The Best Eyeshadow Palettes of 2017
This year, you couldn’t go a week without the launch of a new eye-catching eyeshadow palette you just had to get. Fenty Beauty broke the internet with its inclusive shade range and then stunned us with its limited-edition Galaxy palette that includes 14 glitter-packed shades. Huda Beauty followed up the popular Rose Gold palette, which is now being discontinued, to make room for the even more popular Desert Dusk. Too Faced released some of the year’s most creative shadows — the newest one being Chocolate Gold, a combination of twelve rich metallic shades. And then there were ColourPop's impressive collaborations this year with the likes of Karrueche and the iconic franchise, My Little Pony, which included gorgeous eyeshadow sets.
While chances are you've already picked up quite a few of these, we figured it wouldn't hurt to refresh your memories on the most iconic palettes of 2017 — just in case you wanted to make sure your collection was set for 2018. Ahead, we’ve compiled some of the best eyeshadow palettes of the year. Get ready to shop!
Courtesy of Instagram/@toofaced, @narsissist.1/13Check out 11 of the best eyeshadow palettes from 2017.
Courtesy of brand.2/13ColourPop All I See Is Magic, $20
Affordable makeup brand ColourPop has been releasing so many products this holiday season, it’s hard to keep up. For metallic eyeshadow lovers, All I See Is Magic has a great mix of playful colors that scream New Year’s Eve like ‘pitter patter,’ a whimsical rose gold, and 'Save It For Later,' a rich amber.
Courtesy of brand.3/13Beauty Bakerie Coffee & Cocoa Palette, $38
Beauty Bakerie may have a cult following for their lip whips that don’t budge, but their eye makeup is just as impressive. Made by the brand’s CEO, Cashmere Nicole, for her daughter has difficulty finding multipurpose palettes for her melanin-rich complexion, Coffee & Cocoa has incredibly brown-girl friendly earth-tone shadows. Highly-pigmented with one matte shade and three stunning shimmers, the colors are equally great worn as eyeshadows, blush, and highlighter across all skin tones.
Courtesy of brand.4/13Too Faced Chocolate Gold Eyeshadow Palette, $49
Too Faced's recent Chocolate Gold collection has been getting a lot of buzz, and for good reason. The Chocolate Gold palette has a fun mix of metallic and matte shadows with cute monikers like, ‘New Money,’ a bright pink, and ‘Famous,’ a true gold. To top it off, all of the shadows have intense color payoff and smell like a delectable a cup of hot chocolate.
Courtesy of brand.5/13Urban Decay Heavy Metals Metallic Eyeshadow Palette {: rel=nofollow}, $55
In recent years, Urban Decay has been expanding their universe beyond their signature Naked palettes to create products like Heavy Metals. The head-turning hues come in a range of shiny metallic shadows with vivid color payoff. When you slide open the purple case, brights are on the left and neutrals on the right to create a good balance of colors for all your different beauty moods.
Courtesy of brand.6/13Pat McGrath Mothership III Palette, $125
It’s common knowledge amongst beauty aficionados that anything renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath touches is gold. Since expanding Pat McGrath labs this summer with a permanent collection exclusively sold on her site and Sephora (online and in-store), the makeup maven has created some of the year’s most coveted beauty releases. Case in point: The Mothership set that includes three stunning palettes with seven different finishes. Our personal favorite of the trio is Subversive for its intensely romantic purple hues.
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Courtesy of brand.7/13NARSissist Wanted Eyeshadow Palette, $59
2017 was the year of rose gold, and beauty launches was no different. The NARSissist Wanted eyeshadow palette includes beautiful rose gold shimmers made for dinner at your grandma’s — and all your holiday party selfies, too. In total, there’s 12 shadows, all of which are lightweight, blendable, and easy to wear into the new year.
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Courtesy of brand.8/13Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Galaxy Eyeshadow Palette, $39
Without a doubt, Fenty Beauty has been one of the biggest beauty highlights of the year, proving that inclusivity wins. The brand’s limited-edition Galaxy eyeshadow palette is what your holiday makeup dreams are made of. Packaged in a Insta-worthy holographic case, it has 14 shimmer shadows that look great when worn by themselves on the eyelid — or traced along your lashline.
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Courtesy of brand.9/13Wet & Wild Fantasy Makers Glitter Palette, $10
The holidays are made for glitter, and it's even better when you can grab said glitter at the drugstore. For less than two grande Starbucks lattes, you get all of the sparkle you'll need for the festive season with any of Wet & Wild’s Fantasy Makers glitter palettes — there are four in total. Most impressively, even with its affordable price, the pigments are dense and easy to work with.
Courtesy of brand.10/13Kat Von D Saint & Sinner Eyeshadow Palette, $62
From Kat Von D’s signature “Saint and Sinner” range comes an eyeshadow of the same name with some of the most bold colors you’ll find in a single palette. With its ornate packaging that looks like a Gothic cathedral, it’s divided into two sections with your more wearable, everyday shades on the left and electric shadows on the right for endless color combinations.
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Courtesy of brand.11/13NYX Love You So Mochi Eyeshadow Palette {: rel=nofollow}, $20
After spending a lot of your money on holiday gifts, you’re probably in need of some options that won't break the bank. Look no further: beloved brand NYX has you covered with the Love You So Mochi palette. We particularly love this iteration, which offers a great range of buttery soft colors like a dreamy baby blue and vibrant turquoise.
Courtesy of brand.12/13Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette {: rel=nofollow},$65
If there's any palette that should be a staple in your vanity, it’s Huda Beauty’s Desert Dusk. Trust us, there’s a reason why it’s always popping up on your Instagram feed. The viral palette has 18 deeply pigmented shades ranging from mattes to duochrome toppers to glitters, all perfect for creating breathtaking eye looks this year.
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