Palette Worthy

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.