Maybelline The Nudes Palette Review

Coming from the perspective of someone who doesn't typically use a lot of makeup, I absolutely loved this product! It had a wide range of colours, while keeping with the Nude theme obviously, giving a lot of possible different looks. The package has ideas of different Duo, Trio, and Quad looks, with guides of where to put each colour. I experimented a little with the different possibilities and they were all really easy to put on, didn't smudge, and it hasn't cracked yet. Not a whole lot of it is needed for the colour to stand out, so you don't end up with a really powdery and caked eyelid. I would definitely recommend this product, it has certainly made me more interested in trying out different looks.

I have all the palettes in the urban decay naked range, and was keen to try this out to see how it compares to them as a cheaper alternative.

The packaging is nice and sturdy, doesn't feel too plasticky and cheap like some of the dupe palettes out there. The colours all go well together and there is a good explanation of the duos and trios and quads on the back of the packaging which is great for people who might be newer to shadow to make it easier for them to put colours together.

I found that the shadows are not as pigmented as the UD ones, and require a bit more layering and blending to get the colours payoff, but they have a nice texture.

I found that using an eyeshadow primer made a huge difference to the colour payoff I got, particularly with the lighter colours as they are a bit more chalky and don't apply as smoothly.

Overall it's a really nice little palette for a "drugstore" version of a higher end product, and good for those that want a nude palette without shelling out lots of $$. It's also a great pallette for those who want to practice and experiment with nudes before committing to a higher end product. I would still go for my urban decay naked range before I picked this up, but it's good for what it is!

Colours: This is such a gorgeous palette if you are into neutral colours. The colours are easy to blend and build up and easy to mix and match colours, the shade selection is great. There are colours in the palette to do both day and night looks to create a party look – daytime neutral eye or a deep smokey eye. There are so many colours in the palette that I feel it is definitely worth the money. The palette definitely works best when a primer is applied to the eyelids prior to applying the shadows to make the colours last longer (as the colours don’t last as long without it). Packaging: I like the size of the palette also, a nice size for travelling as it will fit in your makeup bag as well. The packaging is also quite sturdy so it’s going to be travel-friendly. The only thing that would have made this palette extra great would have been if it came with a mirror so you can apply the shadows on the go. The other con would be the standard eye shadow spongy applicators that it comes with to apply the shadows however this is pretty standard for these brands – it would have made it that little bit better if it did come with a mini eye shadow brush. Definitely a great palette for those who are on a budget, those new to makeup, and those who want to experiment with different looks than splurging on high-end makeup :)

First impressions: I thought the palette was rather small however there is a decent amount of shadow per colour and this makes the palette more compact for travelling. The packaging was a little bit cheap feeling but the graphics are sleek and the tips on the back of the product are handy for quick makeup looks.

Opening the product: When first opened, I was immediately drawn to the fact that there is a variety of matte shades and shimmer shades - the matte shades were the perfect base and crease colours, or used on their own for a natural subtle look and the shimmers can spice up the look, turning day time into evening. The second thing I noticed was the tool to apply the eyeshadow. I don't like the sponge head sticks and would be completely impressed if a lower end brand had some sort of brush to apply the shadow.

Use of shadows: I used the matte white colour first on my crease as a base to make my later eyeshadow bold. Secondly I used the lightest matte brown in my crease as a transition shade, I then blended my outer V with the darkest matte brown shade. Followed by applying the bronze shimmer shade in the centre and reapplying my outer V (this colour also went on my bottom lash line). Lastly, I added some of that white matte colour back into my inner corner to brighten and widen my eyes. I found all of the colours to be very blendable and easy to work with. The shadows weren't as opaque as I like but I could build them up easily.

I would recommend this palette to anyone who loves a good nude, but specifically any beginner wanting a great basic selection of colours to work with that are easy to blend and gives you a variety of makeup looks.

I've always envied those ladies who rock out a gorgeous neutral eye. Personally up until now I've always ended up with it either looking invisible or looking like i've been punched in the eye.

However, as I was lucky enough to trial this nude palette I thought it was time to put my back into it and try something new.

The palette itself is a very generous with it's shades and is in really robust packaging. It has 12 different nude shades that can either work on their own or in different configurations depending on the look you are after. There is a nice combination of highlighters, shimmers and various taupe to brown shades.

I've been following the Vloggers that have been posting their looks using the palettes and my favourite one thus far is Jah's look. I've almost perfected it (falsies and all) and i've had many compliments about my make up. The colours have great stayability and I think for $30 this is a pretty amazing buy.

Next look - Sophie Garth Night Nudes...stand by!

Thanks Maybelline!

I was so excited to try this because I've heard a lot of mixed reviews on it so to be able to test it out myself was amazing. I am a huge fan of nude eye shadows and the colours in this palette are beautiful and I found it really easy to mix and match all the colours.

I was a bit disappointed in the pigmentation of some of the colours. For example the first shade in the top row and the third shade on the bottom row are not very pigmented even if I try to build them up. However I do think that in most palettes you do get shades that are less pigmented than others. My favourite shades were the taupe colours which is the first shade in the bottom row and the fourth shade in the top row. These two colours have a decent pigmentation and look very pretty together as one is a matte shade and the other is more shimmery and they are very easy to blend.

In other reviews I noticed people found some of the colours very similar and I kind of agree because as I mentioned before that my favourite shades are the taupes and they are actually the exact same colour, they just have different finishes. I also think they have too many highlight shades. In this palette they have 3 and I think the most they should have included is 2. One thing I was very impressed with was all the matte shade and amazing pigmentation so I think this palette I would use more for the matte shades rather than the shimmery ones.

Overall I think it is a decent palette however I think there are better alternatives like the Chi Chi palettes.

I absolutely LOVE this pallete. So many different looks so easily achieved. The colours are vibrant and last all day or night. I've had countless comments on how great my eyes look. The guide for use is great for any make up rookies and easy to follow and understand. The packaging is great. Just all around an awesome product.

I decided to go with the lovely Sophie Garth’s tutorial for my first use of The NUDES by MAYBELLINE followed by the QUADS, TRIOS and DUOS which are on the back of the palette for you to follow.

I used the sponge applicator brush and found it rather harsh on my eyelids; not blending as well as I would like it too. There is a long applicator slot so your travel brush will easily fit in there which is what I have replaced the original sponge applicator with.

There is a great range of shades and pigments to create a natural all-day to Smokey eye which when I do wear eyeshadows is my 2 favourite looks. It’s unfortunate that the lighter shades are a little harder to build up to the particular colour shown in the palette and are slightly more powdery than the other shades.

The case is sleek and easy to fit into my makeup bag although would have loved to see a mirror in the palette but the colours are put on show through the see through front. Over all it is a well thought out concept.

I think the palette is something that would be perfect for beginners like myself, learning NUDES and naturals to then move onto brighter colours and more advance looks.

I have used creamer easier to apply palettes but will continue to use this for an all day look as it is long ware and doesn't crumble onto your cheeks.

I love the ease of this product. The powder glides over the eyelids and the colours in the palette give a great impact, whether you go for duo, trio or quad. I would always avoid using eye shadows as they wouldn't go on very well or I couldn't get the hang of using more than one colour. The guide on the back of the pack and actual palette is fantastic. It helps you know which 2, 3,or 4 colours to use and in which areas. I have found the guide indispensable. The colour lasts all day and doesn't smudge off which is great when going from day to night. This is the best eye shadow and colour combinations I have ever used.

It comes in a nice compact palette and has a nice firm clasp so no need to worry about it opening while traveling. It comes with handy instructions in the back with what duos/quads etc you can put together. Although the plastic one has different information to what's on the back of the compact.

I used it for a neutral look while out with my kids and I really like the colours that come in it and the fact that you can do a really natural nude look with the lighter colours or take the dark or black and make an evening smoky eye. They are really build able which is great for first timers. I like that there is a mix of mattes and frosts and found the colours very flattering. I would definitely recommend to others, especially if you are just starting out with make up. I would suggest that you get some eye brushes/blender brush as the brushes provided won't blend as well.