As an eye makeup enthusiast with brown eyes, it can sometimes feel like you lost the lottery. When a friend with blue or green eyes creates a smoldering smokey look, their irises immediately elevate their makeup from “everyday look” to “editorial photoshoot.” But don’t be envious—brown eyes are actually the ultimate canvas for eye makeup. The only key to success is feeling confident in your eyeshadow color selection.

We the list of the best eyeshadow palette for mature brown eyes, which eyeshadow looks best on brown eyes, and best eyeshadow palette for brown eyes beginners.

best eyeshadow palettes for brown eyes

Scott Barnes Atelier Eyeshadow Palette

J.Lo is one of the greatest brown-eyed beauty muses of our time, so leave it to her go-to makeup artist, Scott Barnes, to create a powerhouse palette perfect for brown peepers.

“This is a gorgeous collection of matte and shimmer tones that offers a wide variety of looks and combinations,” gushes Thomas. The shades in this compact range from frosty lilac and slate blue to deep cobalt, hunter green, and magenta, “smoky tones that really add a sexy edge to brown eyes,” Thomas adds. If you have a cool undertone to your complexion and love a palette with diverse color options, this is a must-have.

Pat McGrath Labs Mothership I: Subliminal Palette

Thomas refers to this as a “classic Pat palette,” and fans of the brand will immediately see why: It boasts a blend of tones, textures, and finishes that McGrath is known for, making it a versatile staple of any makeup kit. “It offers mattes and neutrals that really bring out the flecks in brown eyes,” Thomas says, who notes that the blue shimmer shade will add radiance and spice to any look.

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Natural Eyeshadow Palette in Deep

“The golds and bronzes in this palette are perfect for bringing out the subtle flecks that make up brown eyes,” says Thomas. “Pair this palette with some warm, neutral mattes to really cover all the bases of tone and texture.”

CoverGirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow Palette in Al Fresco 202

With two deep bronzy-grays, a coppery gold, and a highlighter shade, this budget-friendly mini palette has everything you need to make your brown eyes pop. “For a dramatic look with a simple approach, keep these colors close to the lash lines, blending them over your eyeliner on the top and bottom,” Marie offers. “Swiping the shadow along your lash line diffuses the liner and actually increases the longevity of the wear.”

Tom Ford Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette

If you’re open to splurging on a pro-level palette, you should definitely consider Tom Ford’s Color Quad. It comes with four luxuriously smooth shadows and is available in several color families, including many that look brilliant on brown eyes. We recommend Body Heat, Disco Dust, Honeymoon, or Pretty Baby.

Milani Pure Passion Eyeshadow Palette

If your eyes are light brown or have a hazel tint, eyeshadows with red undertones can be incredibly flattering. Try the ultra-pigmented Milani Pure Passion palette, which comes with 12 rosy, peachy, bronzy, and chocolaty shades.