Eyeshadow Palettes

Questions About Nude, Colorful and Beginner Eyeshadow Palettes

How do I choose an eyeshadow palette?

Eyeshadow palettes are irresistible paint boxes full of different colors for your eyes. They contain multiple eyeshadow colors, either in harmonizing colors or in a variety of shades. They usually offer a selection of textures as well, including matte, satin, shimmer, or glitter.

To choose an eyeshadow palette, start by determining your needs. Do you want a basic or neutral color palette for every day? Then a palette containing natural shades, like the New Classics Eyeshadow Palette, should do the trick. Do you want to experiment with fashion colors or textures? Many limited-edition palettes, such as the e.l.f.x American Eagle Denim Daze Blue Eyeshadow Palette, offer trendy hues. Are you looking for a cost-effective way to test out some new shades? Something like a cost-effective Bite Size Mini Eyeshadow Palettes could be the perfect solution.

Next, assess the actual palette you are considering and determine how many of the shades you will actually use. If you think you might only use one or two colors, keep looking. Once you make your selection, don’t hesitate to try as many shades as possible. Check out tutorials and use your imagination to make the most of every hue in the palette.

How do I choose a beginner eyeshadow palette?

If you’re a makeup beginner, you will want to pick an eyeshadow palette that contains a wide enough range of colors--from light to dark—to use as base shades, highlighter shades, and contouring shades for everyday looks. Matte shades are the easiest to work with and the most suitable for daily wear, but your palette should also include some satin and shimmer textures for when you want to create an amped-up or glamorous look. Be sure there are plenty of shades that complement your skin tone—warm, cool or neutral; deep, medium or fair. And finally, look for a few shades that really “pop” for when you’re in the mood to try a trendy look.

How long do eyeshadow palettes last?

It depends on how often you use your eyeshadow palette. The more you use the colors, the faster you’ll go through them. However, keep in mind that with eyeshadow palettes, there are more colors to choose from so it’s likely all the shades will last longer.

How do I choose a nude eyeshadow palette?

Nude eyeshadows generally match your skin color and skin tone and create a minimal or no makeup look. However, nude makeup doesn’t have to be boring, and a carefully curated nude eyeshadow palette like the Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette - Nude Mood gives you everything you need to achieve an everyday look, as well as looks that are bold and glamorous. Look for midrange skin-toned shades like peach, pearl, beige, tan and caramel, as well as some deeper hues like cocoa and dark chocolate. An assortment like this will give you options for base shades, contouring, lining, and highlighting, and endless options for eye-catching eye shadow looks.

What is the best eyeshadow palette?

The best eyeshadow palettes contain colors that suit your complexion, your moods, and offer you the range and variety to create the eye makeup looks you’ll wear every day, on special occasions, and any time you want to express yourself in new and colorful ways.