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How to choose the perfect eyeshadow palette

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Tatiana Dias
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How to choose the perfect eyeshadow palette
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Makeup

How to choose the perfect eyeshadow palette

By
Tatiana Dias
By
Tatiana Dias
Beauty Front Benchers
Makeup
3
Min read
Versatility is the key!
How to choose the perfect eyeshadow palette

Eyeshadow palettes are to your vanity what LBDs are to your wardrobe. They are versatile and can be customised to match your aesthetic. No matter what the occasion, you can never go wrong with a little eyeshadow to bring out the colour of your eyes and maybe add a little shimmer to your look. Here’s the catch though, choosing the right palette can feel like a challenge. There are just so many questions to be answered—do you want nude shades or vibrant pops of colour? Do you want a matte finish or some mettalic glimmer? How can you know what shades suit your complexion and which texture suit your skin type?  

Don’t worry though, we are here with a cheat sheet that you can use to ensure you always pick the right eyeshadow palette. Scroll through and don’t forget to take notes.  

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Understand your undertones

The first rule of choosing an eyeshadow palette is to pay attention to your undertones. For instance—if you have a warmer undertone opt for shades of gold, pink, copper or red. On the other hand, those with cooler undertones should opt for hues shades of silver, blue, purple and green. And if you have a nuetral undertone, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.  

Choosing eye-shadow hues that align with your undertone ensures that you create a more cohesive look with a natural finish.  

Tira recommends:  

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Complements your eye colour

Keeping your eye colour in mind before selecting a palette is crucial. Choosing shades that match your natural colour helps to define and emphasise your eyes. But which shades to choose? If you have brown eyes, consider a palette with deeper shades of brown, caramel and maroon. However, if you have blue or green, opt for more bronzed hues. You could also create a contrast look with shades like purple, mauve or gold.  

Tira recommends:  

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Choose a mix of finishes

The beauty of most eyeshadow palettes is that house shades in various finishes and textures that vary from mattes to glitters. If you’re looking for a daily palette that can help create subtle looks, opt for an eyeshadow palette that majorly has matte shades. These are subtle and are buildable so that you can create gorgeous smokey looks too. Shimmer hues create more depth and dimension to the eyes, while glitter gives full-on glam.  

Size matters

Quads, nines, twelves, twenty-fours—eyeshadow palettes come in different sizes. If you travel a lot and require something on-the-go, a quad palette or a nine palette would suffice. However, if you’re someone looking to experiment with colours, trends, and finishes, a large palette with more colours would probably be more suitable for you.   \

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Versatility

If you want a one-stop shop for all your eye makeup needs, then it’s important to choose an eyeshadow palette with a range of colours and textures. Larger palettes often come packed with warm and cool-toned hues that complement each other beautifully. This also allows you to experiment with different eye makeup looks.  

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Understand your undertones

The first rule of choosing an eyeshadow palette is to pay attention to your undertones. For instance—if you have a warmer undertone opt for shades of gold, pink, copper or red. On the other hand, those with cooler undertones should opt for hues shades of silver, blue, purple and green. And if you have a nuetral undertone, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.  

Choosing eye-shadow hues that align with your undertone ensures that you create a more cohesive look with a natural finish.  

Tira recommends:  

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Complements your eye colour

Keeping your eye colour in mind before selecting a palette is crucial. Choosing shades that match your natural colour helps to define and emphasise your eyes. But which shades to choose? If you have brown eyes, consider a palette with deeper shades of brown, caramel and maroon. However, if you have blue or green, opt for more bronzed hues. You could also create a contrast look with shades like purple, mauve or gold.  

Tira recommends:  

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Choose a mix of finishes

The beauty of most eyeshadow palettes is that house shades in various finishes and textures that vary from mattes to glitters. If you’re looking for a daily palette that can help create subtle looks, opt for an eyeshadow palette that majorly has matte shades. These are subtle and are buildable so that you can create gorgeous smokey looks too. Shimmer hues create more depth and dimension to the eyes, while glitter gives full-on glam.  

Size matters

Quads, nines, twelves, twenty-fours—eyeshadow palettes come in different sizes. If you travel a lot and require something on-the-go, a quad palette or a nine palette would suffice. However, if you’re someone looking to experiment with colours, trends, and finishes, a large palette with more colours would probably be more suitable for you.   \

Tira recommends:

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Versatility

If you want a one-stop shop for all your eye makeup needs, then it’s important to choose an eyeshadow palette with a range of colours and textures. Larger palettes often come packed with warm and cool-toned hues that complement each other beautifully. This also allows you to experiment with different eye makeup looks.  

Tira recommends:

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Understand your undertones

The first rule of choosing an eyeshadow palette is to pay attention to your undertones. For instance—if you have a warmer undertone opt for shades of gold, pink, copper or red. On the other hand, those with cooler undertones should opt for hues shades of silver, blue, purple and green. And if you have a nuetral undertone, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.  

Choosing eye-shadow hues that align with your undertone ensures that you create a more cohesive look with a natural finish.  

Tira recommends:  

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ETUDE HOUSE Play Color Eyes Eyeshadow Palettes - Muhly Romance

Xx Revolution Press Eye Shadow Palette - Xxtinguish

L.A. Girl PRO Eyeshadow Palette-Artistry

Complements your eye colour

Keeping your eye colour in mind before selecting a palette is crucial. Choosing shades that match your natural colour helps to define and emphasise your eyes. But which shades to choose? If you have brown eyes, consider a palette with deeper shades of brown, caramel and maroon. However, if you have blue or green, opt for more bronzed hues. You could also create a contrast look with shades like purple, mauve or gold.  

Tira recommends:  

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Choose a mix of finishes

The beauty of most eyeshadow palettes is that house shades in various finishes and textures that vary from mattes to glitters. If you’re looking for a daily palette that can help create subtle looks, opt for an eyeshadow palette that majorly has matte shades. These are subtle and are buildable so that you can create gorgeous smokey looks too. Shimmer hues create more depth and dimension to the eyes, while glitter gives full-on glam.  

Size matters

Quads, nines, twelves, twenty-fours—eyeshadow palettes come in different sizes. If you travel a lot and require something on-the-go, a quad palette or a nine palette would suffice. However, if you’re someone looking to experiment with colours, trends, and finishes, a large palette with more colours would probably be more suitable for you.   \

Tira recommends:

L'Oreal Paris La Petite Eyeshadow Palette Nudist

Versatility

If you want a one-stop shop for all your eye makeup needs, then it’s important to choose an eyeshadow palette with a range of colours and textures. Larger palettes often come packed with warm and cool-toned hues that complement each other beautifully. This also allows you to experiment with different eye makeup looks.  

Tira recommends:

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Understand your undertones

The first rule of choosing an eyeshadow palette is to pay attention to your undertones. For instance—if you have a warmer undertone opt for shades of gold, pink, copper or red. On the other hand, those with cooler undertones should opt for hues shades of silver, blue, purple and green. And if you have a nuetral undertone, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.  

Choosing eye-shadow hues that align with your undertone ensures that you create a more cohesive look with a natural finish.  

Tira recommends:  

Rom&nd Better Than Eyeshadow Palette - 02 Mahogany Garden

ETUDE HOUSE Play Color Eyes Eyeshadow Palettes - Muhly Romance

Xx Revolution Press Eye Shadow Palette - Xxtinguish

L.A. Girl PRO Eyeshadow Palette-Artistry

Complements your eye colour

Keeping your eye colour in mind before selecting a palette is crucial. Choosing shades that match your natural colour helps to define and emphasise your eyes. But which shades to choose? If you have brown eyes, consider a palette with deeper shades of brown, caramel and maroon. However, if you have blue or green, opt for more bronzed hues. You could also create a contrast look with shades like purple, mauve or gold.  

Tira recommends:  

Anastasia Beverly Hills 2023 Eyeshadow Palette - Fall Romance

Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Eye Shadow Palette - Rich

Choose a mix of finishes

The beauty of most eyeshadow palettes is that house shades in various finishes and textures that vary from mattes to glitters. If you’re looking for a daily palette that can help create subtle looks, opt for an eyeshadow palette that majorly has matte shades. These are subtle and are buildable so that you can create gorgeous smokey looks too. Shimmer hues create more depth and dimension to the eyes, while glitter gives full-on glam.  

Size matters

Quads, nines, twelves, twenty-fours—eyeshadow palettes come in different sizes. If you travel a lot and require something on-the-go, a quad palette or a nine palette would suffice. However, if you’re someone looking to experiment with colours, trends, and finishes, a large palette with more colours would probably be more suitable for you.   \

Tira recommends:

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Versatility

If you want a one-stop shop for all your eye makeup needs, then it’s important to choose an eyeshadow palette with a range of colours and textures. Larger palettes often come packed with warm and cool-toned hues that complement each other beautifully. This also allows you to experiment with different eye makeup looks.  

Tira recommends:

PAC Take Cover Shadow Book - X85 Shade

Makeup Revolution X Patricia Bright Rich In Life Eyeshadow Palette - Multi-Colour