5 palettes that’ll replace your nudes

While the classic mix of matte and shimmery browns are present in this palette, the addition of gorgeous pinks and peaches (like Just Peachy and Candied Peach) will freshen up your look. Too Faced co-founder Jerrod Blendino explains “When I came up with the Peach palette, I was thinking, ‘How am I able to reinvent this nude look that is so tired and overdone, while still giving women colors they can live in?’.” And here you have it!

Typically you’ll find greys paired with black and silver in an eyeshadow palette, but not in this quad from the Body Shop. The range of greys paired with nude make a great combo for creating depth in your eye makeup without necessarily upping the intensity of an everyday look. And another handy trick: Use a touch more of the light pink on the inner corners of your eyes to create the illusion of wider, brighter eyes.

The mix of warm shades in this palette, specifically terracotta, “is more flattering than cooler tones. Basically you look healthier when your skin has more warmth. Because terracotta has a little extra pop when compared to your classic black or brown, creating a smoky eye becomes almost effortless,” says Lori Taylor Davis, the Global Pro Lead Makeup Artist for Smashbox.

Purple as a neutral? Yep, we’re calling it – purple shades are so much more versatile than you would expect. While the highly pigmented shades in this palette certainly give you the option to up the drama, the lighter lilac and pink-toned shade will give you a gorgeous and soft wash of colour that doesn’t scream colour. Plus, purple’s the shade that works wonders for all eye colours, making it everyone’s perfect go-to palette.

Featuring shades of deep plum, warm ivory, rose nude, peony pink and mauve, this new neutral palette is a favourite for creating “a modern, wearable smoky eye that’s a subtle change from the traditional, neutral smoky eye. Plus, the soft, rosy shades in the palette complement any eye colour,” explains Vanessa Eckels, the National Artistry Trainer for Hourglass.