It’s almost Christmas. How the hell did that happen? And with the holidays nearing, we’re seeing all of the tempting holiday sets come out. We all know brands are releasing so many new products every week, and for the most part, I’ve been pretty uninterested. I haven’t felt like I’ve been missing out or anything. But these holiday beauty launches? I want everything. So today we’re talking about the holiday beauty launches on my wishlist.
Take note if I’m on your list this year (;
A few things before we start:
- I’ve said it before, I don’t particularly love the idea of paying for sample sizes, but I also enjoy trying before I buy. So some of these are either good values, smaller versions of products I already love and can travel with, or products I have been wanting to try.
- I know these are supposed to be gifts for other people, but I don’t have a ton of beauty lovers in my life. So…I’ll probably buy them for myself…
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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Face Palette – Ghost: Hourglass releases a similar palette every holiday season, and at first I wasn’t interested. But the more I look at it, the more I kind of want it. I have one palette from a few years ago and a blush trio, but I don’t have any of the finishing powders. And I like the cool nature of that bronzer and the blush tones.
What’s Included:
- 3 Ambient Lighting Powders: Dim Light, Diffused Light, Iridescent Strobe Light
- 2 Blushes: Iridescent Rose, Sublime Flush
- 1 Bronzer: Eternal Bronze Light
Bite Beauty Creamy Color 4-Piece Mini Amuse Bouche Supercharged Lipstick Set: I’ve realized that I really like lipstick minis these days. I have so many lip products that I feel like I can’t actually finish a full size of most of them. Sets like these deter me because I usually only like 1 or 2 shades, and at that rate, I may as well just purchase those two. However, I like all 4 of the shades in this set, and I love the Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche lipstick formula.
What’s Included:
- Good Jujube (pink nude)
- Ruby BonBon (rosy pink)
- Cherry Truffle (spiced red)
- Cocoa Bite (warm nude)
SEPHORA Favorites Luxe @ SEPHORA: I don’t think this is exclusively a holiday launch, but I have been eyeing it just the same. Again, I don’t like the idea of paying for samples, but I have wanted to try everything in this kit. I’ve used the Dior mascara before and like it, so that’s a little bonus to throw in a travel bag.
What’s Included:
- Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black
- Giorgio Armani Beauty Lip Maestro in 501
- Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
- Pat McGrath Labs Matte Trance Lipstick in Flesh 3
- Tom Ford Lip Color in Casablanca
- YSL Touche Éclat Blur Primer
NARS Studio 54 Collection: So. I want basically the whole collection. Inspired by the famed nightclub, Studio 54, NARS gives us a taste of what lies behind the velvet ropes with this limited edition collection. All of the shimmery finishes and interesting formulas leave me with some serious heart eyes. Here’s what I’m really eyeing:
- Inferno Eyeshadow Palette
- Never Enough Mini Lipstick Coffret
- Studio 54 Audacious Lipsticks in Mona & Barbara
- Outshine Lip Gloss Set
Patrick Ta The Monochromatic Moment Collection: I think that’s what it’s called. I don’t actually know. What I do know is I want all of it–blushes, lip liners, cream lipsticks.
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First Aid Beauty Fablantis: FAB is one of those no nonsense beauty brands for me. I know their products are going to work for me. This kit really intrigued me, because it’s all full-sized products I already love and like to have on hand.
What’s Included:
- Facial Radiance Pads
- Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
- Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum
- Pure Skin Face Cleanser
- Ultra Repair Lip Therapy
Fresh Unmask the Magic: I’m currently reworking my entire skincare routine. And in that change, I’ve used up most of my single use sheet masks and want to have an inventory of tubs of good masks. This set from Fresh has 4 that I think I’d enjoy. I’ve used the Rose Mask and really like it for hydration. So I want to try the other 3.
What’s Included:
- Sugar Face Polish Exfoliator
- Rose Face Mask
- Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask
- Lotus Youth Preserve Rescue Mask
Farmacy Sweet Greens: My favorite sets around the holidays are the ones that have a full size product accompanies by some minis. I was already going to be buying the Farmacy cleansing balm. So I get my product plus some bonuses with this one.
What’s Included:
- Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm
- Honey Drop Lightweight Moisturizer
- Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask
Fresh Rose N’ Shine: Another Fresh set that I’m eyeing. This one is all about rose infused hydration, and I love all of these products.
What’s Included:
- Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner
- Rose Deep Hydration Moisturizer
- Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask
- Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment
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Olaplex Holiday Hair Fix: I use and love the No. 3 Hair Perfector, but it is quite expensive and you don’t get a lot. The full size retails for $28 for 3.3 oz. This kit gives met hat plus some of the other hair products I’ve been wanting to try.
What’s Included:
- No. 3 Hair Perfector (full-size)
- No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
- No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
- No. 6 Bond Smoother
Those are some of the holiday beauty launches on my current wishlist. What holiday launches are exciting you?
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