Stunning Glitter and Shimmer Eyeshadow Palettes in 2026

Who doesn’t love a glitzy, shimmery eyeshadow look?! Glitter adds the perfect touch of glamour to any makeup look, but we all know the struggle of fallout is real. That gorgeous sparkle can end up all over your face if you’re not careful.

The trick? Either do your eyeshadow first or invest in the best-quality glitter and shimmer palettes that stick where they should. Minimal fallout, maximum dazzle.

I’ve rounded up the top glitter and shimmer eyeshadow palettes, from neutral everyday shades to bold, bright colors, drugstore steals to luxury gems—so you can get stunning, sparkle-packed eyes without the mess.

1. Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette

Whether you love or hate Charlotte Tilbury, the one thing you can’t deny is that the Luxury Eyeshadow Palettes are the bomb! Available in 11 varying shimmer palettes, each one comes with 4 shades of different color stories.

The most lovable aspect of these eyeshadows palettes is how creamy and buttery the shades are. They apply smoothly and seamlessly, and they don’t crease!

Although these palettes are pricey, you are getting top-quality. The palettes are ideal for those who get overwhelmed by eyeshadow palettes that come with too many shades. Which is actually understandable and very common!

When you only have 4 shades to choose from, you know you can’t go too wrong and the shades will all match each other!

The collection includes palettes from gold and bronze to red and pink and can be worn for any occasion, be it subtle for a day look or smokey for a night look!

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette can be bought from Sephora | Charlotte Tilbury

2. By Beauty Bay Neutral 42 Colour Palette

When it comes to quality eyeshadow palettes, Beauty Bay’s own brand- By Beauty Bay doesn’t get enough attention! Its palettes are all the way up there when it comes to quality!

If there was ever a palette that could prove that not only expensive palettes are good quality, it’s the By Beauty Bay palettes! They’re affordable, yet the quality could fool you into thinking they’re expensive!

The By Beauty Bay Neutral 42 Colour Palette comes with 42 shades of which 17 of them are shimmer shades. The shades are soft, creamy and a dream to blend and work with! The color payoff is exceptional and lasts amazingly.

This jumbo palette is one you simply can’t go wrong with! It’s the perfect nude palette for neutral lovers, and it won’t break the bank!

By Beauty Bay Neutral 42 Colour Palette can be bought from Beauty Bay

3. Natasha Denona My Dream Eyeshadow Palette

Natasha Denona My Dream Palette was named that because it features all of her favourite shades and formulas in one palette! And as you can see, it’s stunning!

My Dream Palette comes with 15 shades of matte, metallics, duo-chrome, foiled metallic and satin. Obviously, we’re here to talk about all the sparkly shades of which there are 9!

The shimmers, metallics and duo-chromes aside from being stunning, are highly pigmented and easy to work with, which is not something you can say for all shimmer eyeshadows.

They’re perfect for a glittery eyeshadow look, be it fun or classy! It has a strong purple vibe with a pop of gold, brown and like any quality palette, black. Natasha Denona Palettes are known and loved for their great quality! Their palettes don’t disappoint and this one is no exception!

The shadows are all soft and buttery with moisturizing ingredients. They’re highly pigmented, longlasting and you can expect little fallout! One thing you can be sure of with this palette is that you’ll never look dull, the colours are rich and full of life!

Natasha Denona My Dream Eyeshadow Palette can be bought from Sephora | Ulta

4. Flower Beauty Jungle Lights Shadows Palette

Flower Beauty Jungle Lights Shadow Palette

This Flower Beauty palette is a great affordable option if you’re looking for a basic shimmer palette. Featuring 6 earthy shimmering shades, inspired by the jungle, it delivers intense pigmentation with minimal fallout!

These foiled eyeshadows are super creamy and dry down fast, leaving you with dazzling eyeshadow that stays in place and lasts amazingly!

The pigmentation is impressive for shimmery glitter eyeshadow and this palette does not disappoint! Simple, yet full of the qualities that we all look for in an eyeshadow palette!

This palette is ideal for those looking for a basic shimmer palette to add to their collection. I say to add because you’ll need another palette to finish your eyeshadow look. Nevertheless, it’s good value for money.

Flower Beauty Jungle Lights Shadow Palette can be bought from Amazon

5. Viseart Petit PRO 2 Palette

Viseart is known for its top-notch quality eyeshadow palettes and the Petit PRO 2 is the perfect example of that!

The palette comes with 4 mattes and 4 true to color shimmers! With a rich red and purple color story, this palette offers you something different to the regular nude palettes.

As you would expect from Viseart, the formula delivers every time! The shades are highly pigmented and super blendable. The shimmers give more of a subtle glitter than an intense one. It’s ideal for those who want a shimmery finish, without it being too overpowering!

Viseart Petit PRO 2 Eyeshadow Palette can be bought from Viseart

6. Tom Ford Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette

These pressed powder eyeshadows may be pricey, but they deliver every time! When I say deliver, they are high-quality, creamy to use, blend smoothly and have impressive pigmentation.

The palette comes in 12 palettes of different colour stories and finishes. Eventhough the palettes come with only 4 shades, you can still create multiple looks from each palette.

From bold and smokey to straight-on shimmer, there’s enough to keep you going! It’s ideal for those who aren’t fond of big palettes, but rather prefer smaller palettes that keep the choice of what shades to choose simpler!

These palettes are perfect for those who like more of a sheer finish. While the quality is top-notch, and the eyeshadows apply beautifully, they don’t have the intensity that some other eyeshadows have.

They’ll give you shimmering eyeshadow but, in more of a more subtle and classy way!

Tom Ford Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette can be bought from Nordstrom | Look Fantastic

7. Nabla Miami Lights Glitter Palette

Little in the number of shades, but big in the amount of glitter! Yep, that’s the Nabla Miami Lights Glitter Palette. It may be small, but it’s powerful! For any glitter lover, this palette is an absolute dream. Formulated with small and chunky glitters, it’s a glittery dream of multidimensional shades!

Nabla Cosmetics has a couple of other glitter palettes, but if you’re looking for a bright and fun one, this is the one you need!

The pressed glitters are made of quality ingredients and for many, they stick without a primer or glitter glue. However, if you are prone to your eyeshadow creasing, we recommend using a primer or glue.

This is because it has chunkier glitter, and the chunkier the glitter the harder is it to make it stick. The extra effort is worth it because these eyeshadows are truly dazzling!

Nabla Miami Lights Glitter Palette can be bought from Ulta

8. Anastasia Beverly Hills Rose Metals Palette

Go back to the ’90s with this nostalgic, breathtaking palette! It’s full of autumnal shades and vibe,s with each color being more beautiful than the next!

However, the color story is not the only impressive feature! The quality of the shades is equally as wow! Creamy, blendable, buildable and pigmented are some of the ways to describe the Rose Metals Palette!

The palette has 12 shades of which 8 are metallic and sparkly. There are enough shades to create all looks including everyday ones and glam ones!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Rose Metals Palette can be bought from ABH

10. Too Faced Born This Way Sunset Stripped Complexion-Inspired Eye Shadow Palette

Do you love a sun-kissed look? Inspired by the Golden Hour in California, this eyeshadow palette is the way to get it with its beautiful warm golden and pink shades! While there are quite a few mattes in this eyeshadow palette, the shimmers are so impressive that the palette had to be included!

The palette has 16 shades of which 8 are metallic, shimmer, and sparkle shades. The highly pigmented formula delivers soft, blendable eyeshadow every time. With just one swipe, you get enough color payoff!

A lovable touch to this eyeshadow palette is that it’s infused with skin-loving ingredients like coconut water and hyaluronic acid! These keep your skin hydrated throughout the day giving you beautiful eyeshadow and soft skin!

Too Faced Born This Way Sunset Stripped Complexion-Inspired Eye Shadow Palette can be bought from Too Faced

Glitter Eyeshadow Hacks and Tricks

As with all makeup, there are tips and tricks to getting your look right the easy way. And that’s certainly true for glitter eyeshadow, which often gets a bad reputation. Understandably so, but with these hacks applying your glitter shadows will be a dream!

1. Always start with your eyes

Starting with your eye makeup is one of the easiest ways to avoid any disaster with eyeshadow fallout. Even the best eyeshadows have some fallout, it’s just the way it is!

Apply your base only once you’ve finished on your eyes. That way you can wipe away any fallout from your eye makeup.

2. Use an eyeshadow primer

Using an eyeshadow primer gives the eyeshadow something to cling to. This is especially helpful if you have oily eyelids. The primer creates a barrier between your eyes and your makeup. An eyeshadow primer also helps the eyeshadow last longer and better, giving you intact makeup all day. If you have oily eyelids, read my tips on how I apply makeup to my oily eyelids for lasting results.

My favourite eye primers are the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion and the MAC Prep + Primer 24-hour Extend Eye Base. If you need an extra strong primer, we recommend the latter, it’s like glue!

3. Apply a base shadow

Before applying any glitter to your eye, apply a base eyeshadow all over your eyelid. This helps glitter stay better on the eye.

4. Dab, don’t rub

Glittery eyeshadows have a different consistency from matte ones. Therefore, they need to be applied differently too. For an even and intense coverage, dab the glitter and shimmer eyeshadows on with a flat brush or your finger.

Don’t sweep the glitter eyeshadow onto the lids or you may be left with patchy eyeshadow.

5. Wet your brush

Using a damp brush gives the eyeshadow something to stick to which is particularly useful when it comes to glitter and shimmer shadows. Before applying any eyeshadow to the brush, wet your brush a little so that it’s damp and not dripping wet. Then reach out for your eyeshadow.

6. Spray your brush

Get a foiled eyeshadow look by spraying your brush with setting spray. Not only does this make the eyeshadow application easier, but it also gives a more intense glitter look. Really, it’s a win-win!

Simple, yet effective, all you need to do is apply the eyeshadow to your brush, spray it and swipe!

7. Use glitter glue

Glitter glue is an absolute must for loose glitter. Although most of the glitter eyeshadows mentioned here aren’t loose in pigmentation, this is a tip we simply couldn’t leave out.

Often chunkier glitters need glitter glue, since the chunkier the glitter, the less likely it is to stick to the eye without a little extra help.

8. Set your shadow

Get your eyeshadow to stay in place all day by setting it with a setting spray once you’ve finished applying it. Setting sprays help keep the eyeshadow intact all day and it stops any loose pigment from falling out of place.

My Thoughts on Glitter Eyeshadow Palettes

When it comes to glitter eyeshadow palettes, the choice is huge and impressive! We’ve put together a select few that are simply too hard to resist.

Whether you want a slight shimmer or a full-on glitter eyeshadow look, we’ve got the palette for you. From cool to warm-toned palettes as well as budget to luxury, there’s a palette for everyone and every need and occasion!

Hollie xx

About Hollie

Hi, I’m Hollie, and I’m passionate about everything beauty. Over the last decade and a half, I’ve tested thousands of products to bring you the best of the best! I also love bringing you fun and creative beauty looks. Learn more.

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