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Makeup For Special Occasions

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If you're looking for a way to look your best, whether it's for a wedding, a party, or just another day at the office, there are plenty of products that can help. From foundation to lipstick to eye shadow, there are plenty of options for making yourself look great. Here are some makeup products for special occasions.

HourglassUnlocked Satin Creme Lipstick- Red 0

Size: 14 oz / 4 g·ITEM: 2637718

Color: Red 0 - red

28 Reviews

$52.00

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I will be using this for all of my special occasion outings....The lip color stays put without smudging or fading for hours, making it a great choice for special occasions or long events. The lipstick also has a semi-matte finish that doesn't dry out the lips.

What it is: A 100 percent vegan red lipstick formulated with an exclusive replacement for carmine, the industry's standard red pigment.
Formulation Type:
Lipstick

Benefits: Hydrating

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vegan Waxes: Innovative blend that mimic beeswax to nurture lips.
- High-Impact Pigments: Provide full coverage that glide on seamlessly and melt into lips.
- Hydrating Ingredients: Infused with mango seed butter, avocado oil, and argan oil to retain moisture.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

Clinical Results: Based on a US consumer evaluation study of 31 women:
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Westman AtelierBaby Cheeks + Face Trace Sculpting Powder Duo

Size: 0.17 oz / 4.8 g·ITEM: 2869121

Color: Tulle & Truffle - cool pink & rich mocha

31 Reviews

$105.00

The colors are beautiful and great for all occasions. I will purchase more, but really wish these were customizable.

What it is: A talc-free, buildable powder contour and blush duo for a naturally sculpted, flush of color in a soft matte finish.


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Pressed Powder


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Phytosqualane (Plant-Derived): Smooth, streak-free application, restores suppleness.

- Volcanic Rock and Special Effects Pigments: Absorbs excess oil, mattifies without clogging, boosts lasting power.

- Pomegranate Extract: Antioxidant-rich to neutralize free radicals, supports healthy-looking skin.


Ingredient Callouts: It is gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$98.00

What it is: An iconic eye palette that tells Mario’s dream color story with 12 signature shades in glossy shimmer, sueded matte, and natural metallic finishes.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. This product is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Mario’s original Ethereal Eyes™ Palette is his artistic vision come to life. Inspired by the timeless beauty of the natural world around us, the 12 shades and three finishes work in perfect harmony together. Be your own artist: Create infinite looks from everyday ethereal to special occasion.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONAbout That Shine Lacquer Shine Lipstick

Size: 0.10 oz.·ITEM: 2730208

Color: 06 Electric Spectrum

237 Reviews

$22.00

The formula is smooth and non-sticky, leaving my lips feeling moisturized and comfortable. Perfect for any occasion, it adds a bold, polished look effortlessly. ...SHINE Lacquer Shine Lipstick contains pigments with unrivaled power to reflect light, for maximum prismatic shine. Their special structure reflects the light more intensely than traditional pearls.

What it is: 

A lacquer lipstick with prismatic shine and long-lasting intense color.


Formulation Type: Lipstick 


What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick contains pigments with unrivaled power to reflect light, for maximum prismatic shine. Their special structure reflects the light more intensely than traditional pearls. Its balm formula coats your lips with a feeling of hydration for 12 hours and its high coverage amplifies your lips with a perfectly opaque color. All day long, its formula retains optimal intensity without bleeding into fine lines.

CLINIQUEPop Plush™ Creamy Lip Gloss

Size: 0.11 oz / 3.4 mL·ITEM: 2602019

Color: Sugarplum Pop - soft violet

449 Reviews

$35.00

I’ll keep this around for special evening occasions when I want a glossy-lip look. ...It’s a lovely gloss that can be used for anyone occasion. I just wish it would stay on longer. If they had a lip tint for this and you pair it with the gloss it would be magical

What it is:An ultra-cushiony, super buttery gloss that hugs lips with plush shine and all-day hydration.

Formulation Type:
Lip Gloss

Benefits: Hydrating

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Butter, Avocado Butter, and Shea Butter: Help condition lips.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps lock in moisture for lips that look plump with hydration.

What Else You Need to Know: This buttery formula coats lips with plush shine and soothing hydration, all while delivering a juicy pop of color. It is formulated with nourishing super butters to help condition lips and with hyaluronic acid to help lock in moisture and leave lips looking plump with hydration.

Westman AtelierLit Up Glassy Gel Highlighter Stick

Size: 0.17 oz / 5 g·ITEM: 2847853

Color: Petal - glassy nude rose

546 Reviews

$65.00

It’s nice and lightweight and is perfect for everyday occasions. It leaves a nice dewy look and doesn’t leave the skin feeling weird. ...Don’t keep this in a place where it will get knocked around bc the lid will come off on occasion.

What it is: A clean, multitasking gel highlighter that delivers a facial-fresh, glow to instantly perk up dull skin. Translucent, glassy sheen.


Coverage: Light


Finish: Radiant


Formulation: Stick


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Vitus Vita Fruit Extract: Visibly firms skin and boosts moisture.

- Emollient oil blend: Helps with smooth application + softens skin.

- Special Effect Pigments: Boosts radiance.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONAbout That Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick

Size: 0.10 oz.·ITEM: 2730067

Color: 11 Cosmic Coral

526 Reviews

$22.00

It’s perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions. I’ll definitely be picking up more shades....I would really recommend using for those special occasions when you need a red lip product, this one is perfect!

What it is: 

A lightweight lipstick with eye-catching prismatic shine that provides lips with a sheer flush of color and a 12-hour moisturizing, balm-like texture.


Formulation Type: Lipstick 


What Else You Need to Know: This lipstick contains pigments with unrivaled power to reflect light, for maximum prismatic shine.Their special structure reflects the light more intensely than traditional pearls while the sheer coverage balm formula coats the lips with a long-lasting feeling of hydration. Available in a wide range of shades that compliment all skin tones with a sheer flush of eye-catching color.

Westman AtelierBeauty Butter Matte Powder Bronzer

Size: 0.28 oz / 8g·ITEM: 2434082

Color: Coup de soleil - true matte Terra-Cotta

65 Reviews

$105.00

The shade is good for my skintone, sure, but what makes this special is the formula. I've only applied it with my fingers and it feels and blends like a cream upon application. ...My favorite YouTube makeup artist recommended it for oily skin and she said it was poor blurring, It was not poor blurring for me and not at all worth the money.

What it is: A clean, velvety-matte bronzer that leaves skin looking healthy, natural, and authentically bronzed.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Matte


Formulation: Pressed Powder


Highlighted Ingredients: 

-Phytosqualane (plant-derived): Smooth, streak-free application, restores suppleness

-Volcanic rock and special effects pigments: Absorbs excess oil, mattifies without clogging, boosts lasting power

-Pomegranate extract: Antioxidant-rich to neutralize free radicals, supports healthy-looking skin

GlossierCloud Paint Gel Cream Blush

Size: 0.33 oz / 10 mL·ITEM: 2649374

Color: Storm - warm rose

1.2K Reviews

$33.00

From the newer shades I love Storm and it's the one I use the most now. Such a special color and very flattering. The cream is easy to work with and very natural looking. ...Because they are cream the colours mix well together when you buy multiple to create custom shades for every occasion (I love puff and storm the most). A tiny tiny tiny dab on your fingers, dabbed on your cheeks is enough to last all day so tough the container is small, it lasts!

What it is: An easy-to-use, buildable gel-cream blush for a sunset-inspired flush so natural, it’s like your skin made it.

Coverage: Light

Formulation:
Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Soluble Collagen: Retains water and leaves cheeks looking fresh and dewy.
- Smooth Gel System: Has a lightweight gel-cream texture for silky, even application.
- Blurring Powder Pigments: Give a soft, diffused, seamless finish with no streakiness.

Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight gel-cream blush uses sheer, buildable pigments for finger-first, easy applica

Westman AtelierBaby Cheeks Powder Blush Duo

Size: 0.17 oz / 4.8 g·ITEM: 2869048

Color: Mimi & Coquette - tawny beige & bright pinky peach

365 Reviews

$105.00

The combo of the two colors is great for different occasions. The blushes blend super well with my other makeup and have a great texture. ...It’s a beautiful, tauny beige that’s perfect for any day and any occasion glides on smoothly, lasts beautifully throughout the whole day without needing a touchup I like to put a pinch of coquette on just the apple of my cheeks it gives a beautiful color and a slight glow highly recommend this can fit in your purse easily.

What it is: A talc-free, buildable powder blush duo for a dimensional flush of color with a soft matte finish.


Finish: 
Matte


Formulation: 
Pressed Powder


Highlighted Ingredients: 
- Phytosqualane (Plant-Derived): Smooth, streak-free application, restores suppleness.

- Volcanic Rock and Special Effects Pigments: Absorbs excess oil, mattifies without clogging, boosts lasting power.

- Pomegranate Extract: Antioxidant-rich to neutralize free radicals, supports healthy-looking skin.


Ingredient Callouts: It is also gluten-free and cruelty-free.

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“It's also super natural, a very subtle highlight (I have very very light skin too) - definitely not for evening wear. I absolutely love it but it will definitely not work on most skintones”
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