What to Look for in Eyeshadow Palettes for Everyday Wear

Choosing the right eyeshadow palette can make your daily makeup routine effortless and versatile.

1. Shade Range

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Look for palettes that offer a balanced mix of neutral tones, such as browns, taupes, and soft pinks. A versatile shade range allows you to create both subtle daytime looks and slightly deeper looks for evening.

2. Blendability

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High-quality shadows should blend easily without patchiness or fallout. Smooth, buildable formulas make it easier to achieve a polished look quickly.

3. Finish Variety

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A good everyday palette typically includes a mix of matte and shimmer finishes. Mattes are ideal for defining the crease and creating natural looks, while subtle shimmers can add dimension to your eyes.

4. Longevity

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Opt for palettes with long-wearing, crease-resistant formulas to ensure your eye look stays fresh throughout the day without frequent touch-ups.

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    Quad Eyeshadow

    Nars

    71 REVIEWS
    A collection of eyeshadow quads in a new formula that come in a variety of finishes, featuring unique shades.
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    Quad Eyeshadow

    Nars

    59 REVIEWS
    Curated assortment of lasting, high-impact quad eyeshadows in a variety of finishes.
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    Smokey Nudes Eye Shadow Palette
    30 REVIEWS
    Artist-curated shadows in skin-flattering shades and finishes for bare to bold eye looks.
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    Rosey Nudes Eye Shadow Palette
    29 REVIEWS
    Artist-curated shadows in skin-flattering shades and finishes for bare to bold eye looks.
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    The Contour Eyeshadow Palette
    4 REVIEWS
    Contour Eyeshadow Palette features 6 wet/dry shades, matte to satin finishes, suited to complement the skintone and enhance dimension of the eyes.
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    Eye Color Quad Crème

    Tom Ford

    1,984 REVIEWS
    Buildable, long-wearing eye color creams that enhance eyes in one swipe. 
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    Mothership VIII: Divine Rose II

    Pat McGrath Labs

    3 REVIEWS
    A beguiling bouquet of 10 brilliantly blendable, high-impact pigments and futuristic finishes.
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    Mothership IX: Huetopian Dream

    Pat McGrath Labs

    2 REVIEWS
    A space-age dream of 10 blendable, high-performance eyeshadows in five futuristic finishes designed for infinite artistry.
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    Mothership X: Moonlit Seduction

    Pat McGrath Labs

    2 REVIEWS
    Ten starlit shadows presented in decadent colours and seductive finishes, ranging from velvet mattes, moonlit metallics to alluring astrals.
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    Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction

    Pat McGrath Labs

    1 REVIEWS
    A seductive eye shadow palette of 10 couture colors presented in 5 luxurious finishes for transformative eye artistry and fleurtatious looks.

What to Look for in Eyeshadow Palettes for Everyday Wear

Choosing the right eyeshadow palette can make your daily makeup routine effortless and versatile.

1. Shade Range

Citrus catapult arrow

Look for palettes that offer a balanced mix of neutral tones, such as browns, taupes, and soft pinks. A versatile shade range allows you to create both subtle daytime looks and slightly deeper looks for evening.

2. Blendability

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High-quality shadows should blend easily without patchiness or fallout. Smooth, buildable formulas make it easier to achieve a polished look quickly.

3. Finish Variety

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A good everyday palette typically includes a mix of matte and shimmer finishes. Mattes are ideal for defining the crease and creating natural looks, while subtle shimmers can add dimension to your eyes.

4. Longevity

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Opt for palettes with long-wearing, crease-resistant formulas to ensure your eye look stays fresh throughout the day without frequent touch-ups.