10 Best Luxury Eyeshadow Palettes UK 2022 | Charlotte Tilbury, Dior and More

Pat McGrath is a makeup icon, so leave it to her to come up with a high-end palette that beauty enthusiasts are simply obsessed with. Everything from the high-quality product design to the combination of velvety, blendable textures and colours oozes luxury.

The palette features soft and creamy textures with a mix of stunning metallic and iridescent pigments to make the colours pop. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced makeup artist, this palette has been curated to suit all mastery levels and all types of complexions. If you're looking to splurge on a palette, this one checks all the important boxes – plus, it'll look great on your dresser!

If you love eyeshadow, then you're probably already familiar with Natasha Denona's impressive range of premium palettes. The renowned makeup artist has released over 30 sets which are all loved by makeup aficionados all over the world. It was a tough decision, but Biba is arguably one of the very best.

From mauves and burgundies to warm greys and black, this palette features a variety of textures in the most user-friendly tones. Biba brings together some of the brand's classic and newer shades, creating a wearable palette that's perfect for everyday looks – and one that you'll find yourself using all year long.

If you want to take your smokey eye look up a few notches, this lavish palette from Hourglass can help you do just that. Like all of Hourglass's products, this palette is so exquisitely crafted and luxurious that you'd almost feel bad about dipping your brush into the finely milled pigments.

Although this is up there in terms of price among other luxury options, this premium palette is refillable, reusable and both vegan and cruelty-free. It's also customisable – by selecting from their collection of 40 shades, you'll be sure to use every single one in the palette. 

Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadows are popular favourites, and we just have to mention her famous quad which consists of ultra-pigmented, flattering shades of pink. The varying formulas will help you create a sultry, glam look. 

The four romantic shades – pearly pink, dusky rose, matte brown and shimmering rose gold – will work with all skin tones including pale. Even with just four colours, this palette can take your look from simple daytime to dazzling night out. The compact size is also perfect for taking on the go for quick touch-ups. 

Have you ever wondered what the one eye palette that makeup artists always have with them is? It's none other than the iconic Backstage by Dior. There's a variety of colour combinations to choose from, but we've chosen this cool neutral palette that's perfect for creating an array of subtle, everyday looks. 

You get all the eye makeup essentials in one palette – wearable shadows with matte and metallic finishes, a primer to enhance pigment and wear, and versatile shades that you can use to highlight or even as an eyeliner. Plus, it's fairly affordable for a high-end product, which might just make it your new go-to palette.

When mercury is in retrograde and nothing seems to be working, this eyeshadow palette from Huda Beauty is sure to get you through it! Even just looking at the pretty packaging and out-of-this-world colours is enough to put you in a good mood.

With a mix of whimsical shades, dusty coppers, rosy pinks, and purple and blue accents, let your imagination transcend into the cosmic realm as there's no limit to the number of looks you can create with this carefully curated palette. Nevertheless, it may require a certain skill level and probably even a little bit of courage for beginners to try out these bold colours. 

Flattering on most tones, the Colour Couture Clutch Eyeshadow Palette in Paris from coveted luxury brand YSL features a collection of shades that can be worn from day to night. This palette is unique as it is encased in quilted faux leather with the iconic YSL logo for a couture touch.

Rich mattes, velvety soft satins, mesmerising shimmers, and striking metallics make up this palette which can be used to create looks for any occasion. On the downside, some users have reviewed that the pigments don't seem to stay on the eyelids for as long as they'd hoped. 

Chanel's range of gorgeous, travel-friendly quads deserve a place in our ranking not just for the chic packaging but for their creamy, vibrant shades that blend seamlessly together. Each quad consists of four complementary colours, so you'll be able to build entire looks with just one small palette. The Camelia set is great for paler skin tones. 

And with two applicators included, these are perfectly portable too. We highly recommend this one for beginners and for those who like a little bit of sparkle in their everyday, neutral looks. Do note, however, that the shimmer shades are highly reflective and might not come off as well in photos. 

Capturing the spotlight of the Tom Ford colour collection is this quad of four opulent finishes. It includes a sheer sparkle, satin, shimmer and matte that you can use to create multiple looks from a classic smokey eye to a dash of colour and everything in between.

Each shade has excellent colour pay-off and superb adhesion so you can expect them to stay on your lids all day (and all night). Included in the compact are two custom applicators, which makes this palette very travel-friendly. According to some users, the darker shades do have some fall-out, so we'd advise doing your eye makeup before your base to avoid a mess. 

Jaclyn Hill takes extra to a whole new level with her Volume II palette for Morphe, which comprises 35 vivid shades of mattes, satins and shimmers. For those who enjoy being the centre of attention or who love trying out avant-garde looks, this is the palette you'll want in your collection.

As far as high-end palettes go, this one is quite affordable. But although you do get a lot of shades to play around with, unless you're a makeup artist or expert, you may end up with an expired palette before you get a chance to use up every shade.

Calling all Bridgerton fans! If you haven't gotten your hands on Pat McGrath's limited edition palette inspired by the hit Netflix TV show, are you even a true fan? Even if you're not, we seriously recommend this eyeshadow palette – especially if you enjoy experimenting with bold, unique looks.

Aptly named Belle of the Ball, the collection contains 6 rich, regal hues in five luxurious finishes that are also ideal for formal or fancy-dress events. However, the lack of neutral shades does mean that you may need another palette or shadow on hand to complete certain looks.