14 Best Matte Eyeshadow Palettes Loved by Makeup Artists and Our Beauty Editor

This palette from Kim Kardashian's favorite makeup artist features 12 gorgeous nude mattes to play around with, and it's one of Mellinger's go-to matte eyeshadow palettes. She calls it an all-around fantastic palette of neutrals that is flattering on all skin tones.

Montoya considers this a fantastic palette for someone more skilled or a makeup junkie who can take advantage of it and enjoy. Saunders agrees, noting the high-performance pigments stay put for hours on end without fading, and they're so easy to blend together.

"With a dozen beautiful shades that allow for creative yet wearable lewks, this was the clear best overall winner. Plus, not every palette includes a black eyeshadow, and I'm grateful this one does feature a panther black color perfect for creating a soft or dramatic feline flick,"Saunders says.

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Every shade you need for a matte smoky eye for 3-7 bucks? Sign us up! This versatile e.l.f. steal features three perfectly coordinated shades, allowing you to customize your look from lightly defined to bold and dark.

It's available in eight enticing colorways, but we're especially partial to the warm brown tones found in this matte eyeshadow palette because it's genuinely hard to find this universally flattering color combination in a matte finish. We also love the compact size that won't take up much space in your makeup bag or trendy Barbiecore purse.

"[This is the] second time I’ve purchased this from e.l.f. and I haven’t been disappointed in the quality or the price," gushes an Amazon reviewer. These cheap palettes earned more than 10,300 5-star Amazon reviews, so rest easy knowing you can't go wrong with this option.

I've been wearing the Luxury Eyeshadow Palettes since 2019 and have amassed a mini collection of six, including The Sophisticate, a gorgeous quad with cream, tan, taupe, and chocolate shades. These classic hues are seasonless and flatter every eye color and skin tone.

The colors can be subtle with a simple wash of color on the lid and crease for office and editor events. I can amp up the look for a gorgeous brown-toned smoky eye during evenings and weekend activities like dinners with friends.

My favorite part about these soft-to-the-touch eyeshadows is they don't crease, which is normally an issue for someone like me with hooded eyes. I've even worn them without eye primer and yet somehow they magically don't crease, but when paired with my go-to MILK Hydrogrip the results are *chefs kiss*. Once again, Charlotte Tilbury knocks it out of the park.

Craving something sweet? Then allow us to introduce you to these creamy dessert-themed shades! It comes with nine smoky matte hues, like Mocha Minded and Pink Sienna, Carbon, arguably the blackest matte eyeshadow in the game. You can blend these colors together in any possible combination for delectably chic looks or wear them alone to make a statement.

I own a substantial collection of Charlotte Tilbury products because the brand delivers across the makeup and skincare categories. Surprisingly, this is one of the few eyeshadow palettes I haven't tried yet. Still, based on my positive experiences using many of her other shadows, I'm more than confident this palette is on point!

Celebrity makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury created a truly splurge-worthy matte eyeshadow palette that makes it easy to embrace your inner supermodel whenever the mood strikes. You can sport a stunning mix of universally flattering cool, caramel browns, or warm, bronze shades. Of course, you can combine to create a neutral-toned look if that's more your vibe.

Montoya calls it her current go-to eyeshadow palette, and she often works with NYC socialites and on fashion campaigns, so you know this palette is legit. Reviewers especially love that these matte eyeshadows are finely milled and formulated with oils and waxes, ensuring they never look patchy on my eyelids. Plus, they've never experienced fallout when using these eyeshadows, which is always appreciated.

Only have $10 to spare on makeup? I got you! e.l.f.'s 10-shade palette offers up a matte finish at an affordable price, and it's undoubtedly deserving of of your money. Whether you're an eyeshadow newbie or a professional makeup artist, you genuinely can't go wrong with this eyeshadow palette.

For starters, the warm neutrals will get you through a daytime shift, while the smoky end mixes things up for cocktail hour. The brand has a few different takes on this palette, but Summer Breeze mixes sultry deep pigments and light, blendable nudes.

Although there can be a bit of fallout, it's not too bad and shouldn't ruin your undereye concealer. My advice: Wear under-eye masks when applying any eyeshadow, so it catches any potential fallout while your dark circles fade.

Trying to do your makeup on the go? Whether you're traveling across town or have miles to go, this small, yet mighty compact has you covered. It comes with six pink and purple matte shades to create a simple natural look to enhance your eyes wherever you go.

Given its entry-level price point, you shouldn't expect an intense color payoff, but with a bit of patience and finesse, you can amp up your eye looks in no time.

With a refined, buttery-soft formula and vibrant one-swipe coverage, it’s easy to see why Mellinger adores this matte eyeshadow palette. She’s most impressed with the stunning rich red and pink tones found in this matte eyeshadow palette. “They look great on everyone, but they are especially beautiful on darker skin tones,” Mellinger says.

This unique palette includes traditional flat matte and unique sparkle mattes for a multidimensional finish without compromising on the desired matte effect.

"This is a beautiful palette to create a rosey smoky eye look with. The shades are true to color and they are so pigmented and smooth. Very little fallout and I promise your looks will last through the day," says a 5-star Nordstrom review.

Eight essential nude hues make up this palette, and they're formulated with soothing botanicals that help each highly pigmented powder glide over lids effortlessly. Plus, they have an exceptional color payoff whether applied wet or dry — so feel free to experiment!

Need further proof this is a must-have product? Let this impressive 5-star Amazon review convince this $25 palette is totally worth purchasing. "Love this palette. This is my fourth purchase. The colors are rich and go on without effort. I don’t feel that I have makeup on. I’m older, and there’s no caking. Comes off clean with my usual nightly routine."

Who said mattes had to be nudes? Sure, we all love a subdued color palette every now and then, but sometimes we want a bright and vivid look. This petite eyeshadow palette will let you live out your technicolor dreams with its six intensely pigmented mattes for stunning looks in just a few swipes.

If you're drawn to these vibrant hues, but find them a bit intimidating, I suggest using them as eyeliner for a welcome pop of color to your otherwise neutral look. Just wet your fine eyeliner brush and dip it into your matte eyeshadow palette. The eyeshadow will turn into a paste-like consistency that's ready to be applied to your lashline, similar to using a gel or liquid eyeliner.

You won’t find any red-flag ingredients in this matte eyeshadow palette. Formulated with Tarte’s signature Amazonian clay, vitamin E, and mineral pigments, this is a quality palette full of matte shadows we love. It features 12 different shades, offering an endless combination of looks from everyday neutrals to intense smoky eyes.

Our deputy editor, Joana Mascioli, says, “This is the only eyeshadow palette I’ve used in the past 5 years. The texture, shades, and longevity of the shadows in this palette are untouchable for me. It’s a classic in my beauty routine, and I can’t live without it!”

If you want a simple matte eyeshadow palette that's easy to use and can be worn daily, this is it. This mini eyeshadow palette comes with six matte shades to create a low-maintenance look in seconds, and it's tiny enough to stow away in your bag for touch-ups.

Reviewers argue that if you're hesitating to purchase this matte eyeshadow palette, just take a cute from Shia Labeouf and Nike's playbook and "just do it." To quote a 5-star Sephora review, "This is the only palette I own where I actually use every shade! The shades are buildable and blendable for a natural look, to a smoky eye, and everywhere in between."

Makeup is notorious for causing a few skin issues, but these neutral shades from IT Cosmetics are packed with skin-nurturing ingredients. Each of these seven hues contains skincare heroes collagen, silk, and peptides to give your lids an anti-aging treatment all day long. As a bonus, these shades are also enriched with the brand's proprietary "No-Tug Technology" for crease-free lids for hours on end.

"I love these colors! They are not overpowering. I have used up my first palette and order a second one. I'm hooked. The shadow can be as dramatic or subtle as you want it to be. Being an older woman, less is more and these are the perfect colors," says a 5-star Ulta review.

Take your matte neutrals to the next level with this palette from Juvia's Place. This revamped version of the brand's original Warrior Palette features nine highly pigmented shades.

Montoya says Juvia's Palace is an excellent brand for women of color to experiment with because the brand does an excellent job at creating colors that look phenomenal on melanin-rich complexions.

From a warm terra-cotta hue to deep bronze, each shade will give your eyes dimension and radiance like never before.