Holiday Gift Guide to Makeup Based on Your Favorite Childhood Movies and Shows
By Elaine Selna
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Nostalgia can be a powerful tool when it comes to buying Christmas gifts. Maybe you get a book for a friend that you both loved when you were children or a Lipsmackers lip balm to remind them of the old days in middle school. Our favorite childhood movies and shows hold dear places in our hearts that make it hard to let go of as almost adults. This is why we love that so many of our favorite childhood shows have created eyeshadow palettes that we can use as adults and feel sophisticated while also reminiscing about our childhoods. Dress up isn’t only for little kids anymore. We have compiled some of the best eyeshadow palettes based on movies like The Little Mermaid and shows like Friends for everyone to enjoy as a gift this holiday season.
Disney’s Star Wars The Mandalorian The Child Eyeshadow Palette; $16
Even though Star Wars The Mandalorian only premiered last year, we think that since it is Disney and in the same universe as many of our favorite childhood movies that it should count. Also, the Child is just so adorable in the packaging that we couldn’t resist Baby Yoda’s cuteness. This Disney x ColourPop The Child palette ($16) brings amazing eyeshadow colors to test out while watching the new season of the show.
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Beetlejuice Eyeshadow and Highlighter Palette; $17
The classic Halloween film starting a young Winona Ryder shows off how you can try to look like her character, Lydia Deetz, and so many of the others like Miss Argentina or Beetlejuice himself. Grab this palette ($17) and your black and white striped suit and you’ll be ready to go.
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Sailor Moon Pretty Guardian Eyeshadow Palette; $22
Sailor Moon was the anime to watch in the late 1990s along with Pokémon. Many people loved the amazing aesthetic the show brought to televisions which is why this show collaborating with ColourPop makes so much sense. All the shades ($22) show a brilliance only Sailor Moon could achieve. From metallic hues to vibrant matte colors there is something for every fan in this palette.
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Elsa Eyeshadow Palette; $16
Elsa may be a bit before our time, but since she is in the Disney Frozen universe we thought she deserved an honorable mention. We love her icy cold palette ($16) that makes us want to build our castle. Expect there to be shimmery silvers and deep burgundy colors to contrast with Elsa’s striking appearance. This collaboration with ColourPop is sure to impress.
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Disney Villains Misunderstood. Eyeshadow Palette; $24
Classic Disney films wouldn’t be amazing if it weren’t for the iconic villains that inhabit these tales. The Misunderstood. eyeshadow palette ($24) is sure to bring out the most devious sides of people. Discover the 15 different shades in this palette including some duochromes that change color.
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Disney, It’s a Princesses Thing Eyeshadow Palette; $24
For every villain, there is a princess in a Disney film. Whether you are cleaning your stepmother’s house, playing with your seven dwarf friends, or going to the library, there is bound to be a shade you’ll enjoy in this palette ($24).
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Peter Pan Eyeshadow Palette; $17
If you are looking to get some pixie dust and shoot off to the second star on the right, you’ve go to do it in style with this Peter Pan eyeshadow palette ($17). Featuring shades that hark back to the movie’s iconic moments, you’ll get to dress up as if you are heading off to Neverland.
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Lilo & Stitch Eyeshadow Palette; $17
Those that can’t get enough of the little girl and alien duo that make up Lilo and Stitch, then this palette ($17) will make you feel like you are on the Hawaiian islands with them. Filled with vibrant, tropical shades that remind us of a rainforest, you’ll be able to create all kinds of looks with this eyeshadow palette.
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Alice in Wonderland Eyeshadow Palette; $17
Down the rabbit hole and off to meet the Mad Hatter you’ll want to look the part and this eyeshadow palette ($17) will get you ready, even if you’re late like the white rabbit. All the colors remind us of elements from the movie like Alice’s blue dress to the purple Cheshire Cat.
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The Little Mermaid Eyeshadow Palette; $17
This Little Mermaid palette ($17) is sure to be one of the things Ariel collects in her grotto to look over later. We love all the colors that remind us of her oceanic home. From seafoam green shadows to shimmery purple hues there is something here for every person wishing they could have more.
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Disney Pixar’s Up Eyeshadow Palette; $17
This Disney Pixar Up eyeshadow palette is a surprise even to us. The movie doesn’t feature much makeup, but we love all the shades in this palette ($17). Each hue reminds us of one of the many balloons Carl uses to travel to Paradise Falls. One of the best parts is that the outside looks like his and Ellie’s adventure book cover.
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Makeup Revolution X Friends Open The Door 3D Shadow Palette; $25
Who doesn’t love Friends? The iconic show has garnered plenty of fashion inspiration, but now it is entering the makeup arena with this collaboration ($25) with the Makeup Revolution. The names of the colors are priceless like Dr. Drake Ramory, Frank Jr. Jr., and The One Where. We love that the outside features the famous yellow frame from Rachel and Monica’s apartment.
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Storybook Cosmetics x Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Palette; $55
Ronald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of the most well-known children’s books out there. Not only has it been adapted into multiple movies, but now it has become an eyeshadow palette ($55) thanks to Storybook Cosmetics. We as especially enamored with the shade called Golden Ticket which looks truly gilded.
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