Eyeshadow is one of the most versatile makeup products. It's a must-have for anyone's makeup bag, but it doesn't have to be scary. Here are our top, easy-to-use eyeshadow products for beginners that will take you from novice to pro in no time.
Size: 0.05 oz/ 1.6 mL·ITEM: 2516003
Color: Transformative Taupe
$25.00
I think it is super easy to use and great for beginners to use....Super cute & easy. Perfect for beginners....Perfect for beginners!
What it is: A super-long-wear shadow stick that glides onto lids without tugging to create an effortless matte or pearl finish, perfect for sensitive eyes or oily lids.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Caffeine: Known to help inflammation and puffiness while visibly brightening.
- Hydrolyzed Collagen: Known to tighten the look of skin and visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
What Else You Need to Know: Superhero No-Tug Shadow Sticks are everything you love about eyeshadow, now in an easy-to-use cream shadow stick with up to 16-hour wear. Featuring IT Cosmetics’ exclusive no-tug technology, this blendable, waterproof eyeshadow stick glides onto your lids without tugging on your delicate eye area.
$27.00
I have tried several eyeshadows and have allergic reactions to shimmers( Urban Decay, Huda, Patrick Ta). ...The look I create is stunning if I say so myself for a beginner. Very good for fall look and it can also be an everyday go-to work look.
What it is: A palette that is inspired by Natasha's bestselling Bronze Palette and features five warm-toned, creamy matte and metallic finishes perfect for summer.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and mineral oil.
What Else You Need to Know: This mini palette is inspired by Natasha Denona’s bestselling Bronze Eyeshadow Palette and brings together five warm-toned neutrals in creamy matte and metallic finishes perfect for summer or fall. These innovative, easy-to-use formulas offer the high performance and versatility Natasha is known for. This travel-size palette easily takes your look from day to night and allows you to complete a whole look on the go. These shades also wear beautifully on all skin tones.
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$22.00
this eyeshadow palette is so pretty! it stayed on all night for me and was very easy to blend out. i will say there is a considerable amount of fallout in the palette and it can get messy easily. however, it's good for beginners and the shadows did not crease on my eyes, which is an issue i constantly have with palettes....Good eyeshadow ♥️...I like these eyeshadows! I bought them full price from glossier so I dont know if thats worth it, but it comes with the mirror and its refillable!
What it is: A silky monochromatic eyeshadow trio of essential signature shades in three buildable talc-free finishes: matte, satin, and metallic.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Wear your signature shade three ways. Each curated eyeshadow trio features three finishes for an easy eyeshadow look: a smooth matte eyeshadow, a satin eyeshadow with a soft sheen, and a shimmery metallic eyeshadow with sparkle.
$10.00
This is a good little palette if you don’t care about higher quality and long lasting eyeshadows....I think this palette would be great for any beginners or someone who just wants something easy for day to day wear.
What it is: A collection of highly pigmented mini eyeshadow palettes that offer up endless combinations of layered looks.
What Else You Need to Know: Unlock a countless range of looks with these mini eyeshadow palettes. Each palette includes a light-reflecting glitter topper to use on its own or over other shades. This topper will allow you to shift all your makeup shades in a flash. In just a few seconds, hack into a velvet matte or shimmer and give it a subtle glittery finish. The mirror is removable and conveniently sized to fit inside a purse.
Palette Size: 81 cm x 86 cm x 16 cm (mini size)
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ITEM: 2600708
Color: Turn Up The Heat - matte light peach base shade, matte coral, matte peanut butter brown, matte warm medium brown, champagne shimmer, metallic fuchsia, coral-peach shimmer
$15.00
Quality and Affordable Eyeshadow...This definitely is a great palette for a more affordable price tag and the eyeshadow stays on quite well with a good setting spray - I used it at my wedding!...Bottom Line: this is a good product, especially for beginners who are figuring out what they like. It’s a great value for the money.
What it is: A collection of versatile eyeshadow palettes featuring seven perfectly paired matte, shimmer, and metallic colorful shades.
What Else You Need to Know: Pack your bags—it’s time for a beautiful getaway. Destinations Eyeshadow Palettes feature seven silky eyeshadows and a large base shade, in wearable matte, dazzling shimmer, and metallic finishes. The shades are easy to apply at home or on the go. These travel-friendly palettes also include a large mirror.
Off the Grid Palette Contains:
- 7 x shades in matte warm pale beige base shade, matte warm light orange, matte tan, matte medium brown, light champagne shimmer, peach shimmer, metallic copper
Island Hopping Palette Contains:
- 7 x shade
Size: 0.49 oz / 1.4 g·ITEM: 2699148
Color: Wetlands - deep bronze
$24.00
Whether you're a makeup beginner or a seasoned pro, this eyeshadow stick is user-friendly and delivers a flawless result. ...Great eyeshadow!...These are so pigmented & so easy to work with. Perfect for beginners or advanced mua’s, I love these! Gifted by freck beauty
What it is: A clean, plant-derived performance eyeshadow stick with major pigment payoff.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ceramides
- Caffeine
- Glycerin
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: These Shadow Slide Long Wear H20 Shadow Sticks are clean, high-performance eyeshadows with major pigment payoff and a hydrating, cooling sensation from Freck Beauty’s 40 percent water-based formula. They contain caffeine that works to visibly depuff lids, while Japanese loquat leaf extract helps visibly ease inflammation.
Clinical Results: Based on an in-home use study of 37 subjects:
- 95% said it was highly pigment
Size: 0.15 oz / 4.5 mL·ITEM: 2649978
Color: Branch - rich bronze with gold shimmer
$18.00
I think they're amazing to slap on when you're in a rush, it's a "makeup no makeup day", or you're simply a beginner with eyeshadow. They don't have the most pigment but that works out in its favor at the end of the day. ...perfect for those too lazy to blend eyeshadow...I don’t wear makeup very often (and I’m lazy) so I’m not the best at applying powder eyeshadows (especially blending), so I typically go for a one-shade look.
What it is: A long-wearing, smudge-resistant, silky cream eyeshadow for sheer color with multidimensional glistening shimmer.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Floating Multicolor Pearls: Ultrafine reflective pearls for a luminous finish.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Silky and blendable, this cream eyeshadow easily swipes over eyelids for a soft wash of twinkling color.
Size: 0.11 oz / 3.5 mL·ITEM: 2650059
Color: Palm - golden beige
$18.00
Pebble has been my go-to eyeshadow for 4 years and I don’t think that will ever change! ...This is my second shade, love the look and feel. Very beginner friendly. Just wish they had more shade options.
What it is: A buildable, liquid-to-powder matte eyeshadow for a tint of soft, diffused color that lasts up to 12 hours with no smudging.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Novatol: Bioavailable plant-based vitamin E blend with antioxidant properties.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
$32.00
These shadows are perfect for everyday look especially if you are a beginner in makeup or a school going girl. It’s a must have in your kit....These colors are so vibrant and easy to blend! Great for makeup beginners and for one and done looks I love it!!!
What it is: A matte eyeshadow palette with nine hues to create subtle to intense looks with a monochromatic twist.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Create a minimalist, monochromatic moment or go ’90s-supermodel glam with this versatile matte-eyeshadow palette. Inside are nine stunning, shimmer-free shadows in two high-impact, never-flat, harmonious powder and cream-to-powder formulas. Contouring and defining the shape of your eyes has never been so se
Size: 0.17 oz/ 5g·ITEM: 2561371
Color: 04 Mocha Tarte - brick brown
$21.00
I’m really into cream eyeshadows (actually…cream everything!) right now. I’ve tried the eyeshadow sticks which are okay but I prefer this. ...Beginner Friendly
What it is: A versatile formula that doubles as an eyeshadow and blush, delivering sheer, buildable, long-lasting color and leaving skin with a healthy-looking glow.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Cloudberry Seed Extract: Provides antioxidants and boosts skin’s visible vitality.
- Cottonseed Extract: Moisturizes.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Your beauty routine just got dreamier.