The Only Eyeshadow Palettes You’ll Ever Need
March 24 | 4 minute read
Words by The MECCA Memo
Compact and easy to use, eyeshadow palettes are a true staple in everyone's beauty bags, from the pro MUAs creating intricate runway looks, to the busy parent wanting something to sweep across their lids in the morning.
With 81 eyeshadow palettes at MECCA, it can be hard to choose just one (or two, or seven). To find out which one is perfect for you we’ve curated a list of five very excellent, very versatile palettes, worthy of holding space in any collection.
For Every Colour Under The Sun
Charlotte Tilbury Palette Of Beautifying Eye Trends
After 30+ years of creating transformative eye looks for some of the world's most famous faces, this palette from Charlotte Tilbury is incomparable in quality, pigmentation and blendability. Available in six cohesive colour stories, each compact contains nine shades - a mix of silky mattes, satin-like shimmers and intense metal finishes. Choose your favourite, or collect them all like Pokémon.
For When You Need A Travel-Friendly Palette
Glossier Monochromes Essential Eyeshadow Trio Palette
For Every Bride, Bridesmaid and Wedding Guest
Too Faced Born This Way The Natural Nudes Eye Shadow Palette
For The Self-Made Artists
Half Magic Eyeshadow Singles and “Forever” Palette
Half Magic’s magnetic “Forever” Palette is the ultimate DIY option, allowing you to mix and match the shadows developed by Donni Davy, Euphoria’s Head Makeup Artist (the show that put eyeshadow back on the map).
From Blushing Lizard, a viral shapeshifting duochrome to the ‘toned down’ neutral Wet Pebble, pick your favourite shades for a palette that you’re guaranteed to hit pan on.
For Your First Palette
MECCA MAX Mini Mix Eyeshadow Palette in “Disco Friends”
