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12 Beauty Products We Wouldn't Have Without Prince

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Since the world got the heartbreaking news that Prince passed away, tributes to the 57-year-old music legend have been pouring in by the minute. Last night, the New Orleans Superdome shined purple lights in the singer's honor and the cast of The Color Purple fittingly sang a rendition of his famous hit, "Purple Rain."

The truth is, the world would be a different place without Prince. From music to movies to fashion, you can feel his influence in everything he touched — including beauty. In fact, "Purple Rain" has become the default shade name for purple nail polishes, shadows, lipsticks, and more. And for brand developers that are true fans of Prince, songs like "Raspberry Beret" and "Little Red Corvette" have lent inspiration for color creations in hot pink and red hues. Here, 12 ways the singer's most iconic songs live on in beauty form.

"Purple Rain"
Second only to his head of gorgeous curls, Prince was known to rock a mean defined eye. This liner allows you to trace and smudge a deep purple pigment onto your lids in honor of the Purple One.

Too Faced Bulletproof Liner with Sharpener and Blending Ball in Purple Rain, $22, available at HSN.

This iridescent polish is almost the exact match for the purple motorcycle featured on the cover of the 1984 Purple Rain album, in all its glitzy glory.

NARS Nail Polish in Purple Rain, $20, available at NARS.

A deep purple pigment meets a wet, glossy finish for the perfect interpretation of the classic.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Purple Rain, $16, available at Anastasia Beverly Hills

If your love for Prince is strong, but you're not much for rocking a bold lip, wear this punchy purple-pink hue as an ode to Prince.

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Mini Gloss Stick in Purple Rain, $6, available at Ulta.

"Raspberry Beret"
A simple hat — the kind you find in a secondhand store — inspired a song that would go down in history as one of Prince's greatest hits of all time and this holographic pink polish.

ILNP Boutique Nail Lacquer in Raspberry Beret, $10, available at ILNP.

Prince's music garnered a worldwide fan base. Take this Amsterdam-based beauty brand, for example, which created a velvety, deep berry lipstick inspired by the tune heard 'round the world.

Make-Up Studio Professional Make-Up, $18, available at Make-Up Studio.

A cross between deep berry and soft pink, this is the perfect polish for transitioning from winter to spring.

Précision Raspberry Beret Nail Polish, $6, available at Précision.

This matte raspberry shade is as fun-loving as the song that inspires it.

Clinique All About Shadow Matte Eyeshadow in Raspberry Beret, $16, available at Nordstrom.

"When Doves Cry"
It doesn't surprise us that Deborah Lippmann would release a lacquer named after one of Prince's more unexpected tunes. As a singer herself, Deb knows her music. This greige hue is a spot-on interpretation of the heartbreaking melody.

Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in When Doves Cry, $24, available at Barneys.

"Little Red Corvette"
Though the product name doesn't exactly mirror the song name, the brand describes the vibrant red lipstick as a "Classic Marilyn Monroe + Audrey Hepburn + Little Red Corvette 'Red.'"

Winky Lux Matte Lip Velour in Heart, $14, available at Winky Lux.

This holographic red polish was made for the woman Prince sang about in this popular song. Fast, daring, and an all-around badass.

Llarowe Nail Polish in Little Red Corvette, $12, available at Llarowe.

"Pop Life"
Guess Mr. Nars is big fan of The Artist. This matte lip pencil is a shimmering red perfect for the girl looking for the "thrill" that Prince sings about.

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Pop Life, $26, available at Nars.

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