When shopping for the ultimate eyeshadow palette, it’s easy to get caught up in colour. But the real heroes wear capes of taupe, chocolate, copper, and cream. And while they’ll always come a time when neon yellow, lime green and royal blue need calling upon, you should never underestimate the power of natural shades.
These are the tones that will make your eyes look bigger and brighter, create shadow where depth is needed, and light to emphasise. They’re the failsafe shades that save us on the morning commute and never let us down when a glamorous occasion calls.
And if you too think nothing is better than nude, get ready for your jaw to drop as we round up the most stunning, mouth-watering and wonderfully versatile, natural eyeshadow palettes on the market…
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“This is the best selection of colours mac has ever done for a palette. It is super versatile, it is possible to pull out neutral looks for an everyday basis and also flashy-fancy looks for a night out. The best plum colours are there, and I loooove to pair star violet with sketch.” – bh member AP1992
Too Faced Natural Neutral Eyeshadow Collection
One of Mecca’s best-sellers and for good reason. Too Faced are known for their rich pigments and these shades are irresistable. Our eyelids are ready to be smothered in ‘Sexpresso’ (top right).
Available at Mecca.
Charlotte Tilbury Exagerr-eyes
This quad is so popular, it’s hardly ever in stock. So if you see it – nab it! We bow down to the reddish-brown and rose gold combination that makes our eyes look wider and more awake (even on four hours sleep).
Get it via charlottetilbury.com
Maybelline New York Burgundy Bar Eyeshadow
This bad boy won the 2019 Glosscar for best palette and with good reason. Bh member Beckiiboo says, “I was honestly shocked when I tried this pallet as I wasn’t expecting much.. however I was pleasantly surprised! The pigment is amazing and the colours work really well and blend amazingly together!”
Huda Beauty Nude Palette
Huda completely reinvented the nude palette category with this stunning array of dusky pinks, shimmer-drenched coppers and peach to caramel mattes. The next time someone says nude is boring, show them this.
Available at Sephora.
Urban Decay Naked 2
You’ve always got to burn the first pancake. While we love the OG Naked Palette, it was just so much better the second time around.
Available at Mecca.
Australis Neutralize Nude Eyeshadow Palette
Is it warm in here or is it just us? Australis’ has nailed it with these tasty tangerines and terracottas. Bh member missm7393 says: “It is great for wearable, everyday work looks, and more dressy cafe brunch looks, and the addition of gleaming metallics and a matte black allow you to flawlessly transition from day to night.”
Bobbi Brown The Essential Multicolor Eye Shadow Palette in ‘Into the Sunset’
Bobbi Brown’s brand philosophy has always been about enhancing natural beauty and the new palette range is no exception. If you’re more of a bronze or burgundy fiend, this palette has sisters…
Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance
Doesn’t this just make you drool? The textures are smoother than satin sheets, too.
Available at Sephora.
Max Factor Masterpiece Nude Palette
The bh tribe has spoken. “If you only ever want one neutrals palette, especially for work, I’d highly recommend this. The shadows are buttery, pigmented and don’t smudge everywhere and, for me, aren’t too shiny”, says bh member Lizzea.
Tarte Toasted Eyeshadow Palette
Toasted is an understatement, this palette is fire.
Available at Sephora.
Chi Chi Glamorous Nudes Eyeshadow Collection
An affordable favourite of our bh members, some whom consider it as a pretty good dupe for Urban Decay’s smokey palette. “It’s great for people with hooded eyes to create lovely, open-eyed looks!”, says bh member iver2x
I like the look of Maybelline palette. I would use all of the colours.
These look wonderful! Now how to choose !
I have the burgunday bar which I haven't opened yet. Don't really wear eyeshadow except for very rare occassion. Love the look of the Charlotte Tilbury one
Oh I want them all. I absolutely love the look of the Too Faced one, but I am currently saving up to get my hands on the Natural Lust palette from them instead.
HAVE to have the Too Faced palette. I was trying to cut down on purchases for a while, but its on my wishlist now….. such is life. So gorgeous.
Charlotte Tilburys range does look nice, has anyone tried any products?
so many lovely looks
I love these palettes. So nice to have a variety of colours and mix and match. Always tempted to buy them when I see them on sale.
I love the colours they are so pretty.
I never see them on sale!
Where do you see it?
These are all so pretty! I love the Too Faced.
a lovely way to bring out our eyes girls.
The Tarte Toasted palette is so gorgeous!
Yep, these are beautiful! The Huda Beauty Nude one looks incredible with those shimmers. I have never tried any of these palettes. Colourpop has some great palettes in this tone range as well which are great value.