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Make the most out of this cult makeup essential.

If there was a popularity contest in the eyeshadow world, it’s safe to say Urban Decay’s iconic Naked Palette would take the crown. With twelve neutral shades in one sleek compact, makeup artists, celebs, vloggers, and product junkies everywhere can’t get enough of the flattering hues and endless color combos. But let’s be serious: For the average girl (cough, cough me) she ends up gravitating towards one, maybe two shades once the novelty wears off. Then suddenly a palette filled with wearable colors ends up falling to the wayside in your makeup bag, which is a shame—and a waste of $54.

To solve this problem, makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes showed me how to create three totally different and doable makeup looks that go beyond the typical smoky eye and help you think outside the beauty box. No crazy-hard YouTube tutorials required.

This look is for the girl who loves a statement lipstick, but still wants to show off her lids. “A bold pout calls for simpler eyes, so try the contrast of a red lip color with a taupe shadow for a chic and modern style,” says Hughes.

Step one: Apply “Hustle” from your Naked Palette with a damp brush all over lid. The water makes the shadow’s pigment appear richer.

Step two: Blend away any edges with a fluffy brush. If there’s too much shadow, pat on a tiny bit of concealer to diffuse it. 

Step three: Line the upper water line with a black waterproof eye pencil.

Step four: Swipe on a couple coats of mascara (we like the Good Lash Mascara from the Women's Health Boutique).

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Step five: Start the bold lip by making some small markings around the lips to create a guide with a lip color crayon. Hughes likes Laura Mercier’s Lip Pencil in Warm Poppy ($25, nordstrom.com)

Step six: Fill in with the same pencil.

The name of this look is pretty self-explanatory—it’s like you’re creating shimmery halo around your eyes. “It’s a fun and fresh take on a smoky eye. It has an editorial feel while still being totally wearable at the same time,” says Hughes.

Step one: Start by using “Darkhorse” from your Naked Palette around the outer corners of the eyes, blending it in with a soft brush.

Step two: Do the same technique on the inner corners, applying a little less shadow than before.

Step three: Brush a lighter shade like “Half Baked” on the center of the lids and below the bottom lash line.

Step four: Diffuse the color with a soft brush.

Step five: To pump up the drama, apply a lot of mascara. “The more, the better,” says Hughes.

Step six: Add a girlie touch with a soft lip color of your choosing.

If you love a cat-eye, mix things up by swapping your liner for shadow. “I love this twist since it has a softer feel and is so easy to do,” says Hughes. Bonus perk: Its delicately blurred shape disguises a not-so-steady hand.

Step one: Dip an eyeliner brush in the Naked Palette color “Creep” and then dust it along the upper lashline, winging it out. Continue to build up the color until you’ve reached your desired intensity.

Step two: Apply mascara, focusing on the outer corners.

Step three: To keep the attention on your lids, keep skin simple by giving cheekbones a light sheen with a subtle highlighter like Glossier’s Haloscope in Moonstone ($22, glossier.com).

Step four: Keep cheeks and lips monochromatic with a peachy mulit-use formula like Glossier’s Cloud Paint in Beam ($18, glossier.com).