The 20 Best Liquid Eyeshadows For Every Budget & Style

You can't discuss the best liquid eyeshadows without Armani Beauty's iconic Eye Tint. Yes, it's $30 a pop, but the formula is so worth it — the unique matte nudes in particular.

The Lip Bar's makeup products are famously easy to use, but don't let that trick you into thinking the brand is only into everyday colors. This frosty silver brings the drama when paired with dark lashes and liner.

Certain eyeshadows — which will remain unnamed — look much prettier in a pan or tube than they do on your lid. Dominique Cosmetics' Beautiful Mess Liquid Eyeshadow isn't one of those. The stunning shade range, packed with shimmers and multi-chrome, is even prettier when applied to skin.

Kosas' clean, blendable formula puts the "liquid" back into liquid eyeshadow. You only need a few pats of the water-based formula on your lid for a subtle sheen of color (though no one's stopping you from building the shimmer up).

Stila's liquid eyeshadow line is expansive — the brand really puts the time and effort into the product that others pour exclusively into palettes. For matte lovers, though, the Suede Shades are a must.

MAC's Dazzleshow eyeshadow throws subtlety out the window. It's opaque, long-wearing, and incredibly shiny, for nights when turning in before midnight isn't an option.

Unsurprisingly, Danessa Myricks Beauty — created by the makeup artist and photographer Danessa Myricks — specializes in artistry-forward multipurpose pigments. Use Vision Flush as a monochromatic wash across your lids, or as color for your lips and cheeks.

In the words of the great will.i.am: ONE/SIZE's liquid eyeshadow brings the action. Think of this one like loose glitter pigment in an easier-to-use tube; although the formula is different, the can't-miss-it impact is the same.

Affordable and completely hypoallergenic, Almay's cream eyeshadow is wrapped up in this painterly tube. So, instead of using (and reusing) a doe-foot applicator, just apply with a brush. Or, you know, fingers work too.

For those with sensitive skin, ultra-sparkly liquid eyeshadow might sound like an instant pass — but Joséphine Cosmetics' natural-leaning formula makes it more accessible. The pigment is super glam, while the base itself offers green tea extract and shea butter.

Wielding long, lofty eyeshadow applicators is a special skill, and you might've realized it's definitely not for you. If so, try out e.l.f.'s liquid eyeshadow instead. The whole component is on the smaller side, so it fits easily in your hand.

Naturally, a major player like L'Oréal has basically perfected the liquid eyeshadow formula: This one boasts a 16-hour wear time, plus a crease-resistant, transfer-proof, and non-greasy formula.

More skin care than makeup, Perricone MD's genius No Makeup Eyeshadow does the heavy lifting of eyeshadow — evening skin tone and texture — without, well, eyeshadow. Technically. (The slight pearly finish wins it a spot on this list.)

Inspired by the look of sea glass, these unique shades are half shimmer, half metallic. Swipe it on in the morning, then go about your day; the long-lasting formula won't budge or vanish into thin air.

Although they typically dry down like any other liquid products, some non-traditional eyeshadows can end up looking extra creamy on your lid. Haus Labs' Glam Attack is created to look like a powder after application — though it's just as effortless as any other liquid product.

Metallic and multi-chromatic, the Chromium Liquid Eyeshadow is for the bold. The colors shift between golds, purples, and oranges, depending on how the light hits your lids.

Think you can't make a smoked-out eye with liquid eyeshadow? Think again. In typical Tom Ford fashion, this one-of-a-kind formula is super sultry, high quality, and luxuriously glossy.

Think of Wander Beauty's eyeshadow as highlighter for your eyes. Available in an array of metal tones, you can also swipe this shimmery pigment on your cheeks as a literal highlight.

The PYT Beauty Glam Glitter Gel is for the major clean beauty fans. It's cruelty-free and vegan, and made without microplastics, parabens, and silicones.

While liquid eyeshadow is a way to experiment with colors — there are a lot to choose from — Too Faced's Melted Chocolate shadow collection is about simple shades. Nudes, pinks, and berry-mauves round out the range.

One of the most important attributes of a good liquid eyeshadow is vibrant pigment and Huda Beauty’s two-in-one liquid eyeshadow boasts high pigmentation and easy application. Whether your look calls for a Matte or shimmery eye lid, the Double Ended Liquid Eye Shadow meets both needs with precision from the paintbrush-like applicator.

For those who lean more minimalist, a sheer veil of color on the lid is the way to go when considering a liquid eyeshadow. Glossier’s Lidstar comes in 8 shades that pack a barely-there punch of pigment — perfect for an everyday look.

This eyeshadow is as luxe as its name suggests. This long-wearing high shimmer liquid eye shadow delivers a lustrous shine with a sheer to medium finish and six different shades to choose from including dark olive green and an opalescent shimmering white.

This gem from Selena Gomez’s brand boasts a weightless, liquid-to-powder formula that won’t crease or fade throughout the day.

Want to get the ultra-trendy finger paint makeup look? This water-based eyeshadow is perfect for just that.

Want a glittery eye look without the mess and fallout? This creamy, smudge-proof find is for you.

Perfect for a high-octane look, this bold and bright blue will make a statement no matter what.

This rich purple hue is great for a sultry date night look.

This pigmented formula delivers rich color in one swipe.

Try this shimmering shadow alone or on top of your favorite neutral hue to make it pop.