Nothing is quite as classic as the smoky eye. This look has some serious staying power, and for good reason! The perfectly smudgy, yet defined look takes your face from sweet to sultry in just a few minutes! Another reason to love the smoky eye is its versatility. You can literally make this look work with a variety of colors.
That said, the smoky eye is one of the hardest techniques to master. One overzealous stroke of an eye shadow brush can leave you looking less sultry seductress and more like a hot mess (hello smudges and raccoon eyes!)…I’ve been there so I know! Between choosing colors, finishes, placement, and technique, a lot goes into what seems like an easy look. That’s where the right eyeshadow palettes come in (to the rescue), where everything you need for the perfect smoky look is in one easy place. Whether you want to go for soft greys, sultry browns or sparkly blacks, there’s a palette out there to suit your needs.
Below, I’ve put together a list of the best eyeshadow palettes with pre-coordinated colors to help you create the perfect smoky eye easily. Ranging from drugstore to high-end, these smoky eyeshadow palettes have got everything you need from shadows and brushes to step-by-step guides with techniques. Whether your style’s more demure or dramatic, take a look through to find the perfect palette for you…
Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette – This is the ultimate smoky eye soulmate! With a dozen sultry and smoky neutral shades — like warm bronzes, rich browns, taupes, dimensional grays and more — you can go from an all-matte look to mega sparkle or even metallic and create a zillion versions of the perfect smoky eye! With this palette, it couldn’t be simpler!
Sephora Collection Colorful 5 Eyeshadow Palette in N°01 Uptown To Downtown Smoky – Sultry, brooding, daring: whatever your mood demands, this expertly curated palette comes with five silky, blendable shades to create a gorgeous grey smoky eye with an extra pizazz! The shades range from ivory to a deep grey with satin, shimmer and matte finishes.
Coastal Scents Revealed Smoky ($19.95) – This foolproof palette from Coastal Scents features twenty can’t-go-wrong sultry, smoldering eye shadows in a variety of textures and colors to craft any smoky look—from subtle and elegant to dark and smoldering.
COVERGIRL Eyeshadow Quad in Stunning Smokeys – From a peachy champagne shade to a rich black, this four pan palette creates a smoldering hot smoky look in the blink of an eye!
L’Oréal Color Riche La Palette Nude 2 – A lid full of black shadow not your thing? With three great base colors and seven accent colors in mauve, plum and purple hues to choose from, this L’Oreal palette is perfect for the girl who likes more natural tones!
Too Faced Boudoir Eyes Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection – For a soft & sexy take on a smokey eye, this eyeshadow palette of pinks, peaches, rich plum and brown makes for the perfect day to night assortment. And it comes with a show-and-tell centerfold Glamour Guide to give you instructions on creating three Boudoir Eyes looks. This one is a favorite!
e.l.f. Everyday Smoky Eyeshadow Palette – This budget-friendly palette (only $10!) contains ten eyeshadows that range from ivory to deep black and everything in between to create a beautifully bold smoky eye look for day or night with ease!
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