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.
Yves Saint Laurent Kiss & Love
"Gloss, lipstick, blush, shadow—in gorgeous wearable shades."—Amy Synott, Executive Editor, InStyle
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit
"Because the shimmer is fine in these strobing powders, you get the most elegant, sheer glow."—Angelique Serrano, Beauty Director, InStyle
Jay Manuel Beauty Intense Color Quad in Loud
"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
Lancôme Audacity in Paris
"Between metallic violet and matte mahogany, this palette is seriously breaking me out of my beige shadow rut."—Maura Lynch, Senior Beauty Editor, InStyle
