3.18.2016

Drugstore Matte Eye Shadow Palettes--Do They Exist?











Did you celebrate St. Patrick's Day? I know some of y'all did--I saw your Snaps and Instagram pics! I linked to my accounts if you aren't following! Mine was very low-key; just a dinner with friends and then I headed home to edit my video (below for your viewing entertainment).

Do you wear matte shadows? I do. I love them for a variety of uses like brow highlight, inner corner highlight, brow fill in, lid color, eyeliner (or to set a liquid liner), transitional shades, and occasionally as a contour. And sometimes I want an all-matte eye.

I like the convenience of having a palette full of matte shadows from which to use. But are there any that are affordable and at the drugstore? Here are 4 of my faves:














Jordana Color Effects Powder Eye Shadow Duo in Good Match
  • $3.49
  • Try online or Kmart for these
  • Not all are matte, but I like this duo of just the basics.
  • $7.29, but I have seen this for $4.77
  • Drugstores usually have this
  • Comes in 3 shades: Nude Classics, Canyon Classics, Quartz Quartet (I own the first two, so I'm not sure how the last one is)
  • When I think of PF, I think of their amazing packaging, but this is an oldie-but-goodie that hasn't changed.
  • $8.25 but shop around
  • This is a well-loved but tiny palette and the packaging has changed now (I share that in the video below)
  • $19.99
  • Target, online
  • Again, another well-used palette. One of my blog highlights was interviewing celeb makeup artist, Sonia Kashuk. I'm too embarrassed to post the video, but it's on my blog if you want to search for it!
  • While this sounds pricey for a palette, think of these as $1.66 per shadow.
To see swatches and such, then honey, just watch the video below:


What are your favorite matte drugstore palettes?

Extra Elle:

49 comments:

  1. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogMarch 18, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    I don't have any drugstore matte palettes. I love the Physicians Formula packaging and the shades in the Sonia Kashuk palette! I'll have to check them out! Have a great weekend!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  2. Rachel McCarthyMarch 18, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    I love matte eye shadows! I really like Sonia Kashuk's products but have never tried this particular one. Love how you broke it down to $1.66/shadow -- so true! Have a wonderful weekend and happy spring cleaning!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  3. Whitney and BlaireMarch 18, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    I love the variety of the Sonia Kashuk palette. That would be my palette of choice!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  4. UnknownMarch 18, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    I have never tried any of these, so thank you for pointing them out!


    Fashionably,
    Patricia
    http://www.wingsforliberty.com/

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  5. kerri @ cheshire katMarch 18, 2016 at 8:37 AM

    yes to spring cleaning! i have been working on that slowly but surely. I'll get there! and i love that sonia kashuk palette - the colors are great!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  6. AnonymousMarch 18, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    Love these picks!! I like matte shades the most!

    Paula- www.livingpaula.com

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  7. Ashley LillisMarch 18, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    I'm a huge fan of matte palettes, especially for an everyday look. It seems like all of the ones you listed would be great options! I hope you have a great weekend and can get a lot of spring cleaning done!

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  8. BLovedBostonMarch 18, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    I'm a huge fan of matte palettes and will definitely try to pick up the sonia kushak one from target this weekend! xo, biana -BlovedBoston

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  9. Rebecca JoMarch 18, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    I love that Sonia Kashuk palettes - I'd use all those colors!

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  10. FelyMMarch 18, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    in italy we have only l'oread palette..i like nude colors
    kisses

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  11. Shireen L. PlattMarch 18, 2016 at 10:16 AM

    That Sonia Kashuk matte palette is highly recommended by many! Shame Target is no longer in Canada. :-(

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  12. MarieMarch 18, 2016 at 10:16 AM

    I love matte eyeshadows, I totally need toc heck out the Sonia Kushak one. Everytime I pick up eye shadow at the drugstore, it is never matte and I get so mad. Do you have any suggestions on an eyes shadow that actually brightens? I'm on the hunt for one. It's so hard to find a good one especially when I'm an eye glass wearer.

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  13. UnknownMarch 18, 2016 at 10:22 AM

    I don't have an all matte palette from the drugstore! I will have to check some of these out after I watch your video later! Those jordana duos look super cute

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  14. P!nkyMarch 18, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    That Sonia paleette is amazing. I find she always has such wonderful colors together.

    Photo question. Did you purchase the marble for photos or is that part of your house? It is so lovely and a great background.

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  15. CarrieMarch 18, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    I like matte shadows for the bottom layer on my lid. I need to start thinking about Spring cleaning, I really have some areas of the house I'd like to work on. Have fun this weekend cleaning! And, I really need to get on snapchat!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  16. MissyMarch 18, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    I love matte for everyday wear. Spring cleaning myself this weekend, my closet is busting at the seams, things have got to go!

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  17. Tanya DufourMarch 18, 2016 at 12:15 PM

    I only have one all matte palette and its the Balm Meet Matte Nude? I think. I always always run out of matte brow highlight shades and have been hitting pan on my brown/orange transition shades. Its good to know there are so good drug store matte palettes out there!

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  18. Rowena @ rolala lovesMarch 18, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    I really like matte neutral shadows since they can be so versatile! I've heard really good things about the Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Matte Palette.

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  19. Lily (Beauty With Lily)March 18, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    You know, I don't have any drugstore matte shadows...well I actually don't have many drugstore shadows at all. I really should try some, I just like to stick with what I love when it comes to eyeshadows. I'll try anything else really, I guess I'm not the best beauty blogger. LOL! I should try the SK shadow palette, looks really pretty!

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  20. UnknownMarch 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    I love matte shadows for the crease and brow bone. I have some matte singles from Urban Decay and Makeup Geek that I keep in Z palette, but I've never tried any drugstore shades. I hear good things about the Sonia Kashuk palette. I need to give it a try!

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  21. LeslieMarch 18, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    You are so expressive on camera! I am sorry last week was so rough, but I am glad you got away last weekend. I always look at these palates but get overwhelmed, so thanks for the reviews!

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  22. Simply StineMarch 18, 2016 at 1:32 PM

    Heading to watch your video next, but I have to say that I LOVE that Sonia Kashuk palette! It's one of my most used palettes and it can't be beat for the price!

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  23. Amy's Fashion BlogMarch 18, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    I don't wore a lot a matte eyeshadow. So I don't have a favorite one.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home/

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  24. Kate at Green FashionistaMarch 18, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    Yayyyy for spring cleaning! That Sonia Kashuk palette is too pretty, and love that you can find it at Target. Happy Friday gurlie <3
    Green Fashionista

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  25. Shea LennonMarch 18, 2016 at 3:40 PM

    I like the colors in the L'Oreal palette, I'd like to try that one. Most of the shadows I have are shimmery, so this would be good for when I'm not in the mood for that.

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  26. willsingformakeupMarch 18, 2016 at 3:45 PM

    I have that Sonia Kashuk palette, and I love it! I've even used it for stage makeup before when I needed a no-makeup stage makeup look.

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  27. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisMarch 18, 2016 at 3:49 PM

    I love Sonia Kashuk products so I'll have to check out that palette. I don't own any colors like these.

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  28. RachMarch 18, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    I've never used a matte eye shadow before, but they seem interesting. I kind of like my shimmer in an eye shadow, though. ;)

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  29. Natalia | Look-A-PorterMarch 18, 2016 at 4:39 PM

    I prefer matte shadows... I guess it's the visual traumatic experience of seeing all the shiny metallics in the late 80s - early 90s that affected my choice long term. :D Love the L'oreal and Sonia's ones, gorgeous colours. x

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  30. NadineMarch 18, 2016 at 5:36 PM

    Ohhh I like the PF and Sonia ones, I will have to check those out. I think I remember one of them from your previous posts and thinking that I needed to look at them! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  31. FASHION TALESMarch 18, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    I wanted to try that matte Sonia Kashuk, but have not, Perhaps I can buy online. I've not tried any of these, but I do like Physicians Formula products. I wear mostly neutrals, but I'm trying out bolder shades for the season! <3 Happy weekend.
    Spring Style

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  32. PriancaMarch 18, 2016 at 8:27 PM

    I love Sonia kashuk palette too. :-)

    http://naturelbellefemme.blogspot.com

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  33. Midnight CowgirlMarch 18, 2016 at 9:21 PM

    I don't have any of these palettes, but I like the look of the one from Sonia Kashuk :)

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  34. Naturalle DreaMarch 18, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    I've heard good things about the Sonia Kashuk palette. Thanks for sharing Elle!

    Drea
    naturalledrea.blogsspot.com

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  35. AmbiMarch 19, 2016 at 3:39 AM

    I don't have any of those palette. I would love to buy those next time when I am expanding my makeup collection... especially the Sonia Kushak one :)
    www.ambiinwonderland.com

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  36. SharonMarch 19, 2016 at 6:51 AM

    I love the Sonia Kashuk palette, but those are really hard to find here. I was lucky enough to get one when I travelled to the US about two years ago, and I've used it really often!

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  37. cat eyes & skinny jeansMarch 19, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    I almost bought the Sonia Kashuk Palette a few months back - it looks awesome!

    xx

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  38. JaclynMarch 19, 2016 at 11:29 AM

    The few eye shadows I have are Sonia Kushuk and I love them!!!

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  39. MicaMarch 20, 2016 at 12:22 AM

    Oh I've seen that Loreal one in the stores here! My sister was looking for a particular set of colours in it but it was sadly sold out when we were looking.

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  40. UnknownMarch 20, 2016 at 1:21 AM

    I have heard so much about Soniya Kashuk. I want to try it now. Loreal palette is good.

    http://perkymegs.com/

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  41. emilymaikoMarch 20, 2016 at 8:45 AM

    Thanks for posting this. I've been looking for certain drugstore matte eye shadow palettes to take with me to Japan.
    http://emilymaiko.blogspot.com/

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  42. Laura BMarch 20, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    These are such great options! I love it when you show drugstore items! :)

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  43. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeMarch 20, 2016 at 8:26 PM

    this is awesome! every time you post about Sonia Kashuk stuff, i tell myself i need to get my butt over to target and buy some, and then i forget. but i will definitely be checking out that palette, $20 is not bad for that many shadows, like you said, works out pretty cheap per shadow!

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  44. Shannon JenkinsMarch 20, 2016 at 11:05 PM

    I love matte shadows! I definitely need to scoop up that Sonia Kashuk one!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  45. Wynne PrasetyoMarch 21, 2016 at 4:13 AM

    i've always loved l'oreal when it comes to drugstore products. will check that one out!

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  46. sonia // daring cocoMarch 21, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    I love matte eyeshadows but never ventured or tried high street brands. I'll have to look into them

    Sxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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  47. MONICA SORSMarch 21, 2016 at 5:30 AM

    Great colours ;)

    XX

    Mónica Sors

    MES VOYAGES À PARIS

    NEW POST: STREET STYLE MIX FROM PARIS!

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  48. According to KikiMarch 21, 2016 at 2:14 PM

    Much to my surprise Bonnie Belle makes a matte eyeshadow quad that is wonderful. Good luck finding this brand though. The only place around here we can find it is a place called Discount Drugmart which is an Ohio thing. haha. Jordana makes some stellar products! We have them in all our Walgreen's stores. (:

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  49. Brita LongJanuary 18, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    I totally bought that L'Oreal palette because you recommended it for beginners like me.

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