Clarins- The Essentials Palette

Very reminiscent of a certain Naked palette, I must say that this Clarins palette named very simply as The Essentials Palette* is the perfect eye palette for anyone that's into neutrals as much as I am or is looking for a palette to introduce them into the wonderful world that is eyeshadows.

When I first set my eyes on the 10 shade palette, I tweeted in pure excitement and I am pleased to say that now I have my hands on it, there's absolutely no disappointment and I am incredibly happy with both the quality and tones of each and every shade.

Keeping it simple, Clarins have put together a palette of 10 shades ranging from Beige to Dark Brown shades in a variation of satin, pearl and matte finishes that all work super complimentary of each other to put together eye looks, be it simple or dramatic.

Numbered 1-10, the clear cover on top of the shadows provides a demonstration of how to use the shades together to create two looks, my favourite being the first one which I have recreated above using the shades 1,6 and 7.

All nicely pigmented and not too overbearing, I really do love how these shadows apply. There's no difficulty on application and with the formula of the powders not being too messy in terms of fall out, I find they are a dream to work with and build up more a more intense look. The colours can all be worn as soft or as built up and intensified as you like, which is great, and there's no risk of over-applying on first touch of the brush which I personally really like and think is particularly great if you're new to applying eye make up, which this palette would be fantastic for.

Costing £35 and launched as a limited edition product for Christmas, The Essential palette can be purchased on Clarins online as well as at counters in Boots, Selfridges, Debenhams and House of Fraser.

What do you think of this palette? Are you as into these 10 neutral shades as I am?