Citrus

Natasha Denona Citrus Diamond & Blush Palette ($89.00 for 1.50 oz.) contains six shades--two cream formulas, four powder formulas--in an assortment of finishes, textures, and shades. The palette is designed to be layered, though they can all be worn alone. I really enjoyed the palette, but I don't expect it to be the most functional or practical purchase. The top row has a clear, plastic lid that is supposed to keep them from getting powder in them; and the third shade (on the right), while powder, is very dense, so there wasn't any excess product kicked up when I used it.

I really loved a lot about this palette and how it looked on the skin, as I did with Darya, but tthe texture of Golden Peach was different enough that the performance suffered and was not quite as good--at this price point, I really want near-perfection, you know? Golden Peach was still blendable, long-wearing, and did seem to get better with continued use (the powder seemed to soften). There could have been a little more variation between the Diamond Powder and the Glow Extreme (I think if the latter was deeper, it would make the palette more versatile).

• Brand Description