Colourpop’s Animal Crossing Beauty Collab Is Pure JOY
January 28, 2021BruceDayne#DMTBeautySpot #beauty
For most of last year, I enjoyed escaping to a private island surrounded by my closest friends (magically regenerating fruit trees and a pink squirrel) in a world untouched by COVID-19. While that escape was totally virtual, I can now thank cult-favorite beauty brand Colourpop for making a little piece of that fantastical joy a reality: Animal Crossing makeup now exists. The just-dropped collab features a collection of joyously AC-themed tinted lip balms, pinky powder blush compacts, glimmering pots of glitter jelly, and whimsical eyeshadow palettes — and I tried them all.
As an avid Animal Crossing AND beauty stan, this launch is a true intersection of things that I hold near and dear to my heart. Throughout a tough 2020, makeup has been a relished safe haven and creative outlet — all of which makes this feel-good collab an even bigger embodiment of joy and playfulness that all of us could really use right now. Like previous Colourpop drops, it's likely to sell out fast (especially given the brand's accessible price points). However, if you're wondering which products are truly worth your precious Bells, I've got you. Ahead, take a look at images of each of the wondrous beauty goodies IRL along with a selfie from yours truly wearing my absolute faves from the collection.
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Animal Crossing X Colourpop Unboxing
Unboxing time! I must say, Colourpop knocked it out of the park with the PR box, which looked as if I'd ordered it from the Nook Stop (which I totally did...obviously).
ColourPop animal crossing full collection set, $, available at ColourPop
Just A Tint Duos
I love a tinted lip balm, and these fruit-inspired ones are so juicy and pretty. As you can see, they go on pretty sheer (which I like), but you can definitely build up the color more if you want more impact. My favorite of the bunch was a caramel-nude shade called Incom-Pear-Able — fitting, since pear trees are native to my island, Pawnee.
ColourPop so fruitful lip tint mini kit set, $, available at ColourPop
Fruit Basket Just A Tint Duo
Juicy berry and ruby hues are the stars of this apple-and-cherry inspired lip tint two-pack.
ColourPop fruit basket lip tint mini kit, $, available at ColourPop
Fruit Roots Just A Tint Duo
Next up, there's this duo which includes two sheer, peachy-pink shades to instantly warm up any complexion.
ColourPop fruit roots lip tint mini kit, $, available at ColourPop
Pick Of The Bunch Just A Tint Duo
Last but certainly not least, is a set for the nude lip devotees out there. This one will probably be my go-to, since I love a glossy neutral lip.
ColourPop pick of the bunch lip tint mini kit, $, available at ColourPop
Bellionaire Glitterally Obsessed
If you live for sparkle, this glitter gel from the collection is a must-buy. It reminds me a lot of the now-discontinued Glitter Gelée from Glossier Play, since it goes on wet but dries down with a crystal-clear finish.
ColourPop bellionaire glitter gel, $, available at ColourPop
Bellionaire Glitterally Obsessed
Dot your lids for a hint of sparkle, or go all-out with glitter-flecked cheekbones, eyes, and lips.
ColourPop bellionaire glitter gel, $, available at ColourPop
Flower Tender & Flower Power Powder Blush
Next up, there are two shades of powder blush, inspired by flowers grown on the island. There's also a gift box-inspired Super Shock Shadow in a shimmery shade of frosty rose, which requires neither trading with a fellow villager nor a well-aimed slingshot to cop.
ColourPop garden wagon pressed powder blush set, $, available at ColourPop
ColourPop balloon pop super shock shadow, $, available at ColourPop
Flower Tender Pressed Powder Blush
I usually don't love how pink blushes show up on my olive skin, and usually stick to peachy/nude tones since they tend to look more natural. However, this peachy-pink hue is gorgeous for a more romantic look, and a little dusting went a long way to instantly warm up my skin.
ColourPop flower tender pressed powder blush, $, available at ColourPop
Flower Power Pressed Powder Blush
The second blush shade is more of a true cool-toned pink, but I might be able to get behind it if I went with a tonal rose makeup look.
ColourPop flower power pressed powder blush, $, available at ColourPop
Balloon Pop Super Shock Shadow
I own several shades of Colourpop's single shadows, and so I was excited to see the products make an appearance in the collection. That said, the icy pink wasn't really my personal vibe, but is still a beautiful formula nevertheless.
ColourPop balloon pop super shock shadow, $, available at ColourPop
True Friends Shadow Palette Kit
The eyeshadow quads are, in my mind, the stars of the collection. Each one is inspired by key figures about town, like Tom Nook and Isabelle, plus perfect pairings like Blathers and Celeste and the Able Sisters.
ColourPop true friends shadow palette kit, $, available at ColourPop
5 Star Island Shadow Palette
Ever wonder what Isabelle does behind the resident services desk all day? Well, now we know – she was hard at work curating the adorable quad seen here.
ColourPop 5 star island shadow palette, $, available at ColourPop
What A Hoot Shadow Palette
If you ask me, the array of matte, shimmer, and glitter neutral shades are totally museum-worthy. (I checked, and Blathers is with me on this.)
ColourPop what a hoot shadow palette, $, available at ColourPop
Nook, Inc. Shadow Palette
Tom Nook would surely approve of the lush mint hues in this leaf-inspired quad. Yes yes!
ColourPop nook, inc. shadow palette, $, available at ColourPop
Labelle Of The Ball Shadow Palette
We would expect nothing less than this fashion-forward array of lilacs and eggplant courtesy of the always-trendsetting Able Sisters.
ColourPop labelle of the ball shadow palette, $, available at ColourPop
Animal Crossing X Colourpop Finished Beat
Voilà! My finished beat: featuring the Labelle Of The Ball palette, Pressed Powder Blush in Flower Tender, and Just A Tint in Incom-Pear-Able.
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