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All the new beauty products we've put to the test this week
From Huda Beauty to Lancome...
Each week we've been busy putting five new products to the test, head over to our Instagram Stories on Monday mornings at 8am to see IRL demos and our first impressions...
This concealer has uber-high coverage, so if you need to hide a late one over the festive period, it's exactly what you need.
These buttery eyeshadows glide on like a dream, each one is insanely pigmented and suuuper-blendable. Plus, the shade selection is incredible.
This highlight gives the kind of glossy cheekbones that we're obsessed with.
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fu$$y
RiRi has done it again. This high shine lip gloss gives a universally-flattering sheen. LOVE.
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Liner Eyeliner - True Matte Liquid Eyeliner, Black
This silky liquid liner glides on with zero effort, the super-sharp tip gives an amazingly precise wing. It's long-wearing and smudge-proof, so it's guaranteed to see you through to the end of the day.
Huda's glitter lipsticks are incredibly pigmented and packed with shimmer flecks that reflect the light and give a 3D effect.
MORPHE Metallic Heat Metallic Eyeshadow collection
Crammed with shimmer, these creamy eyeshadows are perfect for the festive season. Wear alone for an insane amount of sparkle or layer over your favourite shadow for a glossy top coat.
too faced Diamond Light Highlighter in Fancy Pink Diamond
The new Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter in Fancy Pink Diamond is eeeverything we've been waiting for. Build it up for a rose gold glow - trust me, you won't regret it.
The quality of these eyeshadows is enough to rival some of the most luxury brands - super-pigmented, creamy, easy-to-blend, the formula ticks every box. Throw in the fact that they are all super-wearable and this palette is officially a 10/10.
If you're sick of foundation clinging to dry spots, be sure to try this newbie. The formula is uber-hydrating so works a treat at evening out parched skin.
Dreamy formula, impeccable shade range - we always knew that when Zara turned their hand to makeup it was going to be in-cred-ible.
Bobbi Brown Highlight & Glow Highlighting Powder Duo
Bobbi Brown's limited-edition highlighter palette may well be the prettiest thing we've seen all year. With sequins built into the packaging and a powder formula that gives a beaut glossy glow - it's an all round crowd pleaser.
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Lipstick
The creamy matte formula is in-cred-ible, it glides on like a dream depositing at a high-pigment finish to the lips. There are 17 shades to choose from, and each one has YSL's innovative square bullet - that works a treat for defining the lip line.
MAC x Patrick Starrr 'Oh, Holy Eyes' Eyeshadow Palette, £29
Launching 6th December
US Beauty YouTuber, Patrick Starrr has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to release the Christmas makeup collection we've all been been waiting for. With body shimmers, lipsticks, glosses and two eyeshadow palettes, we couldn't have hoped for anything else.
Let your cheekbones light up the world with this triple threat highlighter palette. The three multi-reflective powders will leave your cheekbones gleaming.
Huda Beauty The New Nude Eye Shadow Palette, £56
Whilst this palette may look a little muted at first glance, once on the eyes the colour pay off is uh-maz-ing. Yup, the pinks and purples pop, whilst the the pearl finish shadows give an insane amount of gleam. The added pressed glitters give an extra layer of dimension to the eyes, allowing you to create a truly unique eyeshadow look.
Lancome Monsieur Big Limited Edition Glitter Mascara, £21
Fans of Lancome's OG Monsieur Big Mascara will LOVE the new limited-edition glittery packaging. It's only around for the Christmas period, so be sure to pick one up ASAP.
Tom Ford Traceless Touch Foundation Cushion Compact, £42
Tom Ford's cushion foundation offers the perfect your-skin-but-better coverage, whilst still being buildable for those who like to layer up for a full finish. The satin formula is natural, without looking flat or OTT dewy.
The cushion compact is suuuper travel-friendly which makes it ideal if you like to top-up your makeup throughout the day.
Giorgio Armani Limited Edition Ecstasy Shine Lipstick, £30
If you fancy a treat this Christmas, pick up one of these Ecstasy Shine Lipsticks from Armani Beauty. Trust me, you won't regret it. The formula gives a creamy, glossy shot of the lip colour that smooths over any chaps and leaves lips looking plump and full.
Huda Beauty Overachiever Concealer, £23
In true Huda Beauty style, her new Overachiever Concealer has a suuuper full-coverage formula. The creamy, highly-pigmented coverage disguises eye bags and spots without creasing or looking cakey.
There are 20 shades in total, ranging from fair to deep.
Victoria Jowett is an award-winning journalist and the former Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work in beauty journalism and oversees the skincare, hair, makeup and fragrance content across all of Cosmopolitan’s platforms. She's worked in the beauty industry for over 13 years (and tested 1000s of products), making her an expert when it comes to recommending beauty brands that truly work. Having started her career working weekends on a makeup counter, Victoria began interning at the likes of AnOther and IDOL magazine, before landing her first Beauty Writer job at weekly fashion magazine, LOOK. Joining Cosmopolitan in 2016, Victoria has always remained a beauty fanatic and has been lucky enough to interview everyone from Britney Spears to Kourtney Kardashian about their beauty routines. Follow her on LinkedIn.
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