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The top 10 best smokey eye make-up palettes

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urbandecay

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette, £38, available at urbandecay.co.uk

If we had to describe this beauty hero in one word, it would be versatile. There are 12 different shades, whether you want shimmering nude hues or a bold silver. Not to mention the kit comes with specially-designed brushes and a gorgeous mirror so you can create looks no matter where you are.

revlon

Revlon Photoready Eyeshadow & Primer Eclectic, £8.99, available at superdrug.com

Add a pop of colour to your make-up with this gorgeous palette which includes a primer to ensure the eyeshadows don't budge. Want a more intense look? There's a luscious shimmering top coat that you can add for a dazzling finish.

benefit

Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes, £25.50, available at benefitcosmetics.com

Want a soft daytime look? This is the kit for you. With an illustrated guide on how to contour your eyes, this kit comes with gorgeous neutral shades so you can get a barely-there look without compromising on a glamourous finish.

loreal

L'Oréal Paris Color Riche Quad, £6.80, available at feelunique.com

These quads come with four perfectly matched colours so you can seamlessly blend them into your desired look. We love the lighter shades that brighten up the most tired-looking eyes – the perfect cove-up.

rimmel

Rimmel Glam'Eyes Quad Eyeshadow Smokey Brown, £6.99, available at superdrug.com

Neutral shades are a huge trend this season, and while they're great for the daytime, it can sometimes be tricky to make work for night. Luckily, this quad of shadows has the ideal amount of shimmer for a day-to-night look, plus with its smooth and long-wearing formula, it's ideal if you're constantly on the go.

bourjois

Bourjois Smoky Eyes Eye Shadow Trio, £7.99, available at boots.com

These ultra-finely crushed eyeshadows make it really easy to blend them together for a seamless smokey finish – so no awkward visible lines making for a beauty mishap!

topshop

Topshop Smokey Eye Palette in Subversive, £12, available at topshop.com

Want to master the dramatic smokey eye look spotted on the world's biggest stars? This eyeshadow set has soft pigmented powder shadows that can be used wet or dry to create showstopping colour – and you don't need a celebrity budget to get the look.

smashbox

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette, £38, available at Smashbox.co.uk

If you struggle with ordinary eyeshadows to work with your natural eye shape, this is the product for you – it even comes with a handy chart so you can work out what looks will suit you best. The 14 shades work to enhance your features – and the best bit is you can mix and match whether you're after shimmering nudes or matte finishes.

bobbibrown

Bobbi Brown Sterling Nights Eye Palette, £59, available at bobbibrown.co.uk

Light-reflecting metallic and pearl-infused shimmering shades have made this one of our beauty must-haves for any night out. We love the silky smooth feeling of the powders which don't crease or flake, ideal if you're looking for something that's going to stay put all night long.

barrym

Barry M Smokin' Hot Shadow & Blush Palette, £6.49, available at barrym.com

We love the six smouldering shades in this set - and with a large mirror and two applicators, you can easily go from day to night and create the look you're after. As a bonus, this comes with a gorgeous hot peach blush for a radiant finish.

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