The best eyeshadow palettes for the holidays

Trending colors that are sweeping this year

This year's eyeshadow palettes are full of brown, plum, emerald green, and gold colors.

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• Warm metallics : soft golds, bronze and copper that instantly add a luxurious touch and flatter almost all skin tones.

  

  Lancôme

  HYPNÔSE PALETTE

  Eye shadow

  From £ 36.37

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• Roasted coffee or chocolate : soft, medium and intense browns that blend together creating a deep, elegant and super flattering look for any skin tone.

• Wine and plum : ideal for deep yet elegant looks. Perfect for a unique smoky effect.

  

  Yves Saint Laurent

  COUTURE MINI CLUTCH eyeshadow palette

  Eye shadow

  From £ 37.51

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• Emerald green : the star shade of the season. It looks sophisticated, festive, and original without being over the top.

  

  Guerlain

  OMBRES G eyeshadow palette

  Eye shadow

  From £ 0.00

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• Luminous champagne and nude shades : for those who prefer a natural yet radiant look. They work wonderfully to open up the eyes and create a "rested" effect.

  

  Elizabeth Arden

  EYESHADOW QUAD eyeshadow

  Eye shadow

  From £ 24.27

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Tricks for applying eye makeup even if you're not an expert

You don't need to know a thousand techniques to look spectacular. With a few simple tricks, you can achieve an elegant and festive look without any fuss.

1. Start with soft matte tones

   Natural shades (beige, light brown) help define the crease effortlessly. Applying them with a loose brush and without pressing too hard will already transform your look.

2. The shimmer should always be in the center of the eyelid.

   If you're unsure where to apply the shimmer: center of the eyelid. It brightens, enlarges, and looks elegant.

3. Use your finger for metallics

   Bright colors tend to look more intense and even when applied with your fingertip. It's an easy, foolproof trick.

4. Quick smokey eye look with pencil

   Draw an "imperfect" line along your lash line with a creamy pencil and smudge it. Then add a touch of eyeshadow on top. Smoky eye in 30 seconds!

   

   Lancôme

   LE STYLO WATERPROOF eyeliner

   Eyeliners and eyeliner pencils

   From £ 16.04

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   Estée Lauder

   Double Wear 24H Waterproof Gel Eye Pencil

   Eyeliners and eyeliner pencils

   From £ 15.34

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5. Mascara and… you're done!

   Even with a simple look, mascara makes everything look more polished.

   

   Clarins

   WONDER VOLUME MASCARA XXL mascara

   Mascara

   From £ 0.00

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This holiday season, your eyes will take center stage and be the perfect tool to add a festive touch to your look. A good eyeshadow palette can accompany you on all your plans, from dinners and events to more elegant parties. And best of all, you already know the tricks to achieve spectacular results without being a professional makeup artist.