The Best Colorful Eyeshadow Palettes for When You Want to Stand Out

The Best Colorful Eyeshadow Palettes

1. Best Jewel Tones:

TARTE Maneater™ Nightfall Eyeshadow Palette

Unleash your inner wild child with this versatile collection of colors. Packed with matte jewel tones and metallic blues alike, this gorgeous palette is ready for any makeup look you’re inspired to create—whether that’s a vibrant purple waterline accent or a dramatic smoky green glam. 

2. Best Beginner Palette:

ICONIC LONDON Treat Yourself Eyeshadow Palette

If you’re easing into colorful eyeshadow, this luxe palette is for you. “Both the shimmers and darker matte shades are super pigmented and swipe on like butter,” writes one IPSY member. “All shades complement each other, and this palette is versatile enough for everyday looks or glam.” You can lay the groundwork for your eye look with the palette’s neutral shades before topping it off with a pop of pastel. 

3. Best Packaging:

KIMCHI CHIC BEAUTY Kimchi X Ketnipz: Rainbow Sharts Shadow Palette

When it comes to eyeshadow palettes, it doesn’t get much cuter than this limited-edition palette. Adorable cartoon packaging and oversized pans make this palette one-of-a-kind—just like the looks you’ll create with it. Go for gold with a glimmering metallic shadow, or go bold with a matte blue shadow. 

4. Best Value Set:

ACE BEAUTÉ Whimsical Bloom Eyeshadow Palette

This eyeshadow palette is easy on the eyes (and the wallet). Its 15 shades include everything from intense neons to more subtle pinks and purples, with each hue expertly pressed for silky-smooth application. Plus, this palette comes with an equally pigmented blush and a sharp liquid eyeliner, meaning you’ll have everything you need to create a full face of glam. 

5. Best Versatile Palette:

IBY BEAUTY Enlighten Eyeshadow Palette

A rainbow of colors make this palette one of the most versatile. If you’re new to colorful eyeshadow, you can dip into the soft pinks and purples, and if you’re a seasoned pro, you can mix up the more punchy greens and blues. Regardless, each shade is infused with rosehip seed oil to condition your skin and give the powder a soft texture that’s ideal for blending and building.

6. Best Warm-Toned Palette:

BEAUTY CREATIONS COSMETICS Bossy Eyeshadow Palette

Not afraid to turn heads? You’ll be obsessed with this pick. Bright sunset shades like orange and red demand attention, but they’re easier to wear than you might think. “Most of these colors are significantly outside my comfort zone, but they're actually fun to wear,” says one IPSY member. “The shades are quite pigmented but can be subtle if applied with a light touch.” Use this palette to go from a muted daytime look to a shimmery nighttime one.

7. Best Cool-Toned Palette:

BEAUTY CREATIONS COSMETICS Brittany's Eyeshadow Palette

Curated by creator Brittany Murillo, this 12-shade eyeshadow palette features the perfect mix of blues, purples, and neutral shades. The combination looks stunning on anyone, but will especially make green and hazel eyes pop with its cool-toned hues. Need some inspo? Play up your look with a lavender cut-crease or an icy blue inner corner. 

8. Best Travel Palette:

KIMCHI CHIC BEAUTY Glazed 2 Go Pressed Pigment Eyeshadow Duo

If colors aren’t your thing—or you just want to experiment with one specific shade—try out this dual-hue compact. Portable enough for travel and easy enough to apply, each palette features a vibrant matte shade paired with a complementary glitter one. We love the combinations of pigmented blue and silver, and luxe green and gold. 

9. Best Day-to-Night Palette:

NATASHA DENONA Mini Star Eyeshadow Palette

Cute and compact, this eyeshadow palette offers a constellation of color combinations with both creamy matte shades and shimmering hues. Swipe on the glittering teal shadow for a hot summer night, or apply the golden green shade for a beachside dinner. 

10. Best Pink Palette:

NATASHA DENONA Love Face Palette

We instantly fell for the romantic pink and gold shades in this beloved palette. Packed with five eyeshadows—including a sparkling foiled rose shade and four creamy mattes—this collection makes it simple to create a glowing glam. “The creamy formulas make it easy to build up color, and the quality is unbeatable,” writes one Ipster. A taffy-pink cream blush and a champagne powder highlighter make the value of this set totally swoon-worthy too!