Anna Sui

Anna Sui is a fashion-designer beauty label, and its cosmetics carry the same ornate, vintage-inspired styling as the rest of the house. In this collection that means makeup first: lipsticks, tints, blushers, eyeliner and powder, with the collectible cases treated as part of the appeal rather than an afterthought. A smaller set of face-care and base products sits alongside the color makeup, so the range covers both your everyday face and the finishing touches.

The Sui Black pieces are the brand's darker, gothic-styled range, and several of them anchor this collection: the Sui Black Rouge (a 4g lipstick), the Sui Black Cream Blusher (7g) and the matching Sui Black Compact Mirror. The look here is dramatic and high-contrast, packaged in the black-and-rose detailing the line is named for. If you are drawn to Anna Sui for the styling as much as the makeup, this is where to start.

For lips, the collection pairs the Sui Black Rouge lipstick with the Everlasting Tint (4g). A traditional rouge lipstick gives fuller, more buildable coverage and a defined finish, while a tint stains the lips for lighter, longer-lasting color that fades more softly through the day. Choose the Rouge when you want a bold, opaque lip and the Everlasting Tint when you want low-maintenance color you can layer.

The cheek and eye side is covered by the Sui Black Cream Blusher (7g) and the Perfect Eyeliner (4ml). A cream blusher blends into the skin for a softer, dewier flush than a powder and works well pressed on with fingertips. The Perfect Eyeliner handles definition, so the two together give you a complete color look once your base is on. Apply the cream blush before any powder so it has skin to grip.

For finishing and base, the collection has the Brightening Powder (8g) and the 30g UV Bebe Cream. The Brightening Powder sets makeup and adds a bit of luminosity, while the UV Bebe Cream is a tinted base with sun protection that evens out tone in one step. Use the Bebe Cream early in your routine as the base layer and the Brightening Powder near the end to lock everything in.

Beyond the makeup, a few skin pieces round out the line. The Essential plumping Lotion is a hydrating lotion step, and The Skin Balm (7ml) is a small multi-use balm for dryness or a touch of sheen. These are the prep-and-care side of the collection: the Lotion goes on before makeup to smooth the canvas, and the Skin Balm can be used on its own for dry spots or over makeup as a highlighter-style finish.

Part of Anna Sui's draw is the objects themselves. The collection includes the Sui Black Compact Mirror and a Luxury Beauty Mirror, decorative pieces that match the brand's ornate styling and make easy gifts. These are accessories rather than makeup, so treat them as the collectible, giftable end of the range. They pair naturally with the Sui Black makeup if you want a coordinated set.

Whether you are after one statement lipstick or a small gift set, start from the look you want: the Sui Black line for drama, the tint and lotion for everyday wear, the mirrors as a present. Everything here ships sealed in its original Anna Sui packaging with batch coding intact, which matters for color cosmetics where shade and formula need to be genuine. Buying full, sealed units rather than testers or decants is how you confirm an authentic product.