The 12 Best Glitter Eyeshadow Palettes of 2021.

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A glittery eyeshadow palette makes it easy to call attention to your eyes, accentuate your skin color, or dress up an otherwise casual outfit. Not just reserved for special occasions or the holidays, there's no excuse needed to don a dramatic, glittery eye look. You may be tired of your neutral palettes and are looking to change up your look. Or perhaps re-watching Euphoria made you realize you need to up your makeup game, stat.

We've found some of the best options to match your mood, whether you want to add some glitter to the inner corners of your eyes for a subtle effect or transition your look to nighttime with a bold metallic accent. You can even try sweeping sparkly eyeshadow on your brow bone or cheekbones as a glittery highlighter.

Read on for the best glitter eyeshadow palettes.

Viseart Eyeshadow Palette in Metallic Finish

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Whether you only wear eyeshadow that complements your eye color or if you like to go bolder, this palette has something for everyone. The bright shades, including icy silvers and rosy pinks, can be well blended for a subtler look or layered for a smokier, nighttime appearance.

Lamora Pro Eyeshadow Palette in Nude Exposed

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This budget-friendly pick features 16 colors that can be mixed to an almost endless variety of subtle or dramatic looks. You can even up the ante by first wetting your brush before applying. Users rave that the quality and colors rival that of higher-end brands—and it's a good choice for makeup beginners.

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With a diverse shade range—from browns and pinks to purples—you'll be sure that you won't run out of color combos to experiment with. To make the most out of the palette, the versatile mix of mattes and shimmers can be used as eyeshadow, liner, and a highlighter.

Pat McGrath Mothership III Subversive Palette

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This luxe palette is a favorite among makeup aficionados due to its unique, cream-infused powder formulas and oversized pans. Perfect for nighttime or smokier looks, the darker shades, including Xtreme Black and Blitz Amethyst, also double as eyeliner.

Too Faced Chocolate Gold Metallic Eyeshadow Palette

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With 12 metallics and four mattes to choose from, this palette is well-loved for its smooth application, longevity, and quality of pigment. Living up to its name, the palette is infused with cocoa powder to add a sweet, chocolatey scent to your getting-ready routine.

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Cream eyeshadows are renowned for their quick application time and shiny finish. The combo of metallic shades and a cream-based formula equals an iridescent match made in heaven. The palette ensures minimal fallout so your glitter can stay on all day or night.

Jouer Making Magic Ultra Foil Eyeshadow Palette Gift Set

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No mattes here, the 12 foiled shades ensure optimal shine so you can adorn your eyes in light-reflecting shades like Moonstone and Dragonfly. A sweet plus? The set comes with a shimmery, gold eye topper that can be worn by itself or layered over eyeshadow as a finishing touch.

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This popular palette includes 12 oversized shades that pair especially well with darker skin tones. The vibrant hues, ranging from rose gold to burgundy, are named after the various subgroups within the Fulani of West Africa.

Smashbox Cover Shot Eye Shadow Palette in Punked

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Complete with eight flattering, pigment-powered shades, this palette's compact size means it fits easily in your bag for when you’re on-the-go. The pink and lavender shades of the grunge-inspired Punked combo is especially flattering for green eyes.

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The four mattes in this fan-favorite palette can be used as a base before layering on the marbleized top shades. Each color is also infused with the healing gemstone tourmaline and the set comes with a handy two-sided eyeshadow brush and a mirror.

Makeup by Mario Master Metals Eyeshadow Palette

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The best things come in small packages—and Makeup by Mario proves it with this petite, yet mighty, eyeshadow palette. Try experimenting with the various shades by doing a multi-colored lid for a festive look. The warm orange and gold hues particularly complement cool-toned blue eyes by adding contrast.

Natasha Denona Mini Gold Eyeshadow Palette

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This pocket-sized, five-shade palette features green and gold hues—perfect for making hazel eyes pop. The varied finishes also make it easy to experiment with lid and crease combos.

Final Verdict

Glitter eyeshadow palettes are not only fun to experiment with but are also a great way to amplify your day or nighttime look. With colorful hues and also cruelty and paraben-free formula, our top pick is the Viseart Eyeshadow Palette in Metallic finish. For a more affordable pick that still offers a range of high-quality shades, you can't go wrong with the Lamora Pro Eyeshadow Palette.

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