Maybelline New York's The Nudes Palette Review and Swatches

I know it is a little late now for the product I am gonna review in a second but what can I say. When we in India got its first ever eyeshadow palette I got very and I mean very excited. Well its not obviously India's first eyeshadow palette but it was it was the very first one in the readily available brands across India aka 'drugstore'.

What The Product Says:
13 looks in one palette 
Swatches and How To's at maybelline.com/eyeshadow 
It also says that you can divide the palette into quads, trios and duos to do looks
What the Company says on its website:

Maybelline New York launches The Nudes Palette, the must-have neutrals for your eyes!

  • It is a 12 shades collection of eyeshadows to create infinite looks with bold beiges, sultry sands, brazen bronzes and over-the-top taupes. The 12 shades come in an ultra-blendable formula which subtly flatters the contours of your eyes to give you that irresistible look. The powder texture is perfect and the neutral shades are universally flattering for all skin types. Also equipped with a cushion dual-tip applicator which helps you with the on-the-go application. Get a flawless and gorgeous look with the ultimate eye makeup palette. Let's Get Nude!
  • Here's why you will love it:
  • - 12 neutral shades
  • - Flattering for all skin types
  • - Equipped with a cushion dual-tip applicator
  • - Ultra-blendable formula

  • source:http://www.maybelline.co.in/catalog/product.aspx?prdcode=P0201011&catcode=F1_EyeShadow
Price:
It retails for ₹899/-
I got it from the newu website at 20% discount for ₹719.2

Packaging:
It comes in a sleek rectangular packaging with a clear see-through lid. And comes with a dual-ended sponge tip applicator one side of which is regular and other mimics a pencil brush.
Ingredients:

Shades and Swatches:

(L-R) Frozen,Crystal,Bareskin,Siren,Tanned,Grey
(L-R) Clam,Muddy,Sandy,Fur,Taup-ish,After Hour
  1. FROZEN: A highlighter shades with pink duo chrome finish i.e reflects pink when moved a certain way with a little bit of blue glitter.
  2. CRYSTAL: A cool toned brown shimmery shade with a satin finish.
  3. BARESKIN: A matte skin coloured shade
  4. SIREN: A perfect bronze shade
  5. TANNED: A matte light taupe shade. Perfect for being a transition shade.
  6. GREY: A matte grey shade.
  7. CALM: A light brown shimmery colour.
  8. MUDDY: A matte neutral brown shade
  9. SANDY: A gold colour.
  10. FUR: A dark brown colour in a satin finish
  11. TAUP-ISH: A pale cool toned shimmery colour. Can be also as a highlighter
  12. AFTER HOUR: A matte black colour.
My Thoughts:
I think that Maybelline The Nudes Palette is an excellent one-stop shop for people who love neutral eyeshadows and are a beginner. The main advantage is its price point it is really affordable and most people can fit it in their budget. Talking about the eyeshadows they are not the best eyeshadows you will ever use but it is under ₹1000 and first eyeshadow palette launched in India people will obviously like it. All the shimmery shades except for Frozen which has chunky blue glitter, are really really nice especially Siren, Sandy and Fur they are a bomb and the best eyeshadows for me in the palette. The palette has 5 matte shades out of which After Hours i.e the black shade is my least favoured one because apart from it being patchy it also lacks pigmentation. The packaging also has a downside with it not having a mirror.

Pros:
  • Affordable
  • Easily Available
  • Versatile 
  • Will suit all skin tones
  • Shimmery Shades are amazing
Cons:
  • Not all eyeshadows are pigmented
  • Blending some shades can be a bit of task sometimes
  • Doesn't come with a mirror
Rating:
3.5/5

Final Verdict:
I would recommend everyone especially beginners to give it go. Multiple looks can be created using this palette.
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