This is a perfect palette for anyone who prefers a more subdued colour story. I reach for this often because it’s just so easy to create pretty, wearable looks for daytime. Simple looks can then be amped up using the 4 special shades on the right hand side, to add dimension and sparkle to the eye lids. Unfortunately, my camera phone didn’t pick up the multi-chrome finishes of VR Rose Venus & Iridescent Pink 003, but in person they’re gorgeous! This palette is a must have if you love soft glam eye makeup and it’s also a great option for bridal looks.

I love using this palette because it’s a ball of fun to create looks with due to its bold, eye catching jewel tones and variety of finishes. Ease of use & versatility: There’s something extra magical that happens with some of the pigments when they’re layered on top of one another or a black base. For example, Blitz Amethyst is stunning as it is but transforms into an intense, striking blue multichrome with a purple, pink shift, when layered over a black base. I love that it’s also possible to create easy smokey eyes and wearable everyday looks b/c of the rich mattes, satins and shimmers. For a daytime look I like to blend Deep Shade into the crease and outer V; add Lazurus onto the lid; followed by a tiny bit of Xtreme Black blended onto the outer V for additional smokiness and Dark Star Mascara to finish. The whole palette is stunning but for me the standout shades are Gigabyte, Blitz Amethyst, Nightshade & Black Metal. Finishes & Application tips: I find that the quality of the pigments and different formulas to be consistent with other PMG palettes, big and small. The mattes are easy to blend, but highly pigmented, so best applied with a light hand and built up gradually. I find natural hair brushes to give optimum results when applying and blending the mattes, which have a smooth buttery texture. The 4 “special” shades can be used to add dimension, and along with the shimmers and metallics have more opacity when applied with a finger or flat shader brush spritzed with Mac Fix+. To amplify the pigments, create a more foiled effect and increase adherence: glitter glue, Mehron mixing medium or the PMG IntensifEyes wand also work brilliantly.