Our Best, Most-Pigmented Eyeshadows

There’s nothing worse than falling in love with a new eyeshadow shade only for it to show up sad and muted once swiped onto your lid. Sound familiar? If you find yourself often falling victim to eyeshadows that look prettier in their containers than as part of your eye makeup look, you may want to start stocking up on more pigmented eyeshadows. High pigment eyeshadow offers intense, vibrant color. No more being disappointed after you’ve swatched a new shade! Ready to add a few new pigmented eyeshadows to your makeup bag? Read on to learn about all about our best high pigment eyeshadows.

OUR BEST PIGMENTED EYESHADOWS

Bring on the color! Below, we’re sharing four eyeshadows offering bold color payoff to add to your collection.

L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow: With a stunning shimmer finish, the velvety formula of this high pigment eyeshadow provides ultra-intense color. The revolutionary formula combines the ease of a powder eyeshadow with the velvety texture of a cream to create a unique hybrid that glides on effortlessly. This unique technology allows each shade to provide pure, magnified pigmentation that’s sure to take your eye makeup look to the next level. Not to mention, the eyeshadow will last from day until dawn thanks to its fade- and crease-resistant, waterproof formula! The line offers a range of 21 colors from ballerina pink to turquoise.

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow: With a mix of matte and shimmery finishes, this pigmented eyeshadow comes in 20 shades, including everything from burgundy to emerald. The formula has a soft, velvety texture that leaves your eyes with exquisite color richness. Inspired by makeup artists around the world, it’s safe to say it’ll be your newest color obsession.

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Metallics Eye Shadow: Bring on the metallic hues! This metallic eyeshadow comes in five shades: Rose Chrome, Brass Knuckles, Caged, Violet Luster, and Aluminum Foil. Each shade gives off high impact color while creating a foiled finish in just one stroke. A creamy pressed powder, the formula is easily blended, allowing you to achieve the metallic eyeshadow trend in no time at all.

3 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR EYESHADOW MORE PIGMENTED

Don’t have time to pick up new shadows with more pigment? In that case, don’t toss your current collection just yet. With a few tips and tricks, you can help the eyeshadow you have at home appear more pigmented.

TIP #1: USE AN EYE SHADOW PRIMER

As you probably know by now, applying an eye primer prior to eyeshadow can increase its lifespan. But did you know it can also help your eyeshadow colors appear more vibrant? Swipe one on as the first step in your makeup look. Don’t have a primer on-hand? A dab of concealer or foundation will do in a pinch.

TIP #2: LAYER ON A BASE

Aside from primer, there’s one other product you should be layering on before you reach for your eyeshadow—more eyeshadow. Specifically, a white eyeshadow will make all the difference. By brushing on a white eyeshadow before applying the other shades you wish to use, the colors will appear brighter and more saturated. Just be sure to coordinate your eyeshadow formulas!

TIP #3: WET YOUR BRUSH

Lastly, the way you apply your eyeshadow can influence how pigmented your shadow appears. Dampen your eyeshadow brush prior to dipping it into your shade of choice, then watch how much more pigmented your eyeshadow swipes on! Who knew?

Next up: Want to brush up on your general eyeshadow knowledge? Look no further than our articles, The Ultimate Guide to Eye Shadow and How to Build Your Eye Shadow Collection.