Between the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics, to say that 2012 is a big year for London would be an understatement. Beauty companies were quick to capitalize on these important events by releasing a plethora of British-themed products (in addition to Stila's Lovely in London palette, which we saw previously).
Some companies used the beautiful London skyline and buildings in their packaging.
- Jo Malone fragrance gift boxes
- Benefit "That Gal" special edition primer
- Bond No. 9 Diamond Jubilee perfume
- Paperself London Skyline eye lashes
But the overwhelming majority of products incorporated the iconic Union Jack.
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- Estée Lauder Jewelled Flag of Britain solid perfume compact
- Rimmel London Glam Eyes HD eye shadow in True Union Jack
- 17 Instant Glow Union Jack Bronzer
- Union Jack Chapstick
- Yves Saint Laurent Swarovski Union Jack palette
- Union Jack Vaseline pouch
- Provoke Cosmetics Pro Pan eye shadow palette (via British Beauty Blogger)
- Pop Beauty Brit Pop eye shadow palette
While all of these 2012 releases would certainly quench anyone's thirst for London-inspired products, I think my favorite is still Chanel's London Madness palette from 2009. (I'm now beginning to wonder where the hell I was in the spring of 2009 – first I missed Guerlain's shell bronzer and just realized I missed this Chanel palette!) Not sure why, I just feel as though it made the best use of the Union Jack.
So from this dizzying array of items devoted to London, which one is your favorite?