The Autumn Eyeshadow Palettes We’ll Be Wearing On Repeat

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Autumn is arguably the easiest season to have fun with eyeshadow. The colours naturally get a little warmer and deeper — think soft browns, muted berries, bronze and taupe — but that doesn’t mean your everyday makeup needs to become dramatic.

The best autumn palettes are the ones that make getting ready easier: a few shades you can sweep on quickly, something slightly deeper for definition and perhaps a soft shimmer when you want a little more.

Here are the palettes we’d reach for this season.

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette Vintage Vamp

For a classic autumn eye, it’s difficult to go wrong with warm bronze, copper and berry-leaning tones.

Vintage Vamp is particularly good if you like your eyeshadow to look polished rather than obviously colourful. The four-shade format also makes it easy to create a complete look without having to decide between a dozen similar browns.

Best for: an elevated everyday eye.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Fall Romance

If you want something that feels unmistakably autumnal, Fall Romance takes the colour story a little further with warm neutrals, berry tones and richer shades.

It gives you more room to experiment while still offering enough everyday colours to keep it practical.

Best for: adding a little more colour to your usual neutral eye.

Natasha Denona I Need A Warm Eyeshadow Palette

For anyone whose ideal autumn eye starts with a good warm neutral, Natasha Denona’s I Need A Warm Eyeshadow Palette is an easy one to reach for.

The palette centres around warm browns and complementary tones, making it particularly versatile for understated daytime looks. It’s also a good option if you prefer building your collection around shades you’ll wear regularly rather than chasing seasonal colours.

Best for: effortless warm neutrals.

MAC Connect in Colour Eyeshadow Palette Future Flame

For something a little less predictable, Future Flame brings more intensity to the autumn palette.

The richer tones make it easy to create a deeper smoky eye, while the mix of finishes gives you plenty of room to play with texture. It’s the one we’d choose when a simple brown eye feels like it needs something extra.

Best for: bolder autumn colour.

Too Faced Born This Way Warm Ember Nudes Mini Eyeshadow Palette

A smaller palette can be all you need for an everyday autumn eye.

Warm Ember Nudes keeps things compact with a mix of neutral and warmer shades that are easy to take from day to evening. Its mini size also makes it a practical option if you don’t want another large palette taking up space in your makeup bag.

Best for: an everyday palette that keeps things simple.

How to Wear Autumn Eyeshadow Every Day

The easiest approach is to keep the colour soft.

Try sweeping a mid-tone brown across the lid, adding a slightly deeper shade close to the lash line and finishing with mascara. For something a little more seasonal, swap the brown for a muted berry or add a touch of bronze shimmer to the centre of the lid.

You don’t need a complicated eye look to make autumn colour feel new.

And while it’s tempting to choose a palette based purely on how beautiful it looks in the pan, think about the shades you actually reach for. The best palette is the one that works with your everyday makeup — and makes you want to use it.