5 Drugstore Eyeshadow Palettes Redditors Are Raving About

December 16, 2021

By: Jazmine A. Ortiz | Makeup.com by L'Oréal

When Reddit’s MakeupAddiction community speaks, we listen. They are truly beauty-obsessed, know every product top to bottom and can always suggest the perfect dupes for pricier products. On a recent scroll through the thread, we found amazing recommendations for the best drugstore eyeshadow palettes. We’re sharing our findings ahead. PSA: You’ll want to buy every one.

1 / 5

NYX Professional Ultimate Shadow Palette in Warm Neutrals

Redditors can’t stop talking about this palette that holds 16 high-performance eyeshadows in shades to complement a range of skin tones with warm undertones. The velvety colors come in mattes, satins, shimmers and metallics to match your makeup mood. Redditor Disabledandinsecure says, “The colors really POP and there is so much you can do with them.”

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L’Oréal Paris La Colour Riche La Palette Nude 1

For a palette that’s great for everyday use, redditor Lumared recommends this subtle and versatile palette from L’Oréal Paris. “It’s amazing and I’ve created so many different looks with it,” they write. “The mattes are blendable and the shimmers are pigmented. It’s one of my first and favorite palettes.”

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Maybelline New York The Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow Palette

For a neutral, pink-toned palette, The Blushed Nudes is our go-to. It’s a 12-shade palette with rose gold pigments, beige shades and dusty peaches. Our love for the palette is shared by Reddit user Thedarlingbear. She writes, “It has some of the nicest base and transition shades I’ve used and I don’t find them hard to blend.”

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Wet N’ Wild Rose In The Air Eyeshadow Palette

The palette has ten shades, ranging from neutral browns to deep pinks. There’s a great color payoff and for just under $6, it won’t break the bank.

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E.l.f. Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette in Summer Breeze

Feeling the winter blues? At least you can channel a summer breeze with your eye makeup, by reaching for this palette from E.l.f. It has a mix of bold and subtle shades, all with a matte finish. As Reddit user Sables1 puts it, “I have all my mattes covered.”

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