Beauty Roundup: More of our favorites from Issy & Co., delicious makeup sets from Vice Cosmetics, collections from NARS and MAC, and more!

You know the holidays are just around the corner when there’s a sudden influx of beauty releases. After all, beauty is a gift that keeps on giving. Speaking of giving, it’s that time again - it’s time for me to give you what’s new in the beauty industry, both local and international.  

Image via @issyandcompany on IG

More is more 

What are your favorite Issy & Co. products? Hydragloss? Lip Mousse? Créme Blush? Brow Refiner? Well, Issy & Co. just released new shades for the aforementioned products! With shade names like Mirrorball, So Fetch, and Totally to name a few, the brand is giving us pop culture references. Okay, Issy & Co. recently released more shades in their Skin On the Go collection and now these. I wonder what’s next!  

Triple the fun

We are in for a treat with the Vice Cosmetics Triple Treatz collection, which features three different sets - Pop Kendi, Peppermint Twizt, and Kookie Dough. The Pop Kendi set has a lip tint, lip oil, and lip balm in MLBB pink shades, while the Peppermint Twizt set, also including the same lip products, has everyday nude shades. Finally, the Kookie Dough set features three wearable multipots for the eyes, cheeks, and lips. And yes, they all smell like their names. 

Image via @blkcosmeticsph on IG

Powder to perfection 

A baked foundation and setting powder in one? Well, blk cosmetics has got us covered (pun intended). The brand just introduced the Airy Matte Perfecting Powder Foundation, an innovative powder that blurs imperfections, eliminates excess shine, and covers redness. This powder foundation comes in three flattering and flexible shades and has SPF 20 UVA/UVB PA +++. 

Image via @narsissist on IG

Double the climax 

Have you tried the NARS Climax Mascara already? Well, you’re missing out if you haven’t, especially given the release of the NARS Climax Collection. Finally here in the Philippines, the collection features a liquid eyeliner and 9-pan eyeshadow palette. True to its founder’s words that the easiest way to add drama is by focusing on the eyes, NARS is giving us the climax we deserve. 

Image via @maccosmetics on IG

In a holi-daze 

Get ready because MAC has dropped their spellbinding holiday collection called Hypnotizing Holiday! Dressed in hypnotic optical illusion packaging, this limited edition collection features lipsticks, lip glosses, a glow duo, eye pencils, duochrome eyeshadows, lashes, and so many holiday gift sets! Trust MAC to give us options for holiday gifts, whether for ourselves or our loved ones. 

Image via @r.e.m.beauty

Rain on us

It’s here - r.e.m. beauty is finally here! Well, chapter 1, at least! Nevertheless, Ariana Grande is giving us plenty of options already. What products are part of the first chapter, you might ask? Eyeshadow palettes, lashes, mascaras, liquid and kohl eyeliners, liquid eyeshadows, highlighter toppers, matte lipsticks, lip stain, markers, and plumping lip glosses! Phew, what a mouthful! Makes me wonder what’s in store for chapter 2, right?   

Okay, that’s it for this week! See you again next time! 

Firas Abboud

Firas Abboud is a 26-year-old writer, editor, and college instructor. He believes in the transformative power of swiping on lipstick, reading books, and keeping a notebook. Follow his book reviews and beauty stories on Instagram @abboudfiras!

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