Best Eyeshadow Palettes (2022) | Editor's Top Picks

Christine — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:30:00 +0000

I’ve seen a continued slow down in the release of new eyeshadow palettes, though there were still plenty of new permanent and limited edition releases over the last year, so here are the top eyeshadow palettes of 2022 — these are permanent and available to purchase but exclude limited edition releases from prior years (regardless of current availability). I’ve tried to include a mix of brands, shades, and formulas so that our list of best eyeshadow palettes offers something for everyone.

Every product recommended below has been tested and reviewed by me, your editor-in-chief, and I test thousands of products every year–so each product really had to earn their way onto this list. To read more about a specific shade or view swatches, make sure to use the drop downs and buttons below, as we’ve tried to make this guide comprehensive and easy to use!

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Natasha Denona Retro

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Natasha Denona Retro 15-Pan Small Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.67 oz.) is the newest mid-size palette release from the brand. It includes a mix of... Read full review.

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Sephora Ulta Beautylish Selfridges

Pat McGrath Midnight Sun

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Pat McGrath Midnight Sun Mothership Eyeshadow Palette ($125.00 for 0.47 oz.) is new, permanent palette that features 10 shades across a myriad of... Read full review.

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Sydney Grace Coffee Talk (Deep)

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Sydney Grace Coffee Talk (Deep) 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($33.00 for 0.54 oz.) is a new, muted neutral palette from the brand that include five matte... Read full review.

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Natasha Denona Zendo

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Natasha Denona Zendo 15-Pan Small Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.67 oz.) contains a real assortment of finishes: four cream-powders, four creamy... Read full review.

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Sephora Ulta Beautylish Selfridges

Sydney Grace Enduring Love (Light)

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Sydney Grace Enduring Love (Light) Eyeshadow Palette ($52.00 for 0.95 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that launches on January 13th at 9AM PT. The... Read full review.

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Natasha Denona Sunrise

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Sunrise is the perfect size–compact, travel-friendly, but there’s no shortage of actual product in each pan, so it’ll last long enough (maybe a lifetime!). It has a mix of warmer tones across yellow, copper, and plum and is designed to complement the brand’s larger Sunset palette.

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Sephora Ulta Beautylish Selfridges

Melt Cosmetics She's in Parties

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Melt Cosmetics She's in Parties 8-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($48.00 for 0.58 oz.) is a new, likely-permanent palette that takes the brand's original stack... Read full review.

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Natasha Denona Biba

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Biba’s become a workhorse for me when I want easy, go-to neutrals that aren’t too warm-toned (though it’s a warmer-toned palette, overall!). There’s a fantastic mix of shimmers and mattes, and the mattes are the brand’s much-improved Creamy Matte formula that’s velvety, blendable, and pigmented.

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Sephora Ulta Beautylish Selfridges

ColourPop It's My Pleasure

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ColourPop’s It’s My Pleasure is another winner from their monochromatic series. For purple lovers, it features a mix of pink and blue-based purples across finishes.

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Ulta ColourPop

Sydney Grace Chase Your Dreams

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Sydney Grace Chase Your Dreams 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($33.00 for 0.54 oz.) is a new eyeshadow palette that included three matte shades and six... Read full review.

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Kaja Orange Blossom

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Kaja’s Orange Blossom is one of my favorites from their trios, which are compact, travel-friendly, and more affordable (all things relative, of course). I love that they’re all sparkling shades because the trio complements the many, many palettes that have released over the years that many of us already have!

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Sephora Sephora (CA)Sephora (CA)

Natasha Denona Star (2020)

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Natasha Denona Star (2020) 18-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($169.00 for 1.44 oz.) includes a mix of metallics and mattes across a mix of earth tones paired... Read full review.

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Sugarpill Fun Size

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Fun Size is a delightful mix of brighter, richer pastel-inspired shades. I love that there’s enough vibrancy in each shade that they don’t look washed out or faded when applied. This is several steps down from neon brights, too, so it is a nice way to introduce yourself to color if you’re new to it. Plus, it’s also a fun size and is infinitely more affordable than Sugarpill’s individual eyeshadows (which are massive in size, too).

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ColourPop Just My Luck

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Just My Luck is the green-hued monochromatic palette in the brand’s line-up, and it features a nice mix of cooler and warmer greens across mattes and shimmers.

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Coloured Raine Queen of Hearts

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Queen of Hearts has become my updated go-to for rosier tones, almost like a more shimmery, more vibrant Modern Renaissance.

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ColourPop Going Coconuts

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ColourPop Going Coconuts 9-Pan Pressed Shadow Palette ($12.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, muted neutral palette featuring a mix of mattes and shimmers... Read full review.

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Ulta ColourPop

Natasha Denona Bronze

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Natasha Denona Bronze 15-Pan Small Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.67 oz.) is a new, seemingly-permanent warm-toned palette that includes five matte... Read full review.

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Urban Decay Born to Run

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Born to Run remains one of the better, permanent palettes released in a long while. I feel like this palette is what Naked was when it first debuted. It’s incredibly cohesive and versatile with the quality to back it up.

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Sephora Ulta Nordstrom Selfridges

ColourPop Blowin' Smoke

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ColourPop Blowin' Smoke 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($12.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new addition to the brand's series of monochromatic palettes, and it's... Read full review.

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Ulta ColourPop

Pat McGrath Bronze Seduction

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Bronze Seduction is one of the best, permanent palettes from the brand and is also one of the more cohesive color stories.

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Our Methodology

The way I approach my guides is by focusing permanent palettes that have stood the test of time–they are high quality, consistent, and all have performed well. Every palette is thoroughly tested and reviewed (every single shade!) so I know it’s a truly fantastic product that stands out!

More product guides: Best Blushes, Best Highlighters, Best Single Eyeshadows, Best Lipsticks, Best Lip Glosses, Best Blush Brushes, Best Eyeshadow Brushes, Best Highlighter Brushes.

Top Rated Eyeshadow Palettes from 2022

Check out the current top 10 highest-rated eyeshadow palettes reviewed by the editor in 2022–this list will update automatically and focuses solely on the rating, so it includes both a mix of limited edition and permanent products reviewed in 2022 (the list above considers any and all permanent products available for purchase, not just new releases).

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01. Studio 1400 ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $18.00/0.28 oz.

A+

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. Fancy Feathers ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.07 oz.

A+

ColourPop Fancy Feathers Super Shock Shadow Duo ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a double dose of gold--lighter, peachy gold paired with darker, traditional...

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ColourPop Fancy Feathers Super Shock Shadow Duo ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a double dose of gold--lighter, peachy gold paired with darker, traditional...

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03. Oh That Jazz ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.07 oz.

A+

ColourPop Oh That Jazz Super Shock Shadow Duo ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) includes cream eyeshadows in light, golden bronze and a sparkling black. I wish...

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ColourPop Oh That Jazz Super Shock Shadow Duo ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) includes cream eyeshadows in light, golden bronze and a sparkling black. I wish...

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04. Somepawdy to Love ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.07 oz.

A+

ColourPop Somepawdy to Love Super Shock Shadow Duo ($12.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a new, charitable product that donates 100% of net profits to the Best...

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ColourPop Somepawdy to Love Super Shock Shadow Duo ($12.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a new, charitable product that donates 100% of net profits to the Best...

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05. Sommel-yay ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition.

A+

ColourPop Sommel-yay Super Shock Shadow Duo Set ($12.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a new, likely limited edition duo that includes a previously-released shade,...

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ColourPop Sommel-yay Super Shock Shadow Duo Set ($12.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a new, likely limited edition duo that includes a previously-released shade,...

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06. The Epiphany bareMinerals

bareMinerals

-Unknown. $20.00/0.1 oz.

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bareMinerals The Epiphany Eyeshadow Duo ($20.00 for 0.10 oz.) contains two shades: A-Ha and Foreshadow. This duo launches in October, and it’s...

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bareMinerals The Epiphany Eyeshadow Duo ($20.00 for 0.10 oz.) contains two shades: A-Ha and Foreshadow. This duo launches in October, and it’s...

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07. Kauai NARS

NARS

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

A+

NARS Kauai Eyeshadow Duo ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new and permanent duo from NARS' spring collection. Both...

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NARS Kauai Eyeshadow Duo ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new and permanent duo from NARS' spring collection. Both...

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08. Nude Dip Tom Ford Beauty

Tom Ford Beauty

PPermanent. $79.00/0.35 oz.

A+

Tom Ford Nude Dip Eyeshadow Quad ($79.00 for 0.21 oz.) contains four shades of warm-leaning neutrals that go...

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Tom Ford Nude Dip Eyeshadow Quad ($79.00 for 0.21 oz.) contains four shades of warm-leaning neutrals that go...

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09. Apres Ski Tom Ford Beauty

Tom Ford Beauty

LELimited Edition. $90.00/0.35 oz.

A+

Tom Ford Beauty Apres Ski Eye Color Quad ($90.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a new, limited edition warm-toned neutral color story that featured the brand's...

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Tom Ford Beauty Apres Ski Eye Color Quad ($90.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a new, limited edition warm-toned neutral color story that featured the brand's...

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10. Stroke of Midnight/Nude MAC

MAC

LELimited Edition. $39.50

A+

MAC Stroke of Midnight/Nude Eye Bag ($39.50 for 0.295 oz.) is a small, zippered bag that contains a Paint Pot ($20.00 value), Fluidline ($16.00...

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MAC Stroke of Midnight/Nude Eye Bag ($39.50 for 0.295 oz.) is a small, zippered bag that contains a Paint Pot ($20.00 value), Fluidline ($16.00...

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11. Holiday 2014 Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colours Set Laura Mercier

Laura Mercier

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.12 oz.

A+

Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colour Quartet ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) includes four, miniature cream...

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Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colour Quartet ($38.00 for 0.12 oz.) includes four, miniature cream...

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12. Master Metals Makeup by Mario

Makeup by Mario

PPermanent. $48.00/0.25 oz.

A+

Makeup by Mario Master Metals 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($48.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a new, five-pan palette featuring a gel-powder formula that can be used...

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Makeup by Mario Master Metals 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($48.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a new, five-pan palette featuring a gel-powder formula that can be used...

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13. Smoky Quartz Tom Ford Beauty

Tom Ford Beauty

PPermanent. $90.00/0.31 oz.

A+

Tom Ford Beauty Smoky Quartz Eye Color Crème Eyeshadow Quad ($89.00 for 0.31 oz.) is a new, warmer-toned quad that features a new cream-powder...

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Tom Ford Beauty Smoky Quartz Eye Color Crème Eyeshadow Quad ($89.00 for 0.31 oz.) is a new, warmer-toned quad that features a new cream-powder...

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14. Tisse Rivoli (226) Chanel

Chanel

PPermanent. $61.00/0.07 oz.

Chanel Tisse Rivoli (226) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a set of warm-toned neutrals. It is very reminiscent of Chanel...

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Chanel Tisse Rivoli (226) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a set of warm-toned neutrals. It is very reminiscent of Chanel...

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15. Tisse Camelia (202) Chanel

Chanel

PPermanent. $70.00/0.07 oz.

Chanel Tisse Camelia (202) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a soft, pink and purple...

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Chanel Tisse Camelia (202) Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($61.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a soft, pink and purple...

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Natasha Denona Retro 15-Pan Small Eyeshadow Palette

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Best Eyeshadow Palettes (2022) | Editor's Top Picks

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Top Rated Eyeshadow Palettes from 2022

01. Studio 1400 ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $18.00/0.28 oz.

02. Fancy Feathers ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.07 oz.

03. Oh That Jazz ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.07 oz.

04. Somepawdy to Love ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.07 oz.

05. Sommel-yay ColourPop

LELimited Edition.

06. The Epiphany bareMinerals

-Unknown. $20.00/0.1 oz.

07. Kauai NARS

PPermanent. $34.00/0.14 oz.

08. Nude Dip Tom Ford Beauty

PPermanent. $79.00/0.35 oz.

09. Apres Ski Tom Ford Beauty

LELimited Edition. $90.00/0.35 oz.

10. Stroke of Midnight/Nude MAC

LELimited Edition. $39.50

11. Holiday 2014 Mini Caviar Stick Eye Colours Set Laura Mercier

LELimited Edition. $38.00/0.12 oz.

12. Master Metals Makeup by Mario

PPermanent. $48.00/0.25 oz.

13. Smoky Quartz Tom Ford Beauty

PPermanent. $90.00/0.31 oz.

14. Tisse Rivoli (226) Chanel

PPermanent. $61.00/0.07 oz.

15. Tisse Camelia (202) Chanel

PPermanent. $70.00/0.07 oz.