1. W7 In The Buff Natural Nudes Eye Colour Palette, Dhs27 xtras.co.uk
“Even the shimmery shades on offer here are super-wearable. The double-ended brush and blendable texture make for easy at-your-desk application, and with all that in mind, it’s so affordable!” Cassie, Beauty Writer

2. Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette, Dhs249 sephora.ae
“I love the other Naked palettes, so this was a welcome addition; it’s more pinky-toned than the previous ones. As with all Urban Decay eyeshadows, they’re so easy to blend (even for a novice) and generally lovely to use.” Lucy, Beauty Assistant

3. Clinique All About Shadow Neutral Territory 2, Dhs190 parisgallery.com
“Whereas some nude palettes can feel a tad boring, this has a really generous choice of shades ranging from a barely-there pink to deep russet brown. There are a couple of very pale shades too, which are great for sparkly highlights.” Kate, Beauty Editor

4. Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Collection, Dhs269 sephora.ae
“I have no idea how, but this palette smells of real chocolate! Combining matt and shimmer textures in a spectrum of cocoa neutrals and forest fruits, it offers multiple makeup looks suiting all skin and eye colours.” Bridget, Online Beauty Editor

5. Laura Mercier Artist Palette For Eyes Collection, Dhs202 lauramercier.com
“This has cold and warm-toned neutrals along with a few cheeky pops of colour. The supreme blendability makes it so easy to do a good job, even without Laura’s fab brushes which are sadly not part of this palette.” Inge, Beauty Director

Originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.co.uk