My TOP Eyeshadows!
These eyeshadows are my top picks in each color family - and you all know I love color! I think these are amazing and worth checking out. I couldn't limit it to just 10 or 15 so....there are a lot on this list.
The list is broken down into brand and color...swatches included (in the same order and listed). Hopefully you will see some of your existing favorites here or get ideas for new faves. The finishes are mainly matte since you guys know I love my matte eyeshadows.
Primary Colors
BLUE
- MAC Clear Sky Blue Pigment - Robin's egg blue (Matte)
- MAC Blue Cyan Pigment - Bright cyan blue (Matte)
- MUFE Turquoise Matte #72 Eyeshadow - Vibrant blue (Matte)
- NARS China Blue Eyeshadow - Royal blue (Matte)
- Inglot #70 Eyeshadow - Vivid Blue (Matte)
- Illamasqua Anja Eyeshadow - Light powder blue (Matte)
- Inglot #369 Eyeshadow - Medium bright blue (Matte)
RED
- Sugarpill Love + Eyeshadow - Bright red (Semi-pearly sheen)
YELLOW
- MAC Primary Yellow Pigment - Rich, radiant yellow (Matte)
- Sugarpill Buttercupcake Eyeshadow -Bright yellow (Matte)
- Inglot #60 Eyeshadow - Vivid Yellow (Matte w/ sparkles)
- MAC Chrome Yellow Eyeshadow - Bright yellow (Matte)
Secondary Colors
GREEN
- MAC Landscape Green Pigment - Vivid rich leaf green (Matte)
- MAC Lucky Green Eyeshadow - Frosted midtone lime (Veluxe Pearl)
- Inglot #58 Eyeshadow - Bright vivid grass green (Matte w/ sparkle)
- MAC Kelly Green Pigment - Granny Smith apple green infused with small pearl particles (Pearl)
- Sugarpill Flamepoint Eyeshadow - Vibrant orange (Matte)
- MAC Rule Eyeshadow - Vivid orange (Matte)
PURPLE
- MUFE Purple #92 Eyeshadow - Brilliant red based purple (Matte)
- Inglot #388 Eyeshadow - Bright blue based purple (Matte w/ sparkle)
Tertiary Colors
BROWN/NUDES
- Smashbox Nude Eyeshadow - Soft caramel (Matte)
- MAC Naked Dark Pigment - Medium beige with pink pearl (Matte)
TEAL/TURQUOISE
- MAC Teal Pigment - Medium blue/green w/ Pearl (Frost)
- Inglot #504 Eyeshadow - Bright turquoise (Matte w/ sparkle)
- MAC Big T Eyeshadow - Intense aqua with green pearl (Frost)
- MAC Cool Heat Eyeshadow - Frosty teal with multi-dimensional pearlized pigments (Frost)
PINK
- MUFE Neon Pink #75 Eyeshadow - Bright fuschia pink (Matte)
- MAC Cool Pink Pigment - Pale pink (Matte)
- MAC Process Magenta Pigment - Hot pink (Matte)
- Inglot #362 Eyeshadow - Bubblegum pink (Matte)
- MAC Bough Grey Eyeshadow - Mid-tone blueish grey (Satin)
- Illamasqua Feline Eyeshadow - Light grey (Matte)
- Inglot #387 Eyeshadow - Pale grey (Matte)
LAVENDER
- Illamasqua Creep Eyeshadow - Light lavender (Matte)
CHARTREUSE
- MAC True Chartreuse Pigment - Flat, rich chartreuse green (Matte)
- Sugarpill Absinthe Loose Eyeshadow - Vivid lime green with yellow undertones (Shimmer)
- MAC Rated "R" Eyeshadow - Frosted mid-tone lime (Veluxe Pearl)
- MAC Dusty Coral Pigment - Orange coral (Matte)
- Inglot #352 Eyeshadow - Light coral (Matte)
Basic Tints and Shades
WHITE/IVORY
- MAC Blanc Type Eyeshadow - Creamy beige (Matte²)
- MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow - Soft pale peachy-ivory flecked with shimmer (Velvet)
BLACK
- MAC Black Black Pigment - Flat, rich black (Matte)
- MUFE Pure Pigment -Flat, rich black (Matte)
Metallic
GOLD
- MAC Blonde's Gold Pigment - Pale, light champagne gold (Frost)
- MAC Gold Pigment - Smooth, high-shine gold (Metal)
- MAC Rose Gold Pigment - Smooth, tarnished gold with a touch of rose (Metal)
SILVER
- MAC Platinum Pigment - Smooth, high-shine platinum (Metal)
- MUFE Iridescent Pearl Grey #170 - Light white silver (Frost)
BRONZE
- MAC Bronze Eyeshadow - Golden brown with golden bronze shimmer (Frost)
Highlights
- MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow - Soft peachy gold with shimmer (Frost). As you may know...this is my go to highlight color.
- MAC Vanilla Pigment - Soft ivory white with golden pearl (Frost)
- MAC Pink Opal Pigment - Bright white with pink duochrome (Frost)