13 Beauty Buys With Gorgeous Packaging

When it comes to buying makeup, sometimes it's okay to judge a book by its cover. Whether it's embellished with golden filigree or emblazoned in a fabulous print, beauty buys with gorgeous packaging are often hard to pass up. I mean, imagine how good some of these dazzling products would look on your own vanity. While that might be a dangerous thought for your wallets, these many of these items are just practically begging to come home with you. Honestly, haven't we all been guilty of these fabulous impulse buys?

Now, the beauty industry is no stranger to embellishment. In fact, there are several luxury and drugstore brands alike that are known for their sensational packaging. For instance, I've never come across a Guerlain or Yves Saint Laurent product that wasn't just dripping in luxurious packaging. Conversely, Maybelline and Essie also feature items that definitely have top-notch shelf appeal. However, no matter what you budget is, I think we can all agree that these fabulously fashioned items are all showstoppers that we wouldn't mind having on our own vanities. Wondering what beauty buys you should be drooling over? Here are 13 beauty items that have amazing packaging and shelf appeal.

1. Dolce & Gabbana 'Summer in Italy - Sunshine' Sicilian Bronzer

Bronzer, $67, nordstrom.com

How breathtaking is this gorgeous Italian print?

2. Guerlain Météorites Illuminating Powder Pearls

Highlighter, $62, sephora.com

These shimmering pearls are almost too stunning to use – almost.

3. Anna Sui Star Lipstick

Lipstick, $30, asos.com

Everything from the opulent packaging to the star-shaped tip makes this lipstick an incredible find.

4. Lalique Eau De Parfum

Perfume, $125, neimanmarcus.com

Give your vanity a sense of refined elegance with this posh perfume.

5. NARS 'Yachiyo' Kabuki Brush

Brush, $55, nordstrom.com

Talk about a piece of art!

6. Tarte Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara

Mascara, $23, sephora.com

This black and gold beauty is too dazzling to stash away in a drawer.

7. Paul & Joe Nail Polish Remover

Nail Polish Remover, $19, asos.com

Taking off your nail polish has never looked so good.

8. Christian Louboutin Loubilaque Lip Lacquer

Lipstick, $85, sephora.com

Meet the Beyoncé of lip color.

9. Dior 'Diorskin' Nude Air Glow Powder

Powder, $56, nordstrom.com

Those crisp lines coupled with the high-shine finish of the compact is giving me all sorts of feels.

10. Guerlain 'Orchidée Impériale' Eye & Lip Cream

Moisturizer, $200, nordstrom.com

Channel your inner Kardashian with this luxurious eye and lip cream.

11. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick

Lipstick, $37, sephora.com

It's no wonder that these lipsticks are slowly becoming a cult favorite. Just look at that shine!

12. Benefit Cosmetics ka-BROW! Cream-Gel Eyebrow Color with Brush

Brow Gel, $24, sephora.com

Statement brows? More like statement brow gel.

13. Essie Gel Couture

Nail Polish, $11.50, ulta.com

Talk about a modern twist on an old favorite.

Excuse me, I have to go rearrange my entire vanity now.

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