If you were 12 or 22 when Friends was on, you probably still know which apartment had the purple door. SHEGLAM is betting on exactly that. The budget beauty brand announced its SHEGLAM x FRIENDS collection on October 26, and it is available now on sheglam.com.
It is a full nostalgia drop: eyeshadow, eyeliner, blush, lip duos and a lip tint, all wrapped in references to Apartment 20, Central Perk and the lobster speech. Here is what is in it, based on SHEGLAM’s announcement.
The Purple Door Eyeshadow Palette
The centerpiece is styled after Monica’s door, with pearlescent shades and mattes for anything from soft everyday eyes to more dramatic looks. The fun detail: the yellow peephole frame detaches and works as a fridge magnet. That is either completely unnecessary or the best part of the whole collection, depending on how much of your fridge is already covered in magnets.
Manhattan Mood Kohl Eyeliner
Three character shades: a jeans blue for Rachel, a burgundy for Monica and a warm orange taupe for Phoebe. SHEGLAM describes the formula as creamy enough for a crisp line or a smudged, lived-in look, and each pencil has a built-in sharpener. The burgundy is the one we would reach for first. It flatters most eye colors and reads polished rather than costume.
Take a Seat Velvet Sofa Blush
Inspired by the Central Perk couch, it is a warm peach with what the brand calls a silky, soft-focus finish. Peach blush is one of the most forgiving colors for a fast morning face, so this is the practical buy in the set.
My Lobster Lip Liner + Lipstick Duos
Each dual-ended pencil pairs a liner with a matching lipstick, named for couples: Monica + Chandler, Ross + Rachel, Phoebe + Mike and Joey + Alex. They come with removable rubber lobster claws. SHEGLAM’s own release calls that detail “wonderfully unnecessary, and therefore completely necessary,” which is fair.
Central Perk Blurring Lip Tint
A lightweight, coffee-scented tint in four shades named like a café menu: Latte, Herbal Tea, Decaf and Espresso. They are sold individually or as a set. If you only buy one thing, make it this. A blurring tint is the easiest thing in the collection to wear daily, and the coffee scent is a genuinely fun gimmick.
There is also a full SHEGLAM x FRIENDS Collection Set that bundles the lineup.
Is it worth it?
SHEGLAM’s whole model is low-priced makeup, so this is a lower-stakes nostalgia buy than most licensed collections. Check current prices and shade swatches on the SHEGLAM site before you order, since the announcement did not list prices. Our take: get the lip tint and the blush for yourself, and keep the palette in mind for the Friends fan on your gift list. The magnet alone will make someone’s day.
