What to Look for in Shimmer Eyeshadows

Shimmer eyeshadows can instantly elevate your eye look with a touch of sparkle and dimension—here’s what to consider when choosing the best one for you.

1. Pigmentation

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Look for shimmer eyeshadows that offer rich, buildable color payoff. Highly pigmented formulas will deliver vibrant shine and true-to-pan color with minimal effort.

2. Texture and Blendability

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A smooth, creamy texture ensures easy application and seamless blending. Finely milled shimmer particles prevent a gritty feel and help the shadow glide onto lids without fallout.

3. Longevity

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Choose long-wearing formulas that resist creasing and fading throughout the day or night. Waterproof or smudge-proof options are ideal if you want your shimmer to last.

4. Shade Range

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Consider a brand that offers a variety of shades to suit your skin tone and desired look—from subtle champagne hues to bold metallics, a versatile palette lets you experiment with different styles.

  1. 1
    Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow
    2,246 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Longwearing, crease-proof cream eyeshadows in six nourishing, metallic, buildable shades. 
  2. 2
    Eye Color Quad Crème

    Tom Ford

    1,979 REVIEWS
    Buildable, long-wearing eye color creams that enhance eyes in one swipe. 
  3. 3
    Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick
    1,360 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A swipe-and-go cream eyeshadow stick that glides on with ease for 24 hours of color-true wear.
  4. 4
    Caviar Stick Eyeshadow

    Laura Mercier

    1,301 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A 24HR long-wear eyeshadow stick with creamy, rich color that effortlessly glides, blends and builds without tugging, flaking, smudging or creasing.
  5. 5
    Eyes To Mesmerise

    Charlotte Tilbury

    1,225 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A long-lasting cream eyeshadow that features an easy, non-creasing formula.
  6. 6
    PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple
    568 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A carefully curated trio of complementary shadows that add depth and dimension with easy-to-create, nuanced looks. Gentle and safe for sensitive eyes. 
  7. 7
    PurePressed Eye Shadow

    Jane Iredale

    385 REVIEWS
    A balanced selection of gorgeous neutral matte & shimmer shadows for all skin tones. Gentle & safe for sensitive eyes.
  8. 8
    Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow
    225 REVIEWS
    A weightless micro-glitter eyeshadow infused with light-reflecting pearls to create high impact, sparkling eyes.
  9. 9
    PurePressed Eye Shadow Palette
    216 REVIEWS
    Six expertly coordinated shadows for limitless looks.
  10. 10
    Luxe Eye Shadow

    Bobbi Brown

    127 REVIEWS
    An all-new, multidimensional metallic eye shadow formula designed to give eyes instant incandescence.

What to Look for in Shimmer Eyeshadows

Shimmer eyeshadows can instantly elevate your eye look with a touch of sparkle and dimension—here’s what to consider when choosing the best one for you.

1. Pigmentation

Citrus catapult arrow

Look for shimmer eyeshadows that offer rich, buildable color payoff. Highly pigmented formulas will deliver vibrant shine and true-to-pan color with minimal effort.

2. Texture and Blendability

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A smooth, creamy texture ensures easy application and seamless blending. Finely milled shimmer particles prevent a gritty feel and help the shadow glide onto lids without fallout.

3. Longevity

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Choose long-wearing formulas that resist creasing and fading throughout the day or night. Waterproof or smudge-proof options are ideal if you want your shimmer to last.

4. Shade Range

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Consider a brand that offers a variety of shades to suit your skin tone and desired look—from subtle champagne hues to bold metallics, a versatile palette lets you experiment with different styles.