Eyeshadow palettes are kind of my obsession. Especially neutral ones! They’re easy to carry around, perfect for traveling, and the shades usually complement one another, which means you can create multiple eye looks. My obsession began with those Bonne Bell eyeshadow quads back when I was about 12 or 13, and my collection has greatly evolved since then, I promise!

Neutral palettes give you the most bang for your buck, so today, I’m going to discuss two of my high-end favorites, as well as one highly-requested drugstore dupe. Read on to learn more about all three eyeshadow palettes:

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Lorac’s Pro Palette

$42 at Nordstrom

Urban Decay’s Naked palettes are cult faves, and when I heard about how amazing the Lorac Pro Palette is, I thought to myself, “How can this be better than one of the Nakeds?”

First of all, the Lorac palette has 16 shades compared to UD’s 12. Plus, there’s a $12 price difference between the two. Not only was the Lorac one a better value, but I was instantly more impressed with the shades.

There are eight matte shades and eight shimmers, and they’re all creamy and super-blendable with little powdery-fallout. The shades are all so versatile, and it’s very easy to use these eyeshadows to take a basic look up a notch. Since everyone loves to talk about packaging, I should mention that even though it’s sleek, it can get dirty, so I suggest wiping it down after using it if you want to keep it clean!

This palette is basically my favorite makeup purchase, and I don’t regret it in the slightest. The only shade I’m not a fan of is “Slate,” on the bottom row, since I have dark brown eyes and it looks a little strange on me. However, someone with blue or green eyes might have an easier time with it.