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The Holiday Season's Best One-Swipe Shimmer Eye Shadows

Jenna Sims, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
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Holiday party season is upon us. That means it's the perfect time to elevate your look by adding a little bit of sparkle to your eye makeup routine. These shimmering eye shadows make it easy to instantly add a touch of cheer with little effort (and minimal impact to your bank account). Each superhero shade is primed to help you create easy, monochromatic looks that still deliver a touch of glam in just one swipe.
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Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow

Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow
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BUY IT: $24; sephora.com

Our beauty editor gave this one-swipe shadow her seal of approval after it lasted through a 12-hour marathon of holiday festivities.

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Lidstar Glistening Eye Glow

Lidstar Glistening Eye Glow
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BUY IT: $18; glossier.com

For a soft shimmer that will last all day without creasing, turn to Lidstar from Glossier. It's ideal for those who may not usually be a fan of eye shadow but want to achieve a subtle glow for special occasions.

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L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Waterproof Eye Shadow

L'Oreal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Waterproof Eye Shadow
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BUY IT: $6.68; walmart.com

This unique powder-cream formula delivers color that lasts up to 24 hours, so you don't have to worry about it fading away.

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Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick
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BUY IT: $30; sephora.com

In addition to using this long-wear cream as a shadow, it can also be used to define and highlight eyes.

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Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadow

Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eye Shadow
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Light reflects off the micro-glitter in this Hourglass eye shadow to create a dazzling finish in just seconds.

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BareMinerals Gen Nude Metallic Liquid Eyeshadow

BareMinerals Gen Nude Metallic Liquid Eyeshadow
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BUY IT: $22; ulta.com

This lightweight shadow will nourish lids while delivering multi-dimensional metallic color. Start with one layer and add additional shadow for more intense color.

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ColourPop Super Shock Shadow

ColourPop Super Shock Shadow
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BUY IT: $6; ulta.com

To achieve maximum color, use your finger to apply this shadow onto your eyelid. For a softer look, you can use a shadow brush.

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Urban Decay Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Eyeshadow
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Buying singles of your favorite shades from Urban Decay's Naked palette like Half Baked and Hustle will ensure you never run out of your favorite shimmering colors.

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