Glamour With A Hefty Price
Luxury makeup isn't just about pigment but also about presentation and prestige. In the makeup space, there's no shortage of extravagant products. You might think you've seen some ridiculous price tags, but here we’re going above and beyond to show you the true extent of upscale makeup absurdity. Here are the 20 priciest makeup products you could buy.
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1. La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Powder Foundation SPF 15: Approx. US$255
La Prairie doesn't have a standalone makeup product more expensive than this. It contains actual caviar extract, a signature ingredient used in the brand’s premium skincare. Also, the powder adjusts to skin tone throughout the day.
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2. YSL Beauty’s Couture Clutch Eyeshadow Palette (Desert Nude): US$185.00
This palette is a limited edition and the priciest eyeshadow product in the YSL line. A designer clutch-style case houses it, adding collectible value, and the clutch can be reused as a fashion accessory.
3. Gucci’s Beauté Des Yeux Gorgeous Flora Eyeshadow Palette: US$174
Gucci’s most expensive makeup product has a compact that resembles an antique jewelry box, complete with a golden lid and floral pattern. It includes shades inspired by Alessandro Michele’s runway shows before his departure.
4. Pat McGrath Labs’ Mothership I: Subliminal Palette: US$128.00
Pat McGrath Labs, founded by Pat McGrath, is considered ultra-luxury. Their Mothership palettes are priced at $128, and this makes them some of the most expensive regularly produced eyeshadow palettes on the market.
5. Clé De Peau Beauté’s Eye Colour Quad (Limited Edition): Approx. US$110
At over $100, this is among the most expensive 4-pan eyeshadow palettes currently available. These quads often come with refillable compacts, adding to the long-term value. The name behind it, Clé de Peau, is known for luxury formulations.
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6. Christian Louboutin Beauty’s Velvet Matte Lip Color: US$105
You can wear the case of this lipstick as jewelry using the silk cord it comes with. The packaging mimics a stiletto heel and comes in a necklace-like vial. Right now, this is one of the most expensive lipsticks in existence.
7. Tom Ford Beauty’s Eye Color Quad Crème: US$95.00
Tom Ford products are manufactured with finely milled pigments and luxe emollients for blendability. This quad, one of their offerings, retails at $95 and remains one of the most premium offerings in luxury eye makeup.
8. Westman Atelier’s Eye Pods Eye Shadow Palette (Les Jours): Approx. US$88
An $88 tag makes this one of the highest-priced trio eyeshadows on the market. Each “pod” is magnetic and stackable, making it travel-friendly and design-savvy. Plus, the shadows are infused with coconut oil and rice starch for blendability.
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9. Prada Beauty’s Prada Eyeshadow Palette (Limited Edition): Approx. US$85
This is Prada’s highest-priced pure makeup product to date. The palettes are limited-edition and reflect the design language of Prada’s fashion line, and the formula was created in collaboration with L’Oréal’s luxury lab.
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10. Hermès Beauty’s Rouge Hermès Silky Lipstick Shine: Approx. US$81
The lipstick was created in collaboration with perfumers to add a subtle fragrance, and the tube was designed by Pierre Hardy. With a price tag around $81, this lipstick is positioned above nearly all luxury lipstick brands.
11. Guerlain’s ROUGE G, THE CUSTOMIZABLE ULTRA-CARE LIPSTICK: US$80
At $80 for a lipstick and case, Rouge G is Guerlain’s most luxurious lipstick line. The customizable cases feature genuine leather and Swarovski crystals, and they have a hidden mirror that pops open when the lipstick is uncapped.
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12. Chanel Makeup’s Les Beiges Healthy Glow Palette: Approx. US$75
The Les Beiges line is positioned as high-performance, radiant, and skin-enhancing makeup, and this product is one of Chanel’s priciest makeup-only palettes. It’s designed for multitasking—users can contour, bronze, blush, and highlight with one compact.
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13. Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautyverse Love Palette (9‑Shade Palette): US$69.00
This is one of the highest-priced palettes from the Charlotte Tilbury line. It contains nine shadows across different finishes, designed for full glam versatility. Debuting as part of a limited holiday collection helps its collector’s appeal.
14. Dior Beauty’s Diorshow 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette: US$68.00
A $68 price tag makes this one of Dior’s most expensive pure makeup items. The Diorshow palettes are used backstage at major runway shows, and the formula includes skincare-level ingredients like pine oil for comfort.
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15. Sisley‑Paris’ Les Phyto‑Ombres Single Eyeshadow: US$67
Sisley is known for integrating skincare into all makeup products. As for this eyeshadow, the price makes it one of the most expensive solo shades sold. Also, the compact includes a built-in mirror, which boosts its travel value.
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16. Valentino Makeup’s Very Valentino Lipstick (Special Edition): Approx. US$45
Limited-edition versions of this lipstick sell for approximately $45. This positions it in ultra-luxury territory. The bullet is engraved with the Valentino “V” monogram for brand authenticity, and some shades are exclusive to high-fashion events or flagship boutiques.
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17. Armani Beauty’s Eye Tint Longwear Liquid Eyeshadow: US$38
At $38 per tube, this is Armani Beauty’s most expensive single eye makeup item. It comes in over 20 shades, including metallics and chromes, and it’s often used as both shadow and highlighter backstage during fashion weeks.
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18. Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution Lipstick “Pillow Talk”: US$35
Charlotte Tilbury’s flagship lipstick and highest-priced regular lipstick in the Matte line, “Pillow Talk”, is one of the best-selling luxury lipsticks globally. A tube of Pillow Talk is sold every 2 minutes worldwide, and the shade is considered universally flattering across skin tones.
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19. Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow Quad: Approx. US$35.00
The Pure Color Envy line focuses on bold pigment payoff and long wear, and this product is Estée Lauder’s most premium eyeshadow quad. Its packaging mimics the classic Estée Lauder navy and gold aesthetic for brand continuity.
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20. Victoria Beckham Beauty’s EyeWear Eyeshadow Stick: Approx. US$34
Limited editions of these eyeshadows sell for around $34 and are among the priciest in their category. These sticks double as liners or bases for powder shadows, and some EyeWear colors sell out within hours of launch due to celebrity demand.
