10 Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Everyday Looks (My Current Favorites)

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Originally published May 2024 • Updated March 2026

Today, I’m going to be sharing 10 of my favorite best eyeshadow palettes for everyday looks. Eyeshadow application is one of my FAVORITE steps in my makeup routine(if you’ve seen my socials you probably already know this😂), and I tend to lean towards everyday looks and palettes most often. I’ve listed these palettes in no particular order; not all of them are your typical brown neutral palettes—some feature mauves and pinks and other colors that I love for everyday use as well. Let me know if you’ve used any of these palettes and which one is your favorite in the comments below.

Below are some of the best eyeshadow palettes I personally reach for when creating everyday eye looks, ranging from neutral matte palettes to softer shimmer options that still feel wearable for daily makeup

Natasha Denona – I Need a Nude Palette

One of my favorite everyday eyeshadow palettes is the Natasha Denona I Need a Nude Palette. Which features a cool-toned leaning color story, it features a mix of nude shades and some muted rose tones for a total of 15 colors, with varying textures. I particularly enjoy the matte shades in this palette, as it offers a variety to choose from to create the base of your look, along with a nice selection of fun shimmers to apply on top. Natasha Denona eyeshadow formula is one of my favorites as I love how they perform and the pigmentation. These shadows are highly pigmented with excellent color payoff, and they are also easy to blend. This has been a recent favorite palette of mine and one I share a lot in my eyeshadow videos.  I find this palette perfect for natural looks, as the shade selection isn’t overly dark, but you still have a dark brown option to create a smoky eye if desired. I think this palette would be great for bridal looks as well if you’re a makeup artist, as it really just has fantastic colors.

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Patrick Ta – Major Dimension III

Next up, the Patrick Ta Major Dimension III palette. This palette features a very basic color story made up of all mattes and two cream shades. I’ve honestly only used the cream shades a couple times as they do really add some depth to the look. I liked using them as a shadow liner base if I do use them. It is divided into two rows, one containing cool tones and the other warm tones. I really enjoy the smooth texture of these mattes, as they don’t feel overly dry and blend beautifully together. However, one downside of this palette is the absence of color or shimmer. If you desire a little sparkle, you’ll need to use another product. Nevertheless, I consider this palette a great staple to have in your makeup collection. Browns are versatile shades that never disappoint, or seem to go out of style and having both warm and cool tone selections is quite convenient. It’s the perfect palette to lay the base for a smokey eye and add your favorite shimmer finishes or glitter on top. This is one of the best eyeshadow palettes if you love wearing browns as it’s super simple and performs great.

Natasha Denona – Glam Palette

Here is another fantastic Natasha Denona eyeshadow palette, this time it’s the Glam Palette. This palette features cool and neutral shades with a variety of textures, including beautiful shimmery shades and soft mattes. I think I’ve had this palette the longest. It’s perfect for creating smokey glam looks, with shades slightly darker than those in the I Need a Nude palette. However, I still believe you can achieve stunning everyday looks with these shades as well. While there are many shimmer shadows in this palette, it also includes 5 matte shades to create a basic look as a starting point, and you can use the shimmers on top to create different looks for a cohesive finish. I love using the crease shade all over my lid and blended upwards with one of the shimmers gently patted on the center of my lid for some dimension when I need a basic look.

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Morphe ChromaPlus 12 Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Moon Stone

Next up is the Morphe ChromaPlus 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Moon Stone. This palette features 12 shades with a mix of matte and metallic finishes, giving you a really nice balance for creating both everyday looks and more dramatic night looks. The color story leans neutral with cool-toned taupes, browns, and silvers, along with some beautiful metallic shades that add a bit of sparkle.

I really like how versatile this palette is, since you have soft mattes like Speed of Light and Extra Alienating for everyday looks, while shades like Space Age and Nocturnal Nova make it easy to create a smokier evening eye. The shadows are nicely pigmented and blend easily, which makes the palette beginner-friendly while still performing well. Another great thing about this palette is the price point, at around $23, it’s an affordable option that still gives you a good variety of shades without the oversized format that Morphe palettes used to have.I still remember I had a dedicated draw to my giant morphe palettes back in the day that wouldn’t fit with my other makeup so this size is a nice change.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Mini Eyeshadow Palette

Next up is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Mini Eyeshadow Palette. This compact palette features 9 shades, including 5 mattes and 4 metallic finishes. The color story leans neutral and cool-toned, with a mix of taupes, silvers, and deeper smoky shades that work beautifully for both everyday looks and more dramatic evening makeup. I really like that the palette includes a nice balance of lighter shades along with deeper shades like that make it easy to create a smokey eye. I honestly like having both because for everyday looks I tend to use a dark eyeshadow as my eyeliner.

The formula of these shadows is excellent, I really enjoy ABH palettes they apply smoothly, are pigmented, and blend effortlessly together. I find that all the shades work really well together, making it simple to put together a cohesive look with out to much thinking about it. The metallic shades also add a beautiful sparkle to the eyes without looking chunky. Since this palette is a mini size, it’s also very convenient to travel with or keep in a makeup bag, while still offering enough versatility to create a variety of looks.

Huda Beauty – Pretty Grunge

Next up is the Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette. I’ve always loved the formula of Huda Beauty shadows, and this palette is no exception. It features 18 mostly cool-toned shades with a mix of smokey neutrals, including both lighter and darker tones that allow you to create a wide variety of looks. The palette also offers different textures, including a unique black eye gloss which I have yet to try.

While this palette may not be everyone’s first choice for an everyday look, I appreciate the mix of shades it offers, allowing you to gradually build a darker look if desired. Personally, I enjoy wearing the softer shades on my lid and crease, then adding a deeper shade to the outer corner or lash line for a bit of drama. It’s nice to have the option to create smoky eyes or more wearable everyday looks all in one palette. This palette is great for a high contrast look.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Mini Eyeshadow Palette

Next up is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Mini Eyeshadow Palette. This compact palette features 9 shades, including 5 mattes and 4 metallic finishes. The color story might look a little odd in the mix of browns and nudes, it includes a mix of soft neutrals along with a few brighter, sparkly shades that add a fun pop of color. While some of the shades are a bit more playful, I still find them very wearable for everyday makeup looks because they are soft.

I like using the neutral mattes to build the base of the look and then lightly dusting one of the shimmer shades over the lid to add a little sparkle without making the look feel too bold. Or even gently tapping the shades on the lid for a soft diffused shimmery look. The formula of these shadows is nicely pigmented and buildable, which makes them easy to work with and blend together. Since the palette is a mini size, it’s also very convenient to travel with or keep in a makeup bag while still offering enough variety to create different looks.

Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals

This one is the MAKEUP BY MARIO Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals. This palette features 12 matte shades in a range of neutral tones designed to work across many different skin tones. The color story is very simple and wearable, making it a great option for everyday makeup looks.

I really like the formula of these shadows they are creamy, buildable, and blend out very smoothly on the eyes. Since the palette is entirely matte, it works perfectly as the base of a look or if you love mattes perfect. You can easily add a shimmer or glitter shadow on top if you want something a little more dramatic. Overall, this palette is a great staple to have in your collection if you love classic neutral mattes that are easy to work with.

Flower Knows Little Angel 9 Color Eyeshadow Palette

Next up is the Flower Knows Little Angel Collection 9-Color Eyeshadow Palette in 01 Eden’s Angel – Divine Light. This palette features a mix of soft neutral shades including delicate peaches, light beiges, and muted grays. The color story feels very light and wearable, making it easy to create soft everyday looks while still having enough depth to build the shades for something a little more defined.

The palette includes a blend of matte and shimmer finishes that work beautifully together to create a soft, airy look on the eyes. The shadows are on the small side pan wise, but nicely pigmented and easy to blend, which makes them simple to work with whether you’re going for a quick everyday look or something a bit more layered. One thing I especially love about this palette is the packaging!! It’s incredibly detailed and looks so pretty sitting on a vanity. Since it’s also compact, it’s easy to store or travel with while still offering a nice variety of shades.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Haze Mini Eyeshadow Palette

Last but not least is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Haze Mini Eyeshadow Palette. This has quickly become a new favorite of mine. The palette features 9 full-pigment shades ranging from neutral earth tones to hazier taupe and deeper shades in a mix of matte and metallic finishes. I tend to prefer more neutral or slightly cooler tones over warm shades, so this color story has been one I reach for quite often.

As with most ABH palettes, the formula is highly pigmented and very easy to blend. Even though the palette is small, it offers enough variety to create both simple everyday looks and deeper evening looks. On days when I’m in a rush, I’ll often just sweep one of the taupe shades all over the lid and crease, blend it out, and call it done. Sometimes I’ll add a bit of shimmer to the inner corner or the center of the lid for a little extra dimension. It’s a great compact palette to have on hand when you want something quick, easy, and flattering