# Neutral Compact Face Palettes Urban Decay's Backtalk Palette is Universally Flattering By Ell Smith | Published 2018-02-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtalk-palette References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/2/urban-decay-backtalk-palette-eyeshadow-highlighter) & [urbandecay](https://www.urbandecay.com/) [Urban Decay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-bond-range) has released its Backtalk palette following the success of its Naked Petite Heat palette, bringing consumers a more neutral alternative to the brand's fiery and bold offerings. The new palette features [eight eyeshadow colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palettes-of-beautifying-eye-trends), [four blushes and highlighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontheglow-blush), presenting consumers with the opportunity to enhance their natural features and sculpt their face shape. The eyeshadow colors range from a light pink to a rich berry and can complement any skin tone. What truly sets this palette apart is its design as it offers a vast collection in a compact, travel-friendly form, as a double-sided mirror serves as a divider between the products. The palette will release in the United Kingdom in May. Image Credit: Urban Decay ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Neutral Face Palettes:** Opportunity for cosmetic brands to create universal and travel-friendly face palettes that cater to a wide range of skin tones. - **Multi-use Palettes:** Opportunity for cosmetic brands to combine different makeup products, such as eyeshadows and blushes, in one compact and convenient palette. - **Travel-friendly Makeup:** Opportunity for cosmetic brands to provide practical solutions for consumers who are always on-the-go, such as travel-sized palettes that are easy to carry around. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics brands can create innovative face palettes that meet the needs of consumers looking for convenience and a variety of versatile colors. - **Beauty:** Beauty industry can benefit from the demand for makeup products that cater to a wide range of skin tones and provide multi-use features. - **Travel:** Travel industry can offer cosmetics brands the opportunity to collaborate and create travel-friendly makeup products and accessories for consumers on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buttery Face Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-sculpt.md) - [Cream-Based Blush Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-face-palette.md) - [Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palettes-of-beautifying-eye-trends.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Affordable Nude Cosmetic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nude-cosmetic-product.md) - [Dermatologist-Tested Eyeshadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tartes-tartelette.md) - [Versatile Vibrantly Packaged Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polite-society-1.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-kitten.md) - [Vibrantly Packaged Makeup Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polite-society1.md)