than this for a multitude of eye looks.

This limited-edition set includes all of Anastasia’s fan favorites that have highly-pigmented formulas. The easily buildable and blendable palette includes nine ultra-matte and five metallic eyeshadows for both day and night.

At just $20, this line of eyeshadow palettes certainly packs a punch. Each seasonal palette comes with 16 shades, which means you’re paying just over $1 per color. We love the useful palette for everyone but if you’re looking to have some fun, give the Paradise Shock eyeshadow palette a whirl.

This richly pigmented palette is a favorite among makeup artists, YouTubers, and casual cosmetics enthusiasts alike. ​​”Juvia’s Place is my go-to brand for highly pigmented and affordable makeup,” said beauty content producer, Jenn Aye. “The rich formula of the shadows and the versatility of looks that can be created from the Garden of Juvia palette is any makeup enthusiasts must-have, especially for the price point of under $25.”

This warm-toned, nude eyeshadow palette features five ultra-pigmented matte shades in a variety of saturations, from beige to caramel to reddish brown. The shadows have a smooth, buttery feel and build really easily, whether you’re going for an everyday, natural look or a smokey eye.

The assortment of peachy pinks and mauves seems to be universally beloved and the price point makes it an affordable option for most. The metallic, pearlized, and glitter finishes offer variety, have good pigmentation, and wear nicely without fallout.

This modern nude eyeshadow palette has 16 beautiful shades to work with all skin tones. Inspired by the Born This Way Foundation's stunning color collection, the creamy, nude shades included can be used to create a natural glow. Cosmetics content creator Gillian Grace said, “I absolutely love the Too Faced Born This Way Palette because of how versatile it is. There’s a balanced combination of shimmer and matte eyeshadows, making it easy to transition from day to night looks; a perfect palette if you had to pick just one.”

Many credit Urban Decay Naked Palettes as the creator of the palette trend. Of course, they weren’t the first to make an eyeshadow palette, but they were the first to make YouTube tutorials with their products a regular thing. This miniature version has all the mattes you need—from base to crease to highlight—and can still fit in your makeup bag or purse.

The velvety, highly-pigmented eye shadows in this affordable palette is available at any drugstore—and it’s also been reviewed as one of the best palettes Maybelline ever created. “This is a pleasure to touch and use and it gives a true-to-palette-color pay off at the first stroke,” said one reviewer.

Pat McGrath has been the queen of color for years now—the renowned makeup artist has put a premium on exceptional pigmentation, high-tech formulas, and innovative finishes. Beauty influencers and makeup industry insiders swear by her eyeshadow palettes. The Mothership IX palette beautifully showcases why the line is so beloved, with its 10 blendable high-performance eyeshadows in five futuristic finishes.