That said, there are so many options when it comes to nude and neutral eyeshadow palettes, and finding one worth your money (that won't fade in minutes or look chalky in selfies) can be overwhelming. To help you sift through the clutter, we asked our team to dish on their favorite nude palettes, ahead.
Maybelline Nudes Of New York Eyeshadow Palette
"This palette was clearly made by someone who understands the art of a subtle smoky eye. There are shimmery colors for the lids, matte blending shades for the crease and brow bone, and complementary shades to highlight that match perfectly. I use it every single day, both for casual and more dressed up looks — and have gotten more compliments on my eyes than ever." — Cat Quinn, beauty director
Tarte Cosmetics Tartelette Toasted Eyeshadow Palette
"The colors of this palette fall more on the copper side, which makes for a great neutral option if you have a medium-deep complexion like mine. I love to combine Warmth and Flame on my lids when I'm in a pinch before work, but when I have extra time on my hands, Crackle, Cozy, and Fireside is my go-to date-night trifecta." — Aimee Simeon, beauty writer
Lorac Pro Matte Palette
"If you ever see me wearing matte eyeshadow, there's a very good chance it's from this palette, which was introduced to me by a makeup artist who was doing my face for an event. As soon as the velvety powders touched my lids, I knew the palette had to be mine. The packaging is no-fuss, but trust me, the stuff inside is worth its weight in gold. The shadows are almost too pigmented, so a tiny bit goes a long way — I love to use a fluffy eyeshadow brush and apply the caramel-beige shades for an everyday look, and go for the smoky with the deeper chocolate and black tones for special occasions." — Karina Hoshikawa, beauty & wellness market writer
Roen Beauty 75° Warm Eyeshadow Palette
"All four of the warm, golden shades in this palette are stunning, but I'm most obsessed with the compact itself: The chrome square is small enough to slip into any makeup bag and has a mirror on the top plate, which is handy when I'm traveling (so I don't have to use the front-facing camera on my phone if I'm mirrorless). The texture of the shadow is soft and buttery enough that I can use my ring finger to pick up the pigment and dab it over my eyelids for a sheer wash of gold or copper sparkle. That's nice because, like my mirror predicament, I'm often without a shadow brush." — Megan Decker, beauty writer
Juvia's Place The Nubian Palette
"This is one of the best nude palettes out there for Black women, in my opinion. It's pigmented and easy to blend with a price point that won't hurt your pockets. It's versatile and great for everyday casual looks, but it can also be dressed up when you have to turn it up for nighttime festivities." — Ineye Komonibo, entertainment writer
Urban Decay Naked Honey Eyeshadow Palette
"Of all the Urban Decay eye palettes out there, this is the only one I genuinely consider nude. I like that the matte shades have warm undertones and don't appear ashy on my eyelids. The shimmer shadows are extremely pigmented, and the range of golds in one palette is impressive. Amber and HBIC are my favorite colors — they look amazing on their own, and I've already hit pan on both of them." — Rebecca O'Haeri, data analyst
Nude Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette, Nude Medium
"I love that this palette includes more peach, chestnut, and pink tones, unlike the typical brown shades in some neutral palettes. The matte shades are phenomenally pigmented, and the shimmer shades have a buttery consistency, so a gentle tap with a brush goes a long way with these colors. Even though the palette is small, you can still create plenty of amazing looks with it." — O'Haeri
