Ah, Stranger Things season one. It’s hard to believe it premiered eight years ago now. We can barely remember what the pop-cultural world looked like without this beloved show, equal parts ’80s nostalgia, chilling horror, action/adventure friendship dynamics, and fun sci-fi. Stranger Things did indeed turn the television landscape upside down. And now it’s coming for your make-up collection. ColourPop’s newest collection pays homage to Stranger Things season one, the season that started it all. And it celebrates both the heroism of The Party and the creeping darkness of the Upside Down all at once. That means it has something for everyone, from the goth ghouls among us who like to stay in the shadows to the white knight Paladins who want to stop evil in its tracks (in style).
Let’s flip Upside Down into another dimension as we dive into everything this limited-edition ColourPop x Stranger Things makeup collection has to offer fans of the series. Plus, you can click here to see Nerdist‘s up close and personal takeaways from the collection.
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What’s In the ColourPop x Stranger Things Makeup Collection?
Things are about to get strange in your makeup drawer. But in a good way! The ColourPop x Stranger Things collection will let you wear your fannish love of the series in the most subtle, gorgeous way possible. Not to mention, this makeup line has a lot of variety for you to choose from. As always, with a ColourPop pop-culture drop, this collection is full of hidden Easter Eggs and nods to Stranger Things, which will keep you discovering new plot twists every time you open up your palate. That’s a very meta inspiration since that’s exactly what happens when you rewatch Stranger Things.
Our favorite nods, spoiler alert, are the image of the Demogorgan pressed into its eyeshadow shade and the fun Christmas light-shaped lip gloss wands. We’re obsessed!
But be warned, portals to the Upside Down appear when they want to and then vanish again… sometimes for a very long time. This ColourPop x Stranger Things collection is limited-edition, so if you don’t want to be trapped in a realm without it, be ready to act quickly. More on when and were you can purchase ColourPop x Stranger Things line below. But for now, here’s a look at everything you can snag and a full explanation of each item!
The Full ColourPop x Stranger Things Collection Includes:
Chapter One Eyeshadow Palette: “This limited-edition palette features 16 shades inspired by Stranger Things Season 1: the top half represents Hawkins and the bottom half represents the Upside Down! Enter an alternate dimension with supernatural shades for endless unreal looks, from blue smokey eyes to retro soft glam.” The Chapter One Eyeshadow Palette from the ColourPop x Stranger Things collection costs $26 USD”
Talk to Me Ultra Glossy Lip Trio: “An Ultra Glossy Lip trio inspired by the iconic Christmas Lights scene! Swipe on our limited-edition sheer hi-shine gloss infused with sparkling multichrome flakes that’s perfect for every Stranger Things fan. Infused with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, antioxidant-rich Kakadu Plum & Sweet Cherry Oil and moisturizing Japanese Sumac.” The Talk to Me Ultra Glossy Lip Trio cost $28 USD.
Liquid Lite Glow Drops: “Glow to another dimension with this ultra-reflective face + body liquid highlighter infused with light-reflecting pearls for a super luminous finish. Featuring a silvery white highlight with subtle blue duo chrome for an otherworldly glow.” The Liquid Lite Glow Drops from the ColourPop x Stranger Things cost $12 USD
Waffle Lip Mask: “Nourish your lips with our leave-on lip mask that locks in moisture and softens lips with a buttery maple waffle flavor inspired by Eleven’s love for waffles! Ultra-hydrating Squalane replenishes dry lips while Shea Butter + Vitamin E moisturize and soften, this limited-edition lip mask comes in an adorable collectable waffle-shaped jar.” This delicious Waffle Lip mask costs $12 USD.
The Monster Chrome Liquid Eyeshadow Duo: “A Chrome Liquid Eyeshadow duo inspired by the Demogorgon! Move between dimensions with our multichrome, high impact liquid eyeshadow packed with colour-shifting, ultra-reflective pearls for a bold effect.” The Monster Chrome Liquid Eyeshadow Duo from the ColourPop x Stranger Things collection costs $20 USD.
pH Changing Instant Crush Cream Blush: “pH-powered blush that turns from smoky blue to a custom pink shade! Our colour-changing natural matte cream blush reacts to your unique pH for a soft-focus pink shade that works perfectly for you!” The pH Changing Instant Crush Cream Blush costs $14 USD
The Full ColourPop x Stranger Things Collection: Of course, we know that Dustin, Lucas, Will, and Mike wouldn’t rest until their Dungeons & Dragons collections were complete or until they’d snagged every possible collectible for their favorite comic. And if you want to emulate that energy, you too can snag the complete ColourPop x Stranger Things line in one go and enter the Upside Down in full style. The complete ColourPop x Stranger Things collection costs $99 USD.
Nerdist Takes a Closer Look!
We were incredibly excited to take a closer look at the new Stranger Things x ColourPop collection ourselves. And we’re excited to report it’s even better in person. Firstly, the packaging is really incredible. So incredible that this writer was trying to scrub off a layer of dust on the eyeshadow palette that was… actually just Upside Down dust, d’oh! There’s also a super cute ripped sticker detailing on each of the items that really looks like it’s three dimensional. Inside and out, the packaging is full of adorable Easter eggs. For example, inside the Talk to Me Ultra Glossy Lip Trio, inspired by Joyce Byers’ Christmas Light strings, you can see the Alphabet all lit up, as though Will were really trying to commune with you. Additionally, the pressed shapes in some of the eyeshadows, which include a waffle, a number 11, and a Demogorgon, make for the perfect touches.
One of our highlights from the collection is absolutely the Waffle Lip Mask. It is so delicious (just perfectly mapley and sweet) and so cute—not to mention it makes your lips feel incredible. Eleven would definitely be rocking this treat all the time.
But hands down, the coolest, most strange, most Upside Down-magical part of this collection is the pH Changing Instant Crush Cream Blush. I literally gasped in delight. I could not believe that it turned from black to pink like that and am still scratching my head over this trick. The description says that it’s pH powered, but I think there must be some wizardry at work. I was really excited to see if this one would do what it said it would… and it ABSOLUTELY does.
When and Where Can You Buy ColourPop x Stranger Things Collection?
Okay, that’s the “what” on this spectacular collection. But now we need the “how.” How can you take home all your favorite items from the ColourPop x Stranger Things and make your life glossier, sparklier, and well, more strange?
Well, here are the details. The Stranger Things Collection will be available for purchase individually or as a complete set on ColourPop.com on 9/26/24 starting at 10 AM PT and at ULTA Beauty starting 9/27/24 date. These limited-edition ColourPop collections are known to sell out, so get on your bikes and pedal over right at the drop date.
We’ll snag these and keep our fingers crossed for a Stranger Things 4 collection, too. We just need an Eddie Munson lipgloss in our lives (and more Eddie Munson, just generally).
Over and out!
