13 Matte Eye Shadow Palettes for When You Only Want to Shimmer From Within

Hot take: Matte eye shadow might be one of the most underrated makeup products in your beauty arsenal. Don’t get us wrong—we still love a good shimmer or glitter shadow for a good time, but any makeup artist will tell you that smooth, pigmented matte shades are a prerequisite for looks that rely on bold color and contrast. Plus, it’s nice to change it up every now and then, right?

All that said, if you’ve already collected your fair share of eye palettes, you may have noticed it can be surprisingly tough to find one that’s entirely composed of matte shadows. That’s why we rounded up 12 gorgeous palettes filled with velvety, wearable, and (almost) 100% matte eye shadows so you can create the shine-free eye makeup looks of your dreams. Whether you’re looking for smoky hues, fun brights, or everyday neutrals, your new favorite is in the mix—read on.

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1. Victoria Beckham Beauty Smoky Eye Brick in Royal

2. Maybelline New York The City Mini Eyeshadow Palette Makeup in Matte About Town

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3. Athr Beauty Joshua Tree Desert Matte Palette

4. E.l.f. Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette

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5. Lorac Pro Matte Eye Shadow Palette

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6. Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette

7. Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette

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8. Nyx Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette in Brights

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9. Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette

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10. Tom Ford Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette in Mink Mirage

11. MAC Cosmetics Times Nine Eyeshadow Palette in Semi-Sweet

12. Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in The Sophisticate

13. Viseart Eyeshadow Palette in Cool Mattes 2

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Lindy Segal is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist based in New York City. She's originally from Atlanta, but she's sorry to report she doesn't have an accent. However, she does still have her taste for carbohydrates, love of losing sports teams, and fear of driving during rush hour. She's been in editorial for over eight years as a social media manager and writer covering beauty, fashion, and lifestyle at Glamour and People. Most recently, she was the women's editor at Express. These days, in addition to Who What Wear, you can see her byline at places like Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Ipsy, and WeWork. Both a skincare obsessive and a minimalist, she keeps her routine short, sweet, and effective—and she doesn't go a day without sunscreen. She's also deeply passionate about sustainability, and she strives to recommend products she truly believes are worth the investment. When she's not writing about the best and brightest beauty finds, she can usually be found hunting for vintage and secondhand treasures, attempting to find zen at a yoga class, bingeing Bon Appétit YouTube videos, or napping under her weighted blanket.