
In fact, fall's most promising and forgiving metallic seems to be bronze. And here's some good news: Anyone can wear it. It's even easier to find your bronze soulmate if you have a palette of 'em at your fingertips; just ask any fan of Urban Decay's now-iconic original Naked eye shadow palette.
But supposing you don't have $54 lying around, there's more good news: A universally flattering single shadow does exist.
"Some bronze shadows are more shimmery than others, and those look great on everyone," New York makeup artist Anjeh Bourne says. "A beautiful eye shadow I love is MAC's Bronze. Women with darker tones can add a layer of gold over the bronze to compliment their deep skin tone even more."