Affordable, compact, expansive

I love that this not only fits in my purse, but also has a wide array of options. A lot of compacts only have one or two colors or, if there's actually a palate, it's too big to fit in a travel case. I do a lot of driving around for work and with this, I can shove it in my bag and know that if I have a makeup emergency I'll be ready to deal with anything.

One thing I do like is that this includes the makeup brushes and there is a spot for them in the kit. I've gone out with other compacts before only to find that in my darkest hour, there was no brush and I had to either use my fingers or try to improvise from another set.

Another good thing about the palate is that there are several options for everything. I like this because it means you don't need to carry around a couple different compacts. You only need this one. Whether you're wearing black, purple, pink, or blue, you can pick a color that will complement your outfit and your skin tone. Most palates don't offer such a wide variety of colors.

The only downside to this is that if you plan to use it regularly, you may run out after a month or two and need to buy it again. Fortunately, at less than $20, it's pretty affordable for the amount of content that you get. If I were to buy these same eye shadows/bronzers individually, I'd probably pay close to $40.

Also, while the lip gloss is great, it's a little sticky and tends to clump to the applicator. I've found it's easier to use my finger to apply it, so I always carry a few wet wipes with me to clean my hands after.