https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:35:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners/page/2#post-1229704 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:40:36 +0000 Missey 1229704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have tried several and I have found my favorite is by It Cosmetics, The Naturally Pretty palette.&nbsp; The pans are small, but quality of the shadows are amazing!&nbsp; So creamy, they blend well with good staying power.&nbsp; </p> <p>Here's a link:<br /><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6320425" rel="nofollow">http://www.ulta.com/ulta/brows.....rod6320425</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners/page/2#post-1229693 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:31:23 +0000 minimalist 1229693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But thanks for reviving it, as I wasn't around a year ago and had missed the wealth of tips. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-1229623 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:35:05 +0000 Liz 1229623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just noting that this is a year-old thread; the original poster may not see the current responses.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-1229621 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:31:09 +0000 Golden 1229621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Individual shadows might be better than a palette, this way you have a better chance of using your colors, all of them. MAC might be a goog place to start, brûlée and omega or wedge might be a couple of good ones for a starting point or bobbie brown sometimes does a basics palette with 3 colors. Make up should be fun and it's washable so enjoy!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-1229614 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:24:31 +0000 keruchina 1229614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is also a Naked Basics palette that is completely matte.&nbsp;</p> <p>My personal preference is to put together your own neutral 4 pack palette at MAC. You don't get the ease of having someone else put it together for you, but you can choose exactly the level of shimmer that you want (IMO a touch of shimmer is generally <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://mindyephron.blogspot.com/2007/03/spring-shimmer-skin.html">softening</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>They will work with you to get the right combo for you and you can choose the type of case that you put them in.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-794132 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:07:16 +0000 velvetychocolate 794132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if you've considered it, but I'd like to recommend Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (in pic below)....this stuff really does work, and will smooth out lids as well as help eye-makeup stay on. No matter what eye shadow palette you end up choosing, the UD primer potion will go a long way in terms of making lids look much better, helping eye makeup stay on and last longer etc. This stuff is like 'foundation makeup' for eyes. I would suggest getting the nude colour - you will be surprised at how much better this stuff makes your lids look, and further - how well it helps eyeshadow and liner stay put. It also acts as a 'primer' in that it helps smooth things over, fill things in - if that makes sense. To compare the UD eyeshadow primer potion to face makeup - the Urban Decay eyeshadow primer potion is a two-in-one deal - acts as a primer (smooths things out) and also works beautifully as a kind of 'foundation' makeup for eyes. </p> <p>Meanwhile, I agree with you, re: department store versus drugstore - it does help to have someone find just the right colours and formulations. Having said that though, the Revlon Colorstay quads are a great deal for the price. No, the packaging isn't the best, and there's no nice eye brush or what have you, but if you wanted to experiment a wee bit, these are fun to try and are much better quality than you'd think. </p> <p>I've yet to try an Urban Decay eyeshadow palette - while I was kind of intrigued by their Naked palettes, in the end I decided that Naked and Naked II had too many 'glittery' colours in them (for me). Meanwhile, I'm very interested in Alicat's suggestion of their new 'basic' palette - featuring mostly matte colours. Seems to be a new, more moderate palette worth looking into :)</p> <p>...</p> <p>You know what? The Lorac eyeshadows you tried today look really beautiful on you...the colours are fabulous on your eyes, and if it's just a matter of not liking the texture or worrying about barely-there fine lines or what have you - the UD Eyeshadow primer potion stuff I mentioned will fix all of that. </p> <p>Keep shopping, and looking around - you'll find the perfect eye palette soon enough. I think Angie's PPP suggestion/rule applies - it's ok to be patient, picky and ...particular, persistent...something along those lines - I can never remember what the third word acutally is. Patient and picky for sure. Take your time, and have fun with this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-794055 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:57:09 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 794055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lyn* - the Naked palettes totally have a huge following. I am a little overwhelmed by them. Maybe it's just my minimalist nature.</p> <p>VC - I missed you earlier, sorry! I am going to give DS quads another look, particularly the Revlons you mentioned. I have been burnt by DS makeup before, as I find it can often be heavily scented (foundations, lipsticks, etc), or skew a little young (super sparkly). But I like some of the Revlon quads I'm seeing, so I'll take another look. I guess the other big reason I wanted to go the department store route is that you *can* get help from the counter gal. Then again, you can have someone who is just determined to sell you makeup no matter WHAT you look like. </p> <p>Tayleigh - I'm going to dive into the Temptalia site - thanks for the link! </p> <p>I really want to find something, SOON. Looking at the second picture above, I seriously want to cry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-794034 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:33:14 +0000 Krista 794034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MPJ, I like the Sephora palette you linked to! It was not what I was thinking of, but it looks like it would be good! </p> <p>This is the one I was thinking of: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/colorful-palette-P267401?skuId=1238500" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/colorfu.....Id=1238500</a></p> <p>It's really important to choose what you like, though! Otherwise, the makeup will go bad and it's too expensive to never wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-794021 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:16:03 +0000 lyn* 794021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like UD Naked and of course, Naked 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793934 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:35:03 +0000 Traci 793934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know it's waaaaaaay below your price point, but I recently got a $5 elf eye shadow palette from Target that I've been using instead of my UD naked palette. I'm really enjoying it. They had a nude set and a more colorful set.</p> <p>This is the more colorful one<br /> <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/eyes/eyeshadow/endless_eyes_pro_mini_eyeshadow_palette_limited_edition" rel="nofollow">http://www.eyeslipsface.com/st.....ed_edition</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793930 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:20:30 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 793930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Atlantia - she did use primer, and I still got very "nice" definition on my laugh lines - which normally don't bother me, but the skin on and around my eyes just looks so, leathery or something.</p> <p>Anna, that is incredibly generous of you - I hope you won't mind if I decline - mainly because I really need to try things on in person, and because I'd be too lazy to pass things on if they didn't work for me! You are a very thoughtful person though. :))) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793929 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:18:05 +0000 Atlantia 793929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can always try a primer to help with crepeyness, but I find it better to find a formula that loves your eyelids.<br /> By the way, love the colors you've got on there, especially the one right on the center of your eyelid. Find yourself a duplicate in a formula you like, and you're going to be happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793928 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:14:14 +0000 annagybe 793928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I should dig through my eyeshadow stash. I can't wear it anymore. It would be used, but you can spray it with alcohol. Would you be interested? They'd be high end department store and Sephora quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793927 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:11:38 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 793927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, not as harsh in the photos, but oy, so crepe-y in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793918 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:47:33 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 793918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - pretty! I love Lancome. :)</p> <p>Kristen - what a fun palette from Stila! </p> <p>Sarah - I was hoping you would chime in ...You're actually the impetus for me stepping up my makeup game! I love seeing your makeup on your blog, especially mini-pseudo tutorials (hint, hint). I tried Smashbox foundation and primer - I think I like it - well, I liked it before she put powder on, and I could see every pore and facial hair. blech. I know you've recommended a powder before on your blog, but the brand escapes me.</p> <p>I tried the Lorac Pro Palette today...guys, I look about 150 years old! So crepey and dry looking on and around my eyes. Yikes. I will post pix soon. Please be assured that the camera is not picking up all the hideousness of the makeup. Aside from a slightly too harsh application, I just worry that the shimmer shadows are not right for my skin texture.</p> <p>Besides which my husband informed me flat out that he is NOT a fan of shimmery eyeshadow. So I'm going to take another look at the Naked basics palette...I don't mind a palette that has maybe one shimmery, but it looks like I'll be best served with a small palette of mostly matte. (Maybe Laura Mercier custom palettes are the way to go then...I can get mostly mattes with only one or two shimmers for girls' nights out, etc.)</p> <p>Please, if you have any other suggestions, let me know - this is a great thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793891 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:13:03 +0000 Sarah 793891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Alicat. I love the Urban Decay Naked palette (the first one). I wear it 90% of the time for day.<br /> If you aren't interested in a palette, I love MAC's Wedge for a crease shade. It's almost nude, but creates the perfect "shadow". A lot of times I will use a cream white shadow (Chanel Fantasme) on the lid, and pop the crease with MAC Wedge and then line. It's a great, bright day look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793884 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:06:08 +0000 Kristin L 793884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the make-up palettes from Stila. The one I have is similar to this <a href="http://www.sephora.com/vibrant-in-vancouver-travel-palette-P375164?skuId=1451301" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/vibrant.....Id=1451301</a> , except mine is in shades of taupe with a purple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793876 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:57:46 +0000 Lisa 793876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a Lancome shadow/liner set in Taupe for daytime. </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lancome-color-design-shadow-liner-palette/3157885?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=2281" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/la.....tback=2281</a></p> <p>And I use their eyeshadow base for all day coverage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793762 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:39:54 +0000 Raisin 793762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alicat that new basics palette looks awesome! Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793745 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:58:51 +0000 tayleigh 793745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Temptalia has really great reviews if you want to wade through a little less material than Makeup Alley. Plus you can look at swatches without cross referencing all the time. Looks like the Urban Decay Naked Basics palette got a really great review. </p> <p><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/category/reviews/eye-product-reviews/makeup-palettes" rel="nofollow">http://www.temptalia.com/categ.....p-palettes</a></p> <p>I have theBalm Nude'tude palette which I really like. You get a dual ended liner/shadow brush with it too. It's not the greatest brush but it's not bad either and it is at least convenient </p> <p><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/thebalm-nude-tude-eyeshadow-palette-review-photos-swatches" rel="nofollow">http://www.temptalia.com/theba.....s-swatches</a> </p> <p>I actually kind of like the packaging with the naked ladies but I have the tame packaging version instead because that was what was on sale when I bought it. </p> <p>Urban Decay Naked 2 has more mattes if that's a concern - since you don't have the Naked palette already there shouldn't be a problem with similarity </p> <p><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/urban-decay-naked-2-palette-swatches-photos-reviews" rel="nofollow">http://www.temptalia.com/urban.....os-reviews</a></p> <p>Hope that helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793609 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:58:52 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 793609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alicat - I'm sorry I missed your reply! We must have cross-posted. I think the full Naked palette may not be right for me but I'm intrigued by the 'basics' collection - or maybe I'm just a sucker for anything that says basics/essentials/must-haves, etc. LOL I do worry that the light shades will disappear on me, but I want to check it out in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793525 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:41:17 +0000 velvetychocolate 793525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought the Smashbox *Limited Edition* Image Factory Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette in "Muse" during the NAS (I think it was NAS, but can't remember) last summer, and I love it. Unfortunately, Sephora and other mainstream stores no longer carry it, since it was a limited edition. Here's a pic of the item on Amazon...(photo #1). I think you can still get it at places like Amazon and QVC etc. </p> <p>That said though, I see that there is a Smashbox kit for hazel eyes as mentioned in your last post..and I think you might be wise to investigate that one. I can say from my own experience that I love the Smashbox eye palette that I bought, it's good quality and nice colours etc. </p> <p>I have shied away from the Naked (Urban Decay) palettes because of the glitter factor ...I think Smashbox has a better assortment of softer, more wear-able colours, imo. </p> <p>Also, there are some reasonably good Revlon Colorstay Eyeshadow quads out there...although these wouldn't come in a fancy case, or with a decent brush etc. Here's one from Ulta in "Additude" (pic #2). By the way, these are available everywhere, so if you just wanted to try a few colors out and play around a bit before getting a more expensive palette, these would be an excellent choice. Here's a link (Ulta) of all the available colour quads in the Revlon Colorstay eyeshadow lineup:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2240017&#038;productId=VP10281&#038;navAction=push&#038;navCount=1&#038;categoryId=cat940003?cmpid=PSGO&#038;CAWELAID=1151381131&#038;catargetid=1542183334&#038;cagpspn=pla#sku2240017" rel="nofollow">http://www.ulta.com/ulta/brows.....sku2240017</a></p> <p>I like "Addictive", "Attitude" and "Moonlit". Good basic everyday colours. Very good quality for the price, although the casing isn't going to last forever, and no nice brush etc. Still, fun to try. </p> <p>Enjoy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793514 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:24:50 +0000 Anonymous 793514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I'm talking about the brand-new Basics palette:</p> <p><a href="http://www.sephora.com/naked-basics-palette-P376213?skuId=1458157" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/naked-b.....Id=1458157</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793510 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:17:35 +0000 Raisin 793510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh really Alicat! I only have the first one, maybe I should try the new one. I do like the shades better in that one. Well I am traveling to my parents for Christmas and they have Sephora there so I will definitely have to test it out. I actually almost never wear eyeshadow anymore so I got rid of almost everything, but when I do wear it I want just neutrals, and I'm still looking for the perfect palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793505 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:13:36 +0000 Anonymous 793505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Girls, the new Naked Basics palette is not sparkly! Mattes and satins. Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793501 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:12:35 +0000 Raisin 793501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I do find the Naked palettes a little sparkly for my tastes. Although some shades are fine, and there are like 12 so you could get it without using some. I know the LORAC ones say shimmery but they are a very nice, grown up shimmer. DH was actually the one that bought me a LORAC palette a long time ago, and I was smitten. I always wore my LORAC eyeshadows for day wear and they were not too shimmery at all. I find a *bit* of shimmer is actually more flattering and easier to use than totally matte. I honestly think they are the best shadows I've used. I think you have talked me into getting the Unzipped palette now! haha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793495 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:08:39 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 793495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - fantastic feedback, THANK YOU!</p> <p>Krista - Is this the Sephora 'eye color' palette you were thinking of?<br /> <a href="http://www.sephora.com/pro-lesson-palette-green-eyes-P291428?skuId=1332055" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/pro-les.....Id=1332055</a><br /> (I would need the green.)</p> <p>Looks promising - I could definitely use the 'built-in' tutorial of day and night looks.</p> <p>This might be one of the 'fun' palettes you were thinking of? <a href="http://www.sephora.com/primal-instincts-eyeshadow-palette-P374274?skuId=1430503" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/primal-.....Id=1430503</a> Pretty!</p> <p>I have heard GREAT things about MAC eyeshadow pots - this will help me focus my search for reviews on MUA, and also when I go to the makeup counter. I do not mind assembling my own set (in fact it sounds ideal) -and I'm sure the counter gal can offer great suggestions. I might even find some "standard" combinations that work for green eyes in the MUA reviews. Thank you!</p> <p>RunnerRae - I keep waffling on the Naked palette, but always end up shying away because so many shadows seem sparkly. Glad you chimed in on that as well. I noticed the Lorac browns set as well: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/unzipped-200-value-P303412?skuId=1385988" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/unzippe.....Id=1385988</a> Still 6 shimmer shades...guess I'd have to get some counter help to find out if these are appropriate for daytime looks. Love all the colors tho!!!<br /> Have you looked at the Lorac Pro palette? It looks AMAZING. Even number of matte and shimmer. I can't wait to check it out in person...<a href="http://www.sephora.com/pro-palette-P374709?skuId=1432384" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/pro-pal.....Id=1432384</a></p> <p>Atlantia - LOVE the hazel eyes kit from Smashbox - <a href="http://www.sephora.com/photo-op-eye-enhancing-palette-hazel-eyes-P292406?skuId=1469550" rel="nofollow">http://www.sephora.com/photo-o.....Id=1469550</a> Will absolutely check this out in person. I might have some tough choices ahead! I *am* just "getting my eyeshadow love on" (love that phrase!) so I don't want to go overboard, neither do I want to get such a limited selection that I'm already bored. I so appreciate ALL the suggestions in this thread!</p> <p>I have heard wonderful reviews on LM eyeshadow pigmentation, so I will swing by that counter as well and see what kind of 3 or 6-color set I could create.</p> <p>Wow - so much great help here! Thanks, all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793493 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:05:26 +0000 Anonymous 793493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am loving the brand-new Urban Decay Naked Basics palette! Here's a review on Temptalia:</p> <p><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/urban-decay-naked-basics-eyeshadow-palette-review-photos-swatches" rel="nofollow">http://www.temptalia.com/urban.....s-swatches</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793434 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:44:53 +0000 Atlantia 793434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smashbox Photo Op has kits based on your eye color, and the pigmentation is nice. You can do a lot with the colors they give you, so if you're just getting your eyeshadow love on, that's a great way to start.<br /> I love the LORAC Unzipped palette that RunnerRae mentioned. Laura Mercier has empty palettes with three or six spots so you can make your own, and that's really fab. I'm not too keen on Stila, even with the beautiful Kitten color that everyone loves, because I always find there's tons of fallout.<br /> Hope that helps, and have lots of fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/best-eyeshadow-palette-for-beginners#post-793431 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:38:23 +0000 Raisin 793431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot of people love the Naked palettes by Urban Decay. I do have the first one, and the shadows are great quality, but too many have sparkles for me. I need more mattes. So I'm still on the hunt for a perfect basic nudes palette. They have a palette of browns by LORAC on Sephora that looks really promising, I think it's called Unzipped. I have always found their shadows to be fantastic. They're not matte, but they're not sparkly or frosty either. </p>