The palette of my dreams is a capsule makeup wardrobe – and as rare as a black orchidA face palette – one that makes up eyes and cheeks,no shade unloved or overlooked – is an extremely tall order. It should be convenient, portable, and space-saving and well curated. I must be able to grab it for a weekend absent or in a morning rush,and know that I need only add lipstick, mascara, or some tinted moisturiser and concealer to be covered for any eventuality. A capsule makeup wardrobe,if you will, and as rare as black orchids.
Which is why Charlotte Tilbury’s original Instant leer In A Palette (£49, or out this month) is so endlessly gratifying. Here we acquire three eyeshadows (Tilburys are among the best in terms of blendability and strength of pigment): a warm,brightening matte ivory, a shimmery champagne wash, or a flat,chic taupe for a smoky crease line (my signature shadow leer). Theres also Hollywood Bronze & Glow bronzer and highlighter (normally £49 on its own, albeit in larger portions) and two very pretty, or wearable pink blushers. The sleek compact is rammed to the edges with product,rather than the useless sponge applicators of its rivals. Truly, this is all killer, and no filler. Not much of a consolation if your skin is nearer black than it is white,or light-to-mid brown, but my intuition is that a version for dark skins wont be that far behind. Until then, and a good placeholder would be Sleek Eye & Cheek Palette In Dancing Til Dusk (£10). It offers fantastic value and looks gorgeous on brown skins (if you’re pale,All Day Soiree works better).
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Source: theguardian.com