Bright eyeshadows: Beauty trend of the season

'Tis the season to experiment with bright shades and shiny textures. These beautiful compacts also make great stocking stuffers!

By Chatelaine

Updated November 2, 2012

Revlon, CustomEyes, eyeshadow, eye palette, eye makeup, compact

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Jewel tones

Lise Watier palette 'Jingle Belle' eyeshadows, $38

Lise Watier, makeup, eyeshadow, eye palette

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In the nude

Quo Couture face palette, $25.

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Opening night glamour

Shu Uemura 'Dreamy Petal' eye and cheek palette, $85.

Shu Uemura, palette, eye makeup, blush, compact

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Sparkle and shine

Avon 12-in-1 eye palette, $18.

Avon, eye palette, eyeshadow compact, makeup

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Sleek and chic

Shiseido collector's edition makeup palette, $60.

Shiseido, collector's edition makeup palette, eyeshadow, compact

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Colour wheel

Stila 'Eye for Color' eyeshadow palette, $18.

Stila, eyeshadow, makeup, eyeshadow palette, compact

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Mix and match

Revlon CustomEyes shadow and liner kit in 'Party Pops', $13.

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