Top 10: Super Chic Palettes
If you’re about to jet off on holiday and are stressing over how you’re going to cram all your makeup into your suitcase without pushing it over the dreaded weight limit, our rundown of the best palettes for fuss-free beauty is just what you need…
Clarins Colours of Brazil
This stunning palette, which contains four neutral eye shadows and a cobalt blue liner, can be used either wet or dry to create a variety of different looks. The soft coral shade will make blue and green eyes pop, whilst the liner will add a dramatic twist which will instantly take your makeup from day to night.
Givenchy Terre Exotique
Givenchy’s Terre Exotique bronzer looks even more beautiful on the skin than it does in the pan. The product gives off a subtle, healthy glow and is perfect for those with fair complexions as it has a lovely golden tone to it.
£39.50 www.debenhams.com
Clarins Pro Palette Eyebrow Kit
If there’s one thing that can make an instant difference to the way you look, it’s perfectly sculpted eyebrows. This nifty little kit contains everything you need to create perfect brows, including powder, setting wax, tweezers, a soft highlighter, neutral eye shadow and miniature brushes.
Tom Ford Unabashed Eye and Cheek Palette
This luxury palette from Tom Ford features everything you need for a simple yet sexy summer look. Housed in a sleek white and gold compact, the bronzer and blush shades are perfect for creating healthy, glowing skin whilst the creamy eye shadows are incredibly versatile.
£68 www.harrods.com
Dolce & Gabbana The Eyeshadow – Ibiza
One of the best things about summer is that it presents the perfect opportunity to experiment with colour and have fun with your makeup. Featuring vibrant purple and green shades, this eye shadow palette is definitely not one for those who like to play it safe!
£39 www.harrods.com
Yves Saint Laurent Palette Bleus Lumiere
Inspired by Yves Saint Lauren’s fascination with the various hues of blue in the sea, this fun palette contains five beautiful eye shadows. It’s perfect for travelling as each of the beach-ready colours can be worn separately as a wash of colour on the lid or as an eyeliner.
Givenchy Ecrin Du Soir
With a compact that’s encrusted with metal spikes and studs, the Ecrin Du Soir palette from Givenchy looks like it could have fallen straight out of Kate Moss’ makeup bag. Chic packaging aside, this product contains three beautiful matte eye shadows and a gorgeous iridescent rose one which would be perfect for creating lived-in, smokey eyes.
Dior Star Eyeshadow Palette – Earth Reflection
The silky eye shadows in this quint have a gorgeous, pearlescent finish to them which makes them incredibly flattering. The feminine colours are also perfect for creating a polished look.
Guerlain Terre Tropica
This multi-tone bronzer is infused with a gorgeous tropical scent and will suit every skin tone as it features a variety of different shades which can be blended together.
Feature: Amy Anderson