Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look In A Palette

As you may have guessed from previous posts, I am a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury's make up line. I haven't yet tried a product I don't like and so when I saw she was releasing a full face palette it was pretty much a given that I would be ordering one (although I successfully managed to hold off for two whole days). Aiming to create the perfect everyday look in five minutes, the Instant Look In A Palette contains three shadows, the bronze and highlight duo from her famous Filmstar Bronze & Glow and two blushes - designed to be applied using the same 'swish & pop' method as her usual blush line.

I am absolutely terrible at travelling light when it comes to make up and am very guilty of stuffing a huge wash bag full of every product I think I might possibly need. As someone that travels between uni and home most weekends (although not too far), overpacking is definitely not the most practical habit. However, so far this week I've found myself only reaching for this as for me, it contains the perfect selection of shades for every day. The eyeshadows included are a brightening pale pink, lovely champagne shimmer and a warm, matte medium brown which makes a perfect crease shade. It's really nice to see some matte shadows from Charlotte Tilbury as although a few of her eye palettes do contain mattes, the ones I own are very shimmer based which isn't always great for creating a full eye look. The shadows are all have great pigmentation and blend really easily over the eye. I must say I get the least use out of the pale pink however it does make a nice inner corner/brow highlight or could be used with the brown for a fully matte eye.

I've never gotten around to picking up the Filmstar Bronze & Glow although I've only heard good things about it. The brown shade is definitely more of a bronzer than a contour on me but isn't too warm that you can't get away with applying under the cheekbones to add a bit of shape to the face. I don't like my highlight to be too intense in the day time so was pleased to find the one included provides a lovely natural glow without being too in your face. The blushes are beautifully brightening pinks, a darker rose shade (Swish) and an uplifting pale pink (Pop). The packaging is sleek and gorgeous, as per from Charlotte Tilbury and I love the fact it's been kept really slim, unlike palettes from other brands that are just too chunky to fit in a make up bag. Although obviously still a luxury purchase, I think the price point is actually really good for the amount of product you get in this and none of the pans are so small you can't easily dip your brush in.

Surprise surprise, I absolutely love this and it's inevitably earned a permanent place in my make up bag (which no doubt will still be overflowing, but I really just can't pack light). However if I was just staying overnight or wanted to bring something out with me, this palette has the perfect selection of shades to really be all you need for every day.  Have you tried the Instant Look In A Palette?