Must-Have Affordable Eyeshadow Palettes That Perform High-End!

Finding affordable eyeshadow palettes that can make you switch from classy to sassy with a single swipe is rare, especially under a budget. Even if you are not an eyeshadow person, having a versatile eyeshadow palette on your vanity is a bonus. Eyeshadow palettes can be your little colors of confidence booster on the days you feel grey on confidence or you want a little glam. When you are trying to find an eyeshadow palette on a budget in an over-suffused market, finding one with good quality is not only hard but also pricey.

Origin Of Affordable Eyeshadow Palettes

A few years back eyeshadow palettes were not commonly used and getting one meant splurging. For someone like me, who uses eyeshadow only occasionally and almost ended up not using most of the shades,  makes it a waste of so much money. Back then there were fewer budget-friendly options, most of the time an affordable eyeshadow palette meant compromising on quality like low pigments payoff, fallouts, and zero longevity.

Nowadays eyeshadow pallets for beginners are also available now. The scenario is completely different now, there are eyeshadow palettes that can not only give you everything you need but can also compete hand-on-hand with high-end palettes. Not to mention that you can save a lot of money.

Keep reading to find some of Solufactors approved affordable eyeshadow approved picks!

Best Affordable Eyeshadow Palettes Under RS. 1000

1. Lakme Absolute Illuminating Eye Shadow Palette – Nude Beach

A very versatile and compact eyeshadow palette with six beautiful shades suitable for a wide range of skin tones. These shades will look amazing in Indian tones. The palette has 4 nude shades and 2 party shades.

The formula is buttery smooth and crease-proof making it very easy to blend and long-lasting. One of the best parts of this eyeshadow palette is its compactness making it travel-friendly. The palette includes shades like deep purple, salmon pink, metallic gold, and taupe which are versatile making it perfect for all occasions. The eye shadow also comes with a double-sided sponge applicator.

2. Makeup Revolution X Friends Forever Flawless I’ll Be There For You Eyeshadow Palette

The makeup revolution has created some of the most iconic eyeshadow palettes that could rival most high-end brands. If you are looking for affordable eyeshadow palettes With 7 shimmer shades and 11 matt shades, this palette has got it all. If you are someone who likes to have it all in a single palette then this affordable eyeshadow palette would be perfect for you. The whole palette is warm tones but also has some bright shades and shimmers that could be used to create any kind of eyeshadow look.

The Makeup Revolution X Friends Forever Flawless I’ll Be There For You Eyeshadow Palette has shades of brown, black, pink, orange, and nude shimmers and perfect base colors. The palette not just looks and feels luxurious but also has a great color payoff. The fall out of the pigments in the palette is great and you can easily wear it for any function.

3. E.l.F. Cosmetics Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette – Nude

If you love eyeshadow looks with hues of gold and rose gold but also affordable eyeshadow palettes, then the e.l.f. Cosmetics Rose Gold Eyeshadow Palette in Nude with make you fall in love with it. the shades are shimmery but in a very subtle way.

The application just looks and feels luxurious.  the best part of this eyeshadow palette is that they have given you 3 matt shades suitable for almost all skin tones and can be easily used as a base for your glazed eyeshadows. the shades can also be multipurpose to be used as a highlighter as there are no chunky glitters. This palette from Elf is all love and versatility.

4. XX Revolution Xxpress Shadow Palette Executive

Makeup Revolution has some of the best affordable eyeshadow palettes that could rival any high-end brand under a budget. This compact eyeshadow quad is cute, and compact, and is a must-have even if you are not a regular eyeshadow user. The shades are so basic yet very versatile.

If you don’t like playing much with your eyes, then this one is the best you can garb. With 4 basic everyday shades, the card has 2 shimmery shades and 2 matt shades. The shades have a foil finish which gives a high color payoff. And lastly, the brand is vegan and cruelty-free.

5. Makeup Revolution X Tammi Tropical Carnival Shadow Palette

Affordable eyeshadow palettes do not necessarily mean subtle shades. Here is the viral Makeup Revolution X Tammi Clarke collab palette. This palette is so vibrant and pigmented that your eyes would be the ones doing the talking.

The Makeup Revolution X Tammi Tropical Carnival Shadow Palette has a total of 18 fun and vibrant shades. The shades range from yellow, blue, green, purple, pink, red, and black. Also as previously mentioned, Makeup Revolution is vegan and cruelty-free.

6. Kay Beauty Eyeshadow Palette

These 9-in-1 palettes from Kay Beauty are great for those who love muted shades & those who are looking for affordable eyeshadow palettes in the colors peach, earthy, and muted floral shades.

The palette is highly pigmented therefore one stroke will get you a decent coverage. It is also waterproof and smudge-proof and a little will go a long way. Also if you are someone who likes your makeup to look aesthetic, then you will love the packaging.

7. Lakme Absolute Infinity Eye Shadow Palette – Pink Paradise

Affordable eyeshadow palettes in the Lakme range are this highly pigmented and easily blendable palettes from the house of Lakme. The Lakme Absolute Infinity Eye Shadow Palette – Pink Paradise has both bright and muted shades. Hence if you are someone who likes to tone down or tone up your eyeshadow game, but do not want to get multiple palettes, this one is perfect for you.

8. MARS Artist’s Arsenal Eyeshadow Palette – 1&2

One of the best affordable eyeshadow palettes if you love experimenting with different eye looks. The palette has a total of 28 shades with a bend of both matt and shimmery eyeshadows. This affordable eyeshadow palette from Mars comes in two variants one with more earthy shades and the other with vibrant shades. Both these  palettes can work around creating colorful eyeshadow looks as well as subtle looks

Best Affordable Eyeshadow Palettes Under RS. 500

1. E.l.F. Cosmetics Bite-Size Eyeshadow

A few luxurious shades that blend like a dream and look gorgeous. If you don’t need many shades, the e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite-Size Eyeshadow is a perfect affordable eyeshadow palettes that you can try. The palette comes with just 4 shades, each of these shades is very versatile and complements one another perfectly. The product is free from harmful chemicals, and toxic ingredients like parabens and phthalates. I love products from e.l.f, the band is vegan as well as cruelty-free.

2. MARS I Belong In Your Purse Eyeshadow Palette  / MARS Fantasy 15 Eyeshadow Palette / MARS Northern Lights In A Pan Eyeshadow Palette / MARS Mesmereyes Eyeshadow Palette

Mars Cosmetics is a newly launched Indian brand with some of the most unique, versatile, and high-quality makeup. The brand has some of the best affordable eyeshadow palettes under the affordable eyeshadow category. A single palette will go a long way as these are pigmented and long-lasting.

3. Blue Heaven 12-in-1 Bling Eyeshadow Palette – Subtle Romance

Blue Heaven is one of the most affordable eyeshadow palettes makeup brands in India providing decent products at a very affordable price. If you are a beginner the blue heaven eyeshadows pallets are the best to practice and learn. The palette has all kinds of shades to try different eye looks.

The only downside  with the blue heaven pallets is that it’s not very long-lasting which is ok if you use eyeshadows only on special occasions

4. Swiss Beauty Ultimate 9 Pigmented Colors Eyeshadow Palette – Shade

One of the best affordable eyeshadow pallets out that perform high-end. Swiss beauty eyeshadow pallets come with a wide range of color choices. They are highly pigmented, long-lasting, and very easy to blend and create various eyeshadow looks.

5. Faces Canada 4 In 1 Eyeshadow Palette – Idyllic Nudes 01

A great compact eyeshadow quad with classic and elegant office wear shades is also one among the affordable eyeshadow palettes. You can also create a very subtle glam look with these colors. The shadows are of good quality and easy to apply and blend. The lasting power of these shades is also pretty good. The brand Faces Canada is vegan,  alcohol-free, cruelty-free, and Paraben(1)-free – which I think is a bonus.

6. Nicka K Nine Color Affordable Eyeshadow Palette

Nicka K  Nine Color is one of the affordable eyeshadow palettes that come in 10 variants. You can choose a palette depending on the kind of colors you would use.  While palettes are compact and easy to travel with.

They have variants like  Mocha Mix and Autumn Spice, have some nude brown and earthy shades, and palettes like poison apple, under the Sea, oh honey, lucky charm, sugar plum, watermelon splash, ocean eyes, and birthday cake have some very vibrant and unique shades to choose from. Overall, the Nicka K Nine Color Eyeshadow Palettes are high-quality affordable palettes. The brand is also cruelty-free which is great.

7. Insight Professional Affordable Eyeshadow Palette

Insight Cosmetics is one of the best brands that make professional quality makeup at an affordable price. Almost all Thor makeup is hot selling, but their eyeshadow palettes are worth a mention as they are very affordable for the kind of quality that comes in. 

The Insight Professional Eyeshadow Palette comes in shades that are a combination of both shimmer and matt shades. They are long-lasting, easily blendable, and buildable. You can easily switch from a day look to a night look with the shades from these palettes.

8. Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow 10 Pan Palette – Rosé In The Air

Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow 10 Pan Palette in the variant  Rosé In The Air is a cult favorite among influencers. This palette is viral for a reason, the shades in this palette are not only very highly pigmented and of good quality but the shades are gorgeous and have a shade for every occasion.

You can slo multi-task this palette as your for filling your eyebrows and for also for highlighting your face. This is one iconic palette that is not just affordable but also has it all.

A Final Verdict On Affordable Eyeshadow Palettes

A good eyeshadow is one that applies evenly, does not cause fallouts, and lasts long. Patchy and clingy eyeshadows could ruin your whole makeup look. Eye shadows are like that perfect black dress in your wardrobe, even if you don’t wear them every day they can be your savior on occasions where you need something that can boost your confidence, and make you look dashing and confident. Instead of getting all the eyeshadow pallets recommended by influencers, we recommend you get a single palette that can:

•  Help you create various eye looks
•  Compliment your skin tone
• Give you a highlighter and eyebrow shade

This way you can make the most of your palette and save a lot of money. 

Have you tried any of the above-mentioned affordable eyeshadow palettes? Which is your go-to?  Let us know in the comments below.