The modern girl likes to keep her options open, and when it comes to make-up on the go, there’s no exception. Unfortunately, toting around your entire makeup collection–in addition to all the other junk stuffed into that oversized bag–just isn’t practical. Sure, you can opt to cut down on your choices and pack lightly, but why? These multi-tasking palettes offer the perfect solution to this irksome issue; compact all of your essentials and then some into one of these handy little kits, and carry on!
This sleek black compact houses ten of the brand’s best-selling shades, including; four eyeshadows, two shades of their all-purpose stick -- “The Multiple” and two shades of lipstick. The coordinated colors make it easy to create a neutral look for day, or a naughty look for night.
Bobbi Brown Mauve Face Palette,
Bobbibrowncosmetics.com. $55
Embrace the berry-rich colors of autumn with these fab mauve shades. Take your pick of three universally flattering eyeshadows, three lipsticks and mauve blush -- available
only in this limited edition palette.
Laura Geller Makeup By Numbers,
Sephora.com. $35.50
This tiny compact holds four dual eyeshadows (which means eight colors in the space of four), two blushes, and candlelight shimmer to highlight anything else you desire.
Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette,
Ulta.com. $32
Whether you’re a smoky-eye savant, a newbie, or just a gal in a hurry, this palette (with its' step-by-step instructions, dual-ended applicators and nine sultry shades), is practically fool-proof.
Urban Decay Ammo Plus Primer Set,
UrbanDecay.com. $39.
Ten shades, one primer; endless possibilities. Urban’s patended primer potion keeps color firmly in place until you decide otherwise. With ten hues to choose from, picking a color just might be the hardest part.
Lorac Multi-Platinum Palette,
Sephora.com. $37
Paint on any of the six pearly shades of shadow in this clutch-inspired palette, using them wet or dry to fine-tune the look, then round-out the glow with peachy pink blush.
TheBalm Shady Lady Eyeshadow Palette,
Sephora.com. $38.
Choose from nine creaseless colors and use them wet or dry, as shadows or liners, as bases or extra layers to create your favorite look.
Pop Beauty Day to Play Wallet, Ulta.com. $42
With twenty-four versatile, super-blendable shades (a swatch of pastels and neutrals for day and a wicked collection of smoky and neon hues for night), this palette will take you from day to play with ease.
~Nadeska Alexis
