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13 Holiday Makeup Palettes to Drool Over

The best holiday palettes -- whether you want to drop $5 or $100
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Holiday Makeup Palette: Nomad Beauty Palette No. 03
Price Range: $26-50

This palette, $50, was inspired by the classic beauty of Florence. The focus: Rich, red lips, groomed brows, a subtle flick of eyeliner and hint of bronzer for that under-the-Tuscan-sun glow. This gorgeously packaged kit comes with all of the above, plus shimmery beige and taupe eye shadows. Everything is cruelty-free and free of parabens and phthalates. But what really makes this palette stand out is that the packaging is enhanced with the brand's unique scent experience -- so every time you open it, you'll give a subtle, sexy air of the iris flower (the emblem of Florence).

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Holiday Makeup Palette: Tarte Light of the Party Collector's Makeup Case
Price Range: $51-$75

Never has the phrase "swoon-worthy" been more apt than when applied to this palette, $59. The gorgeous sequined packaging looks more like a clutch than a makeup palette (seriously, if it weren't packed with so much makeup we'd tote it around to all our holiday festivities). Inside, you'll find 24 brand new shades of eye shadow with holiday-themed names (think: Under the Mistle-Taupe, Haute Chocolate and Fizz the Season), along with six classic shades. You'll also find the brand's cult-favorite Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Bronzer and Blush, plus highlighter, mascara and a double-ended eye shadow brush. The only thing not included is the champagne.

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Holiday Makeup Palette: Lorac Mega Pro Palette 2
Price Range: $51-$75

If you love neutral colors, this palette, $59, -- with 16 matte and 16 shimmery shades -- is the one for you. The soft, buttery colors go on smoothly and blend like a dream. Because they're so soft, however, you need to be sure to tap your brush before applying, otherwise you'll end up with a powdery mess. There are also a variety of warm and cool tones that work on a variety of skin tones. Standout shades: goji, penny, custard, moonlight, cinnamon and tangerine.

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Holiday Makeup Palette: Stila A Whole Lot of Love Set
Price Range: $51-$75

This envelope-packaged palette, $59, is a love letter to makeup junkies everywhere. The vintage-inspired packaging opens up to reveal four gorgeously pigmented blushes, 20 eye shadows that range from matte taupe to shimmery cobalt and a deluxe sample of Stila's Huge Extreme Lash Mascara.

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Holiday Makeup Palette: UD Gwen Stefani Eye Shadow Palette
Price Range: $51-$75

Everything from the black and white packaging with a gilded frame to the eye shadow shades in this palette were hand-picked by Stefani and Urban Decay co-founder Wende Zomnir. Small details, like the gilded hardware on the packaging and the "Magic's in the Makeup" quote on the mirror, make this limited edition palette a can't-miss.
While the shadow colors may be more neutral than you'd expect from the No Doubt singer, the taupes and browns are rounded out by bright pink, blue and gold shades. Plus, they're all the shades are superpigmented and apply like butter.

BY ALLIE FLINN | NOV 30, 2015 | SHARES
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