The Best Eyeshadows to Pick Up From Sephora When You've Only Got $20 to Spend

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While having a bottomless beauty bag just a pipe dream, picking out new eyeshadow doesn't need to take loads of space . . . or cost like it does. Of course, that's not to say we wouldn't make room for a luxe palette, but sometimes we want to try a new color without a huge monetary commitment.

Luckily, there are dozens of eyeshadow options at Sephora that cost $20 or less — including solo shades, liquid tubes, and even palettes. No matter your textural tastes, there are smooth matte hues, smoky metallics, and plenty of shimmers.

Check out the ones we want to swipe — and swipe on — ahead.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow
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Urban Decay Eyeshadow

It's hard to top the velvety texture of this Urban Decay Eyeshadow ($20), whether you wear the shimmer, satin, matte and metallic finishes on their own or mix and match instead.

Inc.redible Lid Slick Eye Pigment
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Inc.redible Lid Slick Eye Pigment

Go bold with Inc.redible Lid Slick Eye Pigments ($10) — and don't pass on the ruby red and shimmery options, too.

Jouer Cosmetics Crème Eyeshadow Crayon – Rose Gold Collection
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Jouer Cosmetics Crème Eyeshadow Crayon – Rose Gold Collection

Not only can this Jouer Cosmetics Crème Eyeshadow Crayon – Rose Gold Collection ($20) be worn as a shadow, the built-in sharpener lets you get a fine point for eyeliner as well.

Tarte Tarteist Pro to go Amazonian Clay Palette
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Tarte Tarteist Pro to go Amazonian Clay Palette

Actual clay helps the colors in this Tarte Tarteist Pro to go Amazonian Clay Palette ($19) blend smoothly and last flake-free, and the small size makes it easy to stash when you're traveling again.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Singles
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Singles

Fill a gap in your palette with one of these Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Singles ($12). They come in 30+ shades with glitter, matte, metallic, satin, and shimmer textures, too.

Sephora Collection Clean Bouncy Eyeshadow Palette
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Sephora Collection Clean Bouncy Eyeshadow Palette

Not only does this Sephora Collection Clean Bouncy Eyeshadow Palette ($18) feature clean, creamy shadows, each one is meant to be applied right with your own two hands, no brush needed.

Clinique All About Shadow - Single
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Clinique All About Shadow - Single

This Clinique All About Shadow - Single ($19) can also serve as a base color or just brighten up eyelids instead.

Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow and Liner
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Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow and Liner

These chunky Sephora Collection Colorful Shadow and Liner ($14) sticks do double duty, and they're waterproof and long-lasting, too.

Make Up For Ever Star Lit Glitters
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Make Up For Ever Star Lit Glitters

Layer these Make Up For Ever Star Lit Glitters ($20) over shadows, use them to line your eyes, or even add to other parts of your face, body, or hair.

Violet Voss Fun Sized Mini Eyeshadow Palette
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Violet Voss Fun Sized Mini Eyeshadow Palette

Each Violet Voss Fun Sized Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($18) packs 10 colors from a collection of browns (and other neutral foils) to one boasting bright shades of violet.

Cover Fx Shimmer Veil
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Cover Fx Shimmer Veil

This Cover Fx Shimmer Veil ($14, originally $28) earns top marks from other shoppers for the amount of shimmer inside.

Kaja Moon Crystal Sparkling Eye Pigment
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Kaja Moon Crystal Sparkling Eye Pigment

The jelly formula of the Kaja Moon Crystal Sparkling Eye Pigment ($16) means it goes on smoothly (like a gel) but dries into a powder, and each shade packs real, reflective crystal powders at the same time.

Dominique Cosmetics Beautiful Mess Liquid Eyeshadow
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Dominique Cosmetics Beautiful Mess Liquid Eyeshadow

It's so easy to swipe on one of these Dominique Cosmetics Beautiful Mess Liquid Eyeshadows ($20), and build them up for a bold lid, too.

Sephora Collection Eye Love Eyeshadow Palette
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Sephora Collection Eye Love Eyeshadow Palette

There's a version of this Sephora Collection Eye Love Eyeshadow Palette ($14) for light, medium, and deep skin tones and ones for warm and cool undertones as well.

Make Up For Ever Artist Color Eye Shadow
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Make Up For Ever Artist Color Eye Shadow

The trickiest thing here is which of the 121 colors of Make Up For Ever Artist Color Eye Shadow ($17) you'll want to pick to fill a palette, whether you want an extra-small one with one shade, or to fill a spot in a larger one instead.

Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow
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Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow

If you're thinking of a specific glittery, metallic, shimmering, or matte color, there's a good chance you can find it in the 80 options of Sephora Collection Colorful Eyeshadow ($9).

KVD Vegan Beauty Kitten Mini: Glamrok Shade + Light Eyeshadow Quad
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KVD Vegan Beauty Kitten Mini: Glamrok Shade + Light Eyeshadow Quad

This KVD Vegan Beauty Kitten Mini: Glamrok Shade + Light Eyeshadow Quad ($19) was inspired by 1970s megastars so, rock on.

Sephora Collection Sheer Liquid Eyeshadow
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Sephora Collection Sheer Liquid Eyeshadow

Whether you want a sheer wash of color or something a bit bolder, this Sephora Collection Sheer Liquid Eyeshadow ($10) can get the job done.

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