Updating your makeup routine is the quickest and easiest way to modernize your look and give your face an instant fresh, sexy vibe, and these eyeshadow editorials are sure to be the perfect inspiration for doing just that.
However, it's no secret that eyeshadow can be tricky to apply. From the classic sultry and highly coveted smoky eye to wild neon eyeshadow, figuring out how to make your eyes pop is no easy task.
Call it a first world problem, but sometimes no matter how hard you try, some looks are just seemingly impossible to pull off. Thankfully, these eyeshadow editorials are here to not only provide you with some eye-spiration, but are also going to show you which colors to pair together, so your next makeup experiment should be a smashing success.
50 Electrifying Eyeshadow Editorials

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Natural Complexion Pictorials
Primary Colors by Jack H Liu Makes Art of Inborn Features

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Psychedelic Cosmetics Spreads
The Beauty Photography of Robert Jaso has a Face of Fantasy

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Bohemian Forest Fairies
'Creative with Anastasiya Belyak' by Svetla Vesnaya
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Digital Eye Makeup
Lulin Ding Digitized Eye Shadow Project Merges Beauty and Tech
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Vibrant Retro Spreads
The Ultra Hot 'Color Me Beautiful' W Magazine September 2010 Issue
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Hot Dramatic Nudetography
The Ellery Gazette Kicks Off Production With a Clothes-Free Editorial
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Backyard Glamour Photography
Michaela Kocianova Poses Poolside in Vogue Italia June 2011
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70s Disco Fashion
The Retro-Colored Naty Chabanenko Numero Tokyo March 2011 Shoot
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Ravishing Summer Shoots
Light of the Field for Fashion Gone Rogue is Sensual and Nature-Filled
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Elegant Military-Inspired Editorials
The Jessica Miller Vogue Mexico December 2011 Shoot is Chic
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Sizzling Ski Alps Shoots
The Elle Ukraine January 2012 Issue Shows Bright Sweater Fashions
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Glam Geisha Ads
The Multicultural Jennifer Lopez TOUS Jewelry Campaign for Spring/Summer 2011
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Hot Headpiece Editorials
The Ming Xi for Numero China #13 November 2011 Shoot is Exotic and Lovely
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Geometric Eye Makeup
Farzan Esfahani Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection Takes a Pop Art Spin on Fashion
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Vibrant Vintage Style
Christina Carey is Elsa Schiaparelli for Harper's Bazaar Singapore May 2011
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Delicate Dewdrop Editorials
Beauty by Solve Sundsbo Pairs Blossoming Femmes with Flowers
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Edgy Teen Angst Portraits
The Jemma Baines RUSSH #41 Shoot Doesn't Skimp on Attitude
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Old Hollywood Neon Shoots
The Jessica by Rabee Younes Editorial Channels Elizabeth Taylor
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Fancy Tropical Photoshoots
Tina Chang Photographs a Colorful Editorial for M Magazine
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Feathered Makeup
Mark Lim Makes Bird-Brained Beauty Feasible for Fashionistas
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Denim-Inspired Cosmetics
The MAC Jeanius Collection Boasts Deep Hues and Terrific Texture
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Aqua-Eyed Editorials
The Katie Fogarty Harper's Bazaar Spain Photo Spread is Bold and Blue
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Electrifying Eyeshadow
Vogue Nippon Beauty Showcases Vivid Makeup Shades
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Dramatic Cosmetics Campaigns
These Tom Ford AW11 Spreads Capture Irresistible Intimacy
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Orange-Eyed Swim Sirens
Electrifying Makeup and Swimwear in 'Pool Party' for Vogue Beauty
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Relaxed Redhead Editorials
The Equisite Olga Sherer Playing Fashion March 2011 Shoot
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Shimmering Swimwear Photoshoots
Abul Akol Shines Like a Star in Oil and Water by Mariah Jelena
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Rainbow Ponytail Shoots
The Ariel Meredith for Glamour Italy October 2011 Shoot is Funky
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Saucy Southern Ensembles
The Lucy Jay Spring 2012 Collection is Endearing
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Embellished Bombshell Beautorials
Glitterati by Jeff Tse Beams with Jessica Elise
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Deliberately Untailored Fashion
Sasha Pivovarova is Androgynous for Fever Pitch in Vogue Korea
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Electric Eyeshadow Shoots
Ana Gregoric's Urban Warriors Series is Tough Yet Feminine
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Retro Feathered Hats
Beauty Magazine is All About Colorful Eyeshadows and Red Lips
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Eyeshadow Masks
Bold Makeup at Valentino Spring 2010 Couture
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Soft Bombshell Hair
'Chantilly' by Dexter Quinto Showcases Summer's Easy, Breezy Hairstyle
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Porcelain Doll Advertorials
The Intensly Opulent Daphne Guinness NARS Campaign
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Full-Lipped Photoshoots
The Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Elle UK October 2011 Editorial is Stunning
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Layered Wind-Blown Fashions
This Elle Sweden March 2011 Editorial Features Comfy and Loaded Layers
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Onyx Lips
'Black Turquoise' by Olya Yakovleva Puts a New Spin on Black Lipstick
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Golden Glamor Cosmetics
The MAC Semi-Precious Collection Will Help Create a Vintage Vixen Look
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Butterfly Eyes
Ali Charisma Autumn/Winter 2010 at Fashion Week Hong Kong
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Neon Eyeshadow
The Zaiba Jabbar Fashion156 Magazine Video is All About Summer
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Blood-Shot Eye Makeovers
The ‘Glamoured' for Papercut Magazine Shoot Gets is Ravishing
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Neon Candy Makeup
Clash in Rouge Spring 2011 Shows Killer Vibrant Cosmetics
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Spider Eyelash Editorials
The Elettra Wiedemann for S Moda Photo Shoot is Stunningly Glamorous
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Bold Androgyny Editorials
The Orientalismi Editorial Combines Masculinity and Femininity
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Boho-Chic Beauty Brands
The Charlotte Ronson for Sephora Collection is Effortlessly Elegant
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Color-Popping Palette Campaigns
The Lancome Color Design Campaign Uses Bright Punches of Color
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Super-Sized Silver Lashes
'Black Romance' by Ronny Chokron Shows Disco Diva Makeup
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Bold Cosmetics Campaigns
The 'I Only Wear MAC' Campaign Offers A Bold Take on Nude Makeup
Couture Color Palettes
Pantone 'Dualities' Was Unveiled at New York Fashion Week 2024
Bedazzled High-End Makeup Lines
Guerlain & Shourouk Rhaiem Debut the Holiday 2024 Makeup Capsule
Makeup-Themed Dog Toys
Rare Beauty Introduces Playful Dog Toys Inspired by Its Makeup
Comedic Horror Cosmetics
The NYX x Beetlejuice Collab Shares Bold Colors for Fantastical Looks
Vampire Film Makeup Capsules
The ColourPop x Twilight: New Moon Collection Features Sultry Hues
Retro Mascara Kits
Maybelline's Sky High Mascara PR Kit is Styled Like a Brick Cell Phone
Spooky Hair Color Lines
Splat Hair Color Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Dark-Romance-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces its 'A Shadow of Secrets Collection'
Natural Luxurious Makeup Collections
Chanel's Les Beiges Collection Delivers Impeccable Results
Luxurious Nude Lipstick Lines
Christian Dior Debuts Its 2025 Addict Nudes N'Roses Collection
Hydrating Undereye Masks
LOOPS Launches the Hyper Eyes Undereye Masks for Spring/Summer
Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors
The L’Oréal Mood Mirror is a CES 2025 Beauty-Tech Innovation
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches 'Get Ready With Me The Album'
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Clairvoyance-Inspired High-End Makeup Capsules
Chanel Debuted Its Clairvoyance Makeup Collection
Vibrant Upscale Makeup Collections
Chanel's Spring 2025 Makeup Capsule Boasts Unexpected Pairings
Influencer-Approved Beauty Brands
Mikayla Nogueira’s Point of View Beauty Focuses on Makeup Prep
Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections
Vampyre Cosmetics’ Buffy the Vampire Collab is Uniquely Eerie
Enchanting Spring-Forward Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Teams Up with Disney for a Tangled Collection
Whimsical Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
ColourPop Introduces a Stranger Things Collection
Nostalgic Makeup Palettes
Urban Decay Invites Consumers to Experience its Original Naked Palette
Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Primers
E.l.f.'s Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer is Long-lasting
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces the Exciting Pokémon Collection
Assistive Beauty Systems
L'Oréal SYNC Makes Applying Makeup More Enjoyable & Accessible
Gamified Beauty Pop-Ups
The Players' Lounge Pop-Up by NARS Spotlights Complexion Products
Whimsical Film-Inspired Makeup Sets
The r.e.m. beauty x Wicked Collab Boasts Character Sets
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Colourpop is Bringing Back Winx Club X Colourpop Collection 2.0
Self-Care Wellness Sets
Grace & Stella’s Self-Care Essentials Glow This Valentine’s Day
Ultra-Blendable Shimmery Eyeshadows
Kaja Unveiled Two Additional Shades for its 'Beauty Bento'
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
Shade-Matching Makeup Devices
BoldHue Helps Beauty Lovers Create Their Perfect Foundation Color
Long-Lasting Holiday Cosmetics
The 2024 SKKN By Kim Holiday Collection Has Just Dropped
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Accessibility Beauty Bundles
The e.l.f. Cosmetics 'Beauty For Every Eye' Bundle is Limited-Edition
Color-Changing Beauty Sticks
Sephora Collection's Color Twisters Change Upon Lip or Cheek Contact
Intricately Exquisite Beauty Collections
The Christian Dior Summer 2025 Makeup Collection is Chic
Limited-Edition Spring-Inspired Cosmetic Products
Subtl Beauty Introduces the Spring Stak
Virtual Beauty Speakeasies
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Virtual Luxe Lounge Offers an Exclusive Experience
Pride Eyeshadow Launches
Mac Launches 40 Shades of Pride Eyeshadow Vault
Skin-Caring Cosmetics
Versed Makeup Introduces Color Cosmetics That are Beneficial for Skin
Collaborative Collection Expansions
Hard Candy and Girl Scouts Bring Back Their Sweetest Collab
90s-Inspired Lip Liners
Mob Beauty's Smooth Precision Waterproof Lip Liner Revives an Iconic Shade
Gem-Toned Eyeliners
NYX's Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil Vault is Available in 12 Shades
Collaborative Vibrant Makeup Collections
The Guerlain x Emilio Pucci Makeup Collection is High-End
Back-To-School Beauty Kits
ESW Beauty Launches the Glow Getter Kit
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks
Pat McGrath's Glass 001 Artistry Mask Easily Creates a Viral Look
Non-Sticky Glowing Cosmetics
Maybelline Sunkisser Liquid Blush and Bronzer Creates a Natural Glow
Take-Anywhere Beauty Balms
Jones Road's Miracle Balm Palette is an On-the-Go Multitasker
Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets
Flower Knows Features Four Essential Sets for the Holidays
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Luxe Brown Beauty Collabs
An IPSY x Pantone Collaboration is Dropping in 2025
AI-Generated Nail Polishes
Blank Beauty Creates Custom Nail Polish Shades with Stunning Accuracy
Revitalizing Skincare Masks
The Sephora Collection Masks are Convenient and Refreshing
High-End Highlighter Collections
Gucci Beauty Debuts Its Multi-Functional Gucci Glow Highlighter
Immersive Beauty Shopping Experiences
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Collaboration with Obsess
Eye Makeup Product Releases
Yves Rocher’s Botanical Eye Essentials Channel Spring Beauty
Targeted Luxury Beauty Sets
The U Beauty Holiday Sets Present a Variety of Skincare Solutions
Telenovela-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
The 'Descubre e.l.f.ecto' Campaign is Launching in Mexico
Gold-Themed Cosmetics Calendars
MAC Cosmetics' 24K Holiday Advent Calendar Features New Shades
Canadian-Specific Beauty Creator Programs
Sephora Canada Introduced its 'Sephora Squad Canada'
Bold Eyewear Collection Campaigns
Vogue Eyewear Unveils Its 'No Rules Club' SS25 Campaign
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
Smoothing Skincare-Inspired Lipsticks
CoverGirl Clean Lip Color Lipsticks Come in 24 Shades
Nourishing Bronzing Drops
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Affordable Bronzing Drops are Rich in Antioxidants
Mocktail-Inspired Beauty Masks
ESW Beauty Emphasizes Playful Packaging for Cosmetic Formulations
Vibrant Pride Month Makeup
The Makeup Revolution Beam Bright Rainbow Highlighter is Easy to Use
Innovative Nail Product Collections
Le Mini Macaron Has Recently Unveiled Several Nail Products
Peach-Inspired Makeup Series
ColourPop Launches the ‘Sweet Peach’ Collection as Color of the Month
Nighttime Cosmetic Campaigns
The Estée Lauder Night Night Club Campaign Stars Nicole Richie
Transformative LED Face Masks
The Aesthetic Skin LED Face Mask is Plastic Surgeon-Approved
Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections
Flower Knows Unveiled Its Midsummer Fairytales Collection
Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics
ColourPop and Bratz Introduce the Girls Nite Out Collection
Disney-Inspired Eye Shadows
MAC Partnered with Disney to Release an Aladdin-Themed Palette
Collaboration Cosmetic Video Games
The Revlon x Redecor Fire & Ice Campaign is Interactive
90s-Inspired Makeup Revivals
MAC Cosmetics' New Collection Revives Beloved Cool-Tone Colors
Sunset-Inspired Blushes
MAC Cosmetics' Strobe Beam Liquid Blush Comes in Warm Reds, Mauves & More
Single-Swipe Eye Makeups
CoverGirl Clean Eye Color Sticks Apply Color with Ease
Painterly Eyeshadow Sticks
Renaissance Art Inspired Ilia's Eye Stylus Shadow Stick Shades
Inclusive Eye-Makeup Collections
Live Tinted Debuts its Ophthalmologist-Tested 'Legacy Collection'
Collaborative Beauty Collections
Nudestix Partners with Glamzilla for Limited-Edition Blush Kit
Refillable Precision-Tip Lipsticks
NARS' Explicit Lipstick is Optimized for a New Generation
Fragrance-Inspired Luxury Cosmetics
Tom Ford's Rose Exposed Eye Colour Quad is Versatile and Bold
Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products
The essie nail art studio Elevates DIY Nail Art
Saloon-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweetheart Saloon Celebrates New Lip Products & Shades
Luxe Colorful Beauty Collections
The Trait d'Hermès Collection is Comprised of Premium Makeup
Reviving Eyecare Sets
The 'Angel Eyes Bundle' Features a Reusable Eye Mask
Y2K Anime Makeup Palettes
Nekoyanin's Y2K Baby Palette Expands Beyond Eyeshadow
African American-Inspired Makeup Collections
Black Radiance Collaborates with Cross Colours
Plant-Powered Eyeshadow Palettes
Well People Has Expanded Its Shade Range with Amethyst
High-Impact Eye Crayons
Half Magic's Sparklestik Eye Crayon Creates Bold Looks with a Swipe
Dreamy Artist-Approved Cosmetics
r.e.m. Beauty Introduces Two Shimmery Products for the New Year
Illuminating Multipurpose Makeup
These New Makeup Revolution Products Come in Three Variants
Balayage-Inspired False Lashes
Ardell Beauty's Balayage Wispies Pair Contrasting Streaks
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Lines
ColourPop Teams Up with Pokémon on a New Makeup Capsule
Eco-Friendly Sun-Kissed Eyeshadows
NUDESTIX Unveils Sustainable Nude Beach Eye Palette
Celebratory Cosmetic Collections
The Pixi 25 Years of Glow Collection is Arriving Now
Bento-Box-Inspired Stacked Cosmetics
The Kaja Beauty Bento is a Curated Trio of Eyeshadows
Y2K-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes
ColourPop Released a Nostolgic Eyeshadow Palette
Multipurpose Beauty Mousses
Fwee's Blurry Pudding Pot Boasts a Viral Fluffy Texture
Awakening Undereye Patches
Summer Fridays' Jet Lag Eye Patches Brighten Tired Eyes on the Go
Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids
Indu's Blendable LiquidEyes Encourage Experimentation
Springtime Makeup Powders
Pat McGrath Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Powder Erases Lines
Celeb-Approved Cosmetic Bundles
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Unveils Stunning Holiday Makeup Bundles
Buildable Beauty Balms
CoverGirl TurBlend Skin Enhancer Balms Offer Buildable Color
Cream Eyeshadow Shade Expansions
RMS Beauty’s Cashmere Matte Eyelights Bring Effortless Elegance
Liquid Blush Expansions
Huda Beauty's Releases the New 'Blush Filter Liquid Blush'
Under-Eye Targeted Correctors
Huda Beauty Releases its #FAUXFILTER Under Eye Color Corrector
Cream-Based Blush Palettes
MAKE UP FOR EVER's New Cream Face Palette Boasts Universal Shades
Shimmery Waterproof Highlighters
Urban Decay Expands its Face Bond Range with a Liquid Highlighter
Skincare-Inspired Beauty Primers
These New CoverGirl TruBlend Products Come in Six Options
Hybrid Makeup Pens
Annabelle Cosmetics Introduces the Bigshow Multi-Use Eyeshadow Pen
Dramatic Luxury Mascaras
Gucci Beauty Has Unveiled Its Latest Mascara — Le Magnétisme
Dazzling Lipstick Collections
Shiksona Introduces the Chic In The Spotlight Collection
Versatile Multi-Use Cosmetic Pencils
Maybelline New York Introduces Its Color Tattoo Eye Stix
Plant-Powered Neon Mascaras
Ashunta Sheriff Beauty's UV Vegan Mascara Glows in the Dark
Glittery Powder Sprays
Kara Beauty Drops 'Starcrossed Dreams' Shimmer Powder Spray Collection
Affordable Luxury Cosmetics
Pretty Smart Delivers Luxury-Inspired Beauty Without the High Markup
Ulltra-Vibrant Lip Colors
Smashbox Canada Presents the Long-Lasting Flash FX Lipstick
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Chromatic Cowgirl-Inspired Nail Products
Nailboo Unveils its Wild West Chrome Collection
Serum-Powered Color Correctors
Revealer Extra Bright Uses Color Theory to Mimic the Look of Filler
3-in-1 Lipsticks
Spellcast Beauty's Dynamic Duo Lipstick Sports a Split Design
Marble-Effect Liquid Eyeshadows
Af94 Debuts Transformative Liquid-To-Powder Eyeshadow Line Swirl'd
New Year-Celebrating Skincare Sets
ESW Beauty Marks Year of the Glow Skincare Essentials Set Is
Conveniently Packaged Eye Masks
grace & stella Offer a Simple Solution for Eye Care
High-Precision Beauty Lines
Daily Life Forever52 is Launching the Backstage Essential Collection
Skin-Caring Eyeshadows
Oceanly Eyeshadows are Plastic-Free and Infused with Seaweed
Bold Limited Edition Palettes
Sephora's Mini Color Shifter Strange Botanicals Eyeshadow is Playful
Architectual Makeup Capsules
Tom Ford Teases a New Makeup Collection Comprised of "Essentials"
Light Luminous Concealers
Sephora's Best Skin Ever Multi-Use Hydrating Glow Concealer Lasts 12 Hrs
Patch-Style Makeup Products
These Fazit Makeup Patches Come in Two Varieties
Video-Friendly Makeup Tools
Rad Camera Applies Virtual Makeup to Enhance Appearance on Video Calls
Gilded Glowing Highlighters
Sephora's Colorful® Powder Luminizer in Glitzy Gold is Buildable
Curvaceous Contoured Mascaras
The CoverGirl Eye Enhancer 3D Mascara Has a Curved Fiber Brush
Dermatologist-Tested Eyeshadows
Tarte's Tartelette™ to Go Amazonian Clay Palette Has New Shades
Inclusive Skin-Perfecting Powders
One/Size Beauty Ultimate Setting Powder Has Three New Shades