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Holiday 2020: The Best Mini Sets & Value Sets

Every holiday season, brands launch lots of miniature-sized sets of existing products (along with full-sized, more value-packed sets, too, of bestselling and cult-favorite products from their brand).  In the past, I’ve often purchased and re-reviewed to ensure consistency and to feel 100% confident about inclusion in any gift guides.  A lot of those sets have actually been very consistent in quality/color, particularly lip products, which dominate the sets I’ve re-reviewed in the past! In an effort to review a wider breadth of brands and products, I’ve decided to do less re-reviewing.  I thought I’d share a list of makeup sets this year that caught my attention–good assortment, good value, or a good way to try a more expensive formula–and link to past reviews. Skincare sets are more prevalent this year, and though I don’t write a lot of formal, reviews, I routinely test new skincare products throughout the year for end-of-the-year award purposes — so I’ve included so...

Pat McGrath Fleur Fantasia Celestial Divinity Luxe Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Fleur Fantasia Pat McGrath Fleur Fantasia Celestial Divinity Luxe Eyeshadow Quad ($58.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition quad that featured a pearly peach, pearly lavender, sparkly berry, and matte coral. It is exclusive to the brand’s website. The two more subdued shimmers felt a little more powdery in comparison to most of the brand’s eyeshadows, which tend to have a creamier, more emollient quality to them, though I didn’t find it had much impact on application. All four shades had rich color payoff, were blendable, and had good longevity, though Iridescent Orchid had light fallout over time. Fleur Fantasia LE Limited Edition . $58.00. 2 0 A A 9 Product 10 Pigmentation 9 Texture 9.5 Longevity 4.5 Application 93% Total Quick Shop: Sephora Sephora , Pat McGrath , Sephora (CA) , Sephora (AU) Where to Buy Affiliate Links Sephora Sephora Pat McGrath Selfridges (US) Bergdorf Goodm...