Almay Eyeshadow Palette for Green Eyes — 5-Shade Compact with Vitamin E Primer, Hypoallergenic

Almay Intense i-color Shadow Palette in 040 Green Eyes is a five-shade eyeshadow compact with a vitamin E–enriched primer that smooths lids, boosts pigment payoff, and helps extend wear for sensitive eyes.

Designed to enhance green eyes, this compact groups four creamy, blendable shadows plus a primer base into a single, easy-to-use kit. Each pan is labeled with directional numbers that mirror natural eye placement so you can build looks quickly—no expert technique required. The formula is ophthalmologist-tested, hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and made without common irritants like parabens and phthalates, making it suitable for contact lens wearers and sensitive skin.

How does the built-in primer improve my eye makeup?

The primer base in this palette is enriched with antioxidant vitamin E to help create a smoother canvas for shadows and guard against environmental stressors. It helps shadows adhere more evenly and can reduce the chance of creasing or fading through the day.

• Vitamin E–infused primer protects and smooths eyelids.
• Creates a tacky base that increases shadow longevity.
• Helps reduce creasing and color migration on oily lids.
• Prepares lids for seamless blending and buildable intensity.

Which shades are included and how do they flatter green eyes?

The Green Eyes palette pairs four complementary shadow finishes with the primer, selected to brighten and contrast green tones. Shades typically range from soft neutrals to deeper accents so you can create daytime dimension or a richer evening look with minimal effort.

• Light shade for brow bone and inner corner brightening.
• Transition hue to blend and soften edges.
• Mid-tone to define the lid and enhance green flecks.
• Deeper accent for lashline definition and smoky depth.

Is this palette safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers?

Almay formulated this palette with sensitive eyes in mind: it’s hypoallergenic, ophthalmologist tested, and free from parabens, phthalates, SLS, mineral oil, and other common irritants. The fragrance-free, cruelty-free formula is intended to minimize irritation while still delivering vibrant, longwear color.

• Hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist tested for sensitive eyes.
• Fragrance-free and cruelty-free formulation.
• Free from parabens, phthalates, SLS, mineral oil, and DMDM Hydantoin.
• Safe for contact lens wearers when applied as directed.

How easy is application for beginners versus advanced users?

The palette’s numbered pans correspond to recommended placement, making it straightforward for beginners to follow a step-by-step routine. Makeup-savvy users will appreciate the blendable textures and color story that support layering, intensifying, or creating custom mixes for personal looks.

• Numbered pans guide simple, repeatable placement.
• Creamy textures blend smoothly for quick edits or detailed looks.
• Buildable pigmentation lets you go subtle or bold without patchiness.
• Compact design is travel-friendly and organized for touch-ups.

Who is this for: The Almay Intense i-color 040 Green Eyes palette is ideal for anyone with green or green-leaning eyes who wants a compact, sensitive-skin friendly kit that simplifies application while offering lasting color. It suits makeup novices who appreciate guided placement, daily wearers who need crease-resistant results, and travelers who value a refillable-style compact made from sustainably sourced paperboard. If you prefer clean, fragrance-free formulas and ophthalmologist-tested products, this palette is formulated to meet those needs while helping you create everything from natural daytime dimension to richer evening looks.

Ingredients

Shade 1: Mica, Microcrystalline Cellulose Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Sodium Dehydroacetate. May Contain [+/-: Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Manganese Violet, (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007)]. Shade 2: Mica, Talc, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nylon-12, Silica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Isostearyl Alcohol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Ethylhexylglycerin, Paraffin, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Dehydroacetate. May Contain: [+/-: Iron Oxides (CI 77491) Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)]. Shade 3, 4, 5: Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Talc, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Silica, Nylon-12, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Tocopheryl Acetate, Boron Nitride, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Ethylhexylglycerin, Paraffin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate. May Contain: [+/-: Blue 1 Lake (Ci42090), Carmine (CI 75470)/Cochineal, Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140)].