This one is the ninth iteration in the Mothership lineup, and it’s the glitter eyeshadows and nuanced rose and violet tones that make it stand out. Aside from revering the undeniable quality, we loved that the shades blended seamlessly across the eyelids as well as with each other to make a cohesive look. We also appreciated its versatility—you can achieve a somewhat subtle look or something bold for a special occasion. Blue eyeshadows are also an instant retro take on makeup. But that isn’t to say it instantly makes you look extreme. It just says you’ve been (or read) through a whole era of makeup where blue eyeshadow was the norm. The colours are almost identical with the layout being the same too. The Makeup Revolution palette has a bright yellow, whereas the Pat McGrath palette has more of a pastel yellow. It would be advantageous to be offered at least one slightly darker shade among the rose color scheme, however, we remedied this by pairing the palette with one of our best eyeliners to add a touch of smoke.

From the shimmering rose gold, peachy-caramel and dreamy champagne pink eyeshadow shades of the Day and Desk looks to the soft tawny brown, shimmering rosy pink and blushed berry-rose of the Date and Dream looks, create a Pillow Talk gaze that takes you ANYWHERE! Finding a budget dupe for both the Pat McGrath Subliminal Palette and the Smashbox Double Exposure proved a little more difficult. The colour story just exudes luxury with is always harder to find with budget makeup.

Pat McGrath is known to make eyeshadow palettes that are top-notch and pretty unbeatable when it comes to quality. Their shadows are buttery, velvety and highly pigmented.

Plus, they’re cruelty-free. “Work your way up from the dusky rose ‘prime’ shade to the rose gold sparkle ‘pop’ for a romantic, wide-eyed effect. The best bit? This one has been specially designed to suit all eye colors, so the shades will look incredible on anyone and everyone,” suggests FEELUNIQUE. 2. Natasha Denona Bronze Eyeshadow Palette INGREDIENTS: SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, POLYBUTENE, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, SILICA, ISODODECANE, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, DIAMOND POWDER, TIN OXIDE, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77499)]. The Monster Matte palette isn’t quite as buttery as the Editorial Brights SlimPro and it has some fallout. However, it is very easy to use and the huge price difference is definitely worth a little fallout!The colours are extremely similar and the quality is very high-end. The shadows are pigmented and blend easily without a lot of fallout. Here are the Lip Cheats in Pillow Talk 2 Medium and 3 Intense next to the original Pillow Talk shade (left). Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk, Pillow Talk Medium & Pillow Talk Intense Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip Cheat, Pillow Talk Medium & Pillow Talk Intense Swatches New Cheek to Chic in Pillow Talk Intense Swatches Are you seeing what I’m seeing with the Makeup Revolution’s Earth & Stone Focus Palette? It’s a carbon copy of the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership II Eyeshadow Palette! I can imagine Kate Middleton using one of these palettes on an official engagement. A natural eye with a bit of colour in the corner to make it deep and give dimension. Perhaps she should give me a call;) Interestingly, I didn’t. I had a few very similar shades but the colours I owned were more purpley-pinks or cool-toned pinks, not nude pinks and nude browns. So, that was it for me. I caved in and justified getting the eyeshadow palette.

IPSY highlights NYX’s Ultimate Shadow Palette in Festival, pointing out the “16 velvety-smooth mattes, satins, shimmers, and metallics that make layering, blending, and building your eye makeup fun and oh-so easy. The color combos are pretty much endless and easy to play up or pare down for any occasion.” NYX’s Ultimate Shadow Palette in Festival They are highly pigmented, apply and blend beautifully with barely any fallout. Many say it’s one of Makeup Revolution’s best-ever palettes. This palette is seriously worth every penny! The new Pillow Talk shades are really pretty. This is Pillow Talk and Pillow Tall Medium: Beauty Light Wands in Pillow Talk and Pillow Talk Medium Swatches The pinky nude of this new shade is really lovely and super easy to wear: Collagen Lip Bath in Pillow Talk Swatch When do the new Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk products launch? From the shimmering rose gold, peachy-caramel and dreamy champagne pink eyeshadow shades of the Day and Desk looks to the soft tawny brown, shimmering rosy pink and blushed berry-rose of the Date and Dream looks, create a Pillow Talk gaze that takes you ANYWHERE! Charlotte TilburySHADE: DATE – ENHANCE MICA, TALC, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, HEXYL LAURATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, DIAMOND POWDER, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)]. Otherworldly is the best way to describe these pigments from Pat McGrath Labs. They all have a velvety texture, and the palette features a unique combination of metallic, chrome and shimmer finishes. It’s well worth the price tag, as it’s a secret weapon for creating standout and memorable makeup looks,” adds Forbes. You might also be interested in: While the Instant Eye Palette in Pillow Talk has 12 shades, the Luxury version is smaller. Consider it great to toss in your purse. “There may only be four shades in this palette, but make no mistake about it—the four are next-level versatile. They look great on an array of eye colors and skin tones and get the job done to create plenty of different looks, even though they all are fairly neutral,” notes Women’s Health. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Luxury Eye Shadow Palette (charlottetilbury.com)