Single Eyeshadows (Over $10) | 2022 Editor's Favorites
In past years’ roundups, I’ve included Multichromes with Single Eyeshadows, but this year, there were quite a few shades reviewed in the Multichrome finish… and they just needed their own post. I also thought it would be more interesting to see what “regular” eyeshadows stood out in the singles department given that there aren’t THAT many by mainstream brands. The biggest release of singles this year was definitely from Lisa Eldridge, which offered the eyeshadows in five pre-made eyeshadow palette color stories as well as refills.
Temptalia’s Favorite Single Eyeshadows (Over $10)| 2022
Victoria Beckham Beauty Tea Rose Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep, plummy brown with warm undertones and flecks of pink and gold...
Victoria Beckham Beauty Tea Rose Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep, plummy brown with warm undertones and flecks of pink and gold...
Victoria Beckham Beauty Mink Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark taupe with warmer, rosy undertones and more of an olive sheen/sparkle....
Victoria Beckham Beauty Mink Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark taupe with warmer, rosy undertones and more of an olive sheen/sparkle....
Fired Earth (Seamless Matte) is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm reddish undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Velvety, almost...
Fired Earth (Seamless Matte) is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm reddish undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Velvety, almost...
Troubadour (Seamless Matte) is a blackened forest green with subtle, warm olive undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Velvety, almost...
Troubadour (Seamless Matte) is a blackened forest green with subtle, warm olive undertones and a semi-matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Velvety, almost...
Madrigal(Metallic) is a medium, olive green with strong, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth to the touch, firm...
Madrigal(Metallic) is a medium, olive green with strong, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth to the touch, firm...
Moonswirl (Metallic) is a light-medium, golden taupe with warmer undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth to the touch, firm...
Moonswirl (Metallic) is a light-medium, golden taupe with warmer undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth to the touch, firm...
Victoria Beckham Beauty Honey Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic...
Victoria Beckham Beauty Honey Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic...
Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Quartz Hypnotising Pop Shot Eyeshadow ($34.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a...
Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Quartz Hypnotising Pop Shot Eyeshadow ($34.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a...
Mercurial (Luminous Duo) is a bright, rosy mauve base with green-to-gold shifting sparkle and finer pearl throughout. This had quite an intense...
Mercurial (Luminous Duo) is a bright, rosy mauve base with green-to-gold shifting sparkle and finer pearl throughout. This had quite an intense...
Charlotte Tilbury Emerald Eyes Hypnotising Pop Shot Eyeshadow ($34.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a dark, murky olive green with gray undertones and fine gold...
Charlotte Tilbury Emerald Eyes Hypnotising Pop Shot Eyeshadow ($34.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a dark, murky olive green with gray undertones and fine gold...
Victoria Beckham Beauty Chiffon Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a darker peach with moderate, warm undertones and flecks of aqua and copper...
Victoria Beckham Beauty Chiffon Lid Lustre ($36.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a darker peach with moderate, warm undertones and flecks of aqua and copper...
Glossover Averages
If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2022, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)
Your Year in Review: Single Eyeshadow Edition
I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!
- What were your top five single eyeshadows?
- Do you prefer single eyeshadows over eyeshadow palettes?
- What brand would you love to see more single eyeshadows from in 2023?
What were your top five single eyeshadows?
My top five singles are all from SG: Phosphenes, Recruit, Antique Coin, Exquisite Opulence (because I can’t resist a fabulous gold shade) and Tiana.
Do you prefer single eyeshadows over eyeshadow palettes? Generally I do love my eye palettes, but sometimes want/need that very different colour to add to my eye looks, so I will reach for a single. I don’t tend to buy neutral singles, as I have so many neutral palettes, so I tend to get more unsusual shades (for me) to add that extra oomph when I want to.
What brand would you love to see more single eyeshadows from in 2023?
I don’t know of any other brands, except for the ones you have reviewed on this blog. I have really enjoyed the Victoria Beckham singles and the JD Glow and Give Me Glow brands.
WHAT WERE YOUR TOP FIVE SINGLE EYESHADOWS?
Bought in 2022, in no particular order: Give Me Glow Sour Apple, Give Me Glow Lemon Lime, Sydney Grace Cassiopeia, Sydney Grace Cuddle Buddy, and Sydney Grace Green Must
Honorable mentions: Sydney Grace The Mielke Way and Heart Dog. I put them as honorable mentions because I usually use the ones in my palettes. I bought the singles for travel only.
DO YOU PREFER SINGLE EYESHADOWS OVER EYESHADOW PALETTES?
No, but I love singles for that extra “somethin’ somethin’.” I also really love the curated e/s bundles Sydney Grace comes out with, though I think of them more as palettes.
WHAT BRAND WOULD YOU LOVE TO SEE MORE SINGLE EYESHADOWS FROM IN in 2023?
I’m always happy to see more from Sydney Grace, Terra Moon, Devinah, and Lethal Cosmetics.