Do neutrals put you to sleep? Do you find beige blah? And do your eyes light up when you see a makeup palette with all colors of the rainbow?
We feel you. For those who believe more is more, color is the most appealing reason to play with makeup — and these days, the range of available eye-shadow hues is truly unprecedented. Whether you're drawn to a matte lime green, a rich Yves Klein blue, or a reflective foil violet, Sephora has dozens upon dozens of palettes — many of them exclusive! — to take your artistry to the next level. So if you're ready for a shock of neon or a multitonal smoky eye, read on to discover the best colorful eye-shadow palettes we've seen in a very long time. (Dare you to try just one.)
Create rich-girl allure with this Charlotte Tilbury Starry Eyes to Hypnotize Eyeshadow Palette ($75). It offers four sophisticated ways to accentuate your eyes with beautiful, brilliant color.
Violet, mulberry, copper, and more — the 18 shades in the Sephora-exclusive Kat Von D Lolita Por Vida Eyeshadow Palette ($49) are ideal for creating a rebellious take on classic romance.
A professional-quality formula and satisfying color payoff make these shadows a worthy investment. The Viseart Grande Pro Volume 3 Palette ($175) contains 30 vibrant colors ideal for creating infinite bold looks.
Celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest developed the perfect quartet of warm, shimmery tones for her Roen Beauty 75° Warm Eye Shadow Palette ($42), and they layer so beautifully that you just might reach for this compact every single day.
Not one, not two, but three variations on chartreuse anchor this nine-shade Huda Beauty Neon Obsessions Palette ($29). Is it for the shy and demure? Decidedly not. But if you're an Instagram star (even if only to your friends), this palette is practically essential.
Yes, you can create a subtle, neutral eye with Jouer Cosmetics Tan Lines Eyeshadow Palette ($34) — and a beautiful one it will be. But for next-level glam, consider the foil ocean blue, electric yellow, shimmery teal, or matte lime green. These tropical hues are the perfect way to channel beach vibes . . . even when it feels like Winter will never end.
It doesn't get more glamorous than this Tom Ford Gold Deco Eye Quad Eyeshadow Palette ($75), a quartet of sparkling shades housed in a limited-edition gilded compact.
Three essential shadow shades. Five dollars. Really, what more do you need to know about the Sephora Collection Enchanted Mountains Three Eyeshadow Palette ($5)?
This Sephora-exclusive Tarte Winter Wonderglam Luxe Eye Palette ($54) is valued at $212, and it packs a lot into one sequined package: 24 eye shadows, a mini mascara, a mini eyeliner, and a dual-ended brush.
Just when you think you've seen it all, here comes the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership V Eyeshadow Palette - Bronze Seduction palette ($125) with 10 otherworldly colors that aren't already in your kit — but should be.
When you're ready to move beyond neutrals but don't want to get too wild, let the Wander Beauty Wanderess Fling Eyeshadow Palette ($25) be your guide. These buttery-soft, easily blendable shadows come in easy-to-wear cool tones with foil, metallic, and matte finishes that provide a little something extra.
If 🌇 is your go-to emoji, meet your new palette obsession: Aether Beauty Solstice Eyeshadow Palette ($58). Twelve warm-toned shades provide all you need for a sunset-inspired smoky eye.