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12 Best Eyeshadows

The search for the best eye shadow is over; these long-lasting eye makeup winners from Stila, Urban Decay and other eye shadow brands made our readers swoon

by Amanda Montell, Allie Flinn

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If you haven't stashed one of these best eyeshadows in your makeup bag, then you might be familiar with this scenario: You start your day with perfectly made-up eyes. Your lashes are long and lifted, your cat-eye wings are as symmetrical as they'll ever be and your eyeshadow is blended so skillfully that you wish you could give yourself a high five. But a few hours later, you glance in the bathroom mirror to find a pair of shockingly faded, creased eyelids. What was a makeup masterpiece this morning is now a hot mess. We've all been there.

The solution? These 12 best eyeshadows. Our readers report that these face-saving products survive the 9-to-5 grind with flying colors. The best part? The No. 1 pick is under $10. Thank the makeup gods and get yourself ready for 12 glorious game-changers.

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Wet n Wild Color Icon Eye Shadow Single

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Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow

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Laura Mercier Metallic Creme Eye Colour

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Physicians Formula Matte Collection Quad Eye Shadow

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Laura Mercier Matte Eye Colour

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It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Eyeshadow Trio

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Jane Iredale PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple

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M.A.C. Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo

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Nice list.

by LindaDD Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 02:50PM Report as inappropriate

I love bareminerals

by emkgibson Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 10:55AM Report as inappropriate

i forgot about l'oreal's hip colors! i loved it so much, i ran out of it fairly quickly n forgot to buy another 1... i will have to get it again soon! also want to try mac, sonia and some other brands is aw on this article... i love eye shadows! great article! :-)

by camigirl Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 04:38PM Report as inappropriate

i love Clinique eye colour surge, but the best "stay put" eye colour that i own is Chanel

by AstridB Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 05:36AM Report as inappropriate

MAC eyeshadows are the best

by LittleBunny Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 08:30AM Report as inappropriate

good read MAC shadows are very good .

by .flawless. Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 04:33AM Report as inappropriate

I love MAC, its awesome. The L'oreal HIP eyeshadows actually aren't that bad. they are a good drugstore brand.

by msbrown822 Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 04:59PM Report as inappropriate

Excellent picks here. However, you missed the creme de la creme--"Five-Color Eyeshadow Palette" by Christian Dior. Whether you choose a designer, iridescent, or "lifting" combination, the colors are gorgeous and the shadows blend like butter. It is nearly impossible to make a mistake with this brand; I think Dior sets the bar for eyeshadow!

by GigiSD Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 02:45PM Report as inappropriate

Urban Decay and Mac are good for sure. I tried the Loreal "HIP", and it was NOT good.

by MissPurple Friday, January 25, 2013 at 01:13PM Report as inappropriate

Urban Decay and MAC are my favorites! I really want to try some NARS shadows too!

by Chris213 Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 07:09AM Report as inappropriate