Sometimes brands release products that they label limited edition, but they seem to never leave the line-up. That happened with the Natasha Denona Gold palette. Released in 2018 for Holiday, it gained so much popularity, it didn’t seem like it’d ever get discontinued. But alas, the time has come, and the Natasha Denona Gold palette is officially off the shelves. So if you have been lusting after it and never bit the bullet, unfortunately it’s too late. However, I’ve rounded up 9 Natasha Denona Gold alternatives that may satisfy the interest.
DISCLAIMER: Not all of these alternatives are necessarily “affordable,” though they are less than the $129 price tag of this palette. They’re merely alternatives to the Natasha Denona Gold palette in one way or another.
Natasha Denona Gold Palette
If you’re a neutral lover, like me, there’s no doubt this palette caught your eye at its release (& since.) The Gold palette is (um, was) one of Natasha Denona’s full-size palettes and retailed for $129. It contained 15 pans of gold inspired shades in a variety of textures and finishes, including mattes, metallics, shimmer, and duo-chrome shades.
The color story, I think, is what intrigued so many. A neutral palette with a pop of blue seems repetitive now, but at the time of its release (2018,) the Natasha Denona Gold palette was refreshing and exciting.
The palette is divided into cooler, warmer, and more neutral undertones; however, it clearly leans toward a warm, yellow-toned gold palette overall. The cool factor really comes through with the inclusion of the two teal shades as well as the two green-based gold shimmers. The remaining shades lean bronze, and while I think that’s a bit of a cop-out, it also makes this palette an intuitive one.
Personally, I may have taken the plunge and purchased this palette had there been just a tad more diversity in the gold offerings. I am always looking for amazing olive-toned golds or antiqued pewter/tarnished gold shades.
The Gold palette was, no doubt, a beautiful one. But it was an expensive one. And if it was one you’d had your eye on and are upset you can’t get your hands on it any longer, there are a ton of products on the market that give off similar vibes. These 9 Natasha Denona Gold palette alternatives will possibly satisfy the urge, and may even be a better option than the original would have been.
No. 1 | Milani Gilded Gold*
The first palette that came to mind when I sat down to outline this post was the Gilded Gold* palette from Milani. It, too, is a 15-pan palette with glamorous golds, neutrals, and a pop of jade in a variety of finishes and textures. I’ve not used one of these larger palettes from Milani, so I can’t be 100% sure of the quality. But I have liked the Milani shadows I’ve used in the past, and I generally hear really great things about these palettes. For only $16, I think this is a solid option that can be found in the drugstore beauty aisle.
Milani Gilded Gold* ($20)
No. 2 | Alter Ego Goddess
Like in the Love* palette alternative roundup, the Goddess palette from Alter Ego is going to be the most literal alternative to the ND Gold. The color story is nearly identical, save for the placement of the actual pans. I’ve never personally used any shadow from Alter Ego, but I’ve heard good things about the quality. And the best part is it’s only $16. If you want a literal interpretation of the Gold palette but could never budget for it, this may be a really good option for you.
Alter Ego Goddess Palette ($16)
No. 3 | Natasha Denona Mini Star*
In my previous Natasha Denona alternatives posts, I included mini versions of the larger palettes I mentioned. Because they represented the overall essence of the palette and offered a nice alternative. However, I didn’t do that for this one. The Mini Gold* palette is a cute little olive-toned palette, but I didn’t feel like it mimicked the overall vibe of the larger palette. It wouldn’t give you similar looks. And it wasn’t meant to; it was an extension palette.
A better alternative, in my opinion, is the Mini Star* palette from the brand. It’s a 5-pan option that has some of those beautiful neutral mattes and a pop of blue in the form of a teal duo-chrome shade. But it also has a more antiqued gold shimmer as well as a rosy champagne similar to the one in the Gold palette. While the looks you create with this mini palette may not be yellow golden or as bronzed, I think you can get a beautiful teal/gold eye look, especially if you were drawn to the top left section of the palette.
Natasha Denona Mini Star* ($25)
No. 4 | Urban Decay Wild West*
In my opinion, Natasha Denona shadows, especially the mattes, are a little nuanced. There’s a learning curve to mastering the formula. I like Urban Decay’s Naked formula, especially for beginners or someone who isn’t the most confident using ultra-pigmented shades. So I think the Naked Wild West* palette would make a good alternative to the ND Gold for someone who wants a softer look.
The inspiration and color story is a little different, inspired by the terracotta tones of the California deserts and Joshua trees. There aren’t quite as many true gold shades, but the two gold shimmers will definitely allow for similar glittery gold looks. There’s a cool toned shimmer, like in the Gold palette. And there’s even a couple of emerald shades to mirror the green tones in the the ND palette. Plus, I think the inclusion of those matte brown, gray, and red tones offer more diversity than you may have gotten from the Gold palette.
Urban Decay Naked Wild West* ($49)
No. 5 | Wet ‘n Wild 5-Pan Palette in My Lucky Charm*
Wet ‘n Wild’s eyeshadow palettes are underrated gems at the drugstore. They’re so inexpensive but have such good quality. Sometimes I don’t know how they do it. I love these little 5-pan palettes from the brand. Not only do they take up little space in your makeup bag, the concise color story makes them easy to use for beginners or anyone who gets overwhelmed by larger palettes. The My Lucky Charm* palette looks really similar to the Gold palette on the left, especially if you aren’t too keen on the more yellow-toned golds.
Wet ‘n Wild My Lucky Charm* ($3.99)
No. 6 | Wet ‘n Wild 10-Pan Palette in Call Me Sunshine*
Another Wet ‘n Wild palette I wanted to include is the Call Me Sunshine* palette. It’s a 10-pan palette that consists of a mix of mattes, shimmers, and metallics in a very similar color story to that of the Natasha Denona Gold. If you are more interested in a true neutral/gold palette, without the inclusion of greens and blues, this is a great option. And it’s under $10!
Wet ‘n Wild Call Me Sunshine* ($5.99)
No. 7 | Nabla Secret*
Ok, you may be like “Jacqie, this is not the same color way.” And it’s not. But this is a post about alternatives. If you cover up the pinks and black, what do you have? You have a neutral palette with a mix of mattes, shimmers, and metallics, in neutral gold and bronze tones with a pop of teal and a green leaning gold. And what else fits that description? Exactly.
The Nabla Secret* palette is going to be great for someone who wants to maintain the integrity of the Gold palette but with a little extra something. The black can be used to add extra depth to any look, and the pinks offer a little diversity. You get the best of both worlds.
Nabla Secret* ($39)
No. 8 | Colourpop Good As Gold*
This is another alternative for those of you who don’t really care for the teal inclusion. Colourpop’s shadow formula is really nice, and it only runs for $18. The Good as Gold* palette consists of a ton of rich browns, tans, and bronzes as well as bright gold shades. I think you’d be able to create a lot of really similar looks as you’d get from the ND Gold palette.
Colourpop Good as Gold* ($18)
No. 9 | Melt Smoke Sessions*
Maybe you want something that has a similar vibe to the Gold palette but want even more teal. If that’s you, the Melt Cosmetics Smoke Sessions* palette is going to be a great alternative for you. While is does consist of some bright golds and bronzes, it has 5 green shades ranging from mint to a deep emerald. The formula on these shadows is just as intense as the Natasha Denona shadows and just as beautiful.
Melt Smoke Sessions* ($48)
And there you have it folks, 9 Natasha Denona Gold palette alternatives. From more affordable options to more complex color palettes, whatever your reason for lusting after the discontinued Gold palette, hopefully one of these strikes your fancy just as much.
What were your feelings on the Gold palette?
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how funny i never thought of the Nabla or Melt palettes as being similar but i totally see it now!
Right!? You can kind of get the same vibe.
Profusion Chocolate Palette great dupe.