Make-up
Best New Eyeshadow
Why it’s a winner: “The texture is like satin and they stay true to their colour on application. The light shadows are not overly pigmented, and produce a wash of colour, which makes for an ideal highlighter. The darker shades however, are highly pigmented and easily rival more expensive high-end brands.” – melmeko
Best New Eye Liner
Mirenesse Superlong Wear Gel Eye Liner
Why it’s a winner: “I love Mirenesse products and this is one of my favourite. I love to wear eyeliner and have always had trouble finding a suitable one. This is a great product and glids on so easily and smoothly with the rush and is in a great little jar so you will never have to worry about a broken pencil or sharpening. Lasts all day.” – Madstar
Best New Mascara
Maybelline New York Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara
Why it’s a winner: “The brush is definitely quite big and chunky like the tube itself. I find that the main feature of this is the volume it gives. Just one coat can make your lashes more visible even from real far away. I have got so many compliments from this that i decided to get the waterproof version aswell.” – xCherrybliss
Best New Lip Gloss
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lip Gloss
Why it’s a winner: “I love how pigmented the gloss is whilst remaining sheer like in appearance. I also love the lychee fragrance and feel reassured to know it has UV filler to protect my lips along with the natural goodness of minerals along with Kakadu plum. I’m looking forward to trying more colours in the collection.” – Woo_Hoo
Best New Lip Plumper
Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture ShineWhy it’s a winner: “This gloss comes in a very attractive tube with a sponge tip applicator for easy application, I personally prefer these to the brush style applicators which I find can hold too much product and be a bit messy to use. The bottom section of the tube is clear so you see the exact shade you are getting. I also find this convenient when I’m doing my makeup as I don’t have to fiddle around trying to work out what I’ve got, and I do have a lot. Overall this is a lovely gloss that is smooth, moisturising, non-sticky and comes in a nice range of colours.” – Stay C
Best New Lip Balm
Burt’s Bees Sun Protecting SPF8 Lip Balm
Why it’s a winner: “The lip balm glides on easily with no fuss and its personal sized twist tube is convenient as you can put it in your pocket for daily use, anywhere, anytime! It lasts for months even with daily use and is a great item to have when travelling, just staying at home or hitting the outdoor’s as it gives me peace of mind and lip protection from the sun keeping them safe from burning, blistering and splitting.” – Maxpower
Best New Lipstick
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick
Why it’s a winner: “This lipstick glides on so smoothly and it feels creamy and comfortable to wear. It nourishes and softens the lips at the same time. It’s fantastic that it has SPF15 included. All of those
benefits included at such a low price, now that’s good value” – Whiteswan99
Best New Illuminator
Inika Light Reflect Highlighting Cream
Why it’s a winner: “This is my favourite products in the whole of the Glosscars list. I love this cream, it is very versatile. It is easy to use on cheek bones, brow bone and even a little bit blended all over the face to give a beautiful glow. The cream is very hydrating and makes my skin feel great too. Great ingredients as well.” – Jane Doe
Best New Blush
Why it’s a winner: “The Clinique Quick Blush is a portable, all-in-one brush and blush that swivels up to reveal a full brush, pre-loaded with cheek colour contained right in the cap. It is easy to use, and saves carrying a compact in your handbag, and due to the built-in brush, also cuts down on the items you have to carry around. Perfect! Colours are great so definitely a new favourite for me.” – Princess Fiona1
Be st New Bronzer
Why it’s a winner: “I love the natural bronzed glow the product provides, once applied to the areas of my face where the sun would naturally hit, my face was radiant and positively glowed. The key feature I love about this product is the ability to sculpt your jawline and define your cheekbones by applying the product underneath the cheekbones and creating high definition.” – aleksandra
Best New Concealer
Maybelline New York Mineral Power Liquid Concealer
Why it’s a winner: “This liquid concealer is a cheap and very versatile concealer. I use it as a concealer for under-eye circles, scarring and even as an eye makeup primer. What I love about it is that it is so easy to apply- just screw the top off and lightly dot the sponge applicator on the places you want to cover up. I say ‘lightly’ because it is quite pigmented and a little goes a long way. Not only does it last over AND under makeup, but it lasts a mighty long time, too. An absolute steal for around 15 dollars and an absolute gem, too!” – captaincheeky
Best New Foundation
Mirenesse Skin Clone Compact Mineral Powder Foundation
Why it’s a winner: “”I am a total foundation junkie. I’ve have tried a LOT of foundations and the Skin Clone ranks right up there with the best of them. I look for specific things in a foundation and Skin Clone ticks most of my most imporant boxes: Coverage wise, it gives excellent coverage of my blemishes and under-eye dark circles without me needing to put on tons of the product to achieve a flawless complexion. The result is a fresh-faced, natural look that looks like beautiful skin instead of great makeup.” – vainpot
Best New Primer
L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Smoothing Resurfacing Primer
Why it’s a winner: “The primer looks like a light pink mousse, but slightly thicker when you feel it. It doesn’t feel heavy on application though, you just dab a few spots strategically on your face and blend it easily all over the skin. After I apply my skin seems to be in “soft focus”, it blurs out all the little imperfections like pigmentation, spots and fine lines. The finish is quite matte and velvety to the touch and it sets almost instantly.” – Hmad
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