Single Eyeshadows (Over $10) | 2021 Editor's Favorites
With just over 125 single eyeshadows reviewed, and a lot of the best-performing ones being duochromes and multi-chromes, it was tough to narrow down the list… but nevertheless, I managed to keep my favorites to a mere 22!
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 2021, 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 the best of 2020 posts if you missed last year’s.)
Temptalia’s Favorite Eyeshadows (Over $10) | 2021
Terra Moons Midnight Winter Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a soft black base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from warmer...
Terra Moons Midnight Winter Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a soft black base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from warmer...
Terra Moons Antares Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a bright, pinky-coral base with shimmer that shifted between chartreuse green...
Terra Moons Antares Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a bright, pinky-coral base with shimmer that shifted between chartreuse green...
Terra Moons Artemis Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a brighter, bluish-teal base with shimmer that shifted from cooler aqua to green...
Terra Moons Artemis Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a brighter, bluish-teal base with shimmer that shifted from cooler aqua to green...
Terra Moons Centauri Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a black-based multichrome that shifted between reddish-plum, golden copper,...
Terra Moons Centauri Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a black-based multichrome that shifted between reddish-plum, golden copper,...
Terra Moons Blood Moon Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) as a deep, almost inky, black base with multichromatic pearl that shifted...
Terra Moons Blood Moon Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) as a deep, almost inky, black base with multichromatic pearl that shifted...
Terra Moons Cosmic Dancer Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a gray base with multichrome shifting shimmer that went from dirty...
Terra Moons Cosmic Dancer Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a gray base with multichrome shifting shimmer that went from dirty...
Terra Moons Moon Tide Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a brighter, violet base with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic,...
Terra Moons Moon Tide Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a brighter, violet base with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic,...
Terra Moons Looking Glass Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichromatic shift that went between warmer...
Terra Moons Looking Glass Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a blackened base with a multichromatic shift that went between warmer...
Terra Moons Helix Nebula Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a faded, bluish-purple base with shimmer that shifted between green, gold,...
Terra Moons Helix Nebula Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a faded, bluish-purple base with shimmer that shifted between green, gold,...
Terra Moons Hyperion Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a gray-based multichrome that shifted between blackened olive, taupe, olive...
Terra Moons Hyperion Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a gray-based multichrome that shifted between blackened olive, taupe, olive...
Terra Moons Veil Nebula Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) seemed to have a warmer, plummy base with intense, multichrome shimmer that...
Terra Moons Veil Nebula Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) seemed to have a warmer, plummy base with intense, multichrome shimmer that...
Terra Moons Space Case Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) seemed to have a greener base with an intense, multichromatic shift that went...
Terra Moons Space Case Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) seemed to have a greener base with an intense, multichromatic shift that went...
Clionadh Aura Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow (Series 2) ($14.25 for 0.05 oz.) has a translucent base with multichrome shimmer and smaller sparkle...
Clionadh Aura Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow (Series 2) ($14.25 for 0.05 oz.) has a translucent base with multichrome shimmer and smaller sparkle...
Terra Moons The Cosmos Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) appeared to have almost a sky blue base with multichrome shimmer/small sparkle...
Terra Moons The Cosmos Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) appeared to have almost a sky blue base with multichrome shimmer/small sparkle...
Terra Moons Solar Expansion Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a softer black base with multichrome sparkle that shifted from plummy...
Terra Moons Solar Expansion Extreme Multichrome Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a softer black base with multichrome sparkle that shifted from plummy...
Terra Moons Light Year Iridescent Chameleon Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a transparent base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted between soft...
Terra Moons Light Year Iridescent Chameleon Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has a transparent base with multichromatic shimmer that shifted between soft...
MAC It's Vintage Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep, purplish-taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish....
MAC It's Vintage Powder Kiss Soft Matte Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep, purplish-taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish....
Terra Moons Ceres Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a very light blue base with gold to warmer gold shift. Per the brand, there was...
Terra Moons Ceres Cosmic Chameleon Shadow ($13.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a very light blue base with gold to warmer gold shift. Per the brand, there was...
MAC Calling Your Bluff Shadeshifter Duochrome Eyeshadow ($22.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light-medium, pinky plum with warm undertones and a shiny,...
MAC Calling Your Bluff Shadeshifter Duochrome Eyeshadow ($22.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a light-medium, pinky plum with warm undertones and a shiny,...
MAC Prrrplexing Shadeshifter Duochrome Eyeshadow ($22.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a darker, bluish-teal that shifted to truer navy blue with a hint of red at...
MAC Prrrplexing Shadeshifter Duochrome Eyeshadow ($22.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a darker, bluish-teal that shifted to truer navy blue with a hint of red at...
MAC Right Before Your Eyes Shadeshifter Duochrome Eyeshadow ($22.00 for 0.03 oz.) has a soft, rosy mauve base with warmer undertones and contrasting...
MAC Right Before Your Eyes Shadeshifter Duochrome Eyeshadow ($22.00 for 0.03 oz.) has a soft, rosy mauve base with warmer undertones and contrasting...
Terra Moons Space Baby Iridescent Chameleon Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has more of a transparent base full of multichrome shifting pearl that went...
Terra Moons Space Baby Iridescent Chameleon Shadow ($17.00 for 0.05 oz.) has more of a transparent base full of multichrome shifting pearl that went...
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Your Year in Review: Single Eyeshadow 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!
Feel free to break it down by price (over $10) if that makes sense to you since there was an under $10 post previously!
- What was your most used single eyeshadow? Least used?
- Will you repurchase it or will you look for something new?
- Was single eyeshadow a big part of your routine in 2021?
Thank you so much for all your industrious work this year. You have surpassed even your own standards. Your creativity was showcased in your brilliant SG palettes. Be very proud. To all, stay safe and best wishes for the new year.
Oops! I threw a slew of higher end singles on the previous post! That aside, this may be a path I get with; buying more special shadows in multi-chrome finishes or other more unique shades that tend to be pricier. This, primarily due to space constrictions.
Go Terra Moons!!!! They haven’t disappointed me at all!