2018 has been a ridiculously good year for new makeup launches. From the release of KKW Beauty, to the beauty equivalent of the classic BIC four-colour retractable ballpoint pen, the Benefit Brow Contour Pro, our makeup kits have never been better (or more fun). And the year’s not over yet!
So, let’s take a look at some of the standouts, shall we? We’ve rounded up the best makeup launches of 2018, so far.
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Charlotte Tilbury Stars In Your Eyes Palette
We all lost our damn minds over Charlotte Tilbury’s Instant Eye Palette from Christmas last year (it literally sold out in 24 hours). So, this year Charlotte released another 12 shade palette, the Stars In Your Eyes palette. But you better be quick as the mood-enhancing palette will sell out fast.
$120, charlottetilbury.com
Urban Decay Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette
We’ve never been more ready for a palette in our entire lives. The highly anticipated Urban Decay Naked Cherry Eyeshadow Palette features 12 eyeshadow shades in varying shade of red, rose, peachy-pink, and gold.
$83, mecca.com.au
M.A.C 24 hour concealer
It’s as if M.A.C knew that my dark circles were at their worst in 2018. The new M.A.C Studio Fix 24-Hour Concealer is long-wear, high-coverage and comes in THIRTY FOUR shades. Dark circles, I’m coming for you.
Fenty Beauty Diamond Milk Gloss Bomb
Want to shine bright like a diamond? BadGalRiRi has got you covered with her latest Fenty Beauty launch. They’ve released a dreamy new shade of the Fenty Gloss Bomb: Diamond Milk. It’s described as a shimmery wash of pearl that’s like a dewy highlight for your lips.
$30, sephora.com.au
It Cosmetics CC Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40
When It Cosmetics announced that they would be dropping a third variation of their famous It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF 50+, beauty editors everywhere (myself included) pretty much lost the plot. This stuff is SO good. And now there’s one for oily skinned girls – just before Summer!
Launching: November
Benefit Brow Contour Pro
As I mentioned earlier, this is the beauty equivalent of those pens you used to carry around in high school. The 4-in-1 defining and highlighting brow pencil has everything you need for flawless brows.
NARS Climax Mascara
Another mascara with a sexy name? Oh, yes. The NARS Climax Mascara promises extreme volume – thanks to it’s full-bodied, ribbed bristled brush, and a creamy, hydrating formula.
$35, mecca.com.au
KKW Beauty Lipstick collection
When Kim Kardashian first announced the launch of KKW Beauty, we were all surprised that there were no lipsticks in the range. Fast-forward to June 8th and she finally announced that KKW Beauty had created “the creamiest long lasting lipstick formula.”
kkwbeauty.com
Amy Jean Privée Collection Brow Veil
Australia’s favourite brow stylist, Amy Jean, is responsible for shaping some of the best celebrity brows around town. So, when she announced that she would be releasing her own collection of brow products, we knew they would be good. Our pick? The Amy Jean Privée Collection Brow Veil is your ticket to flawless, fluffy brows.
$42, amyjean-collection.com
Too Faced Gingerbread Spice Eyeshadow Palette
Christmas makeup collections are always good – but it doesn’t get much better than makeup palettes that smell like gingerbread. This deliciously sweet 18-shade eyeshadow palette is at the very top of our Christmas wish lists this year.
$71, mecca.com.au
L’Oréal Paris Paradise Mascara
L’Oreal’s lash paradise exceeded all of our expectations. Enriched with lash-loving castor oil, the silky smooth formula and ultra-soft brush leaves lashes looking full and fluffy, without any flaking.
Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette
If you buy one eyeshadow palette this year, make it the Desert Dusk Eyeshadow Palette. It features 18 versatile shades in buttery mattes, pressed velvety pearls, light-shifting duo-chrome toppers, and one pure glitter. With this one palette, you can create any makeup look that you want.
$95, sephora.com.au
