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# Summer-Ready Eyeshadow Palettes
NARS 16-Shade Eyeshadow Palette Features Shimmery & Matte Options

By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-04-07 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16shade-eyeshadow-palette
References: [sephora](https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/nars-summer-unrated-eyeshadow-palette-P482701)

A 16-shade eyeshadow palette that combines colors with three different finishes—matte, shimmer, and metallic—is offered by popular cosmetic brand NARS. Coming in very compact packaging, this product is limited-edition.

The NARS Summer Unrated Eyeshadow Palette is described as the crossover between passion and pleasure. The 16-shade eyeshadow palette features some of the brand's best-selling shades, including Laguna, Orgasm, and Taj Mahal. The product also covers more basic shades—like [matte neutrals and warm bronzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warm-wishes-soft-matte-powder-bronzer)—to give individuals the opportunity to build their makeup look effectively. Featuring a pressed powder formula, [NARS'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-makeup-collection) Summer Unrated Eyeshadow Palette is formulated without the use of any harmful ingredients such as parabens, formaldehyde, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan.

Image Credit: Sephora

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 11%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Multi-finish Eyeshadow Palettes:** Cosmetic brands can innovate by releasing eyeshadow palettes that combine colors with multiple finishes, such as matte and shimmer.
- **Limited-edition Makeup Products:** Beauty companies can create buzz and demand by releasing limited-edition makeup products, such as the NARS Summer Unrated Eyeshadow Palette.
- **Clean Beauty Formulations:** The trend towards clean beauty presents an opportunity for cosmetic brands to formulate products without harmful ingredients, such as NARS' Summer Unrated Eyeshadow Palette.

### Where This Applies

- **Cosmetics:** The cosmetics industry can capitalize on the trend towards eyeshadow palettes with multiple finishes and clean beauty formulations.
- **Fashion:** Fashion retailers can pair with cosmetic brands to offer limited-edition makeup products as part of coordinated collections.
- **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can leverage the trend towards limited-edition makeup products by partnering with beauty brands to offer exclusive online releases.

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