There's a bad Van Morrison joke here somewhere...
Best almost-bronze : Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Busted
Best buildable color : NYX Nude Matte Shadow in Betrayal
Best low-key shimmer : Ardency Inn Modster Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments in Hell
Best could-be-gray, could-be-mauve, it all depends on the light : Stila Eye Shadow in Rain
Best in case of no brush : Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint For Eyes in Lots O' Latte
Best Katy Perry inspo : Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Darkhorse
Best almost-black : Nars Eyeshadow in Coconut Grove
Best warm chocolate : Nars Eyeshadow in Bengali
Best red undertones : Make Up Forever Artist Shadow in TK01A
Best can't-live-without staple shade : Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Taupe
Best in luxury : Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in Cognac Sable
Best impulse palette purchase : L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Eye Shadow in Absolute Taupe
Photos by Tom Newton. Makeup by Annie Kreighbaum.