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After 24 months of skincare, makeup is finally having its moment in the sun. From immaculate complexion products to pops of colour on the cheeks and eyes, we’re currently enamoured with fun but functional formulas that promise to boost our mood.
And our favourite brands are following suit, releasing a stack of shiny new formulations that deserve to be on your radar. To help you fill a cart, we’ve curated eight of the best below. Keep scrolling for our picks of the best in makeup this April.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Makeup Setting Spray, $55. SHOP NOW
Inspired by the iconic Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer comes the newer Setting Spray, a dual-phase formula that can be used to set and refresh makeup. Enriched with plant extracts, it has a soft, dewy finish that really locks makeup into place — perfect for Sydney’s current muggy weather.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Glow, $60. SHOP NOW
Makeup enthusiasts will be aware of the magic that is Pillow Talk, so it will excite many to know the iconic pinky hue now comes as a creamy cheek tint. There’s two variations (Colour of Dreams and Colour of Passion), so you can find an intensity to suit your complexion
Mecca Max Mini Mix Eyeshadow palette, $20. SHOP NOW
Mecca Max’s in-house range is cheap and cheerful but still incredibly good quality, and the new Mini Mix shadow palettes are proof! There’s a stack of different colours, and every palette comes with matte, shimmer and glitter hues. For the price, they can’t be beat (and perfect for that Euphoria makeup moment you’ve been thinking about trying).
Chanel Rouge coco baume tinted lip balm, $57. SHOP NOW
Part balm, part tint, this creamy new balm from Chanel is easy to wear but incredibly chic. Because it contains omegas, it’s beautifully nourishing, but the sheeny finish actually dries down with time leaving a subtle matte stain. Bonus: they work well on the cheeks, too.
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Primer,$80. SHOP NOW
Whether you’re venturing back into the office or are just over staring at your face on Zoom, a full face of makeup is in again — meaning a good primer is essential. We can’t stop using the latest iteration from Hourglass: Vanish Airbrush Primer. It has a weightless, gel-like finish that’s soft and slightly powdery, working to fill in pores, fine likes and uneven texture. The end result is skin that’s smooth, even and polished.
Hermes Plein Air radiant Glow Powder, $145. SHOP NOW
On the topic of complexion, Hermes’ recently launched Plein Air, a complexion series including a skin tint, blotting papers and powders. The Radiant Glow Powder is especially noteworthy — with a silky texture and universally-flattering golden pink tint, it leaves the skin looking luminous and healthy.
Bobbi Brown Crushed Creamy Color for Cheeks & Lips, $51. SHOP NOW
For the freshest complexion, a tiny dab of Bobbi Brown’s new Crushed Creamy Colour is all that’s needed. Dewy and wonderfully pigmented, the formula moves across the skin with ease, but has enough “tack” to look radiant all day long. If you find powder blush settles and leaves you looking flat, you’ll be a big fan of this!
Lilah. B Aglow™ Golden Priming Oil, $101. SHOP NOW
For skin that’s instantly healthy, this three-in-one nutrient-rich priming serum from Lilah. B is unmatched. Rich in nourishing tamanu, jojoba and sweet almond oils, it sinks into the complexion while imparting a diffused golden tint. Use it alone, under makeup or add a drop to an oil-based foundation.
Mecca Cosmetica Wonder Complexion Brush, $54. SHOP NOW
Good brushes are hard to find — even more so at a reasonable price point. But Mecca have done the impossible with their latest range. The Wonder Complexion Brush is our pick of the lot — made from synthetic but densely-packed bristles, it works like a dream to buff in liquid and cream formulations.
