11 Best Metallic Eyeshadows

If you are in the mood to shine, metallic eyeshadows are the way to go. This trend is not only fun but also super festive. However, if you’re new to the makeup game, doing your eyes with metallic colors can be quite intimidating. But, here’s the thing: metallic eyeshadows today are designed to be vivid with virtually no fallout. They offer simple and mess-free application, making them super easy to wear. To help you pick the perfect product, we’ve rounded up 11 of the best metallic eyeshadows. These babies will make your eyes pop with their glorious foil-like finishes.

11 Best Metallic Eyeshadows

1. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Sparkle Stick

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This luxurious, pearl-infused eyeshadow stick from Bobbi Brown is perfect for beginners. It gives you all the shine in the world without the mess you might experience with a loose powder formula. This 8-hour formula applies and blends effortlessly, while the multidimensional pearls in it deliver a high-impact, glistening finish. This eyeshadow is available in nine gorgeous shades.

Pros

• Versatile
• Easy to use
• Long-wearing
• Creamy formula
• Highly pigmented

Cons

• Expensive

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2. Milani Hypnotic Lights Eye Toppers

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If you’re trying to achieve a prismatic effect, this metallic liquid eyeshadow from Milani has got to be your go-to product. Its water-based formula can be used alone or layered on top of another eyeshadow for a dazzling chrome finish. Our favorite shade is Luster Light, a champagne-y, shimmering rose gold. This eyeshadow is available in a range of four lit shades.

Pros

• Long-wearing
• Lightweight
• Easy to use
• No fallout
• Pigmented

Cons

None

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3. L’Oreal Paris Infallible Paints Metallic Eyeshadow

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This drugstore gem from L’Oreal helps create a high-impact foil finish that lasts all day long. You can also apply it wet for a more dramatic metallic look. It is available in five metallic shades – Rose Chrome, Brass Knuckles, Caged, Violet Luster, and Aluminum Foil.

Pros

• Easy to blend
• Highly-pigmented
• Easy to apply
• No fallout
• Affordable

Cons

None

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4. Huda Beauty Rose Gold Remastered Eyeshadow Palette

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This revolutionary palette from cult-favorite brand Huda Beauty consists of 18 buttery-smooth shadows that offer the most amplified metallic finish. It is inspired by Huda Kattan’s obsession with essential colors that we need on an everyday basis. This palette won an Allure Best of Beauty Award.

Pros

• Extremely pigmented
• Long-wearing
• No fallout
• Versatile
• Comes with a large mirror

Cons

• Expensive

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5. Tarte Chrome Paint Shadow Pot

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Inside this glitzy pot, you’ll find a creamy powder that is so incredibly reflective that it will make your eyelids like little mirrors. The best part? Its stunning formula lasts all day! This eyeshadow is available in seven shades, ranging from a metallic gold to a gorgeous burgundy.

Pros

• Super-pigmented
• Easy to blend
• No fallout
• Long-wearing
• Suitable for beginners

Cons

None

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6. Too Faced Chocolate Gold Eyeshadow Palette

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Take your shine to the next level with this luxurious gold and cocoa powder-infused palette that smells as good as it looks. The colors in this palette are created with real gold for the most epic high-shine finish. It is especially great for the holiday season.

Pros

• Long-wearing
• Extremely pigmented
• Infused with skin-loving ingredients
• Blends easily
• Value for money

Cons

None

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7. Urban Decay Elements Eyeshadow Palette

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Urban Decay’s Elements Eyeshadow Palette contains 19 mystical shades in a celestial, ultra-sleek case. It includes molten metallics, holographic shimmers, and bright mattes to help you create a whole bunch of fabulous looks.

Pros

• Easy to blend
• Unique colors
• Long-wearing
• No fallout
• Value for money

Cons

None

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8. Stila Matte ‘N Metal Eyeshadow Palette

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This luxurious twelve-shade palette from Stila consists of six mega metallic and six modern matte shades. It helps you create eye-catching color combos with the right mix of shimmer and matte. If you really want to dazzle, this palette is a must-try! It is especially great for beginners.

Pros

• Smooth formula
• No fallout
• Easy to blend
• Versatile shades that flatter all skin tones
• Paraben-free

Cons

None

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9. Giorgio Armani Beauty Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow

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If you’re looking for something really fancy, this eyeshadow tint from Giorgio Armani Beauty is as elegant as it can possibly get. This long-lasting formula combines the purity of powder, the staying-power of ink, and the feel of cream for up to 16 hours! This liquid eyeshadow is available in 19 luxurious shades.

Pros

• Long-wearing
• Easy to blend
• Super-saturated
• Versatile (can also be used as an eyeliner to create smokey eyes)

Cons

None

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10. NYX Cosmic Metals Eyeshadow Palette

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Another incredible drugstore find is this metallic eyeshadow palette from NYX. Featuring six versatile and edgy neutrals in shades of plum, gold, and mauve, this gem will load your lids with a rich metallic color and a beautiful color payoff.

Pros

• No fallout
• Long-lasting
• Easy application
• Budget-friendly

Cons

None

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11. Colourpop Super Shock Metallic Eyeshadow

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This metallic eyeshadow pot from Colourpop costs less than your morning cup of Starbucks coffee. Its revolutionary creme-powder formula is famous for its unique, bouncy texture. It delivers bold metallic color in a single swipe. This unique eyeshadow is available in a whopping 28 shades.

Pros

• Easy to use
• Inexpensive
• Crease-resistant
• No fallout

Cons

None

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Ladies, if you are bored of your regular nude eyeshadows, reaching for a metallic eyeshadow will give you brighter-looking eyes and amp up your glam factor instantly. Here’s some advice for when you’re shopping for metallic eyeshadows: look for refined shimmers rather than glitter, so you don’t end up looking like a disco ball.

That was our round-up of the glitziest metallic eyeshadows in the beauty world. Which ones are you excited to try? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Esha Saxena

Esha Saxena is a writer, journalist, and a full-time wallflower. She holds a Master’s degree in Media and Mass Communication and firmly believes that makeup is nothing less than art. Combining her love for writing with her passion for makeup, she brings to you reviews, techniques, and her ever-growing knowledge on this form of art. In her spare time, she loves reading, listening to obscure indie bands, and writing poetry – all of this while being a crazy dog lady.