The One Product You Need For The Holiday Party Season

You heard it here first: A soft, shimmery eyeshadow is the no-makeup makeup of holiday party season. Unlike a matte red lip or smoky eye, a hint of sheen glossing your eyelids makes a subtle statement — a faint twinkle that catches the light just so when you glance down at your party shoes or across the bar. Plus, it's foolproof to apply and, if the party goes late, wears like a champ.

If you agree, and love a sparky eyeshadow, but have yet to find a formula that feels fresh for the season, we've got you covered. Ahead, we've broken down the most innovative, top-rated shimmer eyeshadows out there: the winners (and silver medalists) of the R29 2019 Beauty Innovator Awards.

Whether you want a full palette of bronzy, crease-resistant shades or an easy potted cream you can blend with your fingertips, scroll to find your new favorite shimmery eyeshadow ahead.

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Kaja Moon Crystal Sparkling Eye Pigment

The bouncy jelly formula is fun to play with, and the shades — like iridescent lavender, royal blue, and rose quartz — are insanely pigmented.

Kaja Moon Crystal Sparkling Eye Pigment, $, available at Sephora

Supergoop! Shimmershade

One coat of this everyday shadow gives lids a soft sheen, and you can layer on more for a more noticeably glitter-dusted finish. Plus, the real innovation here is that each pot is packed with SPF 30, so you can take this guy from your office party to your beach vacation without missing a beat.

Supergoop! Shimmershade Illuminating Cream Eyeshadow SPF 30, $, available at Nordstrom

Essence Chrome Eyeshadow

Just as sexy as it sounds, these "melted chrome" eyeshadows cover your lids with a freshly-polished metallic glow.

Essence Essence Melted Chrome Eyeshadow, $, available at Ulta Beauty

Aether Beauty Summer Solstice Palette

This palette might look familiar for the brand's focus on reducing beauty waste — the palette is actually made of paper and is 100% recyclable — but don't overlook the sunset-inspired shades. The flattering colors fuse wearable metallic and matte tones so you'll definitely hit every pan.

Aether Summer Solstice Eye Shadow Palette, $, available at Anthropologie

Kosas 10-Second Liquid Eyeshadow

Just when we thought we couldn't love the clean makeup brand more, Kosas brings us the perfect watercolor-inspired shimmer shadow housed in a skinny tube with a handy, doe-foot applicator.

Kosas 10-Second Liquid Eyeshadow, $, available at Sephora

Rimmel Wonder Swipe 2-in-1 Liner to Shadow

Sometimes you want shimmer shadow and other times you want a shimmer liner — but this one lets you have both.

Rimmel Rimmel Wonder Swipe 2-in-1 Liner to Shadow, Instafamous, $, available at Walgreens

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