Sheglam’s ‘Matrix’-Inspired Makeup Line: Best Products

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Red pill or blue? While you were busy following the white rabbit, Sheglam dropped the most epic The Matrix-themed makeup collections, aptly titled The Matrix Resurrections, the same name as the fourth film of the franchise. The brand is well known for its pop culture-inspired collections, referencing everything from classics such as The Wizard of Oz to animated shows including Adventure Time.

The inventive multi-piece makeup endeavor features subtle and not-so-subtle nods to the The Matrix franchise, including everything from two-toned blushes in the shape of flip phones to an utterly blinding holographic highlighter named Mainframe. The full collection currently retails for $67.49, while the individual products cost as little as $6.49.

As always, we at ShopBillboard want to help you make the most of your shopping experience. We’re breaking down the price, formula and application of each The Matrix-themed products, helping you make the most informed decision possible before you add items to cart.

This Enter the Matrix highlighter reminds us of crushed up diamonds. The shine is absolutely blinding, making the high points of the face look otherworldly, almost multidimensional. This formula is jam-packed with ultra-fine holographic shimmers that reflect and catch the light, giving the wearer’s skin an almost dewy look. If you’re not a fan of glitter in your highlighter, skip this one, because this powder is chock-full of it. For the most impactful shine, we recommend swiping it on with a fan brush, applying to the cheekbones, temple and the bridge of the nose for a mind-bending shine.

Lip glosses are a dime a dozen, but this one is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Retailing for $6.49, the Slowmo Lip Gloss comes in four sheer and glossy shades, including Phase Shift, Telekinesis, Super Speed and our favorite, Reloaded. Of course, Sheglam had to appease the masses by launching three neutral and wearable shades, but that didn’t stop them from having fun with Reloaded.

The shade is black, showing up sheer and almost smoke-like on the lips. Fine glitter is suspended in the formula, giving the lips a three-dimensional look. While the gloss is super cool on its own, we’d suggest layering it over something vampy like a burgundy lippie for the best effect.

When there’s a makeup emergency, you know you can call up Sheglam. Retailing for $7.49, this blush duo might be one of the more creative things we’ve seen from the brand. You’ve got a flip-phone-shaped compact with two pans nestled inside. The two colors, a peachy pink and a mauve, magically complement all skin tones, leaving the wearer looking flushed and fabulous. Use the shades together or on their own to create a slew of looks. Two blushes means endless makeup possibilities.

What choice will you make? Red pill or blue? Whichever one you choose, this lip balm duo is a smash hit. Retailing for $8.99, the duo features a red and a blue lip balm in frosty pill-shaped containers. Both balms are formulated with squalane, an ingredient you’ll likely see a lot in your skincare products. In simple terms, squalane is a naturally occurring oil that retains moisture while smoothing and softening the skin. When utilized in lip balms, the resulting product can be deeply hydrating. Both balms are compact enough to pack away in your bag for safekeeping for a little moisturized lip moment on the go.

Unlock your inner potential with this eight-shade Prophecy eyeshadow palette. Retailing for $7.99, the palette comes equipped with everything you might need to create an intricate eye look from neutral mattes to sparkling shimmers. Each shade is buttery smooth, allowing for a seamless blend. Both the mattes and shimmers pack a punch of pigment upon the first dip. You essentially have all the tools you need to create a bold or neutral eye look, all in one place. To get the most out of your shimmers, we recommend going into the palette with your finger — foregoing a brush — and dabbing onto the desired area.

Can’t choose which product you want more? Lucky for you, Sheglam sells all of the Matrix-themed products in one place. Retailing for $67.49, you’ll receive a box shaped like a telephone, a motif seen throughout the films, packed full of every piece of the collection from the multicolored eyeshadow palette to the red and blue pill lip balm duo. If you’re a big fan of The Matrix or bad at making decisions, this box set is for you.