Editor-Approved! 11 Eye Shadow Palettes Every Beauty-Loving Girl Needs For Summer 2018

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Summer is an amazing time to experiment with cool tones or vibrant eye shadow colors; the season calls for playful hues that match the clear skies, beautiful beaches, and bright sun. Whether you love a sweep of bronze shimmer or a bold turquoise eye, there are lots of looks to try. We curated a list of our favorite eye shadow palettes that will easily help you create your looks. We found must haves from Tarte, Too Faced, Urban Decay, NYX, and much more. Stock up so you're ready to go as soon as June rolls around. Then prepare for the compliments to come in like crazy.

Too Faced Clover Eye Shadow Palette

Too Faced Clover Eye Shadow Palette

This Too Faced Clover Eye Shadow Palette ($49) is inspired by cofounders Jerrod and Jeremy's adorable dog. It includes 18 matte and shimmer shades perfect for a colorful Summer look.

NYX Professional Makeup Away We Glow Eye Shadow Palette

NYX Professional Makeup Away We Glow Eye Shadow Palette

The warm hues in this NYX Professional Makeup Away We Glow Eye Shadow Palette ($22) are perfect for a bronzy smoky eye. The buttery-smooth formulas pop against all skin tones.

Tarte Be a Mermaid & Make Waves Eye Shadow Palette

Tarte Be a Mermaid & Make Waves Eye Shadow Palette

This Tarte Be a Mermaid & Make Waves Eye Shadow Palette ($42) includes 14 matte and metallic shades, all stashed in an iridescent seashell compact. The shadows are made with Amazonian clay and mineral pigments for a creamy powder finish.

Natasha Denona Tropic Palette

Natasha Denona Tropic Palette

Vibrant colors and neutrals join forces in this special Natasha Denona Tropic Palette ($129). The eye shadows are silky smooth with impressive color payoff.

Urban Decay Beached Eye Shadow Palette

Urban Decay Beached Eye Shadow Palette

Inspired by the warm SoCal beaches, this Urban Decay Beached Eye Shadow Palette ($34) includes eight brand-new shades, from warm coppers to deep pops of turquoise.

Beauty by POPSUGAR Twilight Eyeshadow Palette

Beauty by POPSUGAR Twilight Eyeshadow Palette

The supersoft powders in this Beauty by POPSUGAR Twilight Eyeshadow Palette ($42) are a combination of matte, satin, and shimmer finishes. We can't wait to create a rose gold eye look with these captivating colors.

ColourPop Fame Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

ColourPop Fame Pressed Powder Shadow Palette

You'll want to use the cool-toned hues in this ColourPop Fame Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($22) regularly. It includes 16 all-new colors you can use for both day and night.

Kat Von D 10th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D 10th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette

To celebrate the brand's decade in existence, Kat Von D released a 10th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette ($52). The shades are inspired by and named after 16 of her muses.

Morphe Nudie Patootie Eye Shadow Palette

Morphe Nudie Patootie Eye Shadow Palette

The highly pigmented shades in this Morphe Nudie Patootie Eye Shadow Palette ($45) will stay put all day long. It includes an array of shimmer, matte, foil, and duochrome colors.

Viseart Grande Pro Volume 1

Viseart Grande Pro Volume 1

If you're a true makeup-lover, you need this Viseart Grande Pro Volume 1 ($175). The palette combines 30 high-pigment eye shadows for sculpting and defining eyes, brows, and even cheekbones.

Smashbox Cover Shot Eye Palette

Smashbox Cover Shot Eye Palette

We love that the compact design of this Smashbox Cover Shot Eye Palette ($29) allows you to take it with you everywhere. Use the punchy pink colors for a statement-making look.