New for fall is the Annabelle Smokey Nudes palette. And as I mentioned in my Swatch Sunday featuring this palette, the drugstore has definitely been in need of quality palettes.

This is a palette that many, MANY makeup lovers (and casual users) are sure to fawn over simply because it’s a neutral palette. And it definitely did not disappoint. There are matte shades in here amidst the usual shimmers and that makes for a far more well balanced look. My particular favourite shade is the shade labelled bronze (bottom row, middle shade). I found myself using this shade over and over and over again to deepen the crease and it added a gorgeous touch to an otherwise two-dimensional look.

My only true gripe with the Annabelle Smokey Nudes is there is no real brow bone highlighting shade (for my skin tone). The pink is far too pink, and the white is far too shimmery. Mixed together they do an okay job of highlighting the brow, but when I used either by themselves I wasn’t that pleased with the results.

Here’s five looks I came up with using this palette:

The first look I tried out. While I am a colourful eyeshadow lover, I do like using neutral palettes because it gives me a chance to play around with my lip colour. It’s a lot easier to wear bright(er) lips when you’ve got neutral shades on your lids!

Eyes

1. Nude all over the lid.
2. Copper on the outer corner with some Black mixed in.

On my lashes is Urban Decay‘s Perversion mascara.

Rest of the Face

• Foundation: Make Up For Ever Ultra HD liquid foundation in Y225
• Bronzer: NYC Fire Island Tan
• Blush: Laura Geller Pink Grapefruit
• Highlighter: Too Faced Candlelight
• Lips: NYX Fizzies

I wanted to play around with the Gold shade, but I found it didn’t come off as golden as I had expected it to. It’s more of a soft, muted yellow. It adds colour, but not a whole lot.

Eyes

1. Gold all over the lid.
2. Brown through the crease.
3. Bronze on the outer half of the lid.
4. Black on the outer corner to deepen it up.

On my lashes is essence‘s Lash Princess False Lash Effect mascara.

Rest of the Face

• Foundation: Boots No7 Instant Radiance in Cool Vanilla
• Bronzer: elf Surf’s Up
• Blush: essence Autumn Peach
• Highlighter: Becca Champagne Pop
• Lips: MAC Barbecue

This is fairly easy go to look for me when I’ve got a shimmery white and a black in a palette.

Eyes

1. Bronze through the crease.
2. White on the lid.
3. Black on the outer half of the lid.
4. White and Pink shade mixed together on the brow bone.

I applied Maybelline‘s Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Eye Pencil in Sleek Onyx to my lower lash line and blended it out with the Black eyeshadow. On my lashes is Urban Decay‘s Perversion mascara.

Rest of the Face

• Foundation: Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Stick foundation in Y225
• Bronzer: Make Up For Ever Pro Bronze Fusion in 25I
• Blush: Hourglass Luminous Flush
• Highlighter: Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Duo #1 highlighter
• Lips: MAC Brave

Another favourite combination of mine. I took the eye shots at the end of my work day (although the face shot was before I left for work) so they look a bit shinier than usual (thanks greasy eyelids, thanks a lot).

Eyes

1. Bronze through the crease.
2. Pink all over the lid.
3. Copper on the outer corner.

I created the winged liner with essence‘s Jumbo Eyeliner Pen and applied Urban Decay‘s Peversion mascara to my lashes.

Rest of the Face

• Foundation: Boots No7 Instant Radiance in Cool Vanilla
• Bronzer: Revlon Bronzed & Chic
• Blush: Hourglass Incandescent Electra
• Highlighter: Becca Champagne Pop
• Lips: MAC Burmese Kiss

I have to laugh at my face in this shot – it was the one that best showed the makeup, but it looks a bit dopey with my mouth half hanging open! Out of all the looks though, this one is definitely my favourite.

Eyes

1. Bronze through the crease.
2. Taupe all over the lid.
3. Brown on the outer corner.
4. Pink and White mixed together to create the brow bone shade.

Urban Decay Perversion mascara is on my lashes.

Rest of the Face

• Foundation: Boots No7 Instant Radiance in Cool Vanilla
• Bronzer: MAC Refined Golden
• Blush: Burberry Lip & Cheek Bloom in Poppy
• Highlighter: MAC Soft & Gentle
• Lips: Revlon Fire & Ice

Have you picked up the Annabelle Smokey Nudes palette? Let me know your thoughts on it!

The Annabelle Smokey Nudes palette was sent to me for consideration.