Best Makeup Palettes Under $100 (2026)
We ranked palettes by a value score combining formulation quality, shade range, pigment/blendability, multiuse utility, and overall cost under $100
The Verdict
- Best Overall: Urban Decay Naked 3 Mini Eyeshadow Palette — Best for pink-neutral looks: compact mini with coordinated rosy neutrals for easy everyday wearable looks
- Best Value: Geller's Greatest New York Minute Face & Eye Palette — Best budget face-and-eye option: versatile baked formula that covers blush, bronzer and eyeshadow needs in one compact
This roundup highlights makeup palettes under $100 selected for overall value, versatility, and formulation quality. Picks were chosen by scoring pigment payoff, shade range, blendability, ingredient notes, and multiuse potential across face and eye palettes
Top Picks
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Best Overall Urban Decay Naked 3 Mini Eyeshadow Palette
Best for pink-neutral looks: compact mini with coordinated rosy neutrals for easy everyday wearable looks
Mini 6-shade pink neutral palette with matte and shimmer finishes. Great blendability and long wear for travel. Customers note its compact size and color variety as key benefits
- pink neutral color family
- matte + shimmer finishes
- up to 12-hour wear
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bareMinerals Gen Nude Blonzer: blush & bronzer hybrid
Best for hybrid face color: combines blush and bronzer in a talc-free formula designed for natural, layered color
Buildable talc-free compact that provides a luminous rosy-bronze glow. Users note smooth application, natural look, and subtle highlight that lasts
- talc-free formula
- buildable luminous finish
- rosy-bronze shade family
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Best Value Geller's Greatest New York Minute Face & Eye Palette
Best budget face-and-eye option: versatile baked formula that covers blush, bronzer and eyeshadow needs in one compact
Full face and eyeshadow palette with blush, bronzer and eyeshadow duo for versatile makeup looks. Noted for luminous baked formulas and suitability for mature skin, with high pigmentation and blendability according to customers
- three bestsellers in one palette
- baked formulas for glow
- includes blush, bronze and eyeshadow duo
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Urban Decay Naked Mini Eyeshadow Palette
Best for mixed finishes: small palette offering a practical mix of matte, shimmer and metallic shades for varied eye looks
Compact 6-shade palette with matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes. Delivers versatile color with long wear and crease-resistant performance; praised for pigmentation and blendability. Customers note compact size and value, with some reports of crumbling shadows
- creaseless, long-wear formula
- versatile finishes in 6 shades
- compact travel-friendly size
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Urban Decay Naked Mini Eyeshadow Palette (6 shades)
Best compact variety: six-shade mini with coordinated matte-to-metallic finishes for portable, day-to-night application
Compact 6-shade eyeshadow palette with matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes. Praised for pigmentation and longevity, though some users report crumbling shadows
- compact travel-friendly size
- six versatile shades
- long-lasting, crease-free wear
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Smashbox Cali Contour Palette
Best for sculpting routines: multi-pan contour set with bronzer, highlight and blush designed for layered face definition
Six-shade contour kit with highlighter, bronzer and blush to add dimension and glow. Customers highlight versatile tones and beginner-friendliness for fair to medium complexions
- six-shade contour kit
- includes highlighter, bronzer and blush
- blendable, versatile tones
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The Cali Contour Palette by Smashbox
Best for classic contour sets: balanced face palette with complementary bronzer, highlighter and blush for shaping
Six-shade contour kit with highlighter, bronzer and blush for dimension and glow. Accessible tones for fair to medium complexions; versatile for eyeshadows and contouring, with blendable formulas
- six shades for dimension
- blendable+long-lasting perception
- multi-use for face and eyes
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Urban Decay Naked 2 Basics Mini Eyeshadow Palette
Best for matte lovers: neutral matte mini focused on crease and lid definition for understated, wearable eye looks
Matte nude palette with six cool-toned shadows for versatile eye looks. Customers note true-to-color payoff, smooth application, and long wear without primer
- six matte nude shadows
- multi-use powder
- travel-friendly with mirror
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Mehron Paradise FX 8 Color Basic Palette
Best for body and SFX: eight-color water-activated palette built for face and body painting with bold pigment payoff
Water-activated face and body paint palette with premium pigments. Easy to blend, long wear, and quick to wash. Customers note strong quality and smooth application
- water-activated, easy to blend
- professional-grade pigments
- vegan, cruelty-free, made in USA
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Mehron Paradise FX 8 Color Tropical Palette – Water-Activated Paint
Best for tropical SFX looks: water-activated multi-color palette aimed at vibrant face and body painting applications
Water-activated, premium face and body paint palette with intense color payoff and easy blending. Trusted by professional artists since 1927 with vegan, cruelty-free formulation
- professional-grade pigments
- water-activated and easy to blend
- vegan, cruelty-free formula