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I would like to see the Modern Mercury Highlighter from the Victoria Beckham line be re-released as many did not get the opportunity to purchase it. It wouldn’t work for me but would for my daughter so would like to have the opportunity to purchase it for her. Other than that I can’t really think of anything that I would want that I didn’t buy when it was available.
Yes! I’ve heard such good stuff about the highlighter
Anastasia Mario palette! Honorable mention to the Anastasia Glow Kit with the Tourmaline shade in it.
I just picked that up through ABH on Black Friday. I love the tourmaline shade
Working at Sephora, your website is a bible for me! Your reviews are top notch and trustworthy.
Even though I’m trying to put the brakes on my MAC purchases, definately most of their recently axed permanent eyeshadows, specifically, the Matte² formula, too. But also some really great shades like Crystal, Aquadisiac and Nehru.
Even though not from 2016, Lorelei EDES, Solar White and Jealousy Wakes e/s’s , too.
I’m sure I’ll remember other goodies as soon as I shut the light off in a minute!
They absolutely return and expand their matte 2 formula. I wish Folie and Mystery as well as the ones you mentioned weren’t discontinued!
When I heard about them dc’g Folie, I bought a b/up! But totally missed out on getting Mystery when I made my last quad. I did, however, get the very last pan to be found either online or in a local MAC Store.
*of Typographic! Caffeine hasn’t kicked in yet….couldn’t get Mystery, so I got Typographic instead.
Mystery has been at my local CCO. I got back up of both Mystery and Folie. Typographic is another good one!
Nancy, I enjoy the MAC Matte2 so much, they are smooth and blendable. The last time I ordered Blanc Type, they arrived crumbled. That had never happened before. I wonder if MAC has a problem in reproducing the formula. It doesn’t make sense to discontinue a best selling, popular product.
Charlotte Tilbury Confession Lipstick- have yet to find a good dupe!! Fav lipstick ever!
1. MAC Extra Dimension – I’d like to see this line made permanent also – such a great texture and beautiful finish. It’s my all time favorite formula for powder products.
2. MAC Vamplify (gloss) – I saw them on the Goodbyes this morning so ordered a few backups. I prefer the Vamplify formula over any of the lipglasses or glosses in general from MAC because of the pigmentation and texture (it doesn’t have any of the tackiness or glompiness that the lipglasses/dazzleglass/lustreglass have). I like the Cremesheens but they are too sheer. For now, I’ll stick to ColourPop glosses and MAC Patentpolishes.
3. MAC Foiled shadows (from Fairy Whispers January 2015) – I hope they bring these back. I’d love a teal or olive green or silvered green in that formula. I think it’s a great shadow topper and it’s that perfect texture and finish, somewhere between frosty shimmer and glitter that’s not too pigmented nor too sparkly and looked great on it’s own or added dimension to any color with which it was paired.
I’m surprised your response isn’t simply, “Chanel Dragon!!!” Ha ha. Maybe it goes without saying now ?
…Because the topic is THIS YEAR. Great reading comprehension, self! ?
Estée Lauder x Victoria Beckham Modern Mercury highlighter. I don’t really buy that much limited edition makeup but after reading everywhere how amazing it is, I really wish it was permanent, or hopefully brought back again in the future.
MAC eye shadows in Veluxe finish. I’m not sure if it was discontinued this year (‘rumor’ started many many years ago I recall), but I was still able to grab some of the colors left from various websites in 2016. But almost all of my favorite mac eyeshadows are in this finish, I find them to blend better than mac’s mattes. Still don’t understand why Mac discontinued this finish, along with the pro longwear eyeshadows (but kept the velvet, matte2). What’s the logic?
I actually bought two of the VB Modern Mercury sight unseen and upon receipt, I realized they’re way too dark for my skin tone. I’m a cool porcelain and the Modern Mercury does not do my complexion any favors. There they sit – untouched.
That’ll teach me! I always do my research on purchases but the sales associate called me during the initial pre-sales and I guess I got caught up in the excitement and FOMO was real. LOL!! Merry Christmas! ??
Agreed the matte2 formula is so much better than their matte formula. I’d like to see them expand their matte2 formula not get rid of most of it. Also they need to keep their extra dimension line. Why MAC?
I hope they never get rid of Veluxe Pearl finish!
I agree, velvet, matte2 and lustre finishes are just so hard to work with. It’s like how Urban Decay seems to always throw in a very glittery non-pigmented shade into most of their palettes.
At the very top of the list would have to be the MAC Matte2 eyeshadows. What idiot decided it would be a good idea to discontinue those? Personally, I’d love to see both Chanel’s Empreinte du desert quad and Dior’s Glowing Pink Glowing Gardens Skin Illuminator (2016 or 15? I’m not sure) brought back or made permanent. Also from MAC, I’d be happy to see those Spellbinder shadows stick around a bit longer.
Mariella, exactly! The Matte² and Veluxe formulas were MAC’s best matte eyeshadows ever! And better than 99% of all matte shadows, period. I just don’t get it!
Oooh, yes to Chanel making Empriente du Desert PERMANENT! ???
I hope Anastasia palette by mario will be avaiable in Europe
I don’t need more of either, but because I thought they were excellent products: ABH Glow Kit in “Gleam” and Estée Lauder Modern Mercury.
The vintage capsule collection from Urban Decay!
Oh, yes! I totally spaced on mentioning it, but I agree completely.
MAC discontinued many staples for me. I’d want them to bring back many of their discontinued eyeshadows like Mystery, Folie, Mylar, Copperplate and their matte2 in general. Plus bring back tenderling blush!
Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche’s holiday duos — the sparkly ends (e.g, rosegold) that were for holiday only. I wanted to try the E Lauder Modern Mercury highlighter, but didn’t pursue since it was LE let alone almost immediately sold out; would like to give it a try.
Bite Beauty Rose Gold was on my list as well. I called the Bite Beauty lab (here in Toronto) and they said that they have the Rose Gold (as well as Bronze) but it can only be purchased as a custom bullet. I’m contemplating the idea. It’ll be expensive ($40Cdn) but i’m glad to know that the option is there….
Merry Christmas and happy holidays, Christine.
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation, it was my HG foundation
Ah i didn’t know that! It’s my foundation too! Hopefully they will come up with something that’s even better!
Absolutely! Chanel Double Perfection Lumiere is my HG favorite and the newer powder is not as good for me. I have asked for it to be returned. Maybe there’s hope.
MAC Copperplate eyeshadow…it’s supposed to be a great color for me, but when I went to purchase it, it had disappeared 🙁
I may be pushing the this year part, it’s hard to remember exactly when I learned they were discontinuing, but the Armani Flash Lacquers. They’re my favorite formula lipgloss. I’m trying to think of others, but that’s my Chanel Dragon equivalent.
I really wanted (and still want) that limited edition YSL polish from last spring’s Boho Stones Collection in Peace Green!!
Try Peace on Earth by Pretty Serious!
Estee Lauder Modern Mercury highlighter! I wanted one but just didn’t have the budget for it at the time!
NARS Douceur.
As for LE products, I’d really love to see the L’Oreal bronzers from this past Summer become permanent. Not only is the formula great, but the shades provide a very natural color & glow.
I bought a back up of that bronzer!
NARS Douceur is currently available on their website! Look at their “Pro Palette” section. It is only available in the pan. Good luck ordering, hope you can get it.
Hmmm, I’m not sure if TF Lips and Boys release from this year is perm or not. Also, TF Vert perfume line. Bite’s Mauvemeber and Mistletoe.
Yes! Bite’s Mauvember was such a gorgeous color. I missed out. I’d love to have a chance to purchase it. If I lived near the lab, I’d do a custom shade.
They’re permanent for this full year and then will rotate 25 shades in and out like they have been doing. Some stick around – Julian has been available every year since launch, but i think they determine it by sales for what stays.
By terry sheer expert foundation in the shade 01. As far as I can see it is not available any more and it is my holy grail foundation 🙁
Mac matte 2 eyeshadows and the Kat von d metal matte Palette.
This year is Too Faced Sweet peach palette.
But there are lots of products that were great that should be back….
I read that the Sweet Peach eyeshadow palette is now going to be permanent! 🙂
I really wanted to try the skinfinishes in the MAC Taraji Henson line before it sold out. It’s a shame they are bringing back Selena’s line but not Taraji’s.
MAC Copperplate
Givenchy acti Mine 04 plum
Loreal bb powder for very light skin
The Mac mini lipsticks from the nutcracker sweet collection in more colours
The body shop wonderblur primer
I would love for Mac to make Whisper of Gilt permanent and ColouredRaine “Queen of Hearts” eyeshadow palette permanent. Also, the Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette permanent.
It was an Anna Sui Mascara that was discontinued about 2 years ago called I think Perfect Mascara, it was amazing, length curl and volume in one coat, major drama in two. The replacements are pretty dismal by comparison.
From long ago, the Dior Mystic Metals collection especially the Bonne Etoile and the Tom Ford Emerald Lust palette.
Merry Christmas Christine. I hope you are having a lovely day.
It is sweltering here in Melbourne!
Merry Christmas, Genevieve! 🙂 Hope you found a way to stay cool!
Oh, the Bonne Etoile 5-pan! I was just looking at it the other day, contemplating using it but I used a Chanel quad instead (not Empreinte du desert, surprisingly). It really was a gorgeous palette and SUCH good quality (not something you can say about Dior’s palettes across the board).
Kat von D Metalmatte. I had been spending a lot on makeup when it was available so I told myself that I didn’t need another eye palette but of course now that it’s sold out I regret not getting it!
The Mario palette by ABH. I missed the opportunity to pick one up
Dior Glowing Pink highlighter from the Glowing Gardens collection. Also the Estee Lauder Modern Mercury highlighter, I was lucky enough to nab one but I know others didn’t manage to and it’d be nice if it was released again. Oh and I wish the Coloured Raine Queen of Hearts palette was available here in the UK!
I am with you on Modern Mercury! I wish I could’ve afforded that when it was available.
Mac discontinued one of my favorite shadows, blanc type! ??
Hi Amber. Don’t you find MAC Orb close enough? It’s a tad more pinkish, but as far as I’m concerned, it does not make any difference on my lids. Let me know what you think and Merry Christmas 🙂
The KVD Metal Matte palette. I got it for Christmas (!), but I don’t know how I’ll survive when it’s used up. And yes, I’m thinking that far ahead because that palette is everything I hoped it would be! I have never seen shadows that blend so perfectly.
KVD Monarch needs to come back as well. I missed that one and it’s right up my alley. And now I’m 100% positive that I like KVD’s eyeshadow formula (Metal Matte is my first KVD palette).
UD needs to keep the vintage collection going a bit longer. If nothing else, Gash (the eyeshadow shade) should be brought back permanently.
Also, I’d like to see the UD Naked gloss in Sesso return, this time as a part of the permanent range. It was only available in Naked on the Run, and I’m literally scraping the sides of the container trying to get every last drop of the stuff (I’m out, for all intents and purposes). I’m not a giant lip gloss fan, but that shade was absolute perfection and great for lazy/running late makeup days.
I wish m.a.c would bring back tendertones and extra dimension blushes. Those were my jam. I just ran out of my last tendertone a few weeks ago and I’m so bummed.
Usually I don’t despair over limited products being discontinued, cause it makes what will be released next more exciting (IMHO), but this year there is actually a lippie that I would repurchase, should it be available. It’s the “Pressed and ready” lipstick from MAC. I find it just perfectly suited for me color and pigmentation wise.
All my makeup dreams would come true if Storybook Cosmetics would re-release their original Harry Potter wand brushes. Still kicking myself for missing out on those.
Lorac 3D liquid luster. So sad it discontinued, I used it at almost every wedding I did makeup for and I haven’t found a comparable product.
Tom Ford “Derek” lippy from the Lips and Boys collection.
It’s the perfect shade for my complexion. I’ve been lusting after it for a long time but couldn’t buy it because TF cosmetics are not available in my country and shipping from Selfridges or Harrods costs as much as the (already overpriced) lipstick. Finally went to London in November and visited ALL the retailers (including the intimidatingly posh TF boutique in Knightsbridge) only to find it had been discontinued mere DAYS before. I was so bummed. 🙁
I know that I’m late to the post, but I so wish they would restock the ABH pallet by Mario – the only place that I’ve seen it is Amazon and it 70+ and I just don’t want to pay that. But I’m sick that I didn’t have the funds to get it when it was out. Just sick!!!! I adore that palette!!!! I want it so bad. It literally makes me sad. If I had the money to spend – Id pay the $70+ for it. 🙁 There just isn’t another one quite like it……. Oh we’ll life of the sad and poor. You are so blessed Christine, good for you. Merry Christmas and have a beautiful new year!!!
The Tarte Summer Blush Palette. I told myself I would regret it if I didn’t get it and now I do!
High end: Urban Decay Electric Palette. It’s such a unique item and amazing quality. I’m still in shock they DC’d it. I bought a back up, because I was terrified I’d break or lose mine if I didn’t. For LE, I think Urban Decay needs to make Iracebeth lipstick from the Alice TTLG collection permanent. Ditto for MAC with Saucy Little Darling from the Nutcracker Sweet collection, and Kat von D with the Metal Matte Palette.
Drug store: E.l.f. Moisturizing Stick Foundation. It had a great formula and had a shade that worked for me. It was my go-to when I need quick application, but more coverage than a powder foundation.
Urban Decay’s single eyeshadow in SWF, and Maybelline Baby Lips in soothing sorbet are the two discontinued things I wish I could get back.
Also I hate the new UD lipstick packaging – they are hard to open and last year’s packaging felt so much sturdier.
They still have SWF on the UD website.
Extra Dimension is my favorite formula! I hope they make some with cool undertones. They all seem to be warm shades now. Although, Whisper of Gilt is neutral enough for a pale/pink skin tone! I hope they make that one again, not willing to pay $100-$200 dollars for it, especially when it’s obviously been used.
KAT Von D Metal Matte palette! I missed out on that one. I would love a re-release. #Regrets.