The Weirdest Branded Makeup Collections That You Never Knew You Needed
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If you're a beauty junkie, you're probably always trying to get the best products for your skin while keeping up with all the makeup trends out there. More and more, pop culture icons are influencing the beauty industry and we, the fans, couldn't be more excited about trying a whole new world of beauty products inspired by our favorite shows, video games, and movies.
Some makeup collaborations might sound a little weird (does a Chipotle-inspired eyeshadow palette sound good to you? What about "Deathly Hollows" makeup brushes? Or better yet, "The Mandalorian" green-tone eyeshadows?), but that doesn't mean that we aren't obsessing over them. The more unexpected the collaboration, the better, right? While these special makeup collaborations tend to sell out as soon as they are released, sometimes you can get lucky and snag these one-of-a-kind products. Here are four top-rated branded beauty collections that you will fall in love with.
Fan of switch games? This Animal Crossing makeup is for you
The baking quarantine craze quickly turned into an "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" craze that looks like it's here to stay. The Nintendo game became popular in the past year as a way to escape the quarantine reality, as it allows users to create their own virtual world and interact with their friends in an online setting (via The Washington Post). "Animal Crossing's" impact in pop culture — and politics, Joe Biden even campaigned in the virtual world — is evident by the large amount of merchandise that fans are buying, some people even spending hundreds of dollars in stickers, cards and pins.
Makeup brand ColourPop clued into the craze and launched a makeup collaboration with the game featuring four mini palettes with colors inspired by "Animal Crossing" characters. The collection also features Island Fruit mini lip tints, Bellionaire Glitter Gel, Super Shock eyeshadow, and cute blush compacts. To sweeten the deal, the collection comes with a limited-offer sticker sheet of your favorite characters.
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If you're a Marvel fan, the WandaVision x Ulta Beauty collection is a game-changer
Marvel's Disney+ show "WandaVision" followed the suburban life of the Avenger couple Wanda Maximoff (a.k.a Scarlett Witch played by Elizabeth Olsen, who has had a stunning transformation) and Vision, played by Paul Bettany. With only nine episodes, the limited series immersed viewers in a time-traveling journey throughout the decades, from the 1950s to the 2000s, all while following the evolution of the "WandaVision" love story. As soon as the show was released, fans jumped on social platform TikTok to take on the #wandavisionmakeup challenge, where they would create half-color/half-grayscale makeup looks to show Wanda's transformation throughout the show.
The trend paid off, because "WandaVision" has an official makeup collection with Ulta Beauty featuring an array of products starting at just $10. Some customer favorites include the blush palette, the bronzer/highlighter palette, and the eyeshadow vault which includes three different eyeshadow palettes to create inspired looks.
If Despicable Me is your thing, the Minions x Tonymoly collection is perfect
As soon as "Despicable Me" was released in 2010, everyone became obsessed with the minions and we really haven't stopped talking about them ever since. The minions quickly became pop culture icons, leading them to their own successful spin-off movie (and a sequel set to release in 2022), via Screenrant.
The tiny handymen are the obedient servants of Gru (played by famed comedian Steve Carell) and help him fulfill his evil plans while making everyone laugh with their gibberish language. The yellow creatures have made their way into shirts, mugs, memes, and they even have their own Disney World motion-simulation ride. What else can we add to the list of minion-based merchandise? A makeup and skincare collection in collaboration with k-beauty brand Tonymoly. Some of the top-rated products include the Eucalyptus Calming Night Mask, the Minions Lip & Eye Remover, and the limited edition lip glosses.
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The Friends x Revolution collection will always be there for you
The American sitcom "Friends" is still among the world's most watched shows, even though it premiered all the way back in 1994 (via History). It was like watching the dream life, filled with good coffee, good people, and a ton of funny situations. The show became an instant hit, because who doesn't like to picture themselves having such an idealized young adulthood living in New York City?
Exhibits like "The FRIENDS Experience" let fans step into the fictional world of Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Ross, and Joey, but now you can get immersed into their sitcom life with the show's makeup line. Revolution Beauty debuted a makeup collaboration with "Friends" and introduced a wide range of beauty products inspired by the show. Do you love Phoebe? Make sure to get her namesake eyeshadow palette which includes warm shades and glitter with names such as "Smelly Cat" and "Lobster" (if you know, you know). Monica, Rachel, and Joey also have their own palettes, and Ross and Chandler have their namesake lip glosses in bright pink tones.
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