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12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
Eyeshadow Palettes Valentine’s Day
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 24, 2020

With Valentine’s Day approaching, why not turn up the heat on your look and add one of these smokey eyeshadow palettes to your rotation? If you’re looking for a simple way to get your sexy on, then a smokey eye is a no-brainer. Not to mention, it doesn’t require breaking the bank or the need to ice your feet at the end of the night.

The classic look is a foolproof method for pulling together a smoldering look with just the right touch of sex appeal. Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best palettes for creating a bevy of bold and beautiful looks that will leave your Valentine speechless.

01
CoverGirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Palette

A palette of 8 easy, breezy, beautiful shades for achieving smokey eye perfection.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at Target $9.39 Buy
02
bareMinerals Smoky Palette

This “smoky” eye palette is made up of four high-performing neutral pigments that boast a 12-hour wear.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at $28 Utla Buy
03
Black Up Black Smoky Palette

This festive palette was designed to make eyes pop on medium to dark skin tones.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at Sephora $53 Buy
04
Kat Von D Shade And Light Eye Contour Palette

This novice-friendly palette comes with three how-to guides and color quads for contouring your eyes like a pro.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at Sephora $48 Buy
05
Huda Beauty Eyeshadow Palette Rose Gold Edition

Apply these romantic rose gold shadows to create bold, sultry eyes.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
$65 Buy
06
Makeup Forever Artist Palette Vol 1. Nudes

These ultrafine pigments make it easy to swipe on the drama.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at Sephora $25 Buy
07
Melt Cosmetics Dark Matter Stack

Up the ante with your smokey eye when you indulge in this stack of irresistibly sweet chocolate brown pigments.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at Melt Cosmetics $48 Buy
08
Urban Decay Naked Palette

Complete with 12 high-definition shadows and a dual-ended smudge brush, this cult favorite contains all the tools of the trade for mastering a smokey eye.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at Sephora $54 Buy
09
NYX Smokey Shadow Palette

This smoldering eyeshadow palette is a necessity for turning up the heat this Valentine’s Day.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at NYX $8.50 Buy
10
Smashbox Cover Shot: Smoky Eye Palette

Smooth on this palette’s rich, velvety shades to channel old Hollywood glam that will have your Valentine seeing stars.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at Ulta $29 Buy
11
Tom Ford Eye Color Quad In Honeymoon

Covet this multidimensional quad that features four romantic shades and finishes that can be applied wet or dry to achieve a variety of luxe looks.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at Sephora $85 Buy
12
Morphe Weapons Of Mass Seduction Smoky Collection

This collection not only includes classic colors but is packed with all the heavy artillery you need to master the perfect eyes.

12 Smokey Eyeshadow Palettes You Need For A Sexy Valentine's Day
available at Morphe Brushes $15 Buy