Holiday glam starts with a flawless base, and beautyblender has two new reasons to stock up. The brand has launched two limited-edition Holiday Kits, the Golden Essentials Blending Duo and the Gilded Glow Blending Duo. Both are sponge sets for seamless, airbrushed-looking makeup, and both are easy gifts. They're also a good excuse to pick up a fresh sponge for yourself.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Brand | Beautyblender |
| Product | Golden Essentials & Gilded Glow Blending Duos |
| Release date | Available now (announced 2 October 2026) |
| Price | $32 / $20 (US); CA$45 / CA$28 (Canada) |
| Availability | Sephora US (online only), Sephora Canada |
| Golden Essentials contents | 2 x Original Pink sponge |
| Gilded Glow contents | Full-size Nude + Micro Mini in Nude |
| Value if bought separately | $40 Golden Essentials (2 x $20 Original, US); $29 Gilded Glow (US) |
| Edition | New, limited edition |
The Products: Two Holiday Blending Duos
Golden Essentials Blending Duo contains two Original Pink Makeup Sponges. One is for now and one is a backup for the busy party season. The set costs $32 at Sephora US. Buying two Originals separately at $20 each would cost $40.
Gilded Glow Blending Duo pairs the full-size Beautyblender in Nude with the Micro Mini in Nude. Together they cover big areas and small details. It's $20 at Sephora US. That's the same as a single Original sponge, for a set valued at $29.
What's New and Why It Matters
These kits are new and limited edition, and they're sold through Sephora. They aren't listed on beautyblender.com. The brand's credentials remain strong: Beautyblender is a 16x Allure Best of Beauty winner and is made in the USA. Its ultra-plush foam absorbs water rather than makeup, so more of your foundation ends up on your skin.
How to Use Your Beautyblender for an Airbrushed Finish
- Activate with water: Soak the sponge, then squeeze out the excess. It should be damp, not dripping, and it will expand.
- Bounce, don't drag: Use gentle stippling motions to press foundation and concealer into skin. This gives a streak-free, skin-like finish.
- Go big, then small: In the Gilded Glow set, use the larger sponge for complexion products. Save the Micro Mini for detail work like under-eye concealer, around the nose, or blending out highlighter.
- Rotate your sponges: The Golden Essentials backup lets you switch to a fresh, clean sponge while the other one dries.
Gifting Tips
The Gilded Glow duo makes an easy stocking stuffer for makeup lovers who want precise detail work. The Golden Essentials set suits the friend who always runs through sponges. These kits are limited edition, so shop early.
Prices at a Glance
| Kit | Sephora US | Sephora Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Essentials Blending Duo | $32.00 | CA$45.00 |
| Gilded Glow Blending Duo | $20.00 | CA$28.00 |
Where to Buy
- US: Sephora, online only: Golden Essentials Blending Duo ($32), Gilded Glow Blending Duo ($20)
- UK: Not yet confirmed
- International: Sephora Canada: Golden Essentials Blending Duo (CA$45), Gilded Glow Blending Duo (CA$28). Other markets not yet confirmed.
