Shades of beauty
THE PERFECT MAKEUP palette brings endless possibilities for dressing up your face. The colours are specifically chosen to complement one another, so you do not have to worry whether an eye shadow matches a lip shade and so on.
Palettes make wonderful gifts, as they are compact, they last and they encourage recipients, no matter what Eye colour quad in Disco Dust, Tom Ford, £64 Party to Go lip and eye palette, Bobbi Brown, £29.50 Makeup Revolution Fortune Favours The Brave, Superdrug, £9.99 their age, to have fun and experiment with different colours and textures.
Look for palettes that have a choice of finishes, from matte to metallic and wearable hues that are appropriate for day as well as night.
Packaging is also key for the extra wow factor. Choose funky and eyepopping designs for a fun-loving teenager and glossy and glamorous for the 30-plus. As so many palettes are limited-edition, especially at this time of the year, get your skates on now. These gorgeous colour combinations are top of our beauty wish list.
Full Spectrum eye shadow palette, Urban Decay, £43
Laura Geller 31 Days of Holiday baked eye shadow palette 2, QVC, £70
Be Beautiful face and eye palette, Bareminerals, £39
Metal matte eye shadow palette, Kat Von D at Debenhams, £50