For once, I’m happy I dawdled when it came time to buy holiday gifts. Just as I turned the calendar page and saw December—the moment when I’d usually have a full-on shopping panic attack —I discovered the IT Cosmetics Holiday collection 2016; an array of festively packaged products and all was right with the world! There are so many items in a range of prices that will literally please every female on my shopping list, and a few of the males, too. We can all take a deep breath with shopping options like these.
• Je Ne Sais Quoi Complexion Perfection – $42.00 ($80 value)
IT Cosmetics chose the perfect name for this palette, because I do not know what would be a nicer gift! Bronzer, blush, luminizer and pressed powder, each one universally flattering. I can’t imagine a skintone that wouldn’t work with this beautifying quad.
The bronzer is so natural-looking; and don’t let the bright blush scare you. It goes on in a natural rosy glow. The luminizer is free of sparkles and full of radiance. All three of the color products are buildable, so they’ll work for a wide range of skintones. And to top it all off, the award-winning Bye Bye Pores Pressed Poreless Finish Airbrush Pressed Powder. I loved this product in its solo incarnation, so I’m happy to see it included here. Its famed “Perfect Lighting Technology” really does make skin appear airbrushed. Generously-sized, too, so what a deal! All four powders have a talc-free formula containing anti-aging hydrolyzed collagen, silk, and peptides.
• Perfect Lighting Luminizer (0.21 oz)
• Bye Bye Pores Pressed Powder (0.22 oz)
• Bye Bye Pores Blush in Je Ne Sais Quoi (0.21 oz)
• Sunshine In A Compact Bronzer (0.22 oz)
• All That Glitters Brush Set – $58.00 ($130 value and an Ulta exclusive)
My glitter-loving heart skipped a beat when I saw this sparkling brush set of 5 full-sized, densely-packed brushes for face and eyes. Don’t let this glittery combo fool you into thinking they’re just for show; these lovely brushes have quality to back up their flashy appeal!
IT Cosmetics’ award-winning Heavenly Luxe cruelty-free fibers are expertly shaped into precise shapes that feel like silk on the skin. Even better, their gorgeous, glittery handles do not flake off at all.
The set includes these five brushes:
• Brilliant Powder Brush
• Radiant Foundation Brush
• Stunning Eyeshadow Brush
• Luminous Concealer Brush
• Dazzling Liner/Brow Brush.
Plus a matching clutch that’s pretty enough to carry out on the town. This set earns my vote as the best gift for the girl who’s been really, really good this year!
• City Chic Brush Set – $68.00 ($150 value and an Ulta exclusive)
This equally scrumptious Heavenly Luxe brush set has 5 full-sized brushes with ombré rose-gold handles and a matching bag. Again, the brushes are expertly shaped with cruelty-free fibers.
Includes:
• Chic Powder Brush
• Chic Blush Brush
• Chic Foundation Brush
• Chic Eyeshadow Brush
• Chic Crease Brush
Plus an adorable Rose Gold Bag with removable tassel. Cute enough to use as a clutch!
Even if you just need to pick up a stocking stuffer or two, IT Cosmetics has you covered with two generously-sized, limited edition mini ornaments.
• Confidence In A Cream Holiday Ornament – $16.00 (0.5 fl. oz.)
This starter size of IT Cosmetics’ hydrating, radiance-restoring, instant skin plumper is sure to please. Proprietary Anti-Aging Armour Regenerative Concentrate locks in moisture. Collagen, hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides, antioxidants and colloidal oatmeal make this a “super cream” that works with any skin type.
• Superhero Holiday Ornament – $12.00 (0.17 fl. oz.)
Doesn’t “Electric Stretch Technology” sound like a superpower? When it comes to lashes, Superhero volumizing mascara makes superhuman beauty easy. Just one coat of the Super Black mascara results in a 500% increase in lash volume. Sounds like a super-perfect stocking stuffer to me!
IT Cosmetics to the rescue! Don’t panic just because it’s already mid-December. Trust me, these sure-to-please gift options will make it easy to finish up your shopping and enjoy the season.
Melissa loves road trips, bargain shopping, drive-in movies, lip gloss and rock ‘n’ roll. She lives in Baltimore with her precious pups Zeus and Bellarina.
skin tone: NC25
skin type: dry to normal
favorite beauty product: skincare
