Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 Eyeshadow Palettes | 2016 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/2016-editors-favorites-eyeshadow-palettes/ https://www.temptalia.com/2016-editors-favorites-eyeshadow-palettes/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2016 19:00:00 +0000 Christine http://www.temptalia.com/?p=268258 The last four months (or so) of each year are heavy on palettes that it is easy to forget about the other palettes that were released in the beginning of the year, so it's always fun to go through my reviews and remember just how good products could get during the year. What were your favorites?]]> Top 16 of 2016: Eyeshadow Palettes

The last four months (or so) of each year are heavy on palettes that it is easy to forget about the other palettes that were released in the beginning of the year, so it’s always fun to go through my reviews and remember just how good products could get during the year.

What were your favorites?

01.

01. Studio 1400 ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $18.00/0.28 oz.

A+
ColourPop Studio 1400 Super Shock Shadow Quad

ColourPop Studio 1400 Super Shock Shadow Set ($18.00 for 0.28 oz.) includes four cream eyeshadows. You can also purchase the shades individually if...

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ColourPop Studio 1400 Super Shock Shadow Set ($18.00 for 0.28 oz.) includes four cream eyeshadows. You can also purchase the shades individually if...

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02.

02. Where the Night Is ColourPop

ColourPop

PPermanent. $18.00/0.28 oz.

A
ColourPop Where the Night Is Super Shock Shadow Quad

ColourPop Midnight Super Shock Shadow ($20.00 for 0.28 oz. or $5.00 for each 0.07 oz. shade) is a collection of four Super Shock Shadows that can be...

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ColourPop Midnight Super Shock Shadow ($20.00 for 0.28 oz. or $5.00 for each 0.07 oz. shade) is a collection of four Super Shock Shadows that can be...

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03.

03. Cashmere Viseart

Viseart

PPermanent. $45.00/0.42 oz.

A
Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette

Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette ($45.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a subdued set of neutral tones with three matte and three...

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Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette ($45.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a subdued set of neutral tones with three matte and three...

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04.

04. Honeymoon Tom Ford Beauty

Tom Ford Beauty

PPermanent. $80.00/0.21 oz.

A
Tom Ford Beauty Honeymoon Eye Color Quad

Tom Ford Honeymoon Eyeshadow Quad ($80.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a warm-toned set of shades with a more frosted/metallic finish. All four shades performed...

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Tom Ford Honeymoon Eyeshadow Quad ($80.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a warm-toned set of shades with a more frosted/metallic finish. All four shades performed...

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05.

05. Bijoux Royal (09) Viseart

Viseart

LELimited Edition. $80.00/0.84 oz.

A
Viseart Bijoux Royal (09) Eyeshadow Palette

Viseart Bijoux Royal (09) Eyeshadow Palette ($80.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a set of 12 shimmery eyeshadows in muted jewel tones. The quality was consistent...

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Viseart Bijoux Royal (09) Eyeshadow Palette ($80.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a set of 12 shimmery eyeshadows in muted jewel tones. The quality was consistent...

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06.

06. Boheme Dream (Ribbons Boheme) Viseart

Viseart

LELimited Edition. $80.00/0.84 oz.

A
Viseart Boheme Dream (Ribbons Boheme) Eyeshadow Palette

Viseart Boheme Dream Eyeshadow Palette ($80.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for summer that...

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Viseart Boheme Dream Eyeshadow Palette ($80.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for summer that...

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07.

07. Codes Subtils (278) Chanel

Chanel

LELimited Edition. $70.00/0.07 oz.

A
Chanel Codes Subtils (278) Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow

Chanel Codes Subtils (278) Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for spring. The...

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Chanel Codes Subtils (278) Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for spring. The...

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08.

08. Foil Eyes BH Cosmetics

BH Cosmetics

PPermanent. $12.00/1.58 oz.

A
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 28 Color Eyeshadow Palette

BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes Eyeshadow Palette ($19.00 for 1.58 oz.) contains 28, metallic eyeshadows. I picked this up a couple of months ago, because it...

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BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes Eyeshadow Palette ($19.00 for 1.58 oz.) contains 28, metallic eyeshadows. I picked this up a couple of months ago, because it...

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09.

09. Master Palette by Mario Anastasia

Anastasia

LELimited Edition. $45.00/0.28 oz.

A-
Anastasia Master Palette by Mario Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Master Palette by Mario Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.30 oz.) contains twelve eyeshadows housed in a...

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Anastasia Master Palette by Mario Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.30 oz.) contains twelve eyeshadows housed in a...

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10.

10. Original Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder

LELimited Edition. $75.00/0.28 oz.

A-
Estee Lauder Original Victoria Beckham Eye Palette

Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Eye Palette ($95.00 for 0.25 oz.) contains six, shimmery eyeshadows that feature a wet/dry powder formula. I think if...

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Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Eye Palette ($95.00 for 0.25 oz.) contains six, shimmery eyeshadows that feature a wet/dry powder formula. I think if...

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11.

11. Empreinte du Desert Chanel

Chanel

LELimited Edition. $65.00/0.07 oz.

A-
Chanel Empreinte du Desert Summer 2016 Eyeshadow Quad

Chanel Empreinte du Desert Eyeshadow Quad ($65.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a warm, bronzy set of shades with a pop of warmer green. There was something about...

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Chanel Empreinte du Desert Eyeshadow Quad ($65.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a warm, bronzy set of shades with a pop of warmer green. There was something about...

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12.

12. Afterdark Urban Decay

Urban Decay

LELimited Edition. $49.00/0.6 oz.

A-
Urban Decay Afterdark 10-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

Urban Decay Afterdark Eyeshadow Palette ($49.00 for 0.60 oz.) contains ten shimmery eyeshadows from white gold to deep navy. There are three "cult...

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Urban Decay Afterdark Eyeshadow Palette ($49.00 for 0.60 oz.) contains ten shimmery eyeshadows from white gold to deep navy. There are three "cult...

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13.

13. Gritty & Glow The Estee Edit

The Estee Edit

LELimited Edition. $58.00/1.62 oz.

A-
The Estee Edit Gritty & Glow Magnetic Eye & Face Palette

The Estee Edit Gritty & Glow Magnetic Eye & Face Palette ($58.00 for 1.62 oz.) includes six eyeshadows and six...

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The Estee Edit Gritty & Glow Magnetic Eye & Face Palette ($58.00 for 1.62 oz.) includes six eyeshadows and six...

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14.

14. Modern Renaissance Anastasia

Anastasia

PPermanent. $42.00/0.28 oz.

B+
Anastasia Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette ($42.00 for 0.28 oz.) includes 14 eyeshadows that come in a mix of warmer neutrals and pops of...

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Anastasia Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette ($42.00 for 0.28 oz.) includes 14 eyeshadows that come in a mix of warmer neutrals and pops of...

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15.

15. MetalMatte KVD Beauty

KVD Beauty

LELimited Edition. $60.00/1.32 oz.

B+
KVD Beauty MetalMatte Holiday 2016 Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D MetalMatte Eyeshadow Palette ($60.00 for 1.32 oz.) includes 22 eyeshadows in a slim--but...

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Kat Von D MetalMatte Eyeshadow Palette ($60.00 for 1.32 oz.) includes 22 eyeshadows in a slim--but...

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16.

16. Rosewood (02) Clarins

Clarins

PPermanent. $43.00/0.2 oz.

B+
Clarins Rosewood (02) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Rosewood (02) Eyeshadow Palette ($43.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a sultry set of smoky, mauve shades housed in a gold-hued compact. If the name sounds...

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Clarins Rosewood (02) Eyeshadow Palette ($43.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a sultry set of smoky, mauve shades housed in a gold-hued compact. If the name sounds...

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