10 Single Eyeshadows for a One-and-Done Eye Look

November 01, 2021

By: Alyssa Kaplan | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

It’s true — creating a gorgeous eyeshadow look can be accomplished without a collection of eyeshadow palettes. While palettes provide versatility and make it easy to add depth to your look, single eyeshadows can go a long way, too. Whether you’re looking for a matte shadow, a glitter topper or even a cream formula, we’re sharing our favorite one-and-done eyeshadows to add to your makeup collection below.

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Urban Decay Cosmetics 24/7 Eyeshadow

If you’re looking for a powder eyeshadow to pop on your eyelids before heading out the door (in just one swipe) these shadow singles are for you. With matte, shimmer and metallic finishes, you’re bound to find one that you’ll love.

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NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil All-In-One Eyeshadow Eyeliner Pencil

These OG eyeshadow pencils were YouTube famous circa 2009, and they’re still great to this day. Swipe on your color of choice, blend out with your finger or a fluffy brush and you’ll be good to go.

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Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow Pot

The multipurpose nature of cream shadows is one of the reasons why we love them so much. These long-lasting cream formulas work beautifully as a wash of color on the eyes, or can act as a base underneath other shades.

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Giorgio Armani Beauty Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow

A liquid eyeshadow that’s never runny or mess-prone, this tint is perfect for adding some dimension to your eyes. Swipe on one of the light, pearly shades and you’ll have an ethereal eyeshadow look in no time.

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YSL Beauty Satin Crush Mono Eyeshadow

The satin finish of these neutral-toned singles make for a foolproof, all-over lid color. Our favorite part is that the shades are not overly shimmery or matte.

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Valentino Beauty Dreamdust Glitter Eyeshadow

If you need proof that single eyeshadows can make quite the impact, feast your eyes on these gorgeous glitter pots. Apply them alone or on top of a smoky eye to add contrast. Either way, this glitter shadow is guaranteed to make a statement.

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L’Oréal Paris Brilliant Eyes Liquid Eyeshadow

If you love the look of intense shimmer or glitter but want to keep application simple, look no further than this liquid shadow. In just a swipe, you’ll be left with an impactful eyeshadow look with no fallout, making it one of the best eyeshadows at the drugstore.

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Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Flakes

Makeup artists and enthusiasts alike won’t be able to get enough of these out-of-this-world, multi-chrome single eyeshadows. When blended onto the eyes with a finger, they provide incredible shine and reflection that make them appear like metal.

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EM Cosmetics Cosmic Pearl Dewy Eyeshadow

Dewy is the perfect word to describe these single shadows. With ultra-creamy texture, rich metallic pigment and incredible blendability, they make for a stunning wash of color on the eyes. Even better is their versatility 一 you can dip a wet angled brush into the product to create winged eyeliner, too.

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Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerize Cream Eyeshadow

If a ten-second eyeshadow look is what you’re after, you’ve met your match with this pick. This cream eyeshadow can be blended onto the eyelid with ease and you’ll be left with an effortless look for any occasion.

Photo: Chaunte Vaughn

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