Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/eyeshadow-palettes-2020-editors-favorites/ 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! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Eyeshadow Palettes | 2020 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/eyeshadow-palettes-2020-editors-favorites/ palette https://www.temptalia.com/eyeshadow-palettes-2020-editors-favorites/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=459117 Despite 2020 being a year where releases slowed down, whether deliberately or as a consequence of what's been going on this year, I still managed to review around 200 eyeshadow palettes (which does include duos, trios, and sets) across 30 brands, which isn't far from the 216 I reviewed in 2019. ColourPop still topped the list of palette reviews with 37 (vs. 44 last year) eye palette reviews, while Dior (17) and Charlotte Tilbury (16) came in second and third, respectively. Last year, Natasha Denona had 17 eyeshadow palette reviews but only 11 this year. I've continued to reach for Continue Reading… ]]> Despite 2020 being a year where releases slowed down, whether deliberately or as a consequence of what’s been going on this year, I still managed to review around 200 eyeshadow palettes (which does include duos, trios, and sets) across 30 brands, which isn’t far from the 216 I reviewed in 2019.

ColourPop still topped the list of palette reviews with 37 (vs. 44 last year) eye palette reviews, while Dior (17) and Charlotte Tilbury (16) came in second and third, respectively. Last year, Natasha Denona had 17 eyeshadow palette reviews but only 11 this year.

I’ve continued to reach for and enjoy my Pat McGrath, Natasha Denona, and Sydney Grace eyeshadows/palettes the most in 2020.  I re-reviewed Natasha Denona’s Star palette, which was reformulated, and it’s significantly improved; it has paired well with her other palettes. I’ve found the same to be true with Pat McGrath’s Celestial Divinity holiday palette, which totally works as a standalone palette for me but also goes beautifully with past palette releases.

Melt Cosmetics She’s in Parties was a stunning and more unique offering where the brand actually got the formula right.  ColourPop’s Baroque is deliciously smoky and gray, while The Child palette is a fun green-hued color story.

If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2020, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out best of 2019 if you missed last year’s.)

Temptalia’s Favorite Eyeshadow Palettes | 2020

01.

01. Master Metals Makeup by Mario

Makeup by Mario

PPermanent. $48.00/0.25 oz.

A+
Makeup by Mario Master Metals 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

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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03.

03. Enduring Love (Light) Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $52.00/0.95 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Enduring Love (Light) Eyeshadow Palette

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...

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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...

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05.

05. Mocha Spritz Kaja

Kaja

PPermanent. $26.00/0.09 oz.

A
Kaja Mocha Spritz Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio

Kaja Mocha Spritz Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($21.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a new, deeper neutral eyeshadow trio featuring two matte shades...

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Kaja Mocha Spritz Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($21.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a new, deeper neutral eyeshadow trio featuring two matte shades...

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07.

07. Chase Your Dreams Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $36.00/0.54 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Chase Your Dreams 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

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...

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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...

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09.

09. Celestial Divinity Pat McGrath

Pat McGrath

LELimited Edition. $82.00/0.79 oz.

A
Pat McGrath Celestial Divinity Mega MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

($78.00 for 0.684 oz.) is a new, limited edition mega-sized palette with 18 shades that they're between a dime and quarter in size and are most...

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($78.00 for 0.684 oz.) is a new, limited edition mega-sized palette with 18 shades that they're between a dime and quarter in size and are most...

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10.

10. Confident Energy Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty

LELimited Edition. $25.00/0.24 oz.

A
Rare Beauty Confident Energy Eyeshadow Palette

Rare Beauty Confident Energy Eyeshadow Palette ($25.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features six, shimmery eyeshadows. It's...

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Rare Beauty Confident Energy Eyeshadow Palette ($25.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features six, shimmery eyeshadows. It's...

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12.

12. Nude NABLA Cosmetics

NABLA Cosmetics

PPermanent. $24.00

A
NABLA Cosmetics Nude Cutie Palette

NABLA Cosmetics Nude Cutie Palette ($24.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a new, permanent six-pan palette with three shimmery shades and three "Latex Matte"...

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NABLA Cosmetics Nude Cutie Palette ($24.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a new, permanent six-pan palette with three shimmery shades and three "Latex Matte"...

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13.

13. Enduring Love (Deep) Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $52.00/0.95 oz.

A
Sydney Grace Enduring Love (Deep) Eyeshadow Palette

Sydney Grace Enduring Love (Deep) Eyeshadow Palette ($52.00 for 0.95 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that features 15 shades across a mix of matte...

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Sydney Grace Enduring Love (Deep) Eyeshadow Palette ($52.00 for 0.95 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that features 15 shades across a mix of matte...

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14.

14. Spiked Ginger Kaja

Kaja

-Unknown. $26.00/0.09 oz.

A
Kaja Spiked Ginger Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio

Kaja Spiked Ginger Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($21.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a new, warm-toned neutral eyeshadow trio that included two...

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Kaja Spiked Ginger Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($21.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a new, warm-toned neutral eyeshadow trio that included two...

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18.

18. Master Mattes Makeup by Mario

Makeup by Mario

PPermanent. $68.00/0.36 oz.

A-
Makeup by Mario Master Mattes 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

Makeup by Mario Master Mattes 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($48.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, permanent all-matte eyeshadow palette that featured a mix of...

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Makeup by Mario Master Mattes 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($48.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, permanent all-matte eyeshadow palette that featured a mix of...

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23.

23. Baroque ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $14.00/0.32 oz.

A-
ColourPop Baroque 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop Baroque 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, probably limited edition (or life, where they'll restock it a few times...

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ColourPop Baroque 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($14.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, probably limited edition (or life, where they'll restock it a few times...

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24.

24. The Child ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $14.00/0.32 oz.

A-
ColourPop The Child 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette

ColourPop The Child 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($16.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that includes nine shades across a mix of...

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ColourPop The Child 9-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($16.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that includes nine shades across a mix of...

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25.

25. At Forest Sight ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $22.00/0.3 oz.

A-
ColourPop At Forest Sight 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

ColourPop At Forest Sight 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($20.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new palette for the holiday season that includes 10 matte...

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ColourPop At Forest Sight 12-Pan Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($20.00 for 0.36 oz.) is a new palette for the holiday season that includes 10 matte...

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Glossover Breakdown
A
25
B
0
C
0
D
0
F
0
94%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
94%
product
9.5
pigmentation
9.5
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
94%

Your Year in Review: Eyeshadow Palette Edition

I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!

  • What were your most used eyeshadow palettes this past year?
  • Did you use pre-made palettes or singles/custom palettes more this past year?
  • Do you anticipate your palette purchasing behavior to change in 2021? How?
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