Almay Eyeshadow Palette 040 Green Eyes — Primer-Enriched, Hypoallergenic Longwear Shadow Compact

The Almay Intense i-color Shadow Palette in 040 Green Eyes is a five-shade eye shadow compact with a vitamin E–enriched primer that smooths lids and helps locks color for long, crease-resistant wear.

Designed specifically to flatter green eyes, this compact pairs four creamy, blendable shades with a primer base that enhances pigment payoff and helps protect skin from environmental stressors. The pans are arranged to follow the natural curve of the eye and numbered for quick, step-by-step application, making it simple to create polished daytime looks or deepen color for evening.

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

The primer is formulated with antioxidant vitamin E to create a smooth base that helps shadows adhere more evenly and resist creasing and fading. It also acts as a barrier against humidity and oil, so color looks fresher longer without frequent touch-ups.

• Antioxidant vitamin E added for skin protection and smoother application
• Helps reduce creasing and smudging through the day
• Improves pigment payoff so shades appear truer to pan color
• Works well under powder or cream shadow formulas

What finishes and shades are included for green eyes?

This palette contains four coordinated shades in complementary finishes—matte, satin, shimmer, and metallic—designed to make green eyes stand out. The combination lets you build dimension with a light lid color, a mid-tone for the crease, and a deeper hue for definition or lining.

• Creamy, blendable textures that layer without tugging
• Mix of light, mid, and deep tones to sculpt and brighten
• Shimmers and metallics to add reflectivity and depth
• Numbered pans for easy step-by-step looks

Is this palette safe for sensitive eyes and contacts?

Formulated with sensitivity in mind, the compact is hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist tested, making it suitable for many sensitive-eye wearers and those who use contact lenses. The formula avoids common irritants and fragrances that can aggravate delicate lids.

• Hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist tested
• Fragrance-free and cruelty free
• Free from parabens, phthalates, SLS, mineral oil, DMDM Hydantoin, formaldehydes, and Triclosan
• Safe for contact lens wearers in most cases; patch test recommended

How eco-conscious is the packaging and formula?

Almay uses sustainably sourced paperboard for the compact housing to lower environmental impact, and the formulation avoids several controversial ingredients. The result is a cleaner beauty option that still delivers performance and wearable color stories.

• Compact made from sustainably sourced paperboard
• Formulated without several listed harmful chemicals
• Clean, cruelty-free formulation standards maintained
• Designed for everyday use with mindful packaging choices

Who this is for: The Almay 040 Green Eyes palette is designed for anyone with green or green-hazel eyes who wants an easy-to-use, sensitivity-minded shadow set that enhances natural eye color. It suits beginners and experienced users alike who prefer numbered guidance, longwear performance, and cleaner ingredients with eco-aware packaging. If you need a compact that simplifies shade selection while offering reliable wear and skin-friendly formulation, this palette is a practical pick.

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)].