I Reviewed 5 Popular Korean Eye Shadow Palettes In 2023

Korean skincare and makeup products have created waves in the beauty industry because of the quality and numerous benefits they provide.  So why not try a Korean eye shadow palette next?

They are known for being gentle on the skin and infused with natural ingredients that work really well on different skin types.

Eyeshadows are an important part of your makeup kits.

A Korean eye shadow palette helps in accentuating your eyes and trying out different makeup looks for all kinds of events. 

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You can choose from soft nude shades to even intense and glittery looks with the various options you get using these palettes. 

Korean eye shadows are available in a wide variety of shades and textures. Their makeup products are known for their excellent quality and pigments. 

Korean Eye Shadow Palettes	Color Scheme	Finish
Etude House Play Colour Eyes – Caffeine Holic	Nude, Brown, Gold, Rose Gold	Shimmery, Glitter, Metallic
Clio Pro Layering Eye Palette	Pink, Nude, Rose Gold	Matte, Shimmer, Glitter, Pearls
Etude House Play Colour Eyes- Juice Bar	Browns, Reds, Orange, Gold	Shimmery, Matte, Satin
3CE Eye Colour Palette – Overtake	Nudes and Browns	Shimmery, Glitter, Metallic
CAIJI Eyeshadow Palette	Pastel Pinks and Nudes	Glitter, Matte, Shimmery

Korean Eye Shadow Palette Review 2023

How to Choose the Best Korean Eye Shadow Palette – A Buying Guide!

Before you choose a Korean eye shadow palette for yourself, you need to consider the following factors.

Texture- This is one of the most important aspects of an eyeshadow. There are different textures in eyeshadows like smooth, matte, satin, mineral, cream, shimmer and metallic. 

It is recommended to start with a texture that you are comfortable with since it will be easier to blend and build. 

Pigment- It is always best to get shadows that are highly pigmented so it is easy to apply and you do not have to take much effort building the shadow. 

But Korean eye shadows usually have sheer to medium pigments. 

These shadows are buildable and can be increased in intensity. However, most of them contain really beautiful crystal glitter shades that can totally give you a head-turning look.

Applicator brush- The tool you use to apply your eyeshadow can totally change your makeup game. 

Usually, eyeshadow palettes come with sponge brushes that are convenient but dual end brushes have two different types of brush tips that help in blending well and detailing the smaller areas and drawing eyeliner.

Waterproof- A waterproof eye shadow is best for the summer months when you sweat a lot and go for the occasional swim at the beach and pool. 

So this is something that you should look into while selecting a Korean eye shadow. 

Skin type- It is recommended to select any make-up product based on your skin type. 

This is especially suitable for those who have oily skin and the make-up fades away quickly because of the excess sebum. Creamy shadows are suitable for those with dry skin. 

How I selected the best Korean eye shadow palettes?

I wanted to make sure that I select the Korean eye shadow palettes that can truly deliver an enhanced experience. So I made sure to look into a few factors and rating them on a scale of 1-5. 

• Number of colors – The eyeshadow palette needs to have multiple shades.
• Pigment – The products need to be highly-pigmented so a little goes a long way.
• Long-lasting– the eyeshadows need to be resistant to sweat, oil and water, so they last a long time.

So we have curated a list of some of the best Korean eye shadow palettes that you can add to your make-up kit to achieve unique everyday looks.

Etude House Play Colour Eyes – Caffeine Holic

If you are looking for some deep nude shade, this palette from Etude House will be a great addition to your make-up kit. 

Like the name says, the shades in this palette are inspired by various shades of coffee. 

You can choose from darker shades that are inspired by black coffee to lighter nude shades that are similar to the colours of milk coffee. 

These neutral shades can be used as a part of your everyday makeup look. 

My favourite part about this eyeshadow palette is the four glitter shades. They are great for your evening or party look and it suits every skin tone. 

If you are a beginner who is looking forward to investing in an eyeshadow palette, I would definitely recommend this one from Etude House.

The texture is really soft and the colours are adhesive based with vivid pigments. It is also long-lasting so you do not have to worry about touching up often.

Pros:

• Smooth texture
• Coffee inspired colours
• Long-lasting
• Includes pearl shades
• Portable

Cons:

• Requires more coats
• Lightly pigmented

Rating – 4.5/5

Clio Pro Layering Eye Palette

You can never go wrong with pink and this eyeshadow palette from Clio proves it right. This eyeshadow palette is for everyone who is looking for some soft and nude pink tones.

The palette contains ten shades that come in both matte and high-intensity crystal glitter texture. The crystal glitter is called Love Jam and has a unique texture and it is created by mixing two colours.

My personal favourites are the moist and transparent glitter shades that can be built to create a soft look. 

If you are looking to wear some intense looks, you can always achieve it using these buildable tones.

The pink intense crystal glitter texture is handmade and perfect for that extra shine during parties and events. 

The pigments are of high quality and the palette comes with a compact mirror that you can use for your touch-ups. 

It also comes with two dual end brush, it has a flat hair side that helps you apply the shadow in wide areas and a pointy hair side that helps in detailing smaller areas and blending the eyeliner. 

Pros:

• Unique base
• High-intensity colours
• Smooth texture
• Can be used for everyday looks
•  Blends easily
• Includes a dual end brush
• Durable palette

Cons:

• Expensive

Rating – 4.5/5

Etude House Play Colour Eyes- Juice Bar

This is another fresh eyeshadow palette from Etude House which reminds you of a citrusy juice bar. 

Every shade in this palette is vibrant and fruity. One of the most catchy shades is the fever orange which has a pearly base.

If you have used their Look At My Eyes palette and Blend 4 Eyes palettes, this palette is a combination of the colours from those palettes plus it includes three new colours!

You can find sheer shimmer shades that help in giving you soft looks and shades that are suitable for gradation, eye edges, or even drawing your lash line!

This is the perfect summer palette that helps you achieve great daytime eye makeup. Make sure you use a primer before using these shades to get a vibrant long-lasting look.

Pros:

• Light to deep pigments
• Soft and creamy texture
• Vibrant shades
• Easy to use
• Fruit Juiced themed colours
• Buildable colours
• Suitable for beginners

Cons:

• Too Sheer
• Difficult to blend

Rating – 3.5/5

3CE Eye Colour Palette – Overtake

If you have oily skin and often find makeup gliding away from your face, this eye shadow palette might just be perfect for you.

This 3CE Eye Colour palette contains nine different shades with pinkish-brown tones. These elegant reds can help you pull off various looks easily.

You can experiment with subtle nude looks to bold intense tones, with these elegant tones. The shades are infused with sebum control powder that helps in controlling excess oil on your face and keeps your makeup intact.

These colours are created using Synthetic Mica Pearl Pigments and they deliver blendable deep colour payoffs. You can pull it for both daytime looks and evening party looks.

This is perfect for those who are always on the go since it a very portable palette and the shades are easily blendable.

Pros:

•  Long-Lasting
• Travel friendly
• Suitable for Oily skin
• Creamy Texture
• Easy to blent
• Elegant tones
• Made out of Synthetic Mica Pearl Pigments

Cons:

• Expensive
• Shades might not be fade-proof

Rating – 4/5

CAIJI Eyeshadow Palette

This eye shadow palette has a wide range of colours. There are 11 matte shades, 4 reflective shades, 2 glitter shades and 1 shimmer shades.

It includes a wide array of cool and warm colours that you can use to create various subtle daytime looks or glittery evening looks. 

The eye shadows have a smooth creamy texture that glides swiftly on your eyelids. You also do not have to worry about it smudging or sweat ruining your makeup because these eye shadows are waterproof. 

This makeup also lasts long so you can be guaranteed that it stays intact. It is ideal for gifting purposes for someone who is a makeup lover. 

These soft pink shades can give you a romantic feminine look that is ideal for daytime and everyday wear. 

The dark shades can be used to create intense sharp looks and the glitter shades can be a total head-turner.

Pros:

• Suitable for beginners
• Smooth and velvety texture
• Long lasting
• Waterproof
• Easily buildable
• Blends well

Cons:

• Shades might be too creamy

Rating – 4.5/5

These Korean eye shadow palettes come in various shades and textures so you can create multiple looks with them.

Korean makeup is now gathering steam in the beauty industry which was only obsessed with Korean skincare a short time ago.

These eyeshadow palettes give you a soft, Korean-style look!

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