How to Use the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin All-In-One Palette.
At first glance these palettes could look a little overwhelming, but think of them as a makeup artist palette.
You can personalise the shades and tailor them exactly to your own skin tone.
Everyone has different tones within their complexion, this palette allows you to blend and create the exact shades you need.
1. For Colour Correcting.
This is my first step. With your skin being bare, you can really see what you want to colour correct.
For me, it's just under my eyes, so I mixed the two correcting shades to neutralise the blue tones under my eyes.
2. For Applying Foundation.
Using a synthetic flat brush, apply the foundation from the centre of the face and blend outwards.
You can pre-mix the shades on the back of your hand if you need to create the exact tone for your skin.
3. For Concealing.
I used a small beauty sponge for the concealer and dabbed it into the palette then directly onto my skin.
Again, you can mix and create the perfect concealer shade for your skin tone.
4. For Contouring.
Determine your face shape and what areas you want to sculpt on your face.
Select the undertone from the two contouring shades that suits your skin.
You will see there is one warm and one cool tone in the palette.
These creams blend so easily together, you can create a really flawless and natural-looking contoured complexion.
5. When Using the Blush.
The two blush shades apply well and aren't too pigmented, you can use a synthetic bristle brush for an airbrushed application.
Lightly blend the blush in circular motions on the apples of the cheek and then blend into your cheek contour.
6. For Highlighting.
Using a flat brush or your fingertips, gently tap the highlighting cream onto the high plains of your face, cheekbones, inner corner of the eye, cupid's bow and the bridge of your nose.
I found a little goes a long way with these creamy bases.
I think I used too much and once I had layered everything on my skin it became a little too heavy and too creamy.
Another tip, try to switch to brushes with smaller heads, then it will fit into the product squares and you won't end up with the wrong shade on your face.
My MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin All-In-One Palette Review.
These aluminium palettes open up like a book and close securely.
They are convenient to pop into your bag if you're on the go and great if you want to touch up throughout the day. You won't really need to though.
I wore it out on a 10-hr day and found this lasted really well on my skin.
I did notice it went a little too creamy… like really shiny.
Yes, my skin felt hydrated, but I would suggest using a little powder through the centre of your face to knock out any shine or have blotting sheets handy throughout the day, even if you have slightly dry skin.
I'm not going to lie, I was borderline disco ball by the end of the day.
I like the colour range in the palettes, however I would have liked to see a coral/peach or more of a warm blush shade. I found both blush options a little too pink for my taste.
Final Verdict…
