NYLON’s Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide 2018: Millennial Beauty Brands

Your classic matte lippies and vitamin C serums may have been all the rage back in the days, but now, the millennials of our generation demand for more! Skincare products wrapped in millennial pink. Vegan-based makeup brands that come with eco-green ingredients that are also cruelty-free. Oh, everything used to be so simple…

With the plethora of makeup brands in the market offering the chicest and most innovative products, it comes as no surprise that many of us may not be in the know of what’s in and what’s not. So if you know of someone who won’t stop raving about that very pink, millennial-centric Glossier model that you see in almost every brand known to date, check out these few items that we’ve listed out that you can give this coming Christmas.

 

1. 3INA FIREWORKS KIT
Available at 3INA

Katy Perry didn’t sing a song about fireworks for anything. The 3INA Fireworks Kit will make you outstanding in all the right ways. Explode with glitter by coating your eyelashes with Lash Flash, eyelids with some magical Glide n Shine eyeshadow, and all the high points of your face with Dance Potion— ‘cause baby you’re a firework!

2. MILK MAKEUP LIMITED EDITION TRIPLE THREAT EYE, US$30
Available at Milk 

This makeup brand screams “millennial!” like no other. Packed in an iridescent box, the pretty packaging will tempt you to add more boxes to your cart. Beautify your eye area with the Gel Brow, Mini Eye Pigment and Mini Ubame Mascara. These cruelty-free products are pigmented and gorgeous. Just one swipe of each product and you’re well on your way to getting more swipes on your Tinder profile. 

3. DRUNK ELEPHANT AGENT ELLIE KIT – THE DRUNK ELEPHANT DETECTIVE GAME, $88
Available at Sephora and Drunk Elephant

What’s better than a skincare kit? A skincare kit with a game! Our beauty routine usually includes suspicious, and sometimes even harmful, ingredients. With the Drunk Elephant Agent Ellie Kit, you can detect the products that are more harmful than beneficial. And the kit includes travel-sized Drunk Elephant products for you to try out before you commit!

4. GLOSSIER PHASE 2 SET, US$40
Available at Glossier

Life gets hectic at times, and we tend to skimp on our makeup routine. But that’s fine, because sometimes, all we need is a lipstick, concealer, and a brow groomer — and Glossier offers a set with just that. Besides, by purchasing these 3 as a set, you save 12 bucks! Can things get any better than this?

 

1. JEFFREE STAR COSMETICS HOLIDAY LIQUID LIP BUNDLE, US$105
Available at Jeffree Star Cosmetics 

This lip-smacking good bundle is everything you need to bump up any festive look you’re going for this holiday. Known for its stunning colour payoff and long-wearing formula, the Jeffree Star Cosmetics Holiday Liquid Lip Bundle is one that’s definitely worth the investment! Forget about dry, flaky lips because these lippies are no doubt, “Jeffree Star approved”!

2. ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS MODERN RENAISSANCE PALETTE, $75
Available at Sephora

It’s not always about the brows when it comes to cult beauty brand, Anastasia Beverly Hills. Ever since this crowd favourite landed on our shores, their products, including the Modern Renaissance Palette, has been flying off the shelves at Sephora. The best part is — it’s highly pigmented and it doesn’t fade or crease, so you’ll be able to look as stunning as ever ’round the clock.

3. NUDESTIX LOVE ME NUDES KIT, US$59
Available at Nudestix 

Not a fan of lipsticks because of its sticky formula that tends to settle in the creases of your lips? We feel you. For another alternative, you could try these nudes by Nudestix instead. Whether you’re a matte, cream, or glossy kind of gal, these lippies from the Love Me Nudes collection has everything for that perfect nude pop! Glide them onto your lips or dab them onto your cheeks for a more vibrant look with the brand’s coveted day-to-night lip shades.

4. CHANTECAILLE LIMITED EDITION MOONLIT PERLE GLOW POWDER, $200
Available at Chantecaille 

the price of this limited edition Moonlit Perle Glow Powder may not be as millennial-friendly, but can we all just take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this palette by Chantecaille? Radiate an ethereal glow with this decadent, opalescent sheer face powder by sweeping it all over your face to finish your look. What we love most about it is that it gives the complexion a striking, glow from within look without taking it too far!

1. THE ORDINARY HEALTHY SKIN SET, $56
Available at The Ordinary

Plenty would recognise The Ordinary from its minimalistic packaging. Stock up on your AM and PM creams/serums with The Ordinary’s Healthy Skin Set. Packed with vitamins, peptides and amino acids, these products will restore hydration and brighten your complexion. You are just one step away from radiant and youthful-looking skin!

2. PIXI GLOW TONIC, $26
Available at Sephora

The new toner on the block that has got all of us raving about would definitely be Pixi’s iconic Glow Tonic. It’s safe to say that I’ve tried this number for myself, and I can vouch for its efficacy. Not only does it keep your skin clear, but this preserving toner also brightens, firms and tightens your skin giving you that natural and effortless glow that we’ve all come to love. Plus, it has garnered cult status among celebs so you can be guaranteed that it really works wonders for your skin!

3. SUNDAY RILEY GOOD GENES ANCHOR HOLIDAY KIT, $155
Available at Sephora 

We can’t deny how we’re always on the hunt for a solution for our youthful, luminous, even-toned skin. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your loved ones or stocking up on your skincare essentials, Sunday Riley’s Good Genes Anchor Holiday Kit will totally fit your pick. The set includes a Ceramic Slip, C.E.O Rapid Flash Brightening Serum, Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream, Luna SLeeping Night Oil and Good Genes serum — formulated to exfoliate dull, pore-clogging dead skin cells for that youthful, radiant glow.

4. HERBIVORE BOTANICALS HYDRATE + GLOW NATURAL SKINCARE MINI COLLECTION, $56
Available at Sephora 

Formulated with botanicals, the Herbivore Hydrate + Glow Natural Skincare Mini Collection caters to all skin types. You can trust the products to moisturise your skin and give it a healthy glow. Not to mention, the products consist of organic ingredients like Aloe Water, Pineapple Enzymes and Coconut Water. We bet they smell amazing.


For all those items with the ‘WIN’ labels, we’re giving them away in our massive holiday gift guide GIVEAWAY — head over to our Facebook page and Instagram page daily to take part in our contests. 

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