Glossier Monochromes Are the Perfect Eye Shadow Palettes for Anyone Intimidated by Eye Shadow Palettes — Editor Review

I started with the matte shade to serve as a base; the rich pigment deposits a surprising amount of color, and I know I’ll be wearing it alone quite a lot. I packed it on pretty opaquely right from the start, but despite the opacity, it blended out with ridiculous ease when I wanted to diffuse it up toward my brow bone. I also used it to define my lower lash line.

I fully covered the matte shadow with the satin shadow, which goes on sheerer. It added a silky sheen, which would look beautiful on bare skin but lends an ethereal feeling to the matte’s intensity. 

The metallic shadow, like the other two, doesn’t need any help from other shades or finishes to look incredible, but I especially liked it as an inner-corner highlight. 

In addition to Prairie, Glossier Monochromes are available in Clay (terracotta), Bluff (pale, peachy pink), Heather (mauve-y rose), Mist (dusty lavender), Jute (light taupe), Almond (rosy brown), Rosin (golden yellow), Mesa (coppery orange), and Teak (chocolate brown). Each $22 trio comes in a recyclable, white tin compact with a removable mirror, and it’s refillable, so feel free to switch to a new color each time. 

Next on my list is definitely Mesa — though if I’m feeling daring, I may even combine Prairie and Mesa in a single look. (Who even am I?)