Saturday 28 July 2012

Review: Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Palette.






This little wonder actually appeared in my Minimising Daily Makeup posts (Post One & Post Two), which were a big hit. I have had this beautiful palette for about a month now and I've used it every day since. 

The palette contains eight beautiful shades, meant to represent late summer colours, and comes in a handy, travel size palette. As far as palettes go, this has it all - lovely soft pinks and browns with a subtle shimmer, a couple of more shimmery pearl shades of rose golds and rich browns and also two matte shades, one a simple pink/cream and the other an easy to wear brown (also perfect for fairer eyebrows) - all in a palette that fits in to your hand. 

I've been reaching for this palette every day, I've actually been experimenting with a more smokey eye but I can say that I have used every one of these shades and really loved them. The colours work beautifully together and are a hit with most skin tones, they apply and blend well and last all day. 
The mirror is also a dream and means I can take it in my handbag with me if I know I'm going out. 

I really can't hype this product enough, it's really beautiful and has quickly replaced every other eyeshadow and palette in my collection. I can't believe how compact it is, and how much use I get out of it - every colour seems to suit me (despite never really going for warmer tones). 

What do you think of the Desert Twilight palette? What else do I NEED from Bobbi Brown? 

43 comments:

  1. This is the first Ive seen of this palette and youve convinced me I need it in my life, my bank balance will not be happy haha x

    ReplyDelete
  2. You look pretty (: I'm loving my mac neutral eyeshadows and my UD naked palette atm x

    ReplyDelete
  3. I think Bobbi Brown do the best palettes. This one looks lovely, the top right eye shadow especially! I really like your necklace, too, Kate x

    ReplyDelete
  4. This palette looks beautiful - I only wish there were a few more darker shades for tanned skin.

    Ria x
    miniinstilettos.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. I need this is in my life! I love all the colours and think it's very versatile as I'm quite fair! Your minimal makeup looks lovely :)

    indiansummeronline.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  6. This is such a pretty palette, and looks gorgeous on you!

    Emily Wears Things
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  7. This looks lovely, it's going straight on my wishlist!

    Rachael x

    madeupoflittlethings.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. looks like such a gorgeous palette, don't know if i could fork out that much for it though!

    highsocietyfashion.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. this palette looks amazing, those shades are so subtle but glam. I have a few Bobbi Brown products, a couple of palettes and i live by their gel eyeliners and blusher.

    I'm going to try and get this at the airport when I go on hol :)

    Melx
    http://www.mediamarmalade.com/

    ReplyDelete
  10. had my eye on this limited palette and seeing this review makes me want it even more!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. LOVE these colours....but £48 seems a touch pricey for a palette? Although I suppose it's only £6 per shadow, arrrgh look, I'm justifying making a purchase already! x

    ReplyDelete
  12. This looks very like my Guelain Pallet. I also have been using it every day. Though i do only have 6 colours I really love it for making bright or smokey eyes :)

    http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-makeup/catalog-makeup/make-up-presentoir-the-eyes/make-up-the-eyes-range-eyeshadows/untitled-554.html

    ReplyDelete
  13. Oooh so pretty! Yourskin looks amazing, as well!

    www.louloulikes.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. This looks gorgeous, such pretty colours!
    And i also love your lipstick too :)
    xxx

    http://blondie-xo.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  15. That palette is absolutely gorgeous. Love the necklace too, where's it from? x

    jacinderella.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. This looks amazing! I love all of the shades, especially the peachy brown ones x

    ReplyDelete
  17. this looks so gorgeous, i just wish it wasn't so expensive! xx

    ReplyDelete
  18. Wow this looks like my dream palette! I've been looking for the perfect champagne shade for ages, and this has several of them! xxx

    ReplyDelete
  19. Ohhh this looks amazing!!! X

    ReplyDelete
  20. looks beautiful! Thanks for the post : )

    ReplyDelete
  21. oh wow, the colours in this palette are stunning! perfect all year!
    xo

    ReplyDelete
  22. Looks like the perfect palette! I love the look of the shimmery colours and that matt brown. Just gorgeous! It's now on my wishlist!

    www.ciderwithrosiebee.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  23. I think I have just fallen in love, this palette is beautiful! :) xx

    ReplyDelete
  24. The colours in this palette are amazing! :O :) x

    ReplyDelete
  25. Such a beautiful colours! I'm defiantly going pick it up soon. Love it. x

    ReplyDelete
  26. The colours are SO pretty! Such a lovely palette :)

    brighton-girl.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  27. looks like a great palette to have!
    x

    ReplyDelete
  28. I love this! I was just at the Bobbi Brown counter and was thinking about getting this — I should have! Looks amazing on you.. also your lipstick is ace. xx

    ReplyDelete
  29. i'm a new follower. love your blog! how do you find the brushes?

    ReplyDelete
  30. this has been on my wishlist for the longest time! The shades look so gorgeous

    a-la-foliee.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  31. Wow, I need this. How gorgeous?!
    Nat @ http://ichbinclamp.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  32. Those colours are beautiful! This palette is so nice! :)

    summerofwonders.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  33. I've been eying this palette ever since it came out in Sephora, it's really beautiful but I can't really justify being another neutral eyeshadow palette. Especially since the pricetag in France is ridiculous (€67, namely £53 or 82USD). Such a shame considering that it only costs $60 in the USA... But it really looks gorgeous !

    This tiny rant aside, I love Bobbi Brown, it's such a nice quality brand. I really love their corrector and concealer kit (I repurchased those many times). Their long wear gel eyeliner are AMAZING. I've never seen a gel liner as good. MAC's Blacktrack Fluidline doesn't even compare. I have two of these, one I'm just starting to hit pan on and I've had it for almost 2 years now and it still hasn't dried out. Their bronzer brush is crazy expensive but worth the pricetag, it applies just the right amount of product ! The Pot Rouge are also amazing, there is a nice color selection and it doubles up as a product so what's not to love ?
    My mom'd never worn mascara for the first 45 years of her life but finally gave in under my pressure (haha !) and I chose the Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara for her and ever since she bought it, she's never gone a day without using it! It really lenghens her lashes & has a really natural effect, not too made-up. And for foundation, she swears by the Oil-Free Even Finish Compact Foundation.

    I hope it gives you an idea of some Bobbi Brown products that are really worth trying !

    You look stunning in this picture btw ! I love both your blog and your YouTube channel !

    ReplyDelete
  34. Oh my gosh what a beautiful palette! X

    ReplyDelete
  35. I'm in love with this palette, the shades are just gorgeous I really do feel like I need it in my life! The Shimmer Bricks are probably one of my favourite Bobbi Brown products and Extreme Party Mascara is another product I adore.

    xx

    ReplyDelete
  36. Such gorgeous shades! Their products are so amazing and I wish I could use more of them on shoots but just so much $$$

    http://www.rafflesbizarre.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  37. I really love the colours, it's a lot of money though! Would love to swatch the shadows, especially the dusty pink! And the casing is so sleek and chic.

    The January Girl

    ReplyDelete
  38. ohhmyygod those colours are perfect xx

    http://ravingbeautyx.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  39. These colours look amazing. I think I'd definitely wear all of them, which is a bit of a change from having a normal palette. They just look so wearable, if that makes sense!

    http://ichbinclamp.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  40. Thanks for the review, your make up looks great. Could you please post a video on how to achieve this look using the desert twilight palette?

    ReplyDelete