We demand a lot from our eye shadow. Though we might fall head over heels for its brilliant color, the formula still has to go on smoothly, without creasing or smudging, and last throughout the day. If that's not nearly enough to expect from your palette, some shadows boast anti-aging powers as well. Case in point: Cle de Peau Beaute Eye Color Quad, $80. The formula contains white lily extract and argan tree oil to moisturize and combat aging, plus a special powder that corrects uneven skin tone. The jewel-like cases are refillable, and the colors were inspired by the aurora borealis. Each of the eight palettes is positively dreamy.

Dior's eye shadow palettes are iconic, and now they're even better. The Dior 5 Couleurs Eyeshadows, $60, come in five new variations for fall, and there are seven more eye shadow palettes coming in October. And, of course, they're all embossed with signature Dior quilting and logos. The hardest part is picking one.

The beloved Chanel eye shadow quad is getting a serious upgrade. While the packaging remains the same, the Chanel les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadows, $61, are now a baked formula, which means richer, longer-lasting colors. There are eight new palettes and the complementary shade combinations were inspired by variations in Chanel tweeds. In each one, there's a light color for highlighting, a dark one for lining (try wetting an angled liner brush) and two medium shades for everything in between.

Many of Chantecaille's products benefit charities, and the Chantecaille 15 Year Anniversary Eye Shade Trio, $68, takes it two steps farther -- it benefits three. There's a deep eggplant shade embossed with an elephant, a shimmery vanilla butterfly and a sheer copper topped with a sea turtle -- and proceeds go to organizations that work with each of these creatures. As for the formula, it's packed with anti-aging brown seaweed extract -- in case gorgeous colors, chic packaging and philanthropy weren't enough.

Unlike many flash-in-the-pan beauty collaborations, Jason Wu for Lancome is still going strong, and the pre-fall collection might just be the best yet. The Lancome Color Design 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Disco, $50, is the star of the show thanks to stunning shades of gray and green that match Wu's collection perfectly. So even if Wu's floral cocktail dress isn't on your shopping list, this palette should be.