With the holiday party season in full swing, chances are you’ve got a swanky soiree or two to attend. Often, readers will ask me what’s the best shimmer eye shadow or sparkly lip gloss to add a little oomph – without breaking the bank.
(We all know the scenario – you walk over to your favourite makeup counter to grab a fabulous shimmer eye liner, and before you know it you’ve been talked into an eye shadow primer, sparkle dust and a dewy lip gloss too – setting you back $72 when you walked in thinking you’d spend $12.)
Well, my best recommendation involves spending a little more money up front, but getting MUCH more bang for your buck than just 3-4 pieces you’ll likely use only a couple of times. Introducing the Sephora Collection Color Daze Blockbuster. Retailing for $60 CDN, I promise I’m not trying to upsell you right off the bat. The truth is, for $60, you’ll receive:
64 x waterproof eye shadow – 12 x longwear cream eyeliner – 6 x eye top coat – 6 x lip top coat – 48 x lip gloss – 3 x blush – 6 x multi-purpose cream for eye, cheek, and lip – 3 x multi-purpose luminizer – 3 x makeup brush – Mirror
Yes, it’s a lot to take in all at once. Truthfully, I had a hard time positioning the entire palette into the shot! But consider this – you’ll have a wealth of lip colours to choose from; everything from sparkly neutrals to iridescent party pinks. The glosses are well pigmented and I love the variety of finishes. The silver and gold top coats would be my go-to for every night look; they’ll transform even your mutest berry lipstick to fa-la-la-la-fabulous.
Next, I promise you’ll always have an eyeshadow to match your mood. Everything from the palest highlights to the deepest smoky accents, go nuts with these bold and rich shades. For holiday makeup looks, simply pair your outfit with a warm complimentary colour – or a cool, contrasting tone. My go-to look this year? A turquoise green shadow with blue outfits and ensembles. It’s very mermaid-esque, no?
I’ve owned palettes from Sephora before and I can authentically say that they have a very long shelf life. I know the makeup police will jump on me for saying this – but my favourite palette is a Holiday 2009 compilation that I still use to this day for a certain shadow and creme eye liner. So, your $60 will not only get you through the holiday season – but through the rest of the year as well.
(Have a teen to shop for this Christmas? If she wears makeup, she’ll SQUEE over this, I promise.)
The entire palette folds up into a neat little cube that is only about 5 inches square – taking up no room on your vanity at all. Although mini makeup brushes are provided, please invest in a high quality shadow and lip brush to make the most of these beautiful shades.
***Swoon**** It’s amazing! :-) I have the Sephora Smokey eye pallette and it is amazing – I just adore their products!
They are definitely the cream of the crop!
I love it!!! I will have to add this to my list I guess :)
Hahaha yup! I have a feeling this blockbuster will be added to many holiday lists!
i have been looking for something like this for so long!
i love it, thanks hon!!
will purchase this right now lol
Awesome! Happy Shopping!
where can i buy this … directly online or does like The Bay sell it?
You can buy it directly from sephora.ca – if you spend over $75, you’ll also get free shipping!
Wow it’s almost overwhelming, I know my grand daughter would love it
I’m sure all girls would love it!
I’ve bought this as gifts in previous years and everyone LOVES it when they open up compartment after compartment. Hmm.. I think I should buy myself one this year :)
I think this is the perfect year to treat yourself Shweta :)
I didn’t even know I wanted makeup for Christmas…until now! Amazing! What I really like is that it’s all neat and tidy in a box. My makeup bag is a mess of individual items and it drives me nuts. I like all my stuff sitting perfectly so I can look down and see ALL of it.
Amazing! I know what you mean about having everything sitting perfectly together – I’m the same way, I like order!
I gifted this to my daughter Christmas 2010 and she LOVED it! Well worth the money.
That’s awesome Melissa!
Wow! Look at that 3rd photo ~ so many pretty colors, it’s jaw dropping! I’m for sure going to check it out when I’m in Sephora this weekend. You’ve featured so many great gift ideas lately – thanks Lena!
You’re very welcome Kat, I hope you love it as much as I do!
Wow! Now THAT is a makeup palette! I love all of the sparkly shadows included – perfect for the holidays! Great gift idea :)
It really is, especially if you have a makeup junkie on your holiday list!
Toooo much. It’s lovely, but it’s so much makeup. I’m sorry it would take me too long to choose what colours to wear in the morning.
Hahaha I’m sure it has a learning curve ;) I’m also sure the average woman uses about 20% of it!
These are so pretty.
Wow! That is a lot of color. Would my daughter ever love that. Too late for shipping but I make a trip to where they do have a Sephora!
Awesome! There are a lot of locations popping up in the GTA – happy shopping!
This would be an awesome gift for a make up lover!
Right? I can’t stop looking at it – it’s complete eye candy for a makeup lover!
wow how awesome is that, love the colors
It’s pretty awesome!
Wow! That is amazing, in my teen years if I had found this under the tree I would have been flabbergasted!
Exactly – it’s the perfect gift for teens!
Agreed! I would have loved this when I was a teen – and what a deal!
I think it’s a steal at $60 – especially since you have all your colours covered for 2 years!
My first reaction was “wow”!
That’s a great first reaction Amy – and an appropriate one!
Wow! What an awesome gift giving idea and just in time for Christmas!
It is! Happy Shopping Marissa!
Wow a lot of value packed in that box! Have a few teens in the family who would love this!
Gift it Deb! They’ll love it!
Wow, that is a great deal for $60. I don’t think you’d have to buy any other cosmetics for a long time!
That’s exactly right, Lori – plus, every shade you’ll ever need!
Well geeze I wish I had seen this before buying a makeup kit for my DD. As you said she would have SQUEEed over this.
There’s always her birthday, Julia!
My DD12 put this on her Christmas list…I’m erasing it and putting it on mine…lol
Hahaha love it!
I do not think I will be able to fully open this up on my vanity!
You do need a little bit or room to open it fully :) Thankfully you can open section by section if you need to!
Wow, there is more makeup in that kit than I have ever owned in my entire life!
I wish I could say me too, LOL!
Awwww Lena, you’re such a DOLL — I’d never use that much make-up so it’s not for me, but I’ll keep it in mind as I go do my Christmas shopping.
Please do! It’s a great gift for those who love makeup!
Wow, sweet eye CANDY! Who doesn’t wish to be * sparkly *
I think everyone likes a bit of sparkle!
Wow! That is the makeup palette of my dreams! lol :) Seriously though… I totally love this! :)
:) I think a lot of ladies are in love with this palette!
WOw I would love this, I need to get organized bad!!!!! And having everything in one place would be wonderful =)
Right??? It’s awesome for keeping everything together!
What a collection! This would make for a great gift any time of the year!
Very true Lindsay!
This is a girl’s dream come true!! I love playing with different colors of eyeshadow and I am drooling over this set!! And a decent price as well!
It’s very well priced!
This looks amazing! I’ve never tried Sephora brand makeup but now I definitely want to.
Oh, you are missing out Tanya! You must try Sephora!
Great collection! I don’t usually buy much Sephora.
What an amazing value! I’ll have to keep an eye out for next years box. I have bought a few things at Sephora – its such a fun place to shop at!
can i know from where can i buy it ??
I don’t have Sephora branch in my country .. and i can’t find it online :( any one help me pleaseeee i need it badly
That is a thing of beauty! All those lip colours make me squee!