Fashion
15 Makeup Products So Pretty You Almost Won't Want To Use Them (Almost)
I suffer from a bit of a catch-22 with makeup, and I don't think I'm alone. The problem is, I tend to lust more after pretty looking makeup products, but if I ever get my hands on said products, I'm hard-pressed to ruin the beautiful embossments or carvings by *gasp* using them. Because even though makeup is used to create art in the first place, when they're presented as pieces of art, it just seems wrong to ruin them. Unless, perhaps, the formula is just that good.
So if you too find yourself questioning whether or not ruining the prettily presented product is worth it, here are 15 of the prettiest cosmetics on the market with the formula to back them up. You know, in case you do get the courage to dip your brush in them.
Powder
This multipurpose powder can be used all over the face, or as a bronzer, blush, or highlighter too. Just try not to cry when those perfect lines are dented.
Clarins Graphic Expression Face and Blush Powder Palette, $35, Clarins
Blush
Too Faced Love Flush Long-Lasting Blush, $26, Too Faced
This highly pigmented blush is supposed to last up to 16 hours on the cheeks. But how cute are those bunnies?
Blush
Physician’s Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Argan Oil Blush, $13, Physicians Formula
The mosaic pattern on this argan-oil infused blush is to-die-for. Seriously, are the skin benefits even worth messing up that embossment?
Blush
Clinique Cheek Pop, $21, Sephora
Because this blush is so highly pigmented, just tapping your brush in should be enough, and it won’t disturb the flower design (thankfully).
Bronzer
Tarte Colored Clay Bronzer Blush, $30, Tarte
Hidden under this gorgeous leaf-design is a bronzer and blush in one that will brighten any complexion and soothe the skin.
Bronzer
Guerlain Terracotta Terre d’Ete Tan-Enhancing Bronzer, $78, Nordstrom
If you dare to touch the pan, warm up your complexion with this multicolored bronzer that adds just the right amount of glow.
Bronzer
Givenchy Poudre Bonne Mine Healthy Glow Powder, $51, Sephora
This baked gel bronzer evens skin texture and has the prettiest tiling I’ve ever seen.
Highlighter
Laura Mercier Face Illuminator Powder, $42, Sephora
This rose-gold illuminator that flatters all skin tones has a perfectly whipped design that is actually hard to stop staring at.
Eyeshadow
Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel Luxury Palette, $65, Charlottetilbury
Even though this palette would give the perfect-smokey-eye, you might just want to skip the shadow anyway and stare at it instead.
Eyeshadow
Estée Lauder Pure Color Gelée Powder Eyeshadow, $24, Nordstrom
This ultra-metallic powder-gel eyeshadow comes with the most gorgeous, woven embossment.
Eyeshadow
MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadow, $20, MAC
The creamy texture and intense pigmentation might not be enough to persuade me to touch this detailed shadow.
Lipstick
Burberry Beauty Burberry Kisses Lipstick, $33, Nordstrom
A buildable, hydrating lippy is always a good thing, but when the bullet is covered in the signature Burberry print, it’s almost too pretty to use.
Lipstick
Anna Sui Lipstick V, $30, Beautylish
Despite the fact that this creamy lipstick also has the cutest packaging, it’s a freakin’ star!
Lipstick
Clé de Peau Beauté Extra Rich Lipstick (Refill), $40, Nordstrom
I don’t care how pigmented this lipstick is, the signature, gem shape is too perfect to touch.
Lipstick
Lipstick Refill 093, $20, Paul and Joeus
Even for a color so gorgeous, how can you smudge up that precious face?
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