
Pumpkin spice and everything nice. That’ll pretty much be the unofficial slogan until December (at least!), whether you’re all about oversized jumpers, hot chai lattes, pumpkin carving, and cosy nights in… or you’re still mourning the long, sunny days of summer.
But autumn does give us one thing that not all seasons can claim: the perfect excuse to dive into terracotta eyeshadow palettes, experiment with rich burgundies, and go bold with beige.
Tis the season to bring out the muted, spicy tones of fall and experiment with depth, texture, and a hint of shimmery drama on your eyelids. To help you avoid two hours of endless scrolling at Sephora.com, we have gathered our absolute favourite eyeshadow palettes for the perfect autumnal look.
1. Stila Pocket Play in Pretty Petal

Don’t let the dainty name fool you – Stila’s Pretty Petal palette is a true multitasker. Part of Stila’s Pocket Play range, it features five multi-use, 4-way powder shadows designed with Stila’s signature Gel Powder, Extruded Powder, Double Process, and Topper Gloss formulas. The shades combine nude pinks with subtle shimmers, making it easy to create everything from soft daytime looks to luminous, layered evening eyes. Some shades can even double as highlighters.
The textures are soft, creamy, and blendable. Compact yet generous, the palette includes full-size pans and a mirror, making it perfect for travel or on-the-go touch-ups. It’s also adorned with a collectible floral design by Jeffrey Fulvimari.
Shades: 5
Finish: Matte, Pearl, Satin, and Topper Gloss
Best for: Anyone who wants a small, travel-friendly palette with soft, wearable pinks and shimmers.
Price: £26.00
Available at stila.co.uk
2. Lisa Eldridge Desert Gleam

If autumn had a golden hour, Lisa Eldridge’s Desert Gleam palette would be it. This palette mixes warm, sandy neutrals, molten metallics, and a subtle green-shifting highlight – from the rich matte Dunes to the bright metallic Firefly – so you can go from soft, daytime elegance to a more dramatic, smouldering look. Each shade is highly blendable and delivers the polished, refined finish that has become synonymous with Lisa’s signature aesthetic.
There are three matte, velvety bases, along with luminous silvers, bronzes and greens (including stunning metallic bronze-gold and yellow gold shimmers). The beautifully designed case is just the cherry on top.
Shades: 6
Finish: Matte, Velvet, Metallic
Best for: Those looking for a sophisticated, cinematic autumn palette that can take you from soft daytime looks to glowing evening eyes.
Price: £49.00
Available at lisaeldridge.com
3. SUQQU Signature Colour Eyes in S03 SOURAI

SUQQU’s S03 SOURAI palette takes a subtle approach to autumn colour. It features cool brown and ash greige tones that allow you to build natural depth and definition, inspired by the muted shades of fallen leaves and bare trees. Only the top-left shade has a pearlescent shimmer, while the rest are soft, blendable neutrals you can layer and mix.
Staying true to its signature Japanese formulations, the four shadows are finely milled and soft, so they glide on smoothly and can be built up for more intensity without looking patchy. The compact includes dual-ended brushes, so it’s practical for quick touch-ups on the go.
Shades: 4
Finish: Matte, Pearlescent, Satin
Best for: Anyone looking for a cool-toned palette for layered autumnal eye looks.
Price: £50.00
Available at SUQQU
4. Anastasia Beverly Hills Embers Mini Palette

ABH has bottled the essence of a roaring fire with Embers – all flickering golds, glowing bronzes, and those rich chestnut mattes that define the autumn palette. This mini palette features 9 full-pigment shades in matte and metallic finishes, offering versatile options from subtle daytime looks to fiery evening lids. Despite its compact size, a single swipe delivers that signature ABH intensity.
The formula stays smooth and blendable, avoiding the chalkiness that can plague high-impact pigments. Whether you’re sculpting a sultry bronze lid or adding a fiery copper pop to your lower lash line, Embers is proof that size really doesn’t matter – it’s all about the spark.
Shades: 9
Finish: Matte, Metallic
Best for: Anyone looking for rich, matte shades.
Price: £29.00
Available in Boots
5. Kay Beauty EyeKanvas

For beauty lovers who want to dip a toe (or rather, a brush) into autumnal hues without splurging, Kay Beauty’s EyeKanvas is a hidden gem. Created by Bollywood icon Katrina Kaif, the brand bridges high-performance formulas with everyday accessibility – and this palette is no exception.
Expect velvety mattes and smooth metallics in the kind of earthy tones that flatter everyone, from soft caramel to deep russet. The blendability is seriously impressive for its price point, and the shades have that creamy-meets-powdery feel that makes layering effortless. In short: it’s your perfect starter palette for playing with the season’s moodier tones.
Shades: 9
Finish: Matte, Shimmer
Best for: Anyone looking for an affordable, easy-to-use starter palette that lets you play with rich, seasonal shades without breaking the bank.
Price: £20.00
Available in SpaceNK
6. Vieve The Essential Palette

Vieve’s The Essential Palette is a thoughtful edit of ten buttery mattes and luminous shimmers that are meant to work for every skin tone, every look, and every occasion. The ten shades range from warm browns to honeyed golds, champagne sheens, and darker, more intense tones that are perfect for adding definition or creating a smoky eye.
True to Vieve’s ethos, the formula is richly pigmented, ultra-blendable, and easy to apply. Whether you’re going for “barely there” or “bronzed goddess,” this palette delivers the professional results we all want.
Shades: 10
Finish: Matte, Shimmer
Best for: Anyone who wants a versatile neutral palette with richer shades to add depth.
Price: £49.00
Available at SpaceNK
7. Delilah Colour Intense – Damsel

Damsel by Delilah is autumn romance in a palette – nine rich, warm shades that run from molten bronzes and golden ochres to deep chocolate browns. The mattes and subtle shimmers layer beautifully for depth without heaviness, and the creamy-but-powdery textures make blending effortless.
Vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologically tested, it comes in Delilah’s signature rose gold compact – practical enough for everyday use, but still feels like a little indulgence when you open it. Whether you’re defining the crease, adding a soft wash of shimmer, or building a deeper evening eye, the palette makes layering simple and versatile.
Shades: 9
Finish: Matte, Shimmer
Best for: Anyone who wants a warm, versatile autumn palette that makes layering and building depth effortless.
Price: £41.00
Available at delilahcosmetics.com
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