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Makeup For Special Occasions

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Makeup For Special Occasions.

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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SEPHORA COLLECTION12H Colorful Special Effects Multichrome Liquid Shadows

Size: 0.06 oz/2 mL·ITEM: 2886810

Color: 04 Galactic Red - rich, reddish-brown shimmer

71 Reviews

$26.00

This 12 hour colorful special effects liquid shadow is so pretty.  the chrome is so unique that it really dresses up any outfit. ...To me, this shadow is more suited for a night out or a special occasion—it’s a bit too bold for my everyday look.

What it is: A waterproof, liquid, multi-chrome eyeshadow for multidimensional sparkling makeup with results that are almost too good to be true.

What Else You Need to Know: A multi-chrome eyeshadow with a fine and creamy texture guaranteed to deliver bright and intense color for extraordinary makeup looks. Its lightweight and transfer-proof formula can be smudged easily with your fingers or a brush.

Westman AtelierBaby Cheeks + Face Trace Sculpting Powder Duo

Size: 0.17 oz / 4.8 g·ITEM: 2869121

Color: Tulle & Truffle - cool pink & rich mocha

27 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.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONAbout That Shine Lacquer Shine Lipstick

Size: 0.10 oz.·ITEM: 2730208

Color: 06 Electric Spectrum

230 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

448 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

542 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

513 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

61 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

Westman AtelierBaby Cheeks Powder Blush Duo

Size: 0.17 oz / 4.8 g·ITEM: 2869048

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

364 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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