These 15 Matte Eyeshadow Palettes Are Legitimately Gorgeous
These 15 Matte Eyeshadow Palettes Are Legitimately Gorgeous
Makeup trends with glitter and shimmer come and go, and listen, I love 'em all. But one staple that you always need in your makeup bag? A good matte eyeshadow palette. While there's a time and place for your balmy liquid highlighter, liquid blush, and cream eyeshadow, matte eyeshadow is the key to the muted, sophisticated smokey eye, diffused winged eyeliner, and the smooth, glitter-free finish that works for both the during the day and for your post-work drinks. “I specifically love using matte shadows for natural, sultry, or bold looks,” says makeup artist Taylour Chanel. “Shimmer shadows are a little more non-committal and playful in nature, while matte shadows feel intentional and decisive in a look.”
But the sheer number of palettes available on Amazon alone is enough to make my eyes glaze over with review-headache (yes, it’s a thing). So to save you the time of parsing through the blotchy, poorly-pigmented, and cheap-smelling palettes (IYKYK) to get to the ones that are smooth, blendable, and long-lasting, I found the 15 best matte eyeshadow palettes, from cult-fav brands like Urban Decay and BH Cosmetics, for both neutrals and bright colors. But first, a quick breakdown of the experts and our top picks:
Meet the experts:
- Taylour Chanel: L.A. based celebrity makeup artist who specializes in editorial and red carpet makeup, and works with celebrities like Tiffany Haddish.
- Amber Amos: L.A. based celebrity makeup artist with works with celebrities like Mariah Carey and Chloe Bridges, and founder of Our Beauty Edit, a beauty hub that features tutorials, tricks, and interviews with leading experts and makeup artists.
Our top matte eyeshadow palette picks of 2022:
- Best drugstore: Maybelline The City Mini Eyeshadow Palette Skyscape Dusk
- Best for neural shades: Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette
- Best for bright colors: BH Cosmetics Doja Cat Mega 36 Color Shadow Palette
- Best budget-friendly: E.l.f. Bite Size Eyeshadow Palette I Love You A Latte
- Best on Sephora: Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette
- Best on Ulta: Juvia's Place Warrior II Eyeshadow Palette
- Best on Amazon: Lorac Pro Matte Eye Shadow Palette
K, now that you've had a lil taste, keep scrolling for the 15 best matte eyeshadow palettes to add to your cart, like, immediately.
We found the 15 best matte eyeshadow palettes, from brands like Urban Decay and Smashbox, in neutral and bright colors. Plus expert tips on how to wear them.
