Take the guesswork out of doing your eye makeup for work with this eyeshadow duo. The two shades perfectly complement each other and the satin texture draws attention to your eyes making them look wide awake—which is perfect for that 9 am meeting. Plus, the new and improved formula allows for better blending and staying power.

Drawing on her experience as a backstage makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury created this palette with shades of peach, terracotta and deep red brown to enhance the eyes. You can use it to create day appropriate looks or a sultry smoky eye. The buttery soft matte formula is a breeze to blend and doesn’t look flat or chalky.

The neutrals in this palette are perfect for those who have a deeper skin tone. Use the mattes alone or topped with the shimmer shades to create looks that won’t have you called to the HR office.

At first glance, the palette might look very decadent—which it is, thanks to rich gold and amber shades—but look closer and you also see a range of nude shades in a variety of textures that you’re sure to be able to use on a day-to-day basis.Huda Beauty Nude Eyeshadow Palette, $100

Comprising matte, shimmer and foil textures, this palette is true to its name and features a variety of nude shades that will let you create pretty, subtle eye looks that softly define eyes.

If you like matte textures, this palette is for you. Blend the deep, medium, and light tones to create a variety of looks that will take you from the office to after-hours. Add a touch of shimmer to play up your look.

Part of renowned South Korean makeup artist Jung Saem Mool’s eponymous makeup line, this versatile palette of nude eyeshadows can be used to create everything from subtle day looks to sultry smoky eyes.

If you’re the kind of girl who is mattely in love, this is the palette for you. There is no chalkiness and each shade blends beautifully to create looks that range from subtle to dramatic.

Perfect for when you want to create that no-makeup-makeup look that requires only a little definition and subtle hint of shimmer on the eyes. Plus the transition shades come in slightly larger pans so you don’t run out of them quickly.

You literally cannot go wrong with this Chanel palette that has nine shades all created to suit every skin tone. Apply with your fingers or a brush to create subtle office-appropriate looks and add the dark chocolate shade when you want to create a dramatic smoky eye.

Don’t want to bring brushes along while travelling? This eyeshadow stick will come in handy!

This palette can take you from work to play. All you gotta do is add those intense colours on the outer corner of your eyes for the after-work drinks.

The thing we love about Zoeva palettes is that the pigments are buildable, so if you want a subtle look, swipe on just a layer. Pack on more eyeshadow for a pigmented finish.