A nude eyeshadow palette is a collection of eyeshadow shades that are in the “neutral” range — think browns, beiges, taupes, soft pinks, creams, and sometimes soft bronzes or champagnes. The idea is to provide shades that enhance the eyes naturally, rather than making a bold statement.

Typical Shade Types

• Matte neutrals (cream, beige, taupe, soft brown) for base, transition, or crease

• Shimmer / metallic neutrals (champagne, soft gold, rose gold, bronze) for highlighting lids

• Deep neutrals (cool/warm brown, chocolate, espresso, charcoal) for depth or liners

• Sometimes soft rosy / peachy neutrals to warm the palette

Desirable Qualities & Features

• Good pigmentation — the colors should show up even on deeper skin tones

• Blendability — colors should mix and layer smoothly

• Texture variety — having both matte and shimmer finishes increases versatility

• Minimal fallout — less mess when applying

• Shade pairing or design — some palettes pair complementary matte + shimmer shades

• Durability / safety — long-wearing, skin-safe formula