6 limited edition palettes to elevate your holiday looks
There’s something about a makeup palette that always feels like a treat. Maybe it’s the versatility, how one compact can hold everything from neutral mattes to glimmering metallics, or the simple joy of saving space in your travel bag while still having every shade you need. But when it comes to holiday editions, the magic doubles. These limited releases tend to be more decadent, dressed in festive packaging and filled with colors that instantly transport you into the season’s spirit.
Whether you’re building your own collection or searching for the perfect gift, this year’s holiday palettes promise a mix of luxury, creativity, and a touch of sparkle worth keeping on your radar.
YSL Golden Oasis Face Palette Limited Edition
YSL’s Golden Oasis Face Palette feels like the definition of holiday glam: It’s sleek and effortlessly chic. The pearlescent champagne-pink clutch alone makes it worthy of gifting, but what’s inside is just as special.
It features three Make Me Blush shades and three new highlighters in soft shimmer tones of rose gold, honey gold, and bronze. Each one blends seamlessly into the skin to enhance your glow with that signature YSL finish. It’s one of those palettes that instantly elevates your look without overthinking it, and the packaging makes it even harder to resist.
Dior Holiday Multi-Use Makeup Palette
Dior’s Holiday Multi-Use Makeup Palette captures the brand’s couture sensibility in a single case. Inspired by Christian Dior’s fascination with the circus, the gold star-studded cannage design opens to reveal a full face wardrobe.
The palette includes two Rouge Blush powders, two luminous blushes, five eyeshadows in warm metallic hues, and four Rouge Dior lip shades that range from deep red to soft brown. Each formula feels smooth, wearable, and indulgent, creating a complete look in one elegant compact. It’s a collector’s piece that perfectly embodies Dior’s blend of artistry and luxury.
Chanel Les 9 Ombres High-Intensity Eyeshadow Palette in 848
Chanel’s Eyeshadow Palette in 848—The New Singular might just be the most unexpected holiday release this year and perhaps my favorite. Instead of leaning into the usual wintery silvers and icy tones, this palette offers a fresh mix of shades that feel both modern and versatile.
Created by Makeup Creation Studio’s Cécile Paravina, the nine-color lineup blends earthy browns and sienna with more avant-garde tones like deep purple, peach, and mint green. The combination is surprisingly wearable, offering endless ways to experiment while still maintaining that signature Chanel sophistication. It’s a thoughtful play between classic and creative, perfect for those looking to step outside the typical holiday palette.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting
Edit Unlocked Palettes
Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palettes return this season with new artwork and a thoughtful mix of fresh and bestselling shades. Each palette features a bronzer, blush, highlighter, and finishing powder, all designed to deliver that signature lit-from-within glow.
Available in three curated variations for different skin tones, the formulas diffuse light beautifully, enhancing the complexion without ever looking heavy. It’s the finishing touch every makeup look needs for a soft, radiant finish.
MAC MACnificent Eye Shadow Palette
MAC’s MACnificent Eye Shadow Palette delivers six new winter-inspired neutrals that lean on the cooler side, giving you the perfect mix of metallic, shimmer, and matte finishes. The addition of an illuminating eye gloss adds a modern edge and extra depth.
While it’s not the palette you’ll reach for every day, it’s exactly what you need to elevate your look for the holidays—a subtle shimmer here, a reflective finish there. It’s MAC at its best: Playful, bold, and designed for expression.
Nars Ethereal Aura Blush Palette
Nars’ Ethereal Aura Blush Palette brings together six blush shades in matte and shimmer finishes that flatter every skin tone. The range moves effortlessly from soft pinks and peaches to deeper, moodier tones, all designed to blend seamlessly and layer beautifully.
The shimmer shades double as blush toppers, adding a soft sheen that catches the light without overwhelming the skin. Compact, versatile, and easy to travel with, it’s a one-and-done palette that carries a blush color for every look.
