The eyes are the window to the soul. The eyes are also one of the most time-consuming and intricate aspects of my beauty routine. Almost ten years of cosmetic use has taught me a lot about eye products. Cosmetic consumers all have the same desire for an amazing product that has high longevity. These are my top 5 go-to eyeshadow palettes and why I love them.
Viseart Eyeshadow Palette in Neutral Matte
This professional eyeshadow palette is designed to make your eyes look natural. The shades ranging from cream, taupe, grey, and brown to black create genuine shadows on your lids. YouTuber Stephanie Nicole recommends this product and says "You'll be a happy camper". I waited two years before purchasing this $80 (yes, $80) palette, but I have no regrets on my purchase.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
This palette was sensational when it arrived! It offers a lot of versatility for customers with shades ranging from neutral to red and berry shades. This is a palette I have used again and again because it gives a professional look for work. My personal favorite shades are "Tempera", "Golden Ochre", "Raw Sienna", and "Warm Taupe" because they are smooth and buttery when they are applied to the eyelids. This palette is also excellent for dipping your toes into more colorful options. This palette costs $42 and is a staple in my makeup bag.
LORAC Unzipped Eyeshadow Palette
This eyeshadow palette offers a combination of shimmer and matte shades. This palette is good because it can be used for day-to-day wear and the shimmers can double as a highlight for the inner corner and cheekbones. To create a deeper intensity for the shimmers, I recommend applying MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ with a synthetic eye brush and gently tapping the lids for higher pigmentation. This palette will set you back $42 dollars but it's so worth it.
Coloured Raine Cosmetics Queen of Hearts
This palette was originally introduced as a limited-edition item. However, this palette received such high reviews that it became a part of Coloured Raine's permanent collection. This palette offers an autumnal color scheme by featuring shades ranging from peach to berry. This palette is great for night on the town looks and costs $50.
KKW X MARIO 10 Pan Eyeshadow Palette
After seeing Kim Kardashian West sport the shade "Libra", I was sold. This palette is unique because it offers a combination of warm mattes along with a pop of vibrant foil shades. This palette also gives off a tropical vibe with shades "Glam", "Miami", "Bronzy", and "Albanian". This palette can also create a more rustic, fall look using shades "Glam", "Vegas", and "Bronzy". Overall, I love this palette because of its high pigmentation and the famous campaign of the shade "Libra". This palette costs $45 and is the last of my top 5 go-to collection.
The cosmetics industry is amazing because we have so many beautiful men and women experimenting and offering feedback to consumers. The variety of skin types, shades, and preferences offer potential buyers a variety of perspectives on one product. If you own one or more of these palettes, I hope you love them as much as I do!
