There was a glorious time in our recent history when makeup brands were launching incredible collaborations left and right. Everything from Tapatío hot sauce to The Muppets was imagined through a clever, colorful, cosmetic lens. Makeup had never been more fun! But somewhere along the line, collaboration oversaturation kicked in and the pendulum started its sad swing in a less playful direction. Sure, there have been some sporadic standouts in the past few years, but I think I speak for all beauty editors and pop-culture connoisseurs when I say I've been eagerly awaiting the collection that signals a collab renaissance. And from the looks of Colourpop’s newly announced Twilight collection, we won’t have to wait a thousand years.
Starting January 11 — just a few months after the 15th anniversary of the first Twilight movie and about a year and a half shy of the book's 20th anniversary — Colourpop is proving it has always been the queen of collaborations by launching a collection inspired by every millennial's favorite vampire/werewolf/human love triangle. And yes, there are multiple ways to achieve sparkling, Edward-esque skin with the products.
First, there are the Super Shock Highlighters ($10 each), a duo-chrome powder formula that can be used on the cheekbones and lids, in two shades: the icy, white Vampire Skin (of course) and the opalescent lavender Meadow. And for a shimmering effect that extends beyond the face, there's the SOL Shimmering Dry Body Oil ($10) with a tropical scent that doesn't exactly align with Twilight's Washington settings but does make it all the more enjoyable to wear.
The shimmery — and glittery and metallic and matte — finishes extend to the Twilight Eyeshadow Palette ($24), featuring 15 cool shades inspired by the tones of the movie with names like Impossibly Fast, Say It Out Loud, and Lion & Lamb.
For a wash of shiny lip color, there are three Lux Lip Oil options ($11 each). Bella is a blackened red, Team Edward is a deep blue with a hint of silver, and Team Jacob is a sheer black, also with silver pinpoints. Even the Graphix Ink Liners ($10 each) keep the shimmer going with a metallic red called Vampire, a black with silver sparkles called Coven, and a metallic forest green called Forever.
The products are available individually, as an eyeliner bundle, a lip oil bundle, or as a bundle of the entire collection starting January 11 on the Colourpop website and on Ulta Beauty's website January 14.
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