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10 Naked Palette Alternatives That Aren’t Crazy Expensive

Urban Decay's Naked eyeshadow palette revolutionized our approach to neutral makeup by making it easier to experiment with several shades at once. Since its initial 2010 release, the cult favorite has gone through six updates with number seven poised to be its best yet. Next month, UD will release the first Naked Matte palette featuring 12 never before seen shades. As exciting as this is for makeup junkies, we realize that the $50 price point may be a stretch for some. We rounded up 10 neutral shadow alternatives that won’t break the bank. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 27, 2020
01
bareMinerals Ready 8.0 The Power Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

With shade names like Boss Lady, Moneymaker and Payday, this palette is perfect for ladies who want to work the executive suite in style. $40, bareescentuals.com.

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02
IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Eyeshadow Trio

If palettes overwhelm you, this three-shade trio is a quick and easy way to establish a daily look. $24, ulta.com.

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03
e.l.f Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette

This palette’s matte shades are super easy to mix and customize to your liking. And who can beat that price point? $10, elfcosmetics.com.

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04
Hard Candy Look Pro Neutral Eyeshadow Palette

Don’t be fooled by the drugstore price! Hard Candy’s sultry palette also includes shadow primer, a mini liner and a dual-ended applicator. $8, walmart.com.

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05
Covergirl Nudes TruNaked Eyeshadow Palette

These universally flattering shades can be used in combination or separately for a bevy of neutral eye looks. $12, ulta.com.

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06
Butter London Shadow Clutch Palette

This neutral palette includes a forest green shade perfect for the upcoming fall season. $39, ulta.com.

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07
NYX Natural Shadow Palette

This simple six-shade palette is suitable for all skin tones and sheer enough to wear day or night. $8, nyxcosmetics.com.

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08
Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Palette

This award-winning palette comes with a glam guide, so you don’t have to mix and match on your own. $36, sephora.com.

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09
Smashbox ‘Photo Matte’ Mini Eye Palette

This petite palette contains a mix of wet and dry colors that can be used as shadow, liner or brow powder. $25, nordstrom.com.

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10
M.A.C. Amber Times Nine Eyeshadow Palette

Amber is the dominant hue in this nine-shade palette that offers a mix of matte, shimmer and frost finishes. $32, nordstrom.com.

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