The best Eyeshadows in Australia

14 top rated Eyeshadows for every need: Australia's top picks!

Eyeshadows are a cornerstone of makeup artistry, offering incredible versatility to enhance and define the eyes. From subtle washes of color to dramatic smoky looks, eyeshadows allow for endless creative expression and can dramatically alter the appearance of eye shape and size. High-quality eyeshadows not only contribute to a polished look but also boost confidence and can be a fun way to experiment with personal style, proving that a little color around the eyes can go a long way.

What to Look For

Pigmentation

Eyeshadows should deliver color payoff with minimal product; vibrant, opaque color indicates high pigment concentration and reduced need for layering.

Blendability

A smooth, seamless blend is key to a professional finish. Look for eyeshadows that melt into each other without patchiness or harsh lines.

Texture

The texture is crucial - ideally, it shouldn't be chalky or too powdery (which can cause fallout) but rather finely milled and smooth for easy application.

Finish

Consider the desired effect – matte for a subtle, sophisticated look, shimmer for a glamorous touch, or satin for a soft radiance. A variety of finishes within a palette is a bonus.

Longevity & Wear

Eyeshadows should stay put for hours without creasing or fading. Formulas with staying power will minimize touch-ups.

Ingredient Quality

While not always apparent, quality ingredients generally lead to a more comfortable feel on the eyes and reduced risk of irritation – look for formulas free of harsh chemicals where possible.

#1
NYX Professional Makeup, Shadow Palette, 16 Matte, Satin and Metallic Shades, Warm Neutrals, 0.83 g
  • Eyeshadow palette with 16 flattering warm, neutral colours
  • Lets you create anything from sheer and translucent to intense and opaque looks
  • Apply using your favourite eyeshadow brush, Build layers for more pigmentation, Use a primer in advance for higher colour payoff and staying power
  • Long-lasting velvety powder, Matte, satiny, subtle shimmer and metallic finishes included, Metallic shades are best used wet
$35.99 AUD
(34797 reviews)
#2
Revlon ColorStay 24 Hour Eye Shadow Quad, Addictive
  • #500 Addictive
  • Rich, velvety shadows
  • Up to 16 hour wear
  • Ophthalmologist tested
$14.50 AUD
(25072 reviews)
#3
UCANBE Spotlight Eyeshadow Palette Professional 40 Color Eye Shadow Matte Shimmer Makeup Pallet Highly Pigmented Colorful Powder Long Lasting Waterproof Eye Shadow
  • UCANBE 40 Color Eyeshadow Palette have all the colors you like. Featuring 18 matte and 22 shimmer shades to create unique and beautiful eye makeup looks from natural looking makeup to smokey eyes looks in one swipe.
  • People don't know how pigmented Spotlight palette is until you get it! From intensely-pigmented matte to rainbow metallics eyeshadow, duochrome, your eyes can be illuminated, defined and emboldened according to each occasion and one’s mood.
  • Spotlight makeup palette works for everyone, on everywhere! Formulated with the long-wear and crease-resistant technology, it offers makeup lovers a complete day-to-night eye color wardrobe. Your eyes stay vibrant and fresh throughout 24 hours.
  • Whether applying single color or the mixing of multiple shades, the possibilities are endless. Each shade can be worn dry or wet. Want to know what wonderful things will happen to them in your hands, you'll have to get one to use your creativity.
$22.09 AUD
(18624 reviews)
#4
Rimmel London Magnif'Eyes 12 Pan Eyeshadow Palette - 001 Nude
  • Luxuriously pigmented colours to deliver a long-lasting effect
$15.69 AUD
(8792 reviews)
#5
Trunaked Eyeshadow Palette - 855 Desert Heat by CoverGirl for Women - 0.23 oz Eye Shadow
  • Warm, earthy tones inspired by desert landscapes
  • Blendable formula for seamless application
  • Long-lasting, smudge-proof color
  • Includes matte, satin, and shimmer finishes
$19.99 AUD
(7793 reviews)
#6
Wet N Wild Color Icon 10-Pan Eyeshadow Makeup Palette, Brown Nude Awakening, Long Lasting, Shimmer, Metallic, Glittery, Matte, Rich Smooth Pigment, Cruelty Free
  • Buttery Soft And Blendable: These ultra-soft and super-smooth pigments are easy to blend, so you can mix and match palettes and colors with ease
  • Flashy Finish: Be the queen you were born to be with these high-impact finishes from slight shimmer to magnificently metallic to glamorously glittery
  • Long-Lasting Wear: Whether it's for a photos shoot, party, or parade, these pigments have your back with long-lasting wearability
  • Mix And Match: Why stop at just one. With so many vibrantly-pigmented palettes available, it's easy and fun to mix things up by blending different colors and finishes
$19.54 AUD
(4160 reviews)
#7
NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Primer 01 Light
  • Keeps shadow and liner vivid all day
  • Vitamin E-infused formula
  • Blurring effect
  • Vegan formula
$8.49 AUD
(2910 reviews)
#8
Maybelline New York Burgundy Bar Eyeshadow Palette
  • 12 eyeshadows in burgundy, amber and rose-gold shades
  • High pigment formula with superior blendability
  • Create multiple eyeshadow looks with one palette
  • Contains both matte and metallic finishes
$14.90 AUD
(1990 reviews)
#9
PRIME PROMETICS PrimeEyes Eye Brightener for Mature Women – Creamy Eyeshadow Sticks – Easy Application, Quick Eye Lift Effect – Hypoallergenic, Long Wear, Water-Resistant (Estrella)
  • The Most Complete Eye Make-up Eyeshadow – PrimeEyes Eye Brightener for women over 50 offering instant eye lift effect. Your key to youthful eyes. Creamy shadows that deliver soft glam and buildable radiance.
  • Twenty-Second Flawless Look – Low effort, high impact. Literally a few swipes and you can flaunt the most complete, fabulous eye look. So simple it will fit right in your daily routine.
  • Glides On Like A Dream – Intentionally beginner-friendly and buildable. Precise and easy application, even if you have hand tremors. Creamy application, nothing like messy, rough, dusty powder shadows.
  • Brings Light to Your Face, Instant Eye Lift Effect – The illuminating, velvety base adds radiance to mature, tired eyes. Awakens and nourishes, and enhances your natural eye color. Water-resistant, smudge-proof, hypoallergenic and long wear.
$48.00 AUD
(1406 reviews)
#10
UCANBE Baked Eyeshadow Makeup Palette with Hidden Gems, 16 Colors Nude Eye Shadow with Matte Glitter Metallic Shimmer, Highly Pigmented Long Lasting Make Up Pallet
  • 16 PIGMENTED EYESHADOW: This eyeshadow palette includes 16 beautiful neutral, brown, soft pink, gray tones, mix of finishes from matte and shimmery and metallic, you could change your look easily with a range of colors from natural everyday wear to bold smoky eye makeup look.
  • SUNKISSED & CLASSIC BAKED FORMULA: Smooth texture easy to extend, blends effortlessly and evenly and fit on the eyes. Easy to color, you can easily mix and match colors to feed your makeup obsession, perfect for both makeup beginners and professionals.
  • Makeup That Lasts: Lightweight to wear, each shade is perfectly pigmented, long-lasting, waterproof eyeshadow ensures your eye make up stays vibrant and crease-free throughout the day.
  • FLATTERING FOR ALL SKIN TONES: Designed to complement various skin tone and eye color, this palette ensures a natural and flattering look. Multidimensional finishes also can used as either eyeshadow or liner. No animal-derived ingredients, no animal testing.
$18.99 AUD
(1265 reviews)
#11
essence cosmetics the NUDE edition eyeshadow palette
  • The eyeshadow palette combines 9 shades from delicate matte to eye shadow with pearly effects
  • The colour world offers neutral and soft nuances
  • The texture is highly pigmented
  • Vegan, no microplastic particles, oparticles , no perfume, oil-, alcohol, no parabens, acetone
$11.70 AUD
(1066 reviews)
#12
Boobeen 11-Color Eyeshadow Palette - Matte & Shimmer, High Pigment Creamy Eye Shadow Powder, for Dramatic Day to Night Looks, Blendable & Neutral
  • Multi-Shades: High-pigment color payoff in one swipe – from sultry matte to ethereal shimmers. Blend warm nudes, jewel tones & versatile neutrals for daytime soft glam or night-out drama.
  • Pressed Powder Eyeshadows: Buttery-soft mattes blend seamlessly and refined shimmers catch light without fallout. Lightweight buildable layers – never cakey or heavy! Feels like silk on lids!
  • Long Lasting & Easy To Blend: Professional quality and long-lasting effects,with a wealth of blendable colours that create a wide range of gorgeous looks that last all day. Suitable for beginner.
  • Convenient: Travel-friendly & Compact eyeshadow palette, great for exploring colors and makeup artistry. Suit for different occasions, like casual, salon, party, wedding, etc.
$19.99 AUD
(1042 reviews)
#13
L'Oreal Paris Paradise Le Shadow Stick, 230 Magnetic Bronze
  • Quick stick format for easy on-the-go use
  • Smooth, buildable and blendable formula
  • Transfer- and smudge-resistant
  • You can create endless looks, from everyday chic to high-glamour
$12.99 AUD
(956 reviews)
#14
Revolution Skincare Revolution Reloaded Eye Shadow Palette - Affection, 1 count
  • Our 15 shade eyeshadow palettes that are bound to pack a punch at an affordable price.
  • Affection includes a warm-toned mix of gilded burnt golds and rich burgundies, plus a deep glitter black to build drama.
  • Highly pigmented, long wearing, smooth and blendable eyeshadow shades that will keep you on trend all year round.
  • Cruelty free. Gluten free.
$12.00 AUD
(885 reviews)