The prickly summer is officially upon us, and while we’re not spending time figuring out ways to beat the heat, we’re trying out the latest launches in the universe of beauty. This month didn’t just bring us the beginning of mango season but also brought along with it some unique fragrances, heavy-duty sun protection and effective skincare. Here’s a list of all the beauty launches April surprised us with.—
Huda Beauty Creamy Matte Obsessions
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I think I speak for everyone when I say nobody does eyeshadow palettes as Huda Beauty. Right from colour stories to pigmentation, it’s always on point. Their newest launch, the Creamy Matte Obsessions Eyeshadow Palettes could just become your everyday eyeshadow essentials palette. Available in 2 variants—Warm and Cool, these palettes feature a cream-to-powder formula along with a matte one.
Dior Gris Dior
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A unique, genderless scent, Gris Dior is a fragrance that knows how to make a statement. A chypre scent that is the amalgamation of floral and woody notes, Gris Dior makes for a modern scent with a hint of heritage attached to it. With notes of rose, patchouli and moss, this fragrance evokes confidence and comfort at the same time.
FAE Beauty Daily Dip Moisturiser
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Summer calls for us to switch to a lightweight moisturiser which delivers a dose of hydration to the skin while keeping it healthy and plump. FAE Beauty’s Daily Dip Moisturiser is formulated with ingredients like cica, ceramides, olive oil squalene along with a combination of hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid. These ingredients ensure your skin feels hydrated all through the day without feeling greasy—yep, it works on all skin types.
Chloé Nomade Jasmin Naturel Intense
An extension to Chloé’s existing Nomade line, the Jasmin Naturel Intense is a 100% natural-origin fragrance which combines floral and fruity notes that are perfect for summer. Featuring notes of pear, Egyptian Jasmine and Sandalwood, this fragrance should be in your wardrobe if you enjoy strong, feminine scents.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Lip Oil
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Is there a single product from Rare Beauty that isn’t sold out everywhere the minute it hits the shelves? A sibling to the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, the newly launched Soft Pinch Lip Oil showcases an innovative formula that combines the sheer colour of a lip tint with the glossy sheen of a lip oil. With 8 shades to match its blush sibling, this lip oil keeps your lips hydrated minus the sticky feeling that comes along with oils.
KAYALI Yum Pistachio Gelato 33
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Dreaming of gorging on delectable pistachio-flavoured ice cream this summer? Us too! Kayali’s newest fragrance, Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 is a burst of flavour with lip-smacking notes of pistachio, whipped cream, hazelnut, marshmallow and sweet rum. Wanna smell like a walking snack? A few spritzes of this are all you need.
Too Faced Cloud Blurring Blush
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Cloud skin is IN right now. The Cloud Blurring Blush from Too Faced delivers a hazy, cloud-like effect all thanks to its cushiony formula. Infused with a flower extract blend, this blush features 93% naturally derived ingredients. Available in 6 versatile shades, this one delivers a wash of radiant colour to your cheeks.
Jo Malone Cologne Intense
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Inspired by faraway lands and sensual ingredients, Jo Malone’s Intense range primarily features nine new fragrances alongside cremes and candles. Unlike their usual scents that showcase British notes, this collection encompasses oud, vetiver and poppy to name a few.
Earth Rhythm, Sun Protection Range
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Sun’s out and so are all of our sunscreens, amirite? The brand new Sun Protection range from Earth Rhythm has a variety of sunscreens in different formulations. From sun serums that are lightweight and suitable for all skin types to sunscreen sticks that are ideal for reapplication, this one’s got it all.
Makeup Forever Instant Brush Cleanser
For someone like me who uses eyeshadow on a daily, washing my brushes every single day is a tedious task that I push till the end of time. Makeup Forever’s Instant Brush Cleanser will probably make that job a lot easier than it is. With no rinsing required, this cleanser does a stellar job at getting all of the residue out without leaving your brushes greasy.
Simply Nam Velvet Blush
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When Simply Nam first launched their Velvet Blushes, they were an instant hit because of their texture and pigmentation. Just in time for summer, 2 new shades have been added to the existing collection– Soul Sister ( a berry hue ) and Two Peas In A Pod ( a coral pink hue ).
Givenchy Le Rouge Interdit Silk Lipstick
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Rich texture, intense payoff and luxurious packaging—sign us up! The Le Rouge Interdit Silk Lipstick from Givenchy features natural origin ingredients and a refillable case. Just a single swipe of this will have your lips coated in stunning hues which feel comfortable and sensorial at the same time.
Mary Cohr Double Youth Eye Contour
Mango season is upon us and sometimes gorging on this delicious fruit isn’t enough. Mary Cohr’s Double Youth Eye Contour comes infused with mango butter and hyaluronic acid which combine to restore hydration to the eye contours.
Kiko Milano Standout Volume Buildable Mascara
If you’ve been staring all googly eyed at people with long eyelashes, Kiko Milano’s Standout Volume Buildable Mascara could be just the thing you need. Its 3D elastomer blush offers your lashes a panoramic volume-enhancing effect.
Moira Sun Glow Face & Body Highlighter
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What better time to get your glow on than the summer? The Sun Glow Face & Body Highlighter from Moira has a creamy formula with fine pearl particles that promise you the ultimate summer glow.
La Shield Mineral Sunscreen Gel SPF 50
If there’s a sunscreen range that is unanimously loved by everybody in the beauty community, and with good reason. The Mineral Sunscreen Gel SPF 50 comes with a revamped formula that promises you all-around protection from the UVA and UVB rays of the sun. And it’s water resistant too! What more do you need?
GUESS Bella Vita Rosa
A warm summer day with a fresh bouquet of roses, that’s exactly what GUESS Bella Vita Rosa smells like. An invigoratingly fruity floral scent which features notes of flirty Italian musk, floral musk along with cypress—this one is a scent that will turn heads.
