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17 Holiday Eyeshadow Palettes to Keep the Season Merry and Bright

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Matteo Valle

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It's the most wonderful time of the year—for makeup looks. As we break out our red lipsticks and shimmering highlighters, we can't forget the star of the show: A festive eyeshadow palette.

This year, brands like NYX, Rare Beauty, and Mented Cosmetics are offering beautiful bright colors in all kinds of finishes. Want a bold matte orange? How about a warm smokey neutral? Or maybe a glittery jewel tone that outshines the New Year's Eve ball? Ahead, 15 eyeshadow palettes that will keep all your holiday bases covered.

1

Cover FX Custom Enhancer Palette

Custom Enhancer Palette
$42 at coverfx.com
Credit: Cover FX

Get a natural holiday glow by applying this talc-free pressed powder anywhere on your face. Add some to your lids for a shimmery eyeshadow or sweep onto cheekbones for a beautiful highlight. On 12/7, Cover FX is offering 30% off products and free shipping. 

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Byredo Eyeshadow 5 Colours

Eyeshadow 5 Colours
Credit: Byredo

Have you seen a prettier palette? Byredo's high pigment eyeshadows are housed in an oyster shell-like gold compact. 

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Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Confident Energy Eyeshadow Palette

Confident Energy Eyeshadow Palette
Credit: Rare Beauty

You may be tempted to pack on the festive gold shade, but this palette has other intriguing players like teal, lime green, and punchy coral. Add them to the inner corner of your eyes for a pop of color.

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YSL Beauty Holiday Couture Multi-Use Palette

Holiday Couture Multi-Use Palette
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We love a multi-use product! With four smokey eyeshadows, four shimmery highlighters and two blushes, this face and eye palette can be used anywhere on your face.

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Dior Golden Nights Collection Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette

Golden Nights Collection Limited Edition Eyeshadow Palette
Credit: Dior Beauty

The classic smokey eye stays undefeated. Be the belle of the holiday party using five mesmerizing colors, methodically laid out for the perfect smoke effect.

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Uoma Beauty Black Magic Carnival Color Palette

Black Magic Carnival Color Palette
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Dare to wear bright yellow or bold fuschia. Known for its high color payoff and smooth formula, this Uoma palette will help you create a non-basic holiday look.

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HUDA BEAUTY Naughty Nude Eyeshadow Palette

Naughty Nude Eyeshadow Palette
Credit: Huda Beauty

Huda Beauty’s cult-favorite New Nude palette gets a holiday twist. Lean into the season with festive red and shimmery gold. Want something more subtle? There’s also a good selection of matte neutrals.

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PÜR X Barbie Endless Possibilities Eyeshadow Palette

PÜR X Barbie Endless Possibilities Eyeshadow Palette
Now 25% Off
Credit: pur beauty

Hidden among soft pink, rose, and brown you’ll find surprise shades like bright teal and orange. Create a neutral romantic look or try something a bit more flashy.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Palette

Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Palette
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If you want seven high impact shades in four different finishes (matte, satin, shimmer, and metallic) Marc Jacobs Beauty has you covered. 

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Becca x Barbie Ferreira Prismatica Face Palette

Becca x Barbie Ferreira Prismatica Face Palette
Credit: becca cosmetics

It’s no surprise that this iridescent palette was created with Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira. We can definitely see Kat, Maddy, or Rue wearing the bright violet shade.

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NYX Diamonds & Ice, Please Mega Shadow Palette

Diamonds & Ice, Please Mega Shadow Palette
Now 50% Off
Credit: nyx

Leave it to NYX to create this expansive palette with both matte neutrals and glittery jewel tones. And the best part? It’s only $20.

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KEVYN AUCOIN Kaleidochrome Highlighter Palette

Kaleidochrome Highlighter Palette
Credit: kevyn aucoin

This face palette boasts space-inspired shades like Super Cosmic and Zoom Zoom for a chromatic holiday look. Try them on your lids for shimmery eyes or your cheekbones for an icy highlight.

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FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette

Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette

Rihanna always has your back. These portable shadows snap together for a custom palette that fits in your bag or clutch.

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Tartelette Toasted Eyeshadow Palette

Tartelette Toasted Eyeshadow Palette

Let’s get toasty. Shades like burnt orange, golden beige, and deep plum will warm up your eyes in no time.

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Pat McGrath MTHRSHP Mega: Celestial Divinity

MTHRSHP Mega: Celestial Divinity
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Mother knows best. Pat McGrath has turned the smokey eye into an art form with this mega palette of 18 luxurious shades. Play with glitter, shimmer, matte and iridescent finishes in the brand’s signature vivid colors. 

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Urban Decay Cosmetics Stoned Vibes Eyeshadow Palette

Urban Decay Cosmetics Stoned Vibes Eyeshadow Palette
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There’s no such thing as too much glitter during the holidays. Prep for New Year’s Eve with these sparkling jewel tones in shades like ice blue, purple, and green. Bonus points if you pair it with a mini dress, heels, and sequins. 

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Mented Cosmetics Everynight Eyeshadow Palette

Everynight Eyeshadow Palette
Credit: mented cosmetics

If you want the perfect everyday palette, look no further than Mented Cosmetics. These shades are ideal for day to night makeup looks, thanks to its range of shimmer and matte neutrals. One swipe of the pillowy soft formula will elevate your look on the go.

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