Splurge vs. Save: Smokey Eyes Are Back! Here are the Best Eyeshadow Palettes to Use

2016’s beauty craze isn’t over! And just as we thought, we’ve seen it all; our favorite YouTuber beauty gurus swiftly went into a time machine and transitioned to their iconic 2016 glam looks! The throwback look was even more elevated when Selena Gomez, the most-followed Instagram personality of all time, dropped her clean girl aesthetic for a sultry glam. The result? Smokey, gradient eyes are finally back on the screen!

As full-glam marks its major return, eyeshadow palettes are the most crucial product our vanities should have. Below, we’ve listed selections of eye palettes that aren’t only pigmented but also last throughout the day. May it be the colorful options or monochromatic choices, we’ve made a curated guide depending on your budget. Scroll ahead! 

Bringing 2016 glam back means returning to beauty brands that have defined an entire generation. They initially introduced us to the beauty world using shadow play as their tool. Trusted by some of the top international makeup artists, they have become a staple on important occasions such as weddings, parties, and vacations. Spend on these top-tier eyeshadow palettes and watch your money do an ROI with every use.

Dior Backstage Eye Palette. Php 4,800. Shop here 

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette, Php 4,000. Shop here

Anastasia Beverly Hills Haze Eye Shadow Palette Mini, Php 2,150. Shop here

Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette, Php 5,300. Shop here

The wide range of makeup selections we have today offers great makeup palettes at an affordable price. Oftentimes, they even become the holy grails of beauty enthusiasts for their compact size, pigments, and budget-friendliness. Local beauty brands also thrive in creative glam products, encouraging makeup lovers to go beyond the traditional and explore using their wide array of pressed pigments. Below are the budget-friendly eyeshadow palettes to get your hazy eyes done whenever and wherever you please!

GRWM Cosmetics Customizable Face Card Palette, Case: Php 549, Pressed Pigments: Php 149. Shop here 

Dazzle Me Cosmic Eyes Eyeshadow Palette, Php 398. Shop here

Rom&nd Better Than Palette, Php 1,212. Shop here

Maybelline City Mini Palette, Php 549. Shop here