The best eyeshadow palette (2021): stunning shades, whatever your eye colour

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The best eyeshadow palette (2021): stunning shades, whatever your eye colour

We’ve all come a long way from experimenting with our mum’s crumbly blue eyeshadow, which we found abandoned in a drawer, haven’t we? Nowadays, if you choose the best eyeshadow palette, you can get 'makeup artist' worthy eyes in minutes.

But there is a lot to think about when looking for the best eyeshadow. Any self respecting make-up fan now has a huge range of eyeshadows, from statement to neutral, to whack out for any occasion.

Whether you’re a make-up novice or a fully fledged stan, we’ve got the lowdown on some of the best eyeshadows around. We've looked at what the experts have been recommending, what make-up artists use and what we've been excited to try out.

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Best eyeshadow palette

Urban Decay Naked
£48.99 at AmazonWhen it comes to eyeshadow palettes, the Naked set is the cream of the crop. It’s a classic for a reason – each of its palettes contains beautiful colours to create a range of stunning looks.12 shades range from shimmery to matte – brown, copper, and a deep, deep black that Urban Decay describes pretty aptly as “lewd”. Whatever you want, they’ve got it – from a neutral daytime look to a dark, dramatic statement eye, you’re covered.
Morphe 35F Fall Into Frost Artistry
£29.99 at AmazonMorphe palettes may not be the cheapest but 35 shades for £23 seems like a good deal to us. There is something for everyone in the Fall Into Frost palette as it has a mix of matte and glittery shades; including everything from a good highlight colour to a deep, glittery purple shade.If you’re only going to have one palette, this Morphe one would not be a bad shout. Its range of shades means you would be covered no matter the occasion, day or night.
Sleek I-Divine Enchanted Forest
£14.99 at AmazonIf you prefer a matte shade, this one is probably not for you, but Sleek’s Enchanted Forest palette is full of gorgeous greens and shimmery mauve tones.The 12 shades are highly pigmented, too, so the colour payoff is definitely worth the price. The combination of sultry shades and shimmer make it a perfect palette to wear on a night out. An added bonus - Sleek is a cruelty-free make up brand.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Riviera
£81.79 at AmazonIf you’re an exclusive wearer of subtle, nude, shades, we suggest you look away now – this Anastasia Beverly Hills is certainly not shy and retiring.The fourteen shades in the palette are highly pigmented – they don’t just look good in the box. More neutral shades can be blended with brighter colours, as well as more shimmery shades. It also comes with a dual ended brush to help you achieve your perfect look.And it’s cruelty free.

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