Palette Worthy
By Courtney Kretchman
It isn’t often makeup palettes are all that practical. In theory, they are a dream. In actuality, there’s usually one shade we end up using and thus shlepping around the rest untouched. Every holiday season, beauty brands launch palettes said to be a compilation of tried and true favorites. This season, a few actually got it right. Following are a few we promise won’t go to waste…
Royal Assets: 3 Pink Lips
This silver, antique-inspired compact by MAC Cosmetics is iced with a cream porcelain plaque and royal crown motif. Perfectly clutch handbag-friendly, this palette features two lipsticks and one gloss in varying shades of pink. Hues include Reigning Pink – a muted midtone pink; Ladyship – a soft berry pearl; and Courting Rose – a soft midtone pink. The limited edition compact comes with a lip brush and mirror and is ideal for any gloss aficionada. Available at MAC Pro Robertson.
Eye Shadow Trio: Warm
This is a limited edition palette available from Stila Cosmetics through the holiday season. The eye shadow trio in Warm is encased in an earth-friendly silver paper palette and contains three shades – delicate peach, golden champagne and dark chocolate. These shadow shimmers glide on smooth, without looking chalky and mix well with a dab of water for an evening sheen. The chocolate brown also doubles as a rich liner that stays in place day to night. www.stilacosmetics.com.
Smashbox ‘Endless’ Double Tiered Warm Palette
Smashbox has you covered from lunch to cocktails with their ‘Endless’ Double Tiered Warm Palette. The perfect stocking stuffer for the girl on the go, this sleek mirrored palette comes complete with a multi-hued Fusion Eye Shadow and Fusion Soft Lights Powder. Soft seductive eyes and a luminous complexion are attainable in seconds. Just grab a powder brush and go.
Available at Nordstrom in The Grove.