Our favorite eye shadow palettes

September 14, 2012

I am obsessed with eyeshadow palettes. Really though, what beauty junkie isn’t? There’s the pretty colors, the finishes, the textures, and not to mention all of the creativity that comes into play when you have new makeup to experiment with! Great eyeshadow palettes are the goof-proof way to get a professional look without having to guess what shades go together. And the best ones will even take you from day to night! There’s no need to stock up on thousands of dollars worth of makeup; with these four eyeshadow palettes in your makeup drawer, there’s little more you’ll need.

NAKED 2 by Urban Decay

When Urban Decay first released its NAKED palette, beauty bloggers everywhere went nuts. So it was only fitting that a sequel came into the picture, proving that things do improve the second time around! I am thoroughly obsessed with the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette, which comes with 12 beautiful neutral eyeshadow colors in varying finishes. From a light sandy color to gold metallics and charcoal black, this palette can literally take you from day to night. It also comes with an eyeshadow brush and lipgloss that will match any eyeshadow shade you choose.

Too Faced Natural Eye Collection

Another fantastic collection of neutrals is in the Too Faced Natural Eye Shadow Collection Palette. It’s one of my absolute favorite makeup items. It has 9 coordinating shades, and instruction cards that show you how to apply, depending on what kind of look you are going for. It’s compact palette is great for traveling and will allow you to create a variety of looks. The colors come in matte, glitter and pretty shimmery finishes.

Laura Mercier Classic Smoky Eye Palette

If all you need is a palette to create an evening look, the Laura Mercier Classic Smoky Eye Palette has everything you need. The palette comes with 5 sultry shades and 3 brush tools to create that perfect smoky effect. You’ll even find a step-by-step instructional guide too, though I definitely recommend having fun experimenting until you find the look you love.

Smashbox Shades of Fame

While this isn’t an everyday palette, there’s nothing wrong with stocking up on a few fun finds. And the Limited Edition Summer 2012 Shades of Fame Eye Shadow Palette by Smashbox perfectly hits that mark. There are 9 perky colors in the collection for you to create sassy summer looks. The kit also includes an eye shadow brush, a mini size of the Photo Finish Lid Primer to help your shadow stay on longer, and two cream liners. You’ll also find 3 step-by-step guides on how to create a few looks, as well as videos on their website. If you’re looking for a trendy summer eye shadow palette, this is it.

About the author

Marlene Montanez

Marlene Montanez is a freelance fashion and beauty writer based out of sunny Scottsdale and sometimes can't believe she makes a living writing about shoes and lipstick. Although her crazy stash of beauty products scares her fiance, it's all in the name of research (and fun!). She runs the style and beauty blog, Style Sizzle and when not writing, shopping or blogging about shopping she can often be found enjoying a glass of wine on a cool patio. You can follow Marlene on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook too.

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