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100 Gifts for Makeup Users

From Lightweight Multicultural Cosmetics to Water-Activated Lashes

— December 21, 2021 — Fashion
Finding gifts for makeup users is no difficult task in today's cosmetics industry due to the abundance of available products. This year has seen many innovations in the makeup sphere, including water-activated false eyelashes. Furthermore, the various social movements of 2021 gave way to the creation of inclusive beauty products such as lightweight multicultural cosmetics.

This holiday season, shoppers can gift their fellow makeup lovers some of GLAMAZON Beauty's non-toxic, plant-based products for eyes, lips brows, and more. The lightweight and buildable products accommodate all skin types and colors.

For a more glam look during the holidays, Ardell offers makeup lovers water-activated Aqua Lashes. This is a perfect gift for those who have yet to master the use of eyelash glue.
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Lightweight Makeup Primer Sprays
Lightweight Makeup Primer Sprays
Skindinavia Boasts a Patented Water-Based Formula in Its Product
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98
Weightless Eyeshadow Primers
Weightless Eyeshadow Primers
Juvia's Place I Prep I Prime Eyeshadow Primer Comes in Three Shades
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97
Exquisite Eye Color Duos
Exquisite Eye Color Duos
clé de peau's Eye Color Duo is Powered by High-End Ingredients
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96
Organic Colorful Lip Balms
Organic Colorful Lip Balms
Manic Panic and Skin is Skin Launched Six Alluring Lip Balm Flavors
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95
Versatile Skin Tone Palettes
Versatile Skin Tone Palettes
The Blinc Glow Getter Face Palette is Arriving in Time for Summer
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94
Acne-Friendly CC Creams
Acne-Friendly CC Creams
This Matte Neutrogena CC Cream Was Created for Acne-Prone Skin
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93
Sustainable Bio-Based Cosmetic Formulas
Sustainable Bio-Based Cosmetic Formulas
Siltech Launched its Silmer Sustain-H Elastomer Gel
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92
Vegan Serum-Infused Cushion Highlighters
Vegan Serum-Infused Cushion Highlighters
EM Cosmetics Launches its Moonbeam Cushion Highlighter
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91
Holiday Glam Lashes
Holiday Glam Lashes
Ardell Offers a Range of Holiday-Ready Fake Lashes for a Glam Look
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90
Edgy Pop Star-Backed Makeup
Edgy Pop Star-Backed Makeup
BH Cosmetics and Doja Cat Launched a Range of Vibrant Makeup
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89
Effective Brush-Cleaning Kits
Effective Brush-Cleaning Kits
Cinema Secrets’ Cleaner Pro Starter Kit is Effective and Necessary
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88
Singer-Backed Beauty Collections
Singer-Backed Beauty Collections
Halsey Launches her about-face Holiday Collection
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87
Silky All-in-One Cheek Sets
Silky All-in-One Cheek Sets
NARS' Full Access Cheek Set is Featured as Part of Its Holiday Line
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86
Holiday-Inspired Blush Duos
Holiday-Inspired Blush Duos
NARS' Unwrapped Collection Includes Its Best-Selling Blush Shade
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85
Airy Matte Lip Makeup
Airy Matte Lip Makeup
VNK's Lip Mud Has a Comfortable & Unique Mousse-Like Texture
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84
Complexion Toning Treatments
Complexion Toning Treatments
Fenty Beauty Launched the Pre-Show Glow Retexturizing Treatment
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83
Luminous Liquid Highlighters
Luminous Liquid Highlighters
Boots' No7 HydraLuminous Liquid Highlighter Creates a Sunless Glow
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82
Buildable Full-Coverage Cosmetics
Buildable Full-Coverage Cosmetics
HIDE Cosmetics Rethinks Concealer and Foundation Formulas
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81
Serum-Infused Liquid Liners
Serum-Infused Liquid Liners
The Boost Enhancing Serum Liner Nourishes Lashes and Brows
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80
Refillable Luxurious Makeup Palettes
Refillable Luxurious Makeup Palettes
Christian Louboutin launched the La Palette Range
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79
Nourishing Natural Foundations
Nourishing Natural Foundations
The Ethereal All Natural Foundation Supports Skin Health
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78
Clean Makeup Starter Kits
Clean Makeup Starter Kits
Withsimplicity's Clean Start Makeup Set Comes in a Holographic Pouch
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77
Singer-Branded Beauty Subscriptions
Singer-Branded Beauty Subscriptions
Ipsy and Halsey Team Up for Beauty Subscription Packs
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76
Imperfect Eyelash Collections
Imperfect Eyelash Collections
Ardell Beauty's texturEYES False Eyelashes Are Feathery for Fall
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75
Colorful Gen Z Lip Glosses
Colorful Gen Z Lip Glosses
The Junior Assistant Set of Lip Glosses Features Fun Colors
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74
Exclusive Mascara Duos
Exclusive Mascara Duos
NARS' Double Climax Mascara Duo is Featured in Its Holiday Collection
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73
Crime Drama Makeup Collections
Crime Drama Makeup Collections
The NYX Professional Makeup Money Heist Collection is Available Now
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72
Lightweight Multicultural Cosmetics
Lightweight Multicultural Cosmetics
GLAMAZON Beauty Features Non-Toxic, Plant-Based Ingredients
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71
Artful Color Cosmetics
Artful Color Cosmetics
The Monograph Portfolios by Artis Shares Luxe, High-Performance Makeup
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70
Teen Series Makeup Products
Teen Series Makeup Products
The NYX Professional Makeup Sex Education Collection is Available Now
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69
Regency-Inspired Makeup Collections
Regency-Inspired Makeup Collections
Pat McGrath Labs and Bridgerton Debuted a Cosmetic Line
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68
Micellar Makeup Removers
Micellar Makeup Removers
The Curology Micellar Makeup Remover Has a Hybrid Gel-Water Formula
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67
90s-Themed Summer Makeup Collections
90s-Themed Summer Makeup Collections
Halsey Launches her about-face Summer Beauty Collection
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66
Luxury Black Beauty Brands
Luxury Black Beauty Brands
Fashion Fair Cosmetics Relaunches with a Sleek and Modern Aesthetic
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65
Pop Star-Branded Agave Cosmetics
Pop Star-Branded Agave Cosmetics
Becky G's Treslúce Beauty Line Boasts Eye Makeup Products
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64
Multipurpose Makeup Range Extensions
Multipurpose Makeup Range Extensions
The Nudestix Nudies Collection Now Features Six New Shades
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63
Luminous Mineral Highlighters
Luminous Mineral Highlighters
The Slimelight Multi-Mineral Hologram Highlighter Creates a Glow
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62
Halloween-Inspired Makeup Palettes
Halloween-Inspired Makeup Palettes
ColourPop Launched its 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Collection
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61
Subtle Enhancing Eyelashes
Subtle Enhancing Eyelashes
Ardell Recently Expanded its Portfolio with the Launch of Naked Lashes
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60
Legendary Singer-Inspired Cosmetics
Legendary Singer-Inspired Cosmetics
MAC Cosmetics Unveiled a Whitney Houston Line of Products
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59
Clean California-Inspired Cosmetics
Clean California-Inspired Cosmetics
Caliray Shares Unfiltered California Beauty Products
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58
Special Holiday-Edition Lipsticks
Special Holiday-Edition Lipsticks
NARS Launches a Special Holiday-Ready 2021 Cosmetic Collection
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57
Collagen-Infused Liquid Blushes
Collagen-Infused Liquid Blushes
Milk Makeup Bionic Blush is a 90% Natural Liquid Blush
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56
Three-in-One Face Palettes
Three-in-One Face Palettes
Anastasia Beverly Hills Launches the Face Palette
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55
Talc-Free Cosmetic Collections
Talc-Free Cosmetic Collections
Gotha Cosmetics' Feel Good Beauty Collection Supports Confidence
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54
Mattifying Face Mists
Mattifying Face Mists
Olivia Palermo Beauty's Pre-Show Mattifying Mist Nourishes & Sets Makeup
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53
Clean Refillable Primers
Clean Refillable Primers
RMS Beauty's “Re” Evolve Radiance Locking Primer is Easily Replenished
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52
Cereal-Inspired Beauty Products
Cereal-Inspired Beauty Products
Revolution Beauty Collaborates with Pebbles Cereal in Makeup Line
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51
Ethical Vegan Setting Sprays
Ethical Vegan Setting Sprays
Pyt Beauty's One & Done Setting Spray is Weightless and Ultra-fine
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50
Cosmetic Christmas Calendars
Cosmetic Christmas Calendars
LOOkX Launched its Christmas Beauty Advent Calendar
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49
Artistic Musician Makeup Sets
Artistic Musician Makeup Sets
Haus Laboratories' BAD KID VAULT Recreates Iconic Lady Gaga Looks
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48
Luxe Gender-Neutral Cosmetics
Luxe Gender-Neutral Cosmetics
GENDR Cosmetics is an All-Inclusive Beauty Brand
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47
Milky Primer Sunscreens
Milky Primer Sunscreens
Beekman 1802 Boasts Cruelty-Free and Clinically-proven Products
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46
Limited-Edition Lip Balm Sets
Limited-Edition Lip Balm Sets
NARS Boasts a Nourishing Lip Balm Set as Part of the Unwrapped Range
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45
Luxury Vegan Makeup Brushes
Luxury Vegan Makeup Brushes
Laruce Beauty and Janice Daoud Launched a New Makeup Brush Collection
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44
Youthful Light Protection Skincare
Youthful Light Protection Skincare
Florence by Mills' Blue Light Collection Includes Plankton
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43
Sophisticated Dual Function Makeup
Sophisticated Dual Function Makeup
Nude Envie is a Makeup Line that Nourishes and Beautifies Skin
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42
Autumnal Lipstick Lines
Autumnal Lipstick Lines
The Milani Cosmetics Color Fetish Matte Lipsticks Come in Six Shades
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41
Pony-Themed Makeup Collections
Pony-Themed Makeup Collections
Lottie London and My Little Pony Unveil Limited-Edition Makeup
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40
Magenta Faux Freckle Pens
Magenta Faux Freckle Pens
Lime Crime's Freckle Pen Creates a Bold, Colorful Look
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39
Y2K Doll Makeup Palettes
Y2K Doll Makeup Palettes
Makeup Revolution x Bratz Helps Fans Recreate Iconic Styles
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38
Influencer-Inspired Cosmic Cosmetics
Influencer-Inspired Cosmic Cosmetics
The Celestial Collection Offers Everyday Makeup Options
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37
Electrolyte-Infused Primers
Electrolyte-Infused Primers
The Plump Right Back Primer + Serum Contains Magnesium & Potassium
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36
Gen Z-Targeted Luxury Makeup
Gen Z-Targeted Luxury Makeup
YSL Beauty Launched its Nu Collection of Beauty Products
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35
Spicy Cosmetics Collabs
Spicy Cosmetics Collabs
The Hipdot x Tapatío Día De Los Muertos Collab Celebrates Day of the Dead
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34
Secret Garden-Inspired Lipstick Set
Secret Garden-Inspired Lipstick Set
clé de peau's Garden of Splendor Boasts the Lipstick Mini Set
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33
Soft-Blur Hydrating Concealers
Soft-Blur Hydrating Concealers
Fenty Beauty's Bright Fix Eye Brightener Creates a No-Makeup Effect
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32
Dewy Liquid-Gel Blushes
Dewy Liquid-Gel Blushes
The KVD Beauty ModCon Liquid-Gel Blush is Lightweight & Long-Wearing
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31
Water-Activated False Eyelashes
Water-Activated False Eyelashes
Aqua Lashes Work Without the Use of Lash Glue or Other Adhesives
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30
Board Game-Inspired Eyeshadows
Board Game-Inspired Eyeshadows
HipDot Launches Eyeshadows Inspired by Game Night Classics
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29
K-Beauty Lip Balms
K-Beauty Lip Balms
BT21 and The Crème Shop Collaborated on a Playful Lip Balm Series
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28
Male-Targeted Blurring Concealers
Male-Targeted Blurring Concealers
The Blur Stick by Hims Conceals Razor Burn & More with Ease
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27
Vegan Influencer Cosmetics
Vegan Influencer Cosmetics
CelinaSpookyBoo Recently Debuted a New Makeup Line
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26
Movie-Themed Makeup Lines
Movie-Themed Makeup Lines
HipDot's Newest Collection Features 'Clueless' Themed Makeup Products
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25
2000s-Themed Makeup Collections
2000s-Themed Makeup Collections
A ColourPop x 'Lizzie McGuire' Makeup Collection is Set to Launch
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24
K-Pop Cosmetic Collabs
K-Pop Cosmetic Collabs
MAC x L Shares Makeup Designed by a K-Pop Star
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23
Luxurious Splendor-Inspired Holiday Lines
Luxurious Splendor-Inspired Holiday Lines
clé de peau's Garden of Splendor is Head-Turning
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22
Soft Drink-Inspired Cosmetics
Soft Drink-Inspired Cosmetics
Coca-Cola and Morphe Team Up to Release the Cherry Coke Collection
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21
Mono-Material Makeup Brushes
Mono-Material Makeup Brushes
Ecosofy Solo Brushes are Made from Recycled Water Bottles
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20
Expressive Luxury Makeup
Expressive Luxury Makeup
Valentino Beauty Shares Opulent Staples & Champions Self-Expression
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19
Marshmallow-Inspired Makeup Collabs
Marshmallow-Inspired Makeup Collabs
Peeps and HipDot Created a Limited-Edition Makeup Collection
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18
Light-Reflecting Skincare Balms
Light-Reflecting Skincare Balms
Coastal Citizen's Sun Glass Balm is Like "Golden Hour in a Bottle"
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17
Video Game Makeup Palettes
Video Game Makeup Palettes
The NYX Professional Makeup x Tetris Collection is Limited-Edition
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16
Futuristic Lipstick Pouches
Futuristic Lipstick Pouches
about-face's Fractal Reflective Glitter Makeup Makes an Impact
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15
Men's Beauty Retailers
Men's Beauty Retailers
Humanery is a Destination for Men's Self-Care & Grooming
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14
Skincare-Infused Blushes
Skincare-Infused Blushes
M2U NYC Is Adding a Hydrating Liquid Blush to its Range
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13
Solid Perfume Palettes
Solid Perfume Palettes
Made By Me Creates Concentrated Solid Fragrances for Layering Scents
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12
Wild Animal Eyeshadow Palettes
Wild Animal Eyeshadow Palettes
The Wild Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette Features Fierce Colors
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11
Movie-Inspired Cosmetic Colorways
Movie-Inspired Cosmetic Colorways
Beauty Bay Collaborates with Disney for a New Collection
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10
Tinted Sunscreen Cosmetics
Tinted Sunscreen Cosmetics
Tower 28's SunnyDays SPF 30 is a Two-in-One Mineral Sunscreen
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9
Optical Illusion-Inspired Makeup
Optical Illusion-Inspired Makeup
MAC Just Launched Its Hypnotizing Holiday 2021 Collection
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8
Y2K Makeup Collections
Y2K Makeup Collections
The ColourPop Y2K 4Ever Full Collection Revisits 2000s Styles
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7
Limited Edition Princess Cosmetics
Limited Edition Princess Cosmetics
Disney Has Released a Disney Princess Signature Compact Series
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6
Elegant Cosmetic Product Fridges
Elegant Cosmetic Product Fridges
The inDare x PINKTOP Portable Beauty Fridge Keeps Products Fresh
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5
Sweet Cosmetic Collaborations
Sweet Cosmetic Collaborations
The Morphe and Sour Patch Kids Collection is a Fun and Colourful
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4
Elegant Cosmetic Collections
Elegant Cosmetic Collections
Florasis Debuts the Limited-Edition Collection ‘Impression of Dai’
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3
Holiday Movie-Inspired Cosmetics
Holiday Movie-Inspired Cosmetics
Revolution Beauty Released the Elf Makeup Collection
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2
Iconic Actress-Inspired Cosmetics
Iconic Actress-Inspired Cosmetics
Revolution Beauty Releases Marilyn Monroe-Inspired Makeup Line
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1
Otherworldly Cosmetic Collections
Otherworldly Cosmetic Collections
YouTube Beauty Artist Pony Releases Constellation Sky Collection
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