Join the TZR editors for Main Squeeze, the series dedicated to sharing popular beauty products—whether bold, effective, or just plain fun—that make our week a little bit better. Next up, Team TZR shares its favorite fall eyeshadow palettes right now.
For many people, summer makeup is a matter of simplicity. A bit of concealer, a touch of powder, some mascara, a dab of blush and you’re good to go. Once fall approaches and you no longer have to battle the scorching sun, many tend to upgrade their makeup routine as colder weather offers more room for carefree creativity. And experimenting with eye shadow is the most fun way to enhance your look. Nothing will earn you more compliments than using rich pigments that draw attention to the eye and play with color. The best eye shadow palettes for fall offer shades that capture the mood of the season but still have natural tones suitable for everyday wear.
You just need to find the option that suits you best. Luckily, the TZR team has compiled a list of the most popular options to make your search easier. If you prefer to keep things classic, the Tom Ford Eye Color Quad offers four shades that are easy to combine and blend. For the ultimate fall energy, Patrica Tas Major Dimension II Rose offers a mix of warm pinks, shimmery neutrals and chocolate browns. Glitter not your thing? Then The Urban Decay Naked2 Basics is a must-have in your makeup bag.
Below are 10 beauty editor-approved eyeshadow palettes for fall that are currently in stores.
“The warm, romantic shades of this Byredo palette are ideal for the mild weather of early fall. This size is also perfect because it does the mixing and matching for you and I don’t feel overwhelmed by having too many options to choose from. Bonus: the gold case is so gorgeous, I want to keep it on my dressing table.” – Erin Lukas, Deputy Beauty Editor, TZR
“I love all the colors in Patrick Ta’s eyeshadow palette, which features a mix of matte and shimmery roses and browns. Everything about this palette screams ‘fall’ to me, and I love that there are two cream eyeshadow shades that I can dab on with my fingers for a sun-kissed effect. This palette really can do it all.” – Faith Xue, Senior Beauty Editor, Lifestyle, BDG
“I bought this palette with a lot of fear. For $95, it had to be incredible. But I had done my research and my gut told me to give it a try – and I did. It’s been a year now and I literally never reach for any other palette! It’s such a beautiful quad of versatile nude-inspired shades. The richly pigmented, silky textures apply effortlessly and can be subtle during the day or jazzed up for drama at night. It’s a perfect palette for any season, but especially fall with the warm and cozy brown-purple tones.” – Rebecca Iloulian, Director of Newsletter Sales and Marketing, BDG
“I’m making fall 2024 my official return to the eyeshadow game, but my strategy has changed a bit. I was a little stuck in the past, always leaning towards warm, orangey browns that didn’t do much for me overall. However, my thinking changed 180 degrees when I got my hands on the Dior Backstage Eye Palette, specifically the Smoky Essentials shade. It consists of nine different shades of rich, autumnal colors with cool or neutral undertones that blend beautifully across the lids. I love the variety it offers, from the more subtle, easy-to-apply shades to the eye-catching eggplants.” – Amanda Ross, Beauty Editor, TZR
“I don’t usually do eye makeup every day, but I like to accentuate and brighten my eyes with a neutral eyeshadow or two. This palette from Makeup By Mario is my go-to because it includes a range of shades that are easy to wear together or on their own. The matte formula is so creamy and soft and doesn’t crease on my overactive, oily eyelids.” – Luke
“If fall is your favorite season, you’ll want to keep this eyeshadow palette from Fenty Beauty on hand. A mix of stunning orange, bronze, and brown shades, this palette perfectly embodies the vibe of fall leaves and pumpkin spice latte. The matte shadows are great for a daytime look, and you can easily transform it into an evening look by adding the shimmers. As an eyeshadow lover, I can attest to how well these shades blend together. Plus, it’s nice and compact, so you can pop it in your purse for on-the-go wear.” – Jordan Murray, Deputy Beauty Editor, TZR
“As a neutral-obsessed girl, fall is my time to shine. As soon as the calendar flips to September, I’m in full fall mode, right down to my eyeshadow. While I prefer neutral eyeshadows year-round, fall finds me playing with darker shades—think maroon, rusty orange, and champagne beige. If that sounds like your style, this eyeshadow palette from Patrick Ta will be your go-to once the temperatures drop.” – Meguire Hennes, fashion news writer, TZR
“In case you haven’t heard, Urban Decay’s legendary Naked Palette is back. It turns out that these browns, golds, taupes and nudes are just as versatile as we originally thought – incorporating them into my routine is just as easy and fun today as it was back in 2012. There’s a shade included that works for my lids, brows, as highlighter, eyeliner and even contour in a pinch. I especially love them in the fall when it’s all about those rich browns in general.” – horse
“I have a feeling my eye makeup for fall will include a lot of metallic greens and jewel tones, so this palette from Makeup By Mario is a real showstopper. Along with shimmery earth tones of sage and moss, the palette also includes peach and pink tones that go so well with fall.” – Angela Melero, Editor-in-Chief, TZR
“Although I’m a fan of bright, cheerful eyeshadows in the summer, when the temperatures drop I tend to switch things up and reach for olive and brown tones instead. This palette from Charlotte Tilbury has all the autumn-ready shades I need for a pretty, stunning makeup look.” – Kelsey Stewart, Deputy Fashion Editor, TZR
