Eyeshadow is one of the most versatile makeup products. It's a must-have for anyone's makeup bag, but it doesn't have to be scary. Here are our top, easy-to-use eyeshadow products for beginners that will take you from novice to pro in no time.
$59.00
It's a great palette with great colors, even for beginners...Great transitional and shimmer shades that last! Great for beginners or experts!
$40.00
A great choice for beginners to eye makeup or someone looking for a simple go-to palette. ...Great quality... high pigment and i’m not allergic, which is rare for eyeshadow....Best eyeshadows ive ever used
What it is: A set of six talc-free, buttery, long-wearing eyeshadows that go beyond your basic neutrals—with matte, satin, and metallic finishes.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jojoba Seed Oil: Helps to nurture and gently moisturize the skin.
- Vitamin E: Acts as a natural antioxidant and helps to reduce free-radical damage.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of talc, sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$28.00
Beautiful colors, perfect for beginners who don’t know how to combine colors. Matt is super creamy and pigment and so is the shimmer...Good for beginners and traveling...I love these eyeshadow trios. I've bought "Peach Madeline" & "Neutral Moment."
$52.00
Perfect for beginners!!...The perfect palette for beginners!! I love the shades and the matte finish, as they're perfect for natural or glam looks. ...Not the best for beginners...This was a little messy for me, however, I am a total beginner. I’m thinking it’s probably easier to use for professional makeup artists, but I’m going to keep practicing bc I LOVE the colors.
What it is: A universal must-have matte palette formulated to be easily buildable so that it can go from natural to dramatic without causing fallout.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is also paraben-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Inspired by human skin tones from light to deep, this custom, pro matte formula has a featherlight creamy feel and applies evenly with medium buildable and blendable coverage. The timeless palette offers superior grip and adherence with minimal fallout for the cleanest application.
This Set Contains:
- 12 x 0.03 oz/ 1g Eyeshadows
$52.00
Adore Dior eyeshadows. Beautiful coverage, applies smoothly and evenly, no powder falls on your face when brushing on. ...There just isn’t enough pigment and even if using a an eyeshadow base the results are not eyeshadow base the results aren’t what I expected.
What it is:
An all-in-one eyeshadow and primer palette with one primer and eight blendable shades in matte and shimmer finishes.
What Else You Need to Know: These all-in-one eye palettes have everything you need to prime, shade, and highlight for runway-ready eyes. It includes an eye primer that reinforces shadow hold and enhances the look of pigment, and eight shades designed to blend beautifully and be used as either eyeshadow or liner.
The Dior Backstage Eye Palette is available in four universal shade ranges: rosy hues with cool undertones, brown neutrals with warm undertones, fiery neutrals in amber tones, and luminous neutrals in rosewood tones to create an array of customizable eye makeup looks.
Size: 0.05 oz / 1.5 g·ITEM: 2685303
Color: Gilded - shimmer golden copper
$32.00
After I got use to applying it I think I have found that I prefer a cream eyeshadow. It is easy to apply and sits on my eyelids better than any powder eyeshadow has had. ...Pretty eyeshadow...The pigment is nice and blends in well with other eyeshadows. It glides on very well and looks very pretty.
What it is: A weightless shadow stick with an angled tip that glides seamlessly to deliver rich, crease-resistant pigment that lasts all day.
Benefits: Long-Wearing
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Upcycled Grape Extract: Zero-waste, antioxidant-rich ingredient that visibly reduces fine lines.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Art inspired—no artistry required. This new slant on eyeshadow melts into skin and moves with your lids. Use the flat side for a wash of all-over color, or the edge to line, define, and brighten. Available in a range of matte and shimmer shades for mixing, matching, and creating your own unique look.
Clinical Results:
Size: 0.05 oz·ITEM: 2483485
Color: Bone - pale yellow
$34.00
Beginner Friendly...Very beautiful and long lasting eyeshadows. I am a big fan of Bobbi Brown products and I was very happy to receive it complimentary from the brand.
What it is: A bestselling cream eyeshadow stick that glides on with ease and lasts for 24 hours.
What Else You Need to Know: Prime, define, or highlight with buildable shadow shades and three finishes to complement all skin tones, eye shapes, and looks. The creamy, blendable stick glides on tug-free. The waterproof, long-lasting, color-true formula stays put for 24 hours without settling, creasing, smudging, or flaking.
Size: 0.11 oz / 3.12 g·ITEM: 2855336
Color: Silver Spooning - silver shimmer
$26.00
The formula is a quick dry down with glitter!perfect for beginners...The formula is creamy and glides on smoothly without tugging, making it super easy to apply—even for beginners. It blends well but sets quickly, so you’ll need to work fast.
What it is: A beginner-friendly, crease-resistant liquid shadow with a built-in brush for a long-wearing, glazed and glowing eye look in seconds.
What Else You Need to Know: The glaze and glow with this liquid shimmer eyeshadow includes a built-in brush for easy application. The buildable shades include two duo chrome and four shimmer shades for versatility.
Size: 0.13 oz / 3.9 mL·ITEM: 2644730
Color: 22M Cashew - warm tan matte
$38.00
It’s a high quality eyeshadow , beginner friendly, smooth and a lovely color. ...I was really excited to try out this product complimentary. Note I am a beginner with any type of eye makeup, and have very oily skin.
What it is: A long-lasting, crease-proof liquid eyeshadow in multiple finishes with up to 16 hours of buildable color and a lightweight feel.
What Else You Need to Know: This liquid eyeshadow features pure color pigments in a water-infused formula for buildable, high-impact color that glides on smoothly and blends easily. The multipurpose applicator allows for a variety of bold eyeshadow, eyeliner, and smoky eye looks—no primer required.
Clinical Results: In a study conducted in 2013 with a panel of 65 women ages 20–50, for a one-week duration in France:
- 86.7% of women agree the product does not smudge after 16 hours of wear
- 92.3% of women agree the product has luminous color