Makeup News & New Releases

Introducing the PRO PALETTE - On the Glow Volume II from OFRA Cosmetics, the ultimate glow kit meticulously crafted for both beauty enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Elevate your Glitzmas radiance effortlessly by incorporating blush, bronze, and highlight techniques, then perfect the look with our dewy finishing powder. This glow-to palette is curated to complement all skin tones.

• Magnetic and refillable design
• Ultra-pigmented highlighters and bronzers
• Long-lasting formula
• Built-in mirror for convenience
• Travel-friendly for on-the-go glamour

Price: $149

Explore the luminosity at ofracosmetics.com.

Introducing Tarte's latest launch – the Maracuja Juicy Shimmer Glass Lip Plump. Immerse your lips in a shimmering embrace of duochrome pearls, delivering a multidimensional shine without any hint of glitter.

Experience plumper, smoother, and juicier-looking lips in seconds. This lip formula is as smooth as silk, ensuring your hair won't stick to it.

Infused with the Cushion Comfort XL Complex, it features moisturizing hyaluronic acid and a blend of 10+ superfruits for an extra nourishing touch. Available in 12 stunning shades.

Price: $24

Discover the magic now at tartecosmetics.com.

I was reading on Twitter and a makeup artist posted that the new makeup trend would be “Tonal Glam.” And from what I’ve read it essentially means highlighting the different best features on a person and using various tones to bring them out.

What do you guys think?

ISAMAYA BEAUTY has just introduced a lineup of six new shades of Sheer Lipstick Balm, now conveniently available in a refillable format compatible with your beloved LIPS vessel. Immerse your lips in a vibrant array of color and glossy shine.

The innovative melting balm formula effortlessly delivers both nourishing hydration and pigment in a single stroke, complemented by a Vitamin E boost to prevent dryness. Experience the transformative effect of fuller, juicier, and naturally flushed lips.

Price: $34 each

Discover the collection now on ISAMAYA.COM.

The Dirty Pillows Lip Kit is back for a limited time! This luxurious 4-piece lip kit, created by e.l.f. Cosmetics in collaboration with Jennifer Coolidge, features everything you need to create her signature nude pout look.

This ultimate trio is designed to help you achieve Jennifer's iconic nude lip look, featuring a plumped-up, shiny pout in a new rosy pink shade. Encased in luxurious packaging, the kit includes a gold mirror and comes in a reusable box.

To recreate Jennifer's signature nude pout, begin by shaping and defining your lips with the brown lip pencil. Follow it up with the high-pigment satin lipstick, O FACE Satin Lipstick in the shade Dirty Pillows, and finish off with a layer of the lip plumping gloss in Swollen.

Price: $25

Shop the Dirty Pillows Lip Kit exclusively on elfcosmetics.com.

Exciting news from Fenty Beauty! The brand has just introduced a brand-new Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer in the stunning shade Candy Soda—an enchanting holographic rose pink.

This latest addition to the Gloss Bomb lineup is not only a must-have for your beauty collection but also serves a charitable purpose by supporting the Clara Lionel Foundation. This foundation, spearheaded by Rihanna, is dedicated to advancing education, health, and emergency response programs globally.

With a single sweep of Gloss Bomb’s oversized wand, your lips are treated to a generous dose of shine, enhanced by the enriching properties of conditioning shea butter. To top it off, Gloss Bomb carries an irresistible peach-vanilla scent.

Price: $21

Available now on fentybeauty.com.

e.l.f. launched three eye products in November 2023: Lash XTNDR Mascara, H2O Proof Inkwell Eyeliner and Instant Lift Waterproof Brow Pencil. Each has crept up by a dollar since, to $8, $8 and $5.

Lash XTNDR Mascara: What Is Tubing Technology?

e.l.f. says the tubing technology wraps each lash in lightweight tubes for instant, buildable length, and the flexible, tapered brush separates and defines lashes. It comes in three shades: Pitch Black, Soft Black and Deep Brown. e.l.f. cites a consumer perception study in which 97% of users saw instant, dramatic length, and lists 5% jojoba seed oil. The tubes come off with warm water. The product page shows 4.6 stars from 2,072 reviews.

Our take: the 97% figure is a self-reported perception number from the brand, not a lab measurement. The page doesn't call this mascara waterproof, so don't count on it for tears or pool days.

H2O Proof Inkwell Eyeliner: How Many Colors Are There?

The waterproof liquid liner has a precision felt tip and a quick-drying, high-pigment formula. e.l.f. lists eight colors:

• Film Noir (black)
• White Out (white)
• Caffeinated (dark brown)
• Bluebird (light blue)
• Dark Envy (dark green)
• Sugarplum (dark purple)
• Navy Baby (navy)
• Lavender Daze (light purple)

The product page shows a lower 4.2 star rating from 147 reviews, a smaller sample than the other two products.

Instant Lift Waterproof Brow Pencil: Which Shades?

It is a dual-ended pencil with a precision tip and a spoolie, and e.l.f. calls the formula smooth and creamy with smudge-resistant results. The six shades are Blonde, Taupe, Neutral Brown, Auburn, Deep Brown and Grey. The product page shows 4.5 stars from 425 reviews.

Which One Should You Buy First?

Our take: the brow pencil is the lowest-risk buy at $5 with six shades. The mascara is the one to try if you like a lengthening, clump-free look. The eyeliner is the one for color, since it is the only product here in blue, green and purple.

What Is Confirmed, and What Is Not?

Confirmed: prices, shade names, ratings and claims are from e.l.f.'s current product pages, which list all three as 100% vegan, cruelty-free and Fair Trade.

Not confirmed: the pages we read don't show sizes, and our original 2023 post listed eight liner colors and six brow shades, which still match.

September 21, 2026 update: we re-checked all three product pages. Every product costs $1 more than at launch.

Which of the three is your favorite? Tell us in the comments.

Introducing Clinique's latest Lunar New Year Collection, adorned with a limited-edition design and encased in special packaging to commemorate the Year of the Dragon.

• Lunar New Year Cheek Pop™ Highlighter, $29 - luminous, glow-boosting highlighter featuring exclusive Lunar New Year packaging. The virtually powderless formula creates a natural, golden-hour glow.

• Lunar New Year Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, $45 - dermatologist-developed face moisturizer is specifically crafted for oilier skin types. The gel formulation delivers eight hours of lightweight, oil-free hydration, restoring the skin's oil-water balance for a visibly healthy complexion.

• Lunar New Year Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, $45 - provides eight-hour hydration and soothing moisture. The formula effortlessly glides on, absorbing quickly to soften, smooth, and enhance the skin's overall texture.

Available now on saksfifthavenue.com and macys.com.

Chantecaille has just revealed the exquisite Limited Edition Year of the Dragon Lip Chic. This glossy, plumping lipstick is enriched with hyaluronic acid, offering a smoothing and hydrating experience for lips that radiate with brilliant glossiness.

To achieve the perfect application, simply apply the lipstick directly to your lips, starting from the center and blending the color outward. For a more precise look, consider pairing it with a complementary Lip Definer.

The featured shade, Red Juniper, is a timeless and sophisticated red berry hue. What makes this product even more appealing is its commitment to ethical standards—no animal testing, gluten-free, and vegan.

Price: $52

Available now for pre-order on neimanmarcus.com.