Top 10 Fall Eyeshadow Palettes

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Kosas' Undressed Neutral Eyeshadow Palette includes eight matte color options. From Hint (a light vanilla hue) to Flaunt (a warm dark brown), this palette makes good use of warm tones and shimmer. 

BEHIND THE FORMULA
Cucumber fruit extract—a skin conditioner—is included in these eyeshadows for a buttery-soft application.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Looking for bold, shiny eyeshadow? The search ends here, with Urban Decay's Naked Metal Mania Metallic Eyeshadow Palette. With 12 highly pigmented shades in four different finishes (matte, satin, metallic, and wet), this palette will remind you that applying makeup should be fun first and foremost.

PROMISING REVIEW
"After living in the natural/nudes/rosey/mellow colors for a while, I felt a little intimidated giving this vibrant, colorful palette a try. I must say...I love it! Everything is beautiful about this palette: the packaging, the shiny case, the mirror, the brush, and most of all, the great colors! I like that it has great pigmentation, good texture, and it's long-lasting. No doubt is going to be my go-to gift for my besties this holiday season!"

WHAT'S INCLUDED
When an eyeshadow palette is described as "hot" and "fierce," it's reasonable to expect some high-impact shades inside. Tarte's Maneater Nightfall Eyeshadow Palette definitely delivers, with 24 different colors (11 mattes, nine shimmers, and four sheens) packed into its compact case. 

BEHIND THE FORMULA
Tarte makes cruelty-free, vegan makeup products—but they also create thoughtful formulas that are kind to your skin. For example, one of the primary ingredients in this eyeshadow—Amazonian clay—is known to mattify skin and improve the look of pores.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Sephora's Color Shifter Mini Eyeshadow Palette has a unique trick up its sleeve in the form of a "topper" shade. Each version of the palette (of which there are four available) includes a light-reflecting glitter topper that can be applied over one of the other shades to change the finish. Go all out with the glitter or swipe on a subtle shimmer—it's up to you. 

PROMISING REVIEW
"This is a stunning palette! The colors are gorgeous, the "color shift" is stunning and I like that the mirror is removable for recycling! For the price point, it's a GREAT palette!"

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Not only does the Groundwork: Defining Neutrals palette have your lids covered, but it also has your lips, cheeks, and brows covered too. There are ten shades in this palette, and each shade comes in a Shape N’ Fix Powder and a Velvet Pomade version. This means that you can create either a matte or a dewy finish depending on the look you're going for, or use both to ensure a smudge-free application.

APPLICATION TIP
When using this product on your eyelids, Danessa Myricks Beauty recommends applying the Velvet Pomade first for structure and definition, then layering the Shape N' Shift Powder on top to set the product in place.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
At $89, Tom Ford's Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette is an investment for your makeup bag. However, it's worth the price, because this eyeshadow promises to layer on the pigment while providing a shiny, flake- and crease-free finish. There are six versions of this palette to choose from, with options that range from shimmery jewel tones to soft neutrals.

APPLICATION TIP
This is one of the few palettes on our list that includes an applicator. In fact, this palette comes with two applicators—one double-sided doe foot applicator and one with a small brush. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Need a nude? How about 15? Natasha Denona's I Need A Nude Eyeshadow Palette is packed with neutral tones from the pale shade "Fair" to the dark and shiny hue "Filigree." 

BEHIND THE FORMULA
Natasha Denona's eyeshadows come in four finishes: matte, metallic, sparkling foiled, and a brand-new wet effect formula. Plus, they are free of parabens and mineral oil (the latter of which is great news for those with oily or combo skin).

WHAT'S INCLUDED
There are 10 powder eyeshadows and two cream eyeshadows in Patrick Ta's Major Dimension III Matte Palette. You can blend the shades together or wear them alone, and notably, the cream eyeshadows (which come in shades Non-Negotiable and Impressive) can be used along your lower lash line and the corners of your eyes to create a dramatic, glam look.

PROMISING REVIEW
"I’m not usually a fan of neutral tones, but this palette exceeded my expectations! The shadows are so beautiful and so easy to blend. I love that it comes with two cream shadows for that eyeliner effect. You NEED this palette in your collection."

WHAT'S INCLUDED
There are 12 stunning shades in the Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette. From deep, rosy hues to bright, high-shine shades, Makeup by Mario's palette offers coverage in the form of sheer, buildable shadows. 

BEHIND THE FORMULA
The glossy, shimmery shadows in this palette are made with an innovative formula infused with pearls coated in emollient binders to impart a reflective, wet-like shine on lids.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Our algorithm's top pick for the best fall eyeshadow palette, the Fall Romance Palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills, includes 12 easy-to-blend shadows that range from understated neutrals to head-turning metallics. 

APPLICATION TIP
Some reviewers mention struggling to build color with these shadows, so here's some application advice from Sephora: First, use an eyeshadow primer to prep your lids. Then use a firm, dense brush to deposit shadow onto your lid, coming back with a fluffy brush to diffuse and blend the color.