Maybelline's The Nudes palette is a go-to for me, so it was inevitable that their newest palette in the collection, The Blushed Nudes, would come home with me. 

I've been testing it out for a bit and trying different looks, and by now it's safe to say that I'm actually starting to prefer this one over the regular nudes. The colors are mostly shimmer and it's got a nice mix of light and bold. I've been mixing a lot with colors from this palette and the options are endless.

"Blushed" looks are what I tend to gravitate toward for summer, so naturally I've been reaching for this palette almost daily. I particularly like the pink on the top right and the taupe-ish on the bottom. (The only thing I don't love is that the colors don't have names!)

These are highly pigmented colors and I've learned that some even go on better if you use your finger and blend it out with a brush. 

I think I've found a new favorite! (I say that every time I get a new palette. Oops.)

Tell me if you've tried Blushed Nudes! Which colors are your favorite?

L'oreal La Palette Nude 2

I've recently heard a lot about L'oreal's La Palette Nude 2 and decided to try it out for myself.

I don't have the first palette, but from what I've seen it's a lot of neutral browns, whereas this one is more purple-y taupe colors. 

I really like the pigmentation of these colors and there is a good mixture of matte and shimmer, which I prefer- it's always nice to have options. 

I particularity like the pink and silver colors; they're very versatile and pretty. Of course, so are the rest of them..... 

After having a bit of time to play with this palette and create a few different looks, I'd definitely have to recommend it.

Have you tried either of the L'oreal La Palettes? Tell me your thoughts!