Nude eyeshadow looks have become increasingly popular over the years, and for good reason.

They are easy to apply and satisfy even the pickiest makeup wearers.

The trusty color scheme is something everyone should have in their beauty bag to make life a little easier.

model wears natural makeup look with nude eyeshadow, minimal mascara and light pink lips

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Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite nude eyeshadow looks to help you get inspired.

Here, gloss was applied to the lids to create a dewy finish thatlooks like skin, but better.

For beginners, it may be best to apply the gloss once you’ve finished your makeup.

model poses wearing nude eyeshadow look with thin black eyeliner applied to the top lid

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This will prevent any unwanted smudging!

For example, here it was paired with aliquid linerandfalse eyelashes.

This allows the bold accents to take center stage.

model wears a natural makeup look with glossy nude eyelids

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Once this initial step is complete, build the rest of the look from there.

The Perfect Nude

Yara Shahidi touts a dreamy combination of pearly skin and nude eyeshadow.

Subtle peach tones on the lids brighten the look and create an etherealmonochromatic lookthat can be worn anywhere.

model poses wearing nude eyeshadow look and spidery false eyelashes on the top and bottom of eyes

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Here, the peachy nude shadow takes on a life of its own.

Plus, it looks incredible with the matching lip color.

Swipe on your favoritecream or powder glitter shadowand apply extra layers depending on your desired sparkle level.

model poses wearing natural makeup look with nude eyeshadow, prominent eyeliner and mascara

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Pair it with a deep berry lip and highlighted skin as seen here, for a classic glossy look.

If you are keeping your lids neutral,reach for a blushto accentuate your subtle eyes.

Bronzed and Gorgeous

If you are going for a goldenbronzed makeup look, nude eyeshadow is essential.

model wears peachy nude eyeshadow look with a peach gloss on the lips

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Finish with bronzer, blush, and highlighter to get that gorgeous beachy bronzed glow.

Smoky Nudes

Nude eyeshadows are the perfect palette to create a subtle smokey eye.

Elevate the look by adding dark eyeliner and mascara.

model wears nude eyeshadow all over the top and bottom eyes and natural makeup on the rest of the face

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Then blend the deeper shadows through the bottom of the lash line.

The neutral base creates balance should you want to incorporate abold red lipor bright eyeliner.

In this case, the nude eyes let the gorgeous matte red lip be the star of the show.

model wears glowing makeup look with light nude and champagne shadow on the eyelids

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Every Day Nude

If you are creating aneveryday beauty look, nude eyeshadow is an easy essential.

This soft nude shadow look is gorgeous and suitable for daily wear.

Then finish with a back liner and mascara for that extra added touch of glam.

model wears nude eyeshadow look with visible mauve blush, lipstick and mascara

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With a long-wearing black eyeliner and emphasis on full lashes, this monochromatic nude look is certainly stunning.

model wears nude eyeshadow look with a glowing complexion

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model wears nude eyeshadow look with visible black eyeliner on the top and bottom lashes

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model poses wearing clean makeup look with matte, bold red lipstick

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model wears natural makeup look with nude eyeshadow, minimal mascara and light pink lips

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model wears nude eyeshadow look with smoky winged eyeliner applied on the top and bottom lash line

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model wears a glossy nude eyeshadow look with long, false eyelashes

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