- Drugstore eyeshadow palettes can be hits or misses, but some of the formulas available match their pricier counterparts in pigmentation, blendability, and staying power.
- The NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette in Warm Neutrals earns top marks for versatility and impressive color payoff. There are three different color options, though we find Warm Neutrals to be pretty flattering and intuitive to use.
Eyeshadow is my favorite beauty product. It's the one area of a makeup look that allows me to be truly, wildly creative with color. I've been lucky to amass quite an extensive eyeshadow palette collection throughout my years reviewing products for the Internet, so I've tried it all.
But shopping for eye makeup can be really overwhelming to the average shopper. How do you choose between a $50+ palette at Sephora and a similar option for under $10 at the drugstore? Eyeshadow quality varies a lot too, so the price isn't always the best indicator.
To make matters more complicated, most drugstores don't have testers that allow you to swatch colors before you buy, so you have to rely on instinct - or online reviews like this one. I've rounded up five highly-rated drugstore eyeshadow palettes that you'll love no matter your makeup preferences.
Here are the best drugstore eyeshadow palettes you can buy:
- Best palette overall: NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette in Warm Neutrals
- Best bold palette: Rimmel Magnif'eyes Eyeshadow Palette Colour Edition
- Best rosy-neutral palette: CoverGirl TruNaked Roses Eyeshadow Palette
- Best everyday palette: L.A. Girl Beauty Brick Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
- Best mini palette: Flower Beauty Wanderlust Eyeshadow Palette
Keep scrolling for details on our top picks.
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