Best makeup launched in March part 2

Jane Iredale Triple-Luxe Long-Lasting Naturally Moist Lipstick

Jane Iredale's new Triple Luxe Lipsticks offer up nine soft and creamy shades for spring in red, orange, pink, and neutral hues. Their sweet vanilla and blackberry scent is only an added bonus compared to its moisturizing moringa oil.

Price $35 

Tarte Sugar Rush Lid Poppers Glitter & Adhesive

While loose glitters provide the most brilliant sparkle, they're also hard to control and clean up. Tarte aims to improve that love-hate relationship with Sugar Rush, a trio of loose glitters that come with an easy-to-use adhesive. Just pat the glue onto the eyelids with your finger and simply repeat the process with the gold, pink, or blue glitter. 

Price is $19

Revlon x Ashley Graham Tropical Vibes Makeup Kit

Because a full line of lipsticks, lip creams, and lip glosses simply wasn't enough, Revlon and Ashley Graham have launched another collection, this time inspired by tropical beaches. Many of us can't reach a beach right now for obvious reasons, but we can swipe on a few brightly colored metallic shadows and some shimmery gold lip gloss and pretend we're there.

Price is $25 

Stila Cosmetics Double Dip Suede Shade & Glitter & Glow Eye Shadow

Two highly rated Stila eye shadow formulas — Suede Shade and Glitter & Glow — combine forces for the brand's biggest spring launch. Each Double Dip eye shadow comes with two shadows in the same shade — one in a velvety finish and one in a glitter finish. And the thin-yet-flexible tips make application easy in a single swipe. But the real fun is the mix-and-match game you can play, thanks to its detachable, magnetic packaging.

Price is $24

Smashbox Halo Glow Highlighter Duo

Smashbox's Halo glow Highlighter Duo, available in two golden shades, offers two drastically different formulas in one compact. On the left, sits a shimmery pressed powder to layer on top of a matte complexion. The putty-like cream on the right needs just the tap of a finger to add a wet-looking sheen to dewy looks.

Price is $35

Ciaté London Triple Shot XXL Mascara

The moment you pull its narrow brush out of the tube you can see the fibers that make Ciaté's latest mascara so lengthening. Those buildable fibers combined with short, spaced-out bristles coat and build each lash from the root up.

Price is $22

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Daze Fragrance

Eau So Fresh Daze, one of several new takes on the beloved Daisy fragrance from Marc Jacobs, mixes notes of white peach and orchid blossoms for a light scent that truly could not be more fitting for springtime. 

Price is $100

Physicians Formula Rosé All Day x Exteriorglam Palette

In collaboration with Foinika Kay (otherwise known as Exteriorglam), Physicians Formula has delivered all of your spring makeup needs in one kit, the Rosé All Day Palette. Inside, you'll find four versatile eye shadow shades in varying finishes, a bright coral blush, golden highlighter, peach-color lip stain, and even a rose-scented fragrance in a travel-size vial. 

Price is $20

Milani Ludicrous Lights Duochrome Highlighter

It isn't just the crystal-shaped embossing on Milani's Ludicrous Lights Highlighter that has made them such a hit on Instagram. Each of the three duo-chrome shades shifts from one color to another depending on the light. Pink-aroo (above) glides on pink but transforms into purple indirect light.

Price is $11

Best makeup launched in March

The brand brought the best runaway trend to the beauty department

With each launch, seeing what innovations beauty brands come up with to improve a formula or design is always thrilling. One could easily say that makeup is the one thing exempt from the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mantra. That's the exciting part of the ever-expanding market: finding new makeup treasures to help us present our best, truest selves to the world ⁠— no matter how colorful or minimalist our go-to looks maybe.

Just as we do with hair and skincare, we'll list the new makeup dropping in March that we recommend adding to your cart. 

Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Concealer

To match its beloved foundation of the same name, Giorgio Armani Beauty has created Luminous Silk Concealer, a medium-coverage formula with a slightly matte finish. Its hydrating glycerin and vitamin E are just an added bonus compared to the way this formula can blend and build on itself.

This is worth $38

Kjaer Weis Nude, Naturally Lipstick

The latest line of lipsticks from Scandinavian brand Kjaer Weis is an organic collection of eight warm, nude shades that work on a wide variety of skin tones and come in refillable packaging for waste reduction. Effortless, the shade pictured above combines brown and red hues for a muted, rusty nude.

Price is $32 

Becca Ignite Liquified Face & Body Highlighter

Becca's new Ignite Liquified Highlighter combines itty-bitty pearlescent pigments with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and sunflower oil for a wet-looking glow that shines on the face and body alike. All five of its shades are available from the brand now, but you can catch them at Ulta and Sephora in early April.

Price is $38 

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Intensément Fragrance

This month, Lancôme puts a new spin on its bestselling fragrance La Vie Est Belle with Intensément, a cocktail of iris flowers, vanilla, bergamot, pink pepper, then raspberry. Consider it the perfect way to bring the springtime inside with you.

Price is $99 

Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil in Cognac Candy

Until now, Fenty Beauty's sparkliest highlighter, Diamond Bomb, was only available in one sheer silver shade. This month, Rihanna introduces the same formula in a caramel color already beloved by Fenty fans: Cognac Candy. It's a limited edition, so grab it while you can.

Price is $39 

Sigma Infinity Point Lipstick

Sigma's latest lipstick wasn't named Infinity Point just because it sounds catchy. The teardrop-shaped tube that encases this lipstick ensures it never loses it sharp, upward point, so you can have clean lip lines without any added effort.

Price is $25

Frankies Bikinis Glow Tint

Swimwear brand Frankies Bikinis dropped its first-ever collection of makeup in March, and it's every bit as summery as swimsuit season itself. Our favorite from the line, Glow Tint, is a sheer pink cream blush that works just as well on eyes and lips.

Price is $28  

Urban Decay Moondust Eye Shadow in Lithium

If you're thinking that Urban Decay's latest Moondust eye shadow single looks awfully familiar, you're right. Until now, Lithium was only available as part of the Moondust eye shadow palette, and it's not the only shade that's coming back as a single this month. Specter, a color-shifting pink from the Moondust palette, and Powder Trip, a copper hue from the Party Favor palette, are also available as singles.

Price is $22 

The Beauty Trends That Will Shape 2020

If 2019 makeup looks were all about experimentation, then 2020 is the year of embracing the drama and acting casual about it. Long gone are the days when sticking rhinestones on your face were solely for Coachella or neon liner was an unapproachable and scary thing. Now is the time to buy a multicolored palette or try out that technique you saw on Instagram (it will look good - we promise) and throw caution to the proverbial wind. But “doing your own thing,” and “expressing yourself,” is easier said than done, which is why we’ve tapped makeup artists Jaleesa Jaikran and Kasey Spickard to guide you through the makeup trends you’ll see all year long.

Ushered in by skin-first brands like Glossier and glow-obsessed makeup artists like Nam Vo, dewy and luminous skin has become a trend of its own. “Hydrated, nourished, and radiant without looking metallic is in,” says Spickard, who loves creating a flawless, hydrated base. This will manifest in products too, he continued, predicting that multipurpose balms for face and body will be everywhere. His current favorite is ANFISA Lilou Skin Regenerating Balm, which he uses to create a natural, dewy look.

Why Using The Wrong Primer Is Messing With Your Makeup Game

Primers are our secret weapon, they keep your look locked in and perfect your skin in seconds. If you don’t already own a primer, how have you been managing? Makeup artists and beauty lovers have been using them for years, hence the flawless skin on the catwalks and the reason for poreless skin on the red carpet (#GOALS)! They’re one of the most important products in our makeup kits – the right one will make your makeup last all day and create an airbrushed look. Alternatively, the wrong primer can result in completely the opposite – sliding makeup, visible pores, and short-term results. We’re here to help you decode what a bomb primer looks like, and which one will give you the best results for your skin type.

Why you need a primer

If you’re wearing foundation, primer should be your first step! It’ll prep your skin for product application and help your makeup stay boujee all day long. Many primers also contain beauty-boosting ingredients, essential oils, and vitamins that’ll give your skin a serious boost and a hit of hydration. Primers aren’t just for your face either, there are different areas primers can target. Here’s the 411 on the different types of primers:

Face primer: A face primer can help your makeup last longer, diminish the appearance of pores, balance redness, hydrate your skin, and even protect you from free radicals. You can also find the best primer to suit your skin type, so whether you’re oily, dry, or need color correction, you can find one to suit your specific needs.

Eyeshadow primer: If your eyeshadow always settles in your crease, then you need a primer to keep the powder in place. Eyeshadow primers can also intensify eyeshadow pigment, so you can build up layers for a more dramatic look.

Lip primer: By quickly adding a lip primer, you can prevent the ‘cracked lips look’ as it’ll create a more even base. It’ll also add a little moisture, giving you a fuller pout while guaranteeing that the product will stay on your lips, not on your coffee cup.

Before you buy a face primer it’s really important to test it with your foundation first, to ensure they blend well together. It’s really easy: If the formulas are the same (both silicone-based or both water-based) they’ll blend more easily. For example, if you have oily skin and are using a silicone-based primer, your foundation should also contain a form of silicone, like Dimethicone. But this doesn’t always mean that two different formulas are going to clash every time, as it’s more to do with how the pigments are suspended in the formula and the balance of ingredients, so if you had a cream primer and an oil-based foundation they could blend beautifully. The key thing to consider is whether the formula of both products will suit your skin type and then you should test them together to see how well they mix. 

Picking the right face primer for your skin type:

Oily/ Acne-Prone Skin

The formula to look for: Lightweight, silicone.
Key Ingredients: Non–comedogenic, salicylic acid, BHA’s.

The key thing to look for is a water or silicone based primer. Silicone-based primers have a slightly thicker consistency which will help to smooth out any acne scars or large pores. It’ll also help fight breakouts by creating a protective barrier between environmental stressors and your skin. Look out for salicylic acid, as this will help absorb any excess oil or sebum, minimizing shine throughout the day! Our favorite is Benefit’s POREfessional Primer $31.

Sensitive/ Dry Skin 

The formula to look for: Cream or oil.
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, rosehip oil, almond oil, vitamin C (fragrance-free).

A primer is essential for sensitive or dry skin, as it’ll add some much-needed moisture and allow your foundation to blend, rather than being absorbed. Look for primers with essential oils, like almond oil or jojoba as they’re really nourishing but are also gentle on your skin. A radiance primer with a pearl finish is ideal for your skin type, as it’ll leave your skin looking dewy and fresh. Our The Complexion Perfection – Pre-makeup Base Primer, $35, gives a really luxurious finish and is super nourishing and hydrating.

Normal/ Combination Skin

The formula to look for: Lotion.
Key Ingredients: vitamin C, vitamin E.

You can use almost all primers – lucky you – but try a primer filled with antioxidants and vitamins to help maintain your skin’s natural balance and glow. We love Farsali unicorn essence, $54, it’s a blogger fav for a reason! It smooths and hydrates, and because it’s a water-based formula, it won’t leave your skin feeling greasy, so it’s ideal if you’re still prone to a little shine on your T-zone.

Mature Skin

Formula to look for: Cream base.
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E, AHA’s, retinol.

A good primer can honestly make you look five years younger instantly, hiding the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by filling them in to provide a more even base. Look for a primer that’s full of vitamins and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, as this will hydrate your skin and improve the elasticity of the skin, giving it a firmer appearance. Try Olay’s Anti-Wrinkle Firm and Lift 2-in-1 Primer, $11, it’s a lightweight moisturizer as well as a primer! 

How to apply primer

• Once you’ve completed your skincare regime, apply a pea-sized amount of primer onto your face using your fingers. The heat of your hands will help the product absorb into your skin, whereas using a brush or sponge means it will only sit on the surface. Then let the primer sit for 30 seconds before you apply your makeup.
• To lock in your look apply a setting spray or translucent powder to finish.

We swear as soon as you add this product to your makeup regime you’ll begin to wonder how you ever lived without it. For our other skin guides, check out our post on cleansing oils, moisturizer and toners to keep your skin slaying.

Our Bronze Sands 3D Highlighter Palette Has Landed!

Hey my loves, our Bronze Sands 3D Highlighter is officially live, and I’m so excited for you all to try it. This new palette is perfect for tan to deep skin tones and looks divine on cheekbones, collarbones, and of course, as shoulder bling. Our 3D Highlighter Collection offers a snatched highlighter for every skin tone: Pink Sands for fair to medium skin tones, Golden Sands for medium and tan skin tones, and Bronze Sands for tan to rich skin tones. Check out our lookbook:

 All three palettes contain our unique shea butter cream formula and three pearlescent powder shades. Use the Melted Strobe formula as a base on the tops of your cheekbones to make the powder highlighter pop, then use the other shades to contour and add a flush of color to your cheekbones.

You can get it at ShopHudaBeauty.com now, and we’re also offering FREE international shipping for the next 24 hours! Check out the dates we’re launching in stores and online:

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7 Pro Tips So You ALWAYS Buy The Right Makeup

We can honestly spend hours in Sephora just playing with the latest products we spot on our IG feeds. And after we spend way too long swatching, we normally leave looking like a multicolored unicorn, with a huge smile and a bag full of products. But then sometimes we’re faced with that dreaded feeling the next day, when we begin to question whether, in the daylight, that product really does suit our skin tone? Or, we’re left wondering why it doesn’t look as bomb as we thought it did when we were in the shop! So the make sure you’re never left in the same dilemma again, we’ve got the tips and tricks to save you serious cash and make sure you feel nothing less than satisfied with your next Sephora haul.

1) Before you go, do your homework

The key thing to remember is that the salesperson at the store is, after all, a salesperson. Keep in mind that although it may be their best seller, it might not compare as well to the same product from another makeup line. We love looking at MakeupAlleybefore we head to the makeup counter as there are literally hundreds of reviews from beauty lovers for almost every product. Another thing to keep in mind when you’re reading reviews is how a product will work for your specific skin type. Just think, even though your fav blogger has given it their seal of approval, they may have a completely different skin type – so the foundation that looked flawless on their dry/normal skin might be a hot mess on your oily complexion.

2) Always test out the product, but be careful!

How can you even begin to decide whether a product is right for you unless you test it on your skin? But, even though you obviously want to test it on your face, we would recommend testing it on your hand instead. As even if you use a disposable wand, it’s likely that another customer may have double dipped so it’s possible that the whole tube is contaminated. If you do want to try the product on your face (with some products you should!), make sure you clean it properly by using an alcohol spray. Most stores will have one on the counter available and if not just ask for one. This will help kill off any bacteria or dirt lying on the surface and don’t worry, it won’t ruin the makeup at all! Make sure you spritz every product, even powders or eyeshadows. For lipsticks, we would suggest wiping off the top layer with a tissue and then spray the alcohol solution.

3) If you’re investing in a product, ask the makeup artist to apply it to your face

If you’re willing to spend some serious dollar on a product, you really need to test it out on your face not just your hand. The best and most hygienic way to do this is by asking the makeup artist on site to apply it to your skin, as they’ll know how to properly clean the products. This is especially important if you’re testing out a foundation or primer as you need to see what the coverage is like on your entire face and if it improves your problem areas.

4) If a makeup artist applies a product to your face, PAY ATTENTION 

Watch the makeup artist carefully and see how they apply the product – that glow may be a result of a bronzer and a setting spray, not just the highlighter you originally asked to try. Also be mindful with mascaras or lipsticks, as the applicator they use may be totally different to the product applicator, giving an entirely different finished look. Try not to get persuaded into buying things you know you already have, like the product’s ‘twin enhancer’ – you know you don’t need it and you’ll regret it later.

5) If the tester on offer looks old AF, ask for a fresh one

If you’re about to spend your hard earned cash on a new product, you need to see it in its full, original glory in store. If a salesperson tells you, that “the product is a little dry” or “is running low, but will normally look like…” don’t take their word for it. You need to see the full power of the pigment on your skin, not online or in an ad campaign.

6) Leave the store and revisit a couple hours later

Honestly, store lighting can make a huge difference on how your makeup really looks. Try testing out a product and leaving the store for a couple of hours so you can see what the product looks like in a more natural setting. Take a selfie and see how it photographs – will it look as snatched for Insta? Some foundations can give you flashback, making your face look white and patchy in pictures. This tends to happen when your foundation contains mineral SPFs like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, so watch out for these ingredients or you could end up looking like a ghost in pictures.

7) Don’t be afraid to ask for a liquid tester to take home

It sounds crazy that brands will literally give you a 5-day free tester, but as long as you genuinely have the intention of buying it, normally they don’t have a problem with handing out testers. If they seem slightly hesitant, simply explain that you want to see how the product reacts to your skin; everybody’s skin is different and can react in so many different ways. Using the product at home for a few days will give you a much better feel for the product and you can test its wearability too.

Don’t worry, all of us here at HBHQ have left the store feeling like we may have just splurged unnecessarily on products that haven’t really worked out for us. To make sure this never happens to you, use these tips and tell your friends! Have you tried any of these before? Let us know in the comments.