Holiday countdown: sparkling new beauty from Bobbi Brown

I am a huge fan of Bobbi Brown, both the woman (who has since moved on from the business but still inspires) and the brand. Both are beautiful yet practical, with the end goal being ensuring every makeup lover looks the best they can be. And with the least possible fuss.
The OG brand for creating a ‘you, but better’, flawlessly natural beauty look, they also release some fantastic holiday collections, and this year is no different. Called the City Lights Holiday Collection, this year’s limited-edition line-up is filled with easy-to-love beauty in shimmering shades and finishes. And because their formulas are pretty much universally flattering, this collection ticks off both gifting and gifts to self.
Here's my picks from the shiny new offering…

Smoky Gleam Eye Shadow Palette $125 NZD
Elevate your everyday smoky eye with this beauty, which features cool neutrals and soft metallics to create easy holiday eyes without much effort at all… I love the idea of this palette for travel too, the shades are all super wearable and the possibilities nigh on endless!

Dual-Ended Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick Set $139 NZD
If you know me then you know I am a huge fan of shadow sticks, and Bobbi Brown has been the brand behind so many of my MVPs. This set features two of their dual-ended Long-Wear Cream Shadow Sticks, including two new limited-edition shades in one gift-worthy package that will definitely be well used.

Luminous Smoke Eye Shadow Duo Set $110 NZD
Another travel-friendly set that would be welcome under any Christmas tree, you can create a soft, signature smoky eye in minutes with this all-in-one eye shadow set. Curated with two metallic eye shadows in festive shades inspired by twinkling holiday lights, a Perfectly Defined Gel Eyeliner, and a Smokey Eye Mascara, it has everything you need to create easy looks on-the-go in a special-edition holiday design.

Party Prep Vitamin Enriched Face Base Duo $174 NZD
Because what’s better than one of BB’s iconic Vitamin Enriched Face Bases? Two of them! Gift yourself (and your skin) a double dose of this bestselling moisturiser and primer that gets skin party-ready in one simple, ultra nourishing step.