The Winter Eyeshadow Palettes Makeup Artists Love

When you think of winter makeup what comes to mind? For us, we see bold lips, flawless skin and, our personal favorite, statement eyes. There’s just something about this festive time of year that makes us break out the big guns — eye shadow — and go to town on our lids. It seems some of our favorite makeup artists would agree. We asked a few pros to spill their fave winter shadows and here’s what they picked!

Urban Decay Distortion Palette

If holo makeup and shifting color reflects are among your favorite things, then this palette is definitely for you. A fave and east and west coast artists alike — this palette is perfect for creating multidimensional eye looks. With ten shades (nine are new!) and 5 color-shifting shades, you’ll never run out of eye looks to try.

NYX Rocker Chic Palette in California Dreaming

Nothing turns up the heat in the dead of winter quite like the smoky eye. “In the colder months, I love richer, deeper colors, a smoky eye, sultry purples and hints of gold,” says Los Angeles-based makeup artist Rachel Halsey. “A smoky is good all year round!” This glam-rock palette has everything you need for a smoky eye with a little pizazz.

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche La Palette Nude

Nudes and neutrals may seem like a more toned-down option for winter, but L’Oréal Paris celebrity makeup artist Sir John says they’re a staple! “ A go-to eye shadow palette that I love is the L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche La Palette Nude,” he says. “This palette has a great variety of shades to help sculpt and define eyes. There are key colors in the palette for everyone and you can create a different look every day of the week.”

L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Eye Shadow in Shopping Spree

Just because he’s a fan of nudes, doesn’t mean Sir John doesn’t have love for more vibrant shades this season. “I am also loving salmon colors on the eyes for winter,” he explains. “These softer tones on the eyes and cheeks lend an ‘outdoors, winter look’ and add just a little pop of color.” Jump on the salmon wagon by trying this Colour Riche palette, which includes a vibrant, coral pink that will definitely brighten up your winter days (and nights).

NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Multi-Finish Palette

No winter makeup palette would be complete without a little glitz and glamour. This palette is the epitome of options, giving you four iconic shadows in three distinct finishes: matte, shimmer and sparkly metallic. You can go from a toned down, everyday face to a full glam look without missing a beat.

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