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I love a colorful palette, the eyeshadow variety, that is. My favorite kind of makeup is eyeshadow. It’s the first makeup I run out of every time because it’s my most used. I just love how they play up and highlight my eyes, giving them definition.
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I’ve been shopping for a new colorful palette of eyeshadows lately. I’ve been limiting myself to those under $10 because I’m such a cheapskate like that, heh.
Seriously, though, I realized that you can do makeup within a budget and eyeshadows are no exception. There are a lot of great eyeshadow palettes out there that won’t break the bank but are still highly rated. You just need to invest a little bit of your time in finding them. So invest a bit of time I did to make my dollar stretch further.
And now, of course, I’m sharing my finds with you so you don’t have to spend more of your time looking for them, too. So if you’re due some new gorgeous eyeshadow palettes that are within your budget, then check out these highly reviewed ones that won’t put many dents on your wallet. Because, as they say, looking good doesn’t need to be expensive.
1. Ucanbe 18 Colors Nude
This palette is pretty stunning. It is highly pigmented, with a smooth and creamy texture, and ranges from matte to shimmery to satin pearl and lots in between. It’s inspired by a Huda palette. Hudas are quite pricey, so this Ucanbe palette is a budget-friendly option. Many claim it works absolutely gorgeous.
2. wet n wild Color Icon
With 10 pigment-rich shades, you can create the look you want with this eyeshadow palette–subtle, bright, bold. Use it for daytime or a daring night look. It comes in 4 more shade combinations.
3. Prism Makeup
With plenty of cool and warm tones and textures ranging from matte to something with glimmer and glitter, this palette is versatile enough for everyone.
4. Prism
18 shades of velvety creamy textured mattes, metallics and satins compose this eyeshadow palette from Prism. It’s highly pigmented and stays on all day long.
5. Ecofavor Nude
Beginner-friendly, this palette from Ecofavor blends sleekly and steadily. Its creamy, organic composition complements many kinds of skin tones.
6. Makeup Revolution
Called the Reloaded Provocative palette, this blend of beautiful colors is a great addition to your makeup ensemble. It is said to not crack or smudge.
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7. Almay Shadow Squad
Matte, metallic, glitter and satin compose this stunning compact palette. Perfect from day to night.
8. BestLand
With 18 smooth and luscious shades, you are ensured you’ll have pretty eyes for every occasion. It’s said to be waterproof and long-lasting.
9. COVERGIRL Trunaked
This palette has a wide variety of neutral shades perfect for day-to-night looks.
10. L.A. Colors
If you love pretty pastels, then this palette is for you. It provides a wide range of colors, so you’re ensured you have something for every look you want.
11. L.A. Colors Day to Night
Whether matte, opalescent or glimmery, you can get the look you want with this lovely palette from L.A. Colors.
12. wet n wild Color Icon
Beautiful neutral tones in one palette. And it’s so easy on the pocket!
13. Revlon Illuminance
This cream palette contains four fine and luminous cream colors that blend efficiently, so you get that perfect finish. Only less than $5.
14. YMH Beaute 18-Color Nude
18 eye-catching colors in just one palette. They’re said to be highly pigmented, long-lasting, waterproof, and blend easily.
15. Vodisa 9-Color
This palette has 5 matte and 4 shimmer eyeshadows that are highly pigmented, long-lasting and waterproof.
There you go, gorgeous and highly-rated, yet affordable, eyeshadows in a colorful palette. Which are your favorites?
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Shea says
Beautiful! I’m obsessed with pretty make up even though I hardly wear it anymore lol
rosie says
Thank you! Me too, nowadays I don’t put on as much makeup anymore, yet I still can’t resist admiring them, heh.
Flawless World says
This is such an awesome list! It’s also a great reference to use for gifts with the holidays coming up 🙂 thank you for sharing!
rosie says
Thank you and you’re welcome 🙂 Glad to know you find it helpful.
Michelle Gast says
I love eyeshadow! Thank you for posting this. I have some of these pallets, and I love them.
rosie says
That’s great! You’re welcome 🙂
Hanna Long says
Love this …. my niece actually will appreciate this post! Thanks x
rosie says
Glad to know 🙂 You’re welcome!
Katherine says
These are all so pretty but the Ucanbe and BestLand ones look amazing! Thank you for sharing these!