Want to buy a gift for my godmother. She does not know a lot of mu brands and does not wear blush often, but I wanted to give her some choice. I am fine buying several MAC items, but the color selection is better with LaFemme. She is NC45-ish for reference. I would like to buy a 4-pan palette, 4 shades and a nice brush. I can do that with pro brands very easily (LaFemme, Ben Nye). She hinted that she would like a selection, and I just feel like a palette is so much easier to carry around. And I can't find 6 blushes I would like for her in MAC's selections. She does not want shimmer and is not down with the dramatic look. She is NC45-ish for reference. I am torn between quality / ease of transport and brand recognition for her. She knows where to buy MAC, and worse coming to worst, could pretty easily get herself to a MAC store nearby to replenish her pans. Although I don't think she would ever need to. She could experiment more with the pro brands but would not do that without me - she would think it's a hassle. I am thinking about: MAC: Desert Rose Fever (less dramatic than Frankly Scarlet - that would scare her right out of the pan) Burnt Pepper Raisin and two others to fill up a palette LaFemme: Senna Cinnabar Brick Red (or Redwood) Russet looking at my own lists MAC has more diverse color options sans shimmer. And a nice brush. Some angled blush brush with black bristles. She must have black bristles. Any guidance ladies?