InStyle Editors Reveal Their Favorite Eyehadow Palettes

From bold bright hues to shimmering soft nudes, the beauty editors at InStyle have sifted through a sea of eye shadow palettes to find their favorite compacts of the season. Their picks include smoldering tones that are complemented with rosy glosses, and bold unexpected powders coupled with full-coverage concealers. Read on to discover the best pigments to flatter your peepers throughout the entire season.

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Yves Saint Laurent Kiss & Love

Time Inc. Digital Studios
$95
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"Gloss, lipstick, blush, shadow—in gorgeous wearable shades."—Amy Synott, Executive Editor, InStyle

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit

Time Inc. Digital Studios
$80
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"Because the shimmer is fine in these strobing powders, you get the most elegant, sheer glow."—Angelique Serrano, Beauty Director, InStyle

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Jay Manuel Beauty Intense Color Quad in Loud

Time Inc. Digital Studios
$24
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"You've got brown, orange, and peachy copper shadows that blend beautifully—plus a yellow tone that's perfect for highligting dark skin."—Kahlana Barfield, Fashion and Beauty Editor-at-Large, InStyle

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Lancôme Audacity in Paris

Time Inc. Digital Studios
$68
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"Between metallic violet and matte mahogany, this palette is seriously breaking me out of my beige shadow rut."—Maura Lynch, Senior Beauty Editor, InStyle

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Giorgio Armani Luxe Is More

Time Inc. Digital Studios
$140
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"Hidden under 10 neutral shadows are two concealers and a setting powder. This compact is all I need for a fully polished look."—Dianna Mazzone, Beauty Assistant, InStyle

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