best new beauty products august 2024
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Another month, another slew of beauty products landing on the beauty desk. If you find keeping up with what’s hot (and what’s not) in the world of beauty as impossible as trying to keep up with whether Tay Tay and Charli XCX are feuding or friends, then don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. From the worlds of makeup, skincare, haircare and beyond, I’ve rigorously put the best new products through their paces to see what really deserves pride of place on a Beauty Editor’s vanity. Hey, it’s a hard job, but someone has to do it. From luxurious skincare to hair heroes and the ultimate bronzing boost, these are the best new beauty products to stock up on this month. You’re welcome.

Pat McGrath LABS

PAT MCGRATH LABS Skin Fetish- Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Powder
PAT MCGRATH LABS SKIN FETISH SUBLIME PERFECTION BLURRING UNDER-EYE POWDER, DHS178, SHOP NOW

This lightweight, feather-light blurring powder is a must-have for achieving a flawless finish. Specifically designed for the delicate under-eye area, it blurs imperfections, brightens the eyes and sets concealer in place without settling into fine lines. Infused with light-diffusing mica, one sweep instantly transforms your complexion to leave you bright-eyed and beautiful no matter how big your night was…

Charlotte Tilbury

CHARLOTTE TILBURY EXAGGER-EYES VOLUME MASCARA
CHARLOTTE TILBURY EXAGGER-EYES VOLUME MASCARA, DHS145, SHOP NOW

Charlotte Tilbury’s new mascara delivers instant dramatic volume and curl thanks to its unique Lash Vinyl-Black Wrap Tech and Ultra-Curved Lash Styler Brush. With its smudge-proof, flake-proof, sweat-proof and humidity-proof formula (take that, September weather), this magic wand provides long-lasting, buildable volume that will make your eyes pop with just a swipe. Not to mention its jojoba wax-enriched formula, which conditions and enriches lashes to keep them looking and feeling luscious. Love.

Guerlain

GUERLAIN Abeille Royale Cleansing ​Care-In-Mousse
GUERLAIN ABEILLE ROYALE CLEANSING CARE-IN-MOUSSE, DHS260, SHOP NOW

This luxurious cleanser not only removes impurities and makeup but also leaves skin feeling incredibly soft and hydrated. The blend of revitalising honeys and royal jelly is incredibly nourishing, and the lipid microbeads provide a luxurious cleansing experience. I love the subtle honeyed fragrance (it was created by Guerlain’s Master Perfumer Thierry Wasser, after all) and the way the gel transforms into a luscious lather. My skin looks and feels visibly younger and healthier after each use, and it actually makes me want to wash my face. Enough said.

chanel

chanel microfine defining eyebrow pencil
CHANEL MICROFINE DEFINING EYEBROW PENCIL, DHS195, SHOP NOW

I’ve officially found the best brow booster. Its ultra-fine tip allows me to fill in sparse areas with precision, creating a natural, defined look, the colour is incredibly intense and long-lasting and the brush is perfect for blending and grooming brows. It’s waterproof, humidity-proof and heat-resistant, so my brows stay in place all day long. I love that it’s retractable and doesn’t require sharpening, making it easy to take with me on the go. This is the perfect product for achieving natural-looking, defined brows in a flash.

Nudestix

NUDESTIX Stax All Over Color Blush Balm
NUDESTIX STAX ALL OVER COLOR BLUSH BALM, DHS112.50, SHOP NOW

I’m absolutely loving this cream blush from Nudestix. The texture is so smooth and creamy, and the colour payoff is amazing. It blends seamlessly into skin and leaves a beautiful, soft-matte finish that lasts all day. I love that it’s infused with nourishing ingredients like rosehip oil, safflower seed oil, vitamin E and green tea extract, and the range of shades is perfect for creating a variety of looks, from natural to bold. Not to mention the clever magnetic case, which allows you to shop and stack all your favourite shades.

Makeup by Mario

MAKEUP BY MARIO Softsculpt Bronzing & Shaping Serum
MAKEUP BY MARIO SOFTSCULPT BRONZING & SHAPING SERUM, DHS155, SHOP NOW

Meet the ultimate bronzing serum courtesy of makeup maestro Mario Dedivanovic. Whether you’re clinging to your summer tan (guilty) or seeking a subtle sculpting effect, this lightweight formula delivers a natural, sun-kissed glow with just a swipe. Packed with hydrating ingredients including vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, it’s the perfect way to enhance your complexion and get your glow on.

MINIMALIST

minimalist hair density serum
MINIMALIST HAIR DENSITY SERUM, DHS55, SHOP NOW

My dream hair? A big, bouncy, Victoria’s Secret bombshell mane. My reality? The finest, flattest, limpest locks known to man. So when a product promises to promote hair growth, prevent hair fall and thicken and volumise each strand, I’m in. Formulated with a potent blend of five proven ingredients, this serum offers a natural alternative to harsh treatments and really does work to strengthen hair from the root and keep more of it on your head.