The 7 Best Eye Shadow Palettes for the Holidays

The holidays are the perfect occasion to play with the eye shadows you might not normally wear like glitzy glitters, gilded metallics, and sumptuous jewel tones. Keep scrolling for our favorite eye shadow palettes for holiday looks, whether you’re clinking champagne glasses or binging Hallmark movies on your couch.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Lightwork V: I Am Palette, $125

If you’re ready to truly lean into the season, multichrome is the answer. A continuation of the bestselling Lightwork III and IV Palettes, this all-over, multi-use face palette features 18 color-shifting, chromatic eye and face pigments that transcend beauty boundaries.

Viseart Étendu Palette in Cashmerie Charmeuse, $44

Nothing says holidays like gorgeous shimmer, and lucky for you, this palette is packed with a myriad of metallics. Illuminate with nuanced soft shimmers or create show-stopping drama with this palette’s gorgeous array of silken and velvety hues.

Natasha Denona Xenon Eyeshadow Palette, $69

If you’re looking for one palette that does it all, this is it. This captivating constellation of sparkling silver, icy pink, and nude shades includes everything you need to create Natasha’s signature smoky cat eye or elevated holiday-ready glam.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sultry Palette, $29

If a mix of mattes and metallics in warm tones are more your speed, this one’s for you. From cool-toned neutral mattes to bright sparkling metallics, this 9-pan palette makes it easy to stay in your comfort zone with the potential to still out-sparkle the New Year’s ball.

Charlotte Tilbury The Beautyverse Palette, $75

This palette is a holiday gold mine. Featuring soft-focus veils of matte, shimmering foil, and reflective duo-chrome pearl finishes, these 9 futuristic shades deliver molten, magnetizing eyes for all your show-stopping looks this season.

Wayne Goss The Luxury Eye Palette, $55

If you prefer to put it in neutral, here’s the perfect palette for versatile holiday eye looks. Housed in a sleek compact, these velvety matte, satin, and shimmer shades are as dreamy as they get. This 6-pan palette takes the guesswork out of your holiday eye makeup, plus you’re sure to continue using these timeless shades throughout the new year.

Natasha Denona Mini Triochrome Palette, $27

Make blue the star of your holiday eye looks with these buttery, color-shifting shades. This icy blue-toned collection features metallic, multichrome, and matte finishes that seamlessly blend to create a variety of smoky looks. The multidimensional shades reflect blue, green, and fuchsia shades for mesmerizing eyes with unforgettable payoff.

Victoria Vallecorse contributed to this article.