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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 Eyeshadows Over $10 | 2020

01.

01. Kiln Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $19.00/0.05 oz.

A+
Clionadh Kiln Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Kiln Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow (~$19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from reddish-burgundy...

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Clionadh Kiln Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow (~$19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from reddish-burgundy...

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02. Weld Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $19.00/0.05 oz.

A+
Clionadh Weld Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Weld Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a black-based multichrome that shifted between rosy plum to dirty, darker gold...

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Clionadh Weld Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a black-based multichrome that shifted between rosy plum to dirty, darker gold...

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03. Sunbeam Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $10.00/0.05 oz.

A+
Clionadh Sunbeam Glitter Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Sunbeam Glitter Multichrome Eyeshadow ($7.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a more transparent, light pink base with finer sparkles that shifted from...

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Clionadh Sunbeam Glitter Multichrome Eyeshadow ($7.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a more transparent, light pink base with finer sparkles that shifted from...

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04.

04. Forge Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $19.00/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Forge Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Forge Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) had a blackened base with a metallic, multichrome shift that went between...

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Clionadh Forge Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) had a blackened base with a metallic, multichrome shift that went between...

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05.

05. Anneal Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $19.00/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Anneal Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Anneal Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from deep, emerald...

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Clionadh Anneal Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from deep, emerald...

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06.

06. Gothic Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $19.00/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Gothic Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Gothic Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from bright,...

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Clionadh Gothic Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from bright,...

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07.

07. Smoulder Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $19.00/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Smoulder Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Smoulder Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from warmer,...

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Clionadh Smoulder Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from warmer,...

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08.

08. Throne Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $12.50/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Throne Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Throne Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a rich, yellow base that looked more lemon-lime to warmer, golden yellow as...

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Clionadh Throne Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a rich, yellow base that looked more lemon-lime to warmer, golden yellow as...

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09.

09. Heirloom Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $12.50/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Heirloom Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Heirloom Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium, bluish-teal base with sparkling shimmer that shifted from gold to...

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Clionadh Heirloom Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium, bluish-teal base with sparkling shimmer that shifted from gold to...

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10.

10. Courtyard Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $12.50/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Courtyard Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Courtyard Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, lime green base with metallic shimmer and faint sparkle that...

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Clionadh Courtyard Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, lime green base with metallic shimmer and faint sparkle that...

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11.

11. Ochre Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $15.00/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Ochre Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Ochre Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a a warmer, brown base with metallic shimmer that shifted from brighter...

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Clionadh Ochre Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a a warmer, brown base with metallic shimmer that shifted from brighter...

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12.

12. Tower Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $14.25/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Tower Pastel Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Tower Pastel Multichrome Eyeshadow ($14.25 for 0.05 oz.) has a grayish base with a smoother, more metallic finish that shifted from lighter...

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Clionadh Tower Pastel Multichrome Eyeshadow ($14.25 for 0.05 oz.) has a grayish base with a smoother, more metallic finish that shifted from lighter...

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16.

16. Oculus Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $19.00/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Oculus Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Oculus Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted between bright,...

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Clionadh Oculus Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted between bright,...

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17.

17. Lineage Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $12.50/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Lineage Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Lineage Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a light, bluish-aqua base with subtle, cool undertones paired with a smooth,...

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Clionadh Lineage Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a light, bluish-aqua base with subtle, cool undertones paired with a smooth,...

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19.

19. Rosette Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $19.00/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Rosette Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Rosette Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from deeper, more...

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Clionadh Rosette Jewelled Multichrome Eyeshadow ($19.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichrome finish that shifted from deeper, more...

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20.

20. Opulent Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $10.00/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Opulent Glitter Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Opulent Glitter Multichrome Eyeshadow ($7.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a reddish-plum base with warmer undertones paired with flecks of sparkle that...

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Clionadh Opulent Glitter Multichrome Eyeshadow ($7.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a reddish-plum base with warmer undertones paired with flecks of sparkle that...

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21.

21. Bloodline Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $12.50/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Bloodline Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Bloodline Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, rosy plum base with flecks of shimmer and micro-sparkle that...

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Clionadh Bloodline Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a darker, rosy plum base with flecks of shimmer and micro-sparkle that...

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22.

22. Royalty Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $12.50/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Royalty Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Royalty Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, lighter purple with cooler undertones in the base color paired with...

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Clionadh Royalty Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, lighter purple with cooler undertones in the base color paired with...

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23.

23. Azure Clionadh

Clionadh

PPermanent. $15.00/0.05 oz.

A
Clionadh Azure Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Azure Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a warmer, grayish base with a metallic finish that shifted from warmer...

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Clionadh Azure Deep Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($15.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a warmer, grayish base with a metallic finish that shifted from warmer...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
A
26
B
2
C
0
D
0
F
0
96%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
96%
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
96%

Your Year in Review: Eyeshadow Edition — Part 2

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!

  • Were there any standout, higher-end eyeshadow singles from the past year?
  • What three shades from a palette would you love to see sold as singles in 2021?
  • How often did you wear eyeshadow during the past year?
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