Here's a palette for the adventurous: The Morphe 12Z Zodiac Smokey Eye Palette is filled to the brim with a mélange of moody jewel tones, from silvery teal, to royal purple, to sparkly gold. Standouts include a duo-chrome brown and a high-shine silver, though all of the shades are quite lovely. You've got a lot to play with with this vibrant palette, which works especially well for creating looks for a night on the town.
Mattes are in, and smoky eyes are always in, so you pretty much can't go wrong with the E.L.F. Mad for Matte Holy Smokes Palette. A silky finish and a whole lotta color payoff seal the deal: You get a lot of bang for your buck with this budget eye shadow palette. The shade selection is great as well, with a good mix of lighter bases, nude neutrals for blending and dramatic pops of color.
CYO's a new brand that's definitely worth checking out next time you find yourself wandering the beauty aisle at Walgreens. Their Rainbow Warrior palette makes for a nice staple — it's filled with an array of flattering soft-focus pinks, rose golds, and neutrals. The shimmers are especially pretty, and here's a fun little bonus: The palette also includes a primer, highlighter and two cream shadows. Oh, and the full-sized mirror is a major plus, especially at this price point.
This palette is perfection, full stop. From trendy burgundies, to sparkly deep blacks, the Sleek Makeup Vintage Romance Eyeshadow Palette has fully got you covered. One fun aspect? All of the gold-toned neutrals and richly hued jewel tones have a shimmery texture, but there's one lone warm-toned matte brown thrown in — and it somehow manages to metaphorically shine just as brightly as its literally shiny compatriots.
Here's your candy-colored ticket to winning at the unicorn beauty trend — the Makeup Revolution Unicorns Are Real Eyeshadow Palette is about as fun as they come. The blues, purples, and hot pinks make this something of a unique find, and you'll love the vibrant looks you'll be able to pull off with this palette.
