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The Ultimate Gift Guide
Based on their Aesthetic: Makeup Edition

With the holiday season upon us, we've gifted you a skincare shopping guide based on your loved ones aesthetic. Here's another gift guide but for all the makeup lovers. Again, we've included plenty of picks based on Cottage Core, Y2K, Clean Girl, and Dark Academia.

Cottage Core

Cottage core embraces nature and simplicity, celebrating a cozy, rustic lifestyle inspired by quaint countryside cottages, wildflower gardens, and gardening. This aesthetic is heavily influenced by pastoral and vintage elements, often showcasing soft, earthy color palettes.

Peripera Glowy Lip Tint

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Type: 02 Coral Influencer
A glossy lip tint that plumps and moisturizes, giving a glass-like finish.

Rom&nd Eyeshadow Palette

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Type: 01 Pampas Garden
A versatile eyeshadow palette featuring 10 beautiful, long-lasting shades suitable for any occasion.

KISSME Heroine Gel Eyeliner

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Type:  03 Natural Brown
Ultra fine hyper-lasting Gel eyeline. A soft 1.5mm pencil tip to easily draw thin lines, and it stays on your eyes all-day long!

Y2K

The Y2K aesthetic channels nostalgia and playfulness, reviving the vibrant styles of the early 2000s. Its signature look includes metallic tones, glossy textures, iridescent shades, and whimsical, bubble-like designs.

Dasique Starlit Jewel Liquid Glitter

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Type: 03 Purple Sparkling
A shimmer liquid glitter that transforms your eye look instantly.

Kissme Heroine Liquid Eyeliner

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Type: 01 Jet Black
Japan's No. 1 most popular smudge-proof liquid eyeliner. Doesn't blur, even after tears and rubbing! Ultra long-lasting eyeliner with strong vivid colors.

Clean Girl

The Clean Girl aesthetic focuses on highlighting natural beauty through simplicity and minimalism, promoting confidence in your own skin.

Sana New Born Brow Eyebrow Mascara and Pencil EX

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Multifunctional and convenient brow pencil and mascara.

Rom&nd Glasting Water Gloss

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Type: 00 Meteor Track
A transparent and sparkly lip gloss that glimmers under the light!

rom&nd Bare Layer Palette

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Type: 02 Strawberry Mood
An all-in-one palette for eyes and cheeks!

Dark Academia

Dark Academia captures a cozy, intellectual vibe with rich colors, vintage-inspired styles, and a moody atmosphere. Its palette often features muted tones such as deep browns, blacks, and creams.

Rom&nd Milk Tea Velvet Tint

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Type: 05 Vanilla Tea
A long-lasting, matte lip tint that melts onto the lips without feeling heavy.

rom&nd Better Than Palette: Special Set + Brush

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Type: 09 Dreamy Lilac Garden
A versatile eyeshadow palette featuring 10 beautiful, long-lasting shades suitable for any occasion. This special set includes a brush.

TIRTIR Red Cushion Mask

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An award-winning, viral cushion foundation. Regular sizes and mini sizes available.

This makeup gift guide has something for every style and vibe. Whether it’s the cozy charm of cottagecore, the bold flair of Y2K, the minimal elegance of the clean girl aesthetic, or the moody allure of dark academia, you’ll find the perfect match. Choose a gift that resonates with your loved one’s style, and make their day extra special!