The holiday is a time to get access to exclusive new eyeshadow shades and limited edition compact combinations. There are also huge savings to be had for the savvy shopper. Below are my picks for the makeup lovers and their lucky friends who may find these pretty palettes in their stocking on Christmas morning.
Stila Snow Angel Color Palette
Create as many holiday looks as there are snowflakes in the sky with Stila’s festive holiday color palette, a snowflake-shaped pan containing 12 flattering cheek colors and 18 versatile eyeshadows that can be worn wet or dry. Complete with a deluxe Stay All Day Waterproof Volumizing Mascara and a step-by-step artistry look book for inspiration and tips. Price: $39, Available at StilaCosmetics.com and Sephora.
Bobbi Brown ‘Atomic Pink’ Lip & Eye Palette (Nordstrom Exclusive)
Palette features:
– Three Eyeshadows including the limited-edition shade, Eclipse, that doubles as an eyeliner, as well as shades White and Cement.
– Two Lip Colors including Atomic Pink, a limited-edition shade sure to make lips pop, as well as Pale Mauve.
– A mini Lip Gloss in Pink Popsicle that easily clicks right into the compact.
Price: $30, Available at Nordstrom
Stila Holiday Brush Set
With five professional brushes for complexion and eyes, this essential gift set gives you all the tools needed for expert makeup application. Brushes include: #24 Powder Brush, #5 Eye Shadow Brush, #33a Foundation Brush, #33b Domed Concealer Brush & #4 Smudger/Liner Brush.
Price: $28, Available at StilaCosmetics.com
Urban Decay Vice Palette
Introducing the Vice Palette, a sophisticated and exclusive collection all about your favorite vice…Eyeshadow. TWENTY brand new and exclusive shades, plus a double-ended Good Karma Shadow & Crease Brush, are housed in an irresistible case. The deep purple soft-touch case features a jeweled UD icon front and center, and with the push of a button, the lid opens. Vice’s simple luxury and dedication to gorgeous colors are going to make gift-givers very popular this year.
Price: $59, Available at Sephora, ULTA, select Macy’s, Beauty.com and UrbanDecay.com
Urban Decay Naked2 Palette
The original Naked Palette took over the internet via tweets, YouTube tutorials and rave reviews, remaining the beauty industry’s best-selling palette of all time (after two years on the market!). Due to continuing public pleas for ‘more Naked,’ this holiday season Urban Decay introduces Naked2. Featuring 12 taupe-centric, neutral shadows (with five new brand shades), a custom double-ended full-size shadow & crease brush and a mini Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Naked. Naked2 delivers everything from subtle ‘no-makeup makeup’ looks to smoky drama. Price: $50, Available at Sephora, ULTA, select Macy’s, Beauty.com, and UrbanDecay.com
M ·A ·C ‘Sinfully Chic’ Face Kit (Nordstrom Exclusive)
Exude glamour with the Sinfully Chic Face Kit. Includes Powder Blush in Pursue Your Passion, Lipstick in Out To Please, Lipglass in Be Nice, Technakohl Liner in Graphblack and 129SE Powder/Blush Brush.
Nordstrom ‘Natural’ Eye Palette ($140 Value)
Sixteen eyeshadows in an array of soft, natural hues are packaged in a sleek palette for the perfect finish whenever, wherever.
Clinique ‘Whole Lotta Color’ Chubby Stick Set
Give lips mouth-watering moisture and a hint of soft shine. Five juicy shades of award-winning Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm are just what dry, delicate lips need to feel comfortably soft and smooth. In a range of versatile hues, including two new shades.
Shades include: Richer Raisin, Curvy Candy, Chunky Cherry, Super Strawberry, Oversize Orange (0.04 oz. each).
Price: $34.50 available at Nordstrom
Urban Decay Ocho Loco 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set
A set of eight amazing, full-sized 24/7 Eye Pencils, including four new and exclusive shades, plus a Grindhouse Sharpener. This juicy collection includes four new shades, one shade previously exclusive to another set (Junkie, an amazing teal) and three dark, sexy bestsellers. Each of the pencils is highly saturated with pigment, super waterproof, and creamy—the formula that made Urban Decay Eye Pencils famous.
Price: $59 available at Sephora
E.L.F Cosmetics Beauty Book Eyeshadow Palette
E.L.F Beauty Books include a step-by-step guide to flawless eye makeup as well as a flip out page for recording your looks. Whether you choose one edition, or the whole collection, you’ll love these all-in-one palette manuals with must-have eye makeup essentials.
Price: $9.79 available at Target
