Fancy finding out what's new on the makeup market this March? Keep on reading to find out!
Lottie London X Imogenation:
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| Instagram / My Lottie London |
PRICES
£5.95 - Loose highlighters
£7.95 - Highlighting palette
£4.95 - Liquid eyeshadows
£4.95 - Lip glosses
RELEASE DATE
1st March
WHERE
Lottie London
ASOS
HOT
- Different from other brand collaborations because there is no eyeshadow palette, and I feel it's a little overdone, so appreciate that there are different types of products that aren't usually brought out as a collaboration, including the loose highlighters and liquid eyeshadows.
- I really like the products she's brought out, in particular, I'd love to get my hands on the cream highlighting palette as it looks amazing in the tutorials Imogen has posted to her YouTube channel.
- The shade names are cute.
- I like the simple packaging.
- The highlighting palette is unusual, and not widely available throughout the drugstore as it's a cream formula. It reminds me of the multiple palettes Kylie Cosmetics have released over the years, and could be a dupe for the original 'Wet Set' palette.
- Pricing is fair.
NOT
- The prices on the Lottie London website and ASOS are different, and I'm not quite sure why. It's more frustrating that the collection is currently sold out on ASOS, the website that it was sold for cheaper!
VERDICT = HOT
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Anastasia Beverly Hills:
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| Instagram / Anastasia Beverly Hills |
Anastasia Beverly Hills are not stopping with their spring launches! The latest products to be revealed are new powder highlighters and a dewy setting spray. The highlighters include 'Snowflake'; a pale white shade, 'Sunset Aura'; a beautiful pink and 'So Hollywood'; a classic gold.
PRICES
£25 - Highlighters
£27 - Setting spray
RELEASE DATE
4th March
WHERE
HOT
- Like that it's not another pressed powder highlighter, and they come in multiple shades.
- Like that the powders are widely accessible for us UK gals.
- The glitter packaging on the highlighters is absolutely stunning.
NOT
- £27 for a setting spray is quite expensive, seeing as MAC's Fix Plus is £19 and Urban Decay's All Nighter setting spray is £24. It again seems quite expensive when you realise that; Dewy is 100ml and Fix Plus is 100ml...
- Annoying that you can only buy the spray on their website.
VERDICT = HOT
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Kylie Cosmetics:
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| Instagram / Kylie Cosmetics |
Kylie has been teasing us for a while with a new product she was launching that would be completely new to anything previously brought out. Turns out it was setting powders! There will be 6 shades: 'Translucent', 'Soft Pink Beige', 'Yellow', 'Dark' and 'Deep Dark'.
PRICES
$24
RELEASE DATE
7th March
WHERE
HOT
- Good variety of shades.
- Not too expensive for my American readers out there.
- Cute pink and silver packaging.
NOT
- Nothing new. Just wish she'd create a UK website.
VERDICT = HOT
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Huda Beauty:
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| Instagram / Huda Beauty |
Huda Beauty will be releasing new 'Powder Bullet' lipsticks this March in a variety of new nude shades. They claim to have a matte finish but be comfortable on the lips.
PRICES
$25
RELEASE DATE
14th March
WHERE
HOT
- Really like the innovative design of the actual lipstick itself, it looks like it will make the application process easier.
NOT
- Personal preference, but I (my lips) hate matte lipsticks as they dry my lips out too much, but if you're into that finish then maybe you'll love them!
VERDICT = NOT, as they're nothing new in my opinion
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Morphe:
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| Instagram / Morphe Brushes |
Morphe is one of the brands that seems to never sleep with the amount of new releases they produce! Their newest collection is 'Get Your Bronze On'. It includes a 35 pan eyeshadow palette called the '35G', which holds warm and cool tones of brown, cranberry and gold. There will be 4 'Liquid Luster' mini highlighting drops in bronze, peach and shimmery pink shades that can be used as a highlighter on top of your foundation or mixed in to create a glow from within. The 'Glamabronze' are buildable bronzers in 3 different shades to add a subtle sun-kissed look to the skin. Finally, 5 'non-sticky' and 'high-shine' lip glosses make up the collection, in a variety of gold and pink shades.
PRICES
£24 - Eyeshadow palette
£19 - Bronzers
£23 - Bronzer brush
£32 - Lip gloss collection
£24 - Highlighting drops collection
RELEASE DATE
28th February
WHERE
Morphe
HOT
PRICES
£24 - Eyeshadow palette
£19 - Bronzers
£23 - Bronzer brush
£32 - Lip gloss collection
£24 - Highlighting drops collection
RELEASE DATE
28th February
WHERE
Morphe
HOT
- I like the cohesive packaging.
NOT
- £19 for a bronzer from a 'drugstore' brand is SO expensive!!!
- £23 for a kabuki bronzer brush... for real...? Makeup Revolution sell one for £5.
- We've seen this palette from Morphe time and time again, the neutral palettes are so overdone by the brand.
- Don't like how you can't buy the products individually.
VERDICT = NOT
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Ciaté London X Jessica Rabbit:
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| Instagram / Ciate London |
Smaller beauty brand Ciaté London have announced they have a new collaboration coming out this March with Jessica Rabbit! The 3 piece collection includes a 9 pan eyeshadow palette, powder highlighter and a bright red lipstick.
PRICES
£35 - Eyeshadow palette
£26 - Highlighter
£19 - Lipstick
£60 - Entire collection
RELEASE DATE
5th March
WHERE
HOT
- So cool how Jessica Rabbit's face is embossed into the highlighter.
- The colours of the eyeshadows are on theme.
- Save £20 buying the whole collection than individually.
NOT
- £19 is expensive for 1 lipstick, especially when you compare it to other higher end brands; £17.50 from MAC and Urban Decay, who are more well-known and can rightly charge their price in my opinion.
VERDICT = NOT, as it doesn't blow my socks off, but nothing against it.
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Maybelline:
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| Instagram / Maybelline |
Maybelline's newest launch is a foundation, called the 'Dream Urban Cover'. It claims to have full coverage, a lightweight formula, contain SPF 50 as well as protect your skin against pollution! It comes in 20 shades, however there are a lot more medium and dark shades than light.
PRICE
£10.99
RELEASE DATE
27th February
WHERE
HOT
- Nice sleek packaging.
- Similar qualities and packaging to the IT Cosmetics 'CC Cream'.
- I like that it contains skincare benefits and SPF.
NOT
- Would love it if they came out with more lighter shades and a matte formula to cater for us oily skin girls!
VERDICT = HOT
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Tarte:
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| Instagram / Tarte Cosmetics |
Tarte are coming out with a new, limited edition, eyeshadow palette called 'High Tides & Good Vibes', containing 4 glitter gel toppers and 8 matte and shimmer shadows.
PRICE
£38
RELEASE DATE
4th March
WHERE
HOT
- I like that you get 3 different eyeshadow formulas in the palette.
- The glitter shades look really interesting.
- The packaging is lush.
- The shades are very spring / summer appropriate.
NOT
- Would've been nice if it wasn't limited edition.
VERDICT = HOT
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ColourPop:
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| Instagram / Colourpop Cosmetics |
The brand that actually never sleeps has revealed their new spring collection. It will include a 'Sweet Talk' eyeshadow palette (which will be the first time their 'Super Shock Shadows' are a part of a palette), 6 cream lipsticks, 6 'Super Shock Blushes', and 6 'Jelly Much Shadows'.
PRICES
$18 - Eyeshadow palette
$8 - Cream lipsticks
$8 - Blushes
$8 - Jelly shadows
RELEASE DATE
14th March
WHERE
HOT
- The colours in the palette look like such a nice collection!
- The swatches online of the jelly shadows look insane. If their shipping and customs weren't so expensive, I definitely would have got my hands on a few of them!
- The price points are fair.
NOT
- Wish they had a UK website.
VERDICT = HOT
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Jouer:
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| Instagram / Jouer Cosmetics |
American brand, Jouer, have announced the next product added to their line will be 6 face powders. They claim to be soft, whilst hydrating the skin giving a blurring finish. I love a good setting powder, and can't wait until they drop as they look gorgeous!
PRICES
$30
RELEASE DATE
9th April
WHERE
Beauty Bay
Cult Beauty
HOT
- The packaging is EVERYTHING! The embossing on the powders are so extra, but I am so here for it!
NOT
- $30 for a pressed setting powder is quite a lot of money!
VERDICT = HOT if you're in the market for a new face powder
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ColourPop:
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| Instagram / ColourPop Cosmetics |
ColourPop have done it again. They have released a palette which is not found amongst the drugstore brands, as it features all green shades! The 'Just My Luck' palette is great for those of you who aren't boring like me and wear colours other than brown on your lids.
PRICES
$12
RELEASE DATE
6th March
WHERE
HOT
- I like that brands are now experimenting and releasing palettes with colour! There aren't many palettes at the drugstore which feature green shades, so this is a first!
- $12 is very reasonable for those who can access it.
NOT
- I wouldn't personally buy it because I don't wear green shadow, but if you're someone who experiments and can rock green, then this is totally for you!
VERDICT = HOT if you're into green shadows
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Natasha Denona:
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| Instagram / Natasha Denona |
Luxury brand Natasha Denona are bringing out a new 15 pan eyeshadow palette featuring all neutral shades. The 'All Neutral' palette contains warm and cool shades with a mix of shimmer and matte finishes.
PRICES
£111
RELEASE DATE
15th March
WHERE
Cult Beauty
Feel Unique
Selfridges
HOT
- I haven't tried her formula (because look at that price tag), but for those of you who have and enjoy it, then I can only imagine you'll be thrilled that you can add a fully neutral palette to your collection, because you can never have enough!
- I like the colours chosen, as there are warm and cool tones, with beautiful shimmers to compliment both tones.
NOT
- That price tag girl.
VERDICT = HOT if you can afford it
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MAC Cosmetics have announced their new collaboration will be with El Seed. The packaging and colours are inspired by his art, and have a French-Tunisian theme. The limited edition collection will include a 4-piece brush set and a makeup bag, an extra dimension skin finish highlighter, 4 lipsticks, and a 15-pan eyeshadow palette.
PRICES
Not yet announced
RELEASE DATE
8th April
WHERE
MAC
HOT
MAC have announced 2 new 10 pan eyeshadow palettes will be released this Spring. The 'Gilty Pleasure' eyeshadow palette includes 5 mattes and 5 shimmer shades with more purple undertones, and can be worn day or night! Whereas, the 'Rose-Gilded' palette has more rosy tones.
MAC's next project is a bronzing collection called 'Electric Wonder', and has come at the perfect time for us in the UK as the sun is finally coming out! It is a large release from the brand, including 2 'Next to Nothing' bronzing powders, 2 highlighters/blushes, 5 lipsticks, 5 lip glosses, 1 face palette, 1 face brush, 1 eye brush and 2 new 'Art Library' palettes. 'Natural Vice' is the warmer of the 2 palettes, and contains a variety of finishes in matte, sheen and frost. This palette holds neutral browns, and warmer gold shimmers, whereas 'Desert Lighting' is on the cooler side. It has a lot more shimmer shades than mattes, but nevertheless the colours chosen are stunning!
PRICES
£23.50 - Bronzing powders
£25.50 - Highlighters / blushes
£17.50 - Lipsticks
£15.50 - Lip glosses
£39 - Eyeshadow palettes
£35 - Face palette
£34.50 - 126SES face brush
£21 - 234SES eye brush
RELEASE DATE
4th April
WHERE
MAC
Selfridges
HOT
MAC Cosmetics X El Seed:
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| Instagram / MAC Cosmetics |
PRICES
Not yet announced
RELEASE DATE
8th April
WHERE
MAC
HOT
- I think the pink packaging is pretty, particularly the intricate detail on the actual palette and lipsticks, as I think it shows that MAC and El Seed have gone the extra mile to translate his art physically onto the packaging, rather than just the colours.
- Interesting colours chosen for the palette, some wearable lighter shades, with some bold blues.
- I like the brushes in the set, as they could actually be used for your everyday makeup.
NOT
- I have no complaints!
VERDICT = HOT
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MAC Cosmetics X Aladdin:
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| Instagram / MAC Cosmetics |
MAC has also announced they will be collaborating with the new Disney film, Aladdin. The limited edition collection will include a bronzer, eyeshadow palette and lipstick, all in golden packaging.
PRICES
Not yet announced
RELEASE DATE
16th May
WHERE
MAC
HOT
- Such beautiful packaging! It's really on theme with the film.
- The embossed genie lamp onto the bronzer is next level cool!
- Pretty shades chosen for the eyeshadow palette.
NOT
- Would love more than 1 shade of the bronzer, because this obviously won't suit everyone.
VERDICT = HOT
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Jeffree Star Cosmetics:
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| Instagram / Jeffree Star Cosmetics |
Jeffree Star announced on his YouTube channel that his next collection will be centred around the 'Blue Blood' palette. It features 18 shades of matte, metallic and pressed pigment formulas, in various shades of blue. There will also be 3 new flavours of his 'Velour Lip Scrubs' in; 'Blue Freeze', 'Vanilla Mint', and 'Blueberry Pie'. A new 'Mini Blue Blood Bundle' will include his famous velour liquid lipsticks in 'Drug Lord', 'Ice Tray', 'Jawbreaker', 'Blue Velvet', 'Abused', 'Diamond', 'Titanic' and 'Medusa'. There will also be 5 new shades of his 'Liquid Frost' formula; 'Frostitute', 'Michigan Ice', 'Blue Balls', 'Expensive', and 'Ice Cream Bling'. Finally, new merchandise will also launch alongside the makeup in 2 shades of blue, including a blue chrome mirror, 2 travel makeup bags, 2 tracksuits, 2 hats and a windbreaker jacket.
PRICES
£48 - Eyeshadow palette
£12 - Lip scrubs
£45 - Mini liquid lipstick vault
£23 - Liquid highlighters
£22 - Mirror
£30 - Makeup bags
RELEASE DATE
29th March
WHERE
HOT
- Unique palette, as it features various shades of blue, which no other brand has really produced.
NOT
- The packaging to the palette is quite bulky, so won't be as travel friendly.
- It's for quite a niche market as most people don't wear blue eyeshadow, blue highlighter or blue lipstick on an everyday basis.
VERDICT = NOT
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Kylie Cosmetics:
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| Instagram / Kylie Cosmetics |
Kylie Cosmetics are expanding their single eyeshadow range with 28 matte and shimmer shades, with some coming from our favourite existing eyeshadow palettes, and some new editions.
PRICES
$7
RELEASE DATE
15th March
WHERE
HOT
- I like that she hasn't forgotten about her eyeshadow singles, and is working on expanding the range further with new shades, new finishes, as well as releasing existing shades in palettes in single forms.
- The shades are gorgeous!
NOT
- 2 words. UK. Website.
VERDICT = HOT
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MAC Cosmetics:
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| Selfridges website |
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| Instagram / MAC Cosmetics |
PRICES
£32
RELEASE DATE
'Guilty Pleasure' is already out.
Spring time for 'Rose-Gilded'.
Spring time for 'Rose-Gilded'.
WHERE
HOT
- I love the exterior gold glitter packaging with the branding forming a border.
- The shades inside are so dreamy! You can create every day looks as well as night time looks.
NOT
- No complaints.
VERDICT = HOT
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Zoeva:
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| Instagram / Zoeva Cosmetics |
Zoeva have yet again released another collection, this time inspired by butterflies. The 'Melody' collection will feature an eyeshadow palette, 5 lip glosses and a hand-held mirror.
PRICES
£68 - Entire Collection
£17.50 - Eyeshadow palette
£10.50 - Glosses
£12.50 - Mirror
RELEASE DATE
25th March
WHERE
HOT
- Cute butterfly packaging.
- Fair pricing.
NOT
- Nothing we haven't already seen before by the brand.
VERDICT = NOT
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Fenty Beauty:
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| Instagram / Fenty Beauty |
Fenty Beauty announced on their Instagram this week that they would be bringing back their 'Body Lava' with new shade 'Trophy Wife', which will be sold alongside the existing 'Brown Sugar' and 'Who Needs Clothes'. Sadly, the body shimmers, which are inspired by her highlighters, will only be available for a limited time only.
PRICES
£46
RELEASE DATE
22nd March
WHERE
HOT
- Love the colour of the new edition.
NOT
- Don't understand why they're only available for a limited amount of time? Why not make them a permanent item? Don't call them limited edition, then bring them back next summer as well?
- Very expensive for what it is... I bought a very similar product from Superdrug's own brand last year for £4.99.
- Many influencers last summer disliked the formula, calling it 'sticky' which does put me off trying it (alongside the price).
VERDICT = NOT
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MAC Cosmetics:
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| Instagram / MAC Cosmetics UK |
PRICES
£23.50 - Bronzing powders
£25.50 - Highlighters / blushes
£17.50 - Lipsticks
£15.50 - Lip glosses
£39 - Eyeshadow palettes
£35 - Face palette
£34.50 - 126SES face brush
£21 - 234SES eye brush
RELEASE DATE
4th April
WHERE
MAC
Selfridges
HOT
- The packaging of every item is so gorgeous! I love the pink marble effect, it looks so girly and expensive.
- I love the shades chosen for the lip products and palettes, they're very wearable, everyday shades, which I love!
NOT
- Nothing to complain about.
VERDICT = HOT
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Fenty Beauty:
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| Instagram / Fenty Beauty |
Wow Fenty Beauty are not slowing down with their releases this month, as they announced on there Instagram that in a week's time there will be loads of new products! Firstly, the brand are coming out with their first bronzers, which boast a creamy powder formula, and will be available in 8 different shades. To go with the bronzers, there will be a sculpting face brush and a cheek-hugging bronzer brush, similar to the Fenty highlighter brush. There will also be a 'Lil Bronze Duo' kit containing mini versions of the bronzer and 'Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick'.
Alongside them, a new 'Killawatt' highlighter in 'Afternoon Snack / Mo Hunny' will launch. The product is split into two halves, with one being a soft sheen and the other a supercharged shimmer, meaning its perfect for every occasion, whether you're feeling subtle or extra! There will also be a new shade of 'Killawatt Foil' in 'Penny 4 U Thots', a beautiful metallic burnt copper, perfect for your eyes, cheeks or body. Finally, there will be a mini version of the 'Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder', in shades; 'Butter', 'Cashew', 'Honey' and 'Nutmeg'. All of the products have made me super excited for summer with their shimmery, bronzy tones!
PRICES
£23 - Bronzers
£26 - Sculpting bronzer brush
£28 - Cheek-hugging bronzer brush
£19 - Mini bronzing kit
£28 - Highlighter
£28 - Foil
NYA - Mini powder
RELEASE DATE
5th April
WHERE
Harvey Nichols
HOT
PRICES
£23 - Bronzers
£26 - Sculpting bronzer brush
£28 - Cheek-hugging bronzer brush
£19 - Mini bronzing kit
£28 - Highlighter
£28 - Foil
NYA - Mini powder
RELEASE DATE
5th April
WHERE
Harvey Nichols
HOT
- I love the packaging of the bronzers in particular. I love that they kept the hexagonal shape, but changed it from white to a shiny bronze.
- 8 shades of bronzer is a respectable amount to release.
- Even though the other 2 products are too dark for me, I'm still in love with them! I might go into store when they're released to swatch them and see if I can make them work for my skin tone.
NOT
- I would love it if the brand released a shimmery / sheen version of the bronzers!
VERDICT = HOT
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Kylie Cosmetics:
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| Instagram / Kylie Cosmetics |
Kylie Cosmetics are releasing 3 new lip shades; 'Extraordinary', a bright hot pink in her original matte formula, 'Bad Lil Thing', a neutral matte red, and finally 'Mind Ya Business', a beautiful nude in her velvet formula.
PRICES
$29 - Matte lip kits
$27 - Velvet lip kit
RELEASE DATE
29th March
HOT
- I like the colours.
NOT
- Would be cool if she could make the colour into every formula, then everyone would have their perfect shade and their preferred formula. I know that's a huge task, but would be something unique!
VERDICT = NOT
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Natasha Denona:
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| Instagram / Natasha Denona |
Luxury brand Natasha Denona have revealed they will be launching a new 'Transfix Matte' concealer this coming April. It claims to have medium to full coverage, be long wearing, transfer proof and create no creasing. It will be available in a respectable 23 shades, with 4 different undertones; neutral, yellow, red and warm.
PRICES
£26
RELEASE DATE
2nd April
WHERE
HOT
- I like that there's different undertones, as not everyone falls under 1 category.
NOT
- Quite simple packaging.
VERDICT = NOT, nothing overwhelming, new or exciting in my opinion
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Tarte:
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| Instagram / Tarte Cosmetics |
Last year, Tarte posted a photo onto Instagram of a blue palette and teased that it would be their next release. However, it turns out it was just an April fool's joke, but everyone was super disappointed it wasn't real, as it was so different from anything Tarte had previously released. This brings us to today, when Tarte revealed they will actually be coming out with 'Icy Betch', an altered version of their original palette. It will be a 9 pan eyeshadow palette featuring all blue tones, and 1 icy white highlighter.
PRICES
£21
RELEASE DATE
1st April
WHERE
HOT
- Nice to see the brand breaking away from its comfort zone of neutral palettes.
NOT
- I don't think this is as good as the original one they teased, which is a shame. I'm not sure why they didn't just manufacture that, as that's what got people excited, and instead produced a watered down version?
- Some of the shades in the palette are very similar to each other, for example, the 2 deep blue shimmers, the 2 brighter blues, the 2 medium blues, as well as the white shades. I feel like for it to have been more of a success, they could have chosen the colours a lot better and made more of a variety.
VERDICT = NOT
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Thank you for reading my 'New Makeup Releases in March' post, and I hope you've found out what's new on the makeup market, and which ones are hits and which ones are misses.
I hope to see you next month!
xoxo - Amelia
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