10 Most Expensive Makeup Palettes Worth Checking Out
Are you in the mood to splurge? Here’s a list of the most expensive makeup palettes that deserve a place on your makeup bag.
Cosmetics can be an expensive and sometimes frivolous hobby, but that doesn’t stop us from spending our hard-earned money on products we might not use. The high cost of luxury and prestige makeup can be intimidating, even to the most die-hard makeup fan.
However, some products are so special that they’re worth splurging on, even if you can’t justify the price tag to anyone except yourself. If you’re on the market for the next product to add to your makeup bag, get your credit card ready because here are the 10 most expensive eyeshadow palettes that you should check out!
The Most Expensive Makeup Palettes
1. Gucci Beauté Des Yeux Gorgeous Flora Eyeshadow Palette – $152
The Gucci Palette Beauté Des Yeux Gorgeous Flora Eyeshadow Palette is a stunning palette from the Italian fashion house that has beautiful packaging and stunning colors inside. The pink palette is decorated with a floral pattern and finished with gold trim, then opens to reveal 12 carefully-curated rich shades and a handy mirror.
There are 6 matte shades, 3 metallic shades, and 3 satin shades in a range of neutral beiges and browns, as well as bright pinks, blues, and purples so you can create a wide range of striking looks for both day and night.
This luxe eyeshadow palette would look incredible in your makeup collection and is a fantastic option if you fancy a little more color in your makeup looks.
2. Dior Diorshow 10 Couleurs Eye Makeup Palette
The Diorshow 10 Couleurs Eye Makeup Palette is a blend of ten eyeshadow shades with a leopard print case, with the Christian Dior name across the center.
The eye-catching palette contains 10 warm-tone shades with both matte and satin shadows available. The long-wearing eyeshadows have a soft and creamy texture, making them easy to blend, and range from champagne and pale pink shades to darker warm browns and raspberry pinks so you can easily create both day and night looks.
This palette was in fact inspired by Christian Dior’s muse Mitzah Bricard who adored a leopard print pattern and a bright pop of eyeshadow.
3. Pat McGrath Labs Mothership VIII Eyeshadow Palette, Divine Rose II – $128
The world-renowned makeup artist, Pat McGrath, founded her namesake makeup brand, Pat McGrath Labs, in 2015 and has been known for her stunning packaging, incredible formulas, and gorgeous colors to make each item just irresistible.
This Mothership VIII Divine Rose II eye shadow palette is the most expensive eyeshadow palette the brand has to offer and is filled with striking shades to create totally unique makeup looks. The palette includes matte, shimmer, satin, and glitter shades, plus there is a remarkable triochrome eyeshadow in this palette too!
The high-impact, creamy, and blendable shades mean you can create beautiful looks easily. There are more Mothership Eye Shadow palettes available in different colors so you can find the one that best suits your personal style.
4. Hourglass Curator Three-Pan Eyeshadow Palette – $108
If you’re a fan of smaller palettes and you’d rather go for basic neutral shades, then check the Hourglass Curator Three-Pan Eyeshadow Palette.
This palette is made with high-quality vegan ingredients, including zeolite and mica. Zeolite is a mineral that absorbs oil, so it can help keep your skin looking matte and fresh throughout the day. And if you’re eco-conscious, this palette is great for you – it is made up of tin and recycled plastic!
The shade range might not be as extensive as the others, but don’t underestimate the gorgeous brown tones – they are perfect for everyday wear.
5. Byredo Remembrance Eyeshadow Palette – $105
If you love neutral-toned shades and a little bit of shimmer then this Byredo Remembrance Eyeshadow Palette is just perfect for you!
This eyeshadow palette has a slim silhouette, and a wide range of shades and comes with a large mirror, making this palette a great option to take with you when you travel or on holiday. The palette includes metallic, matte, and shimmery finishes, each with a smooth formula to make the application and blending easy.
The warm gold and pale pink shades are great for daytime looks, while the richer coppers and dark shimmery reds are ideal for a smokey evening look paired with a glossy nude lip.
6. Valentino Beauty Color Flip Eyeshadow Palette – $98
The Color Flip Eyeshadow Palette by Valentino Beauty is an eight-color palette that comes with a mirror and two small brushes. The compact size and handy brushes make this palette essential in your makeup collection if you are always on the go or are often traveling.
The 8 colors have been specifically chosen as shades that work really well with each other so you are able to create a wide range of different looks from a limited number of colors.
The top compact contains pink, bronze, burnt orange, and burgundy shades, while the bottom palette contains neutrals and darker shades that can be used as an eyeliner or eyeshadow base. The highly pigmented colors work well on a range of different skin tones, plus the palette is fitted with a mirror too!
7. Vanity Makeup Cosmetics Signature Eyeshadow Palette – $95
We love the look of this beautiful Vanity Makeup Cosmetics Signature Eyeshadow Palette, filled with gorgeous, versatile colors that are staples in your makeup collection. These eyeshadows come in a glittering gold case, with a large mirror inside the lid and 12 incredible shades to choose from.
The top row features 6 matte shades, ranging from light to dark, while the bottom row contains the 6 metallic and diamond sparkle shades in champagne, pink, silver, gold, bronze, and dark grey. The light champagne shimmer is great for everyday wear, while the more intense bronze shade is great for a night out.
We always say yes to a palette with a black eyeshadow, since it can be used as an eyeliner for a smoky look.
8. Tom Ford Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette – $90
This palette from Tom Ford may seem quite pricey, but this eyeshadow palette is totally worth it! It contains four shades of eyeshadow, all packaged in a sleek dark brown and gold container that would look good on your vanity or on any dresser top.
The colors include pale pink, dusky pink, coral pink, and dark purple – shades that would really make green or brown eyes pop. There are plenty of other color combinations available too, from gleaming golds and bronzes to cool browns and taupes.
The eyeshadows apply smoothly and evenly every time, plus the palette comes with two double-ended brushes and sponges for easy application on the go.
9. Chanel Les 4 Rouges Yeux Joues Palette – $90
All Chanel makeup is just gorgeous, with luxurious formulas and set in sleek and sophisticated packaging, their beauty products are just irresistible – including this Chanel Les 4 Rouges Yeux Joues Palette.
This shiny black palette contains 4 stunning red and orange-toned shades that can be used on your cheeks as well as your eyes. The lighter satin shades can be used as a highlighter in the inner corner of your eye or on your cheekbones, while the deeper and darker tones can be used as an eyeliner or in the outer corner.
The warm red and burgundy shades are perfectly suited to those of you with brown or blue eyes.
10. Guerlain Ombré G Quad Eyeshadow Palette – $85
The Guerlain Ombré G Quad Eyeshadow Palette is another fantastic palette that we think you need in your makeup collection.
There are 6 different palettes available, each containing four harmonious colors and two makeup brushes and sponges, all set within shiny gold packaging, embossed with the Guerlain brand name and logo.
We love the Imperial Moon palette, pictured above, with two rosy pink shades, a silvery white and a black, but there are also bright blue shades available, as well as warm golds and browns, so there really is a palette for everyone. Each of the eyeshadows has been formulated with winter rose oil for a soft and creamy application.
Conclusion
There are many expensive makeup palettes out there that are designed by well-known designers and their creations are beautiful and special. They’re so expensive because of the quality of the ingredients, but also because of the design and packaging.
Sometimes, cheaper makeup palettes can be just as good as these high-end ones, if not better! The packaging is what makes them seem so appealing and expensive, but by no means does this mean you have to spend a lot of money on your everyday products.
We hope that our list has been useful to you and that you would be able to find a quality and affordable product for yourself. Let us know which palette is your favorite! And if you’re still looking for more beauty inspiration, check the posts down below.
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