New in beauty this December

The end of the year signals an outburst of beauty releases with Christmas just around the corner and summer in sight. Read on to find out what products should be on your radar.

Makeup

Brands have gone to town on makeup releases this December; from vibrant to pared back there’s a collection for everyone, starting with new Natio lip palettes. Designed to transition you from day to night time, lips are left nourished and defined without hassle. Shades of dusty rose, soft nude, sunset pink and vibrant watermelon fill the , while raspberry, plum, ruby and cranberry hues make up .

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Set to shake up beauty in the new year, Revlon have released practical yet innovative products at competitive prices. Beauty lovers will enjoy the no-fuss, precise application of the . The small wheel tip glides over the lash line, allowing anyone to create a variety of looks just like a professional makeup artist – available in four shades.

Eyeshadow primer is practically an essential come summer time as eyeshadow is prone to fading. Rectify this with the designed to give vibrant, crease free results from early morning to late evening.

When it comes to brows, Revlon have solutions for sparse, light brows and those naturally blessed with fuller ones. is suitable for all brows, designed to create a natural daytime look or dramatic defined brow. Suited to medium or thick brows, builds colour and volume, grooms and sets brows with its 360 degree bristle brush.

Eyebrow experts have the long lasting formula locked down. The Skinny Eye Brow Pencil boasts a sweat and water resistant formula, tested on set and on tour with celebrities and makeup artists – shade number two was even designed exclusively for Megan Fox. If it’s good enough for Hollywood stars its good enough for us! This pencil comes with a spoolie brush and sharpener.

The Mermaid collection created such a splash that it’s only inevitable the new limited edition Unicorn Glow collection will too. Create intense, vibrant makeup looks with the following products: , , and .

For more wearable, natural looks try and . The lip colours glide on like glossy butter, resulting in a creamy, pigmented matte finish, while the light-diffusing complex of the foundation prevents white cast in photos for a flawless result.

Introducing 's luxurious and creative holiday collection, featuring two new makeup items. The has eye and lip colours in one with festive shades you'll love this party season. The second is the , with two new sparkling, long-lasting shades that will bring oompf to your evening makeup looks.

A radiant, glowy face is just a few steps away with new . With a warm and cool toned kit available, there are shades to suit any skin ton, and the sleek rose gold compact will look chic on your dresser. To go along with these, the and will blend powders easily.

Lastly, no face is finished without a radiant illuminisor – the newest being ’s  available in three glow-inducing shades. Through the nourishing and softening ingredients, you’ll achieve a lit from within effect on the high planes of the face. Don’t forget the  – baked on a terracotta tile in Tuscany, Italy, these pressed powders have a silky-soft texture and are free from chemical pressing agents.

 

Skin

December brings plenty of new anti-ageing releases, from indulgent night creams to silky serums. The Environ Skincare Focus Care+ Tri-Peptide Complex Avance Elixir minimises the tell-tale signs of ageing, including dehydration, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, leaving skin refreshed, soft, smooth, radiant and more even.

Powered by collagen-supporting peptides, skin-tightening peptides and moisture boosting ceramides, the is the ultimate solution to ageing. With sculpting technology it helps firm the look of saggy skin and minimise those pesky fine lines.

We’ve experienced the surge of foundation cushion compacts, yet a skincare compact is rarely heard of. The innovative mattifies, refreshes and sets makeup or can be used on bare skin for a super natural look. During summer combating oil can be a task and a half, but the good news is this contains soft focus mattifying spheres which absorb oil, minimise pores and perfect skin.

Not only does the new Shiseido have packaging to die for - but it has a luxurious formula resulting in a refined, more youthful complexion - and is apart of the SISYU holiday collection with artwork created by renowned Japanese calligrapher SISYU.

 

Body

The new Sootherup Originals collection would be a great addition to any bathroom. These hand and body lotions have a plush, creamy formula featuring nourishing botanicals of honey, sweet almond and camomile. There are six scents available including Sootherup Originals Parakeets & Pearls Hand & Body Lotion – a summery concoction of green tea, white lily and lime.

Signalling the start of summer, have tanning essentials and second to none sun protection on offer. The easy to use SPF50+ Coconut Sunscreen Spray is everything you look for in a sunscreen – sweat resistant, 4 hours water resistant and won’t run into eyes. When it comes to tanning, it’s hard to maintain an even tan, but thanks to the Charcoal Exfoliating Mitt patchiness is a thing of the past. This mitt is ideal for both tan preparation and removal; infused with charcoal it detoxifies and cleanses, leaving a clean and smooth finish.

 

Hair

There’s no better time to refresh your hair colour and maybe go for something daring. The instantly adds vibrant colour to naturally blonde or pre-lightened hair, and lasts for 10 shampoos. You won’t have to go through any hair breakage either; these butters nourish while adding colour.

 

Wellbeing

When summer comes around you might be working out more. The Arbonne Essentials – Fit Chews will keep energy levels sustained and keep cravings at bay, while reducing tiredness and fatigue.

Omega 3 is something everyone needs in their body to support cognitive health, brain function and eye health – and thanks to the Arbonne Essentials – Omega-3 Plus it isn’t difficult to keep your daily levels up.

Essential oils have a multitude of uses, from massaging to promoting a sense of calm. Designed to uplift mood, the Arbonne   and will bring peace to the busy festive season.

 

Extras

Pure Fiji Coconut Lime Aroma Diffuser will transport you to a tropical island in no time. This diffuser features a multi-layered scent of fresh coconut infused with zesty lime and a hint of lime blossom and is presented in a classic gift box – making it perfect for gifting.
 
Shiseido Ever Bloom Eau de Toilette is the perfect fresh scent for summer, containing notes of cyclamen, peony and osmanthus, plus orange blossom absolute, gardenia and pear-like fruity helvetolide musk.
 
For whiter, fresher teeth try the new  Teeth Whitener Wand - a genious tool that contains activated charcoal and coconut oil designed to lift stains and impurities in no time. This is super easy to use - just click the bottom of the wand to dispense the gel, apply a thin layer to teeth and rinse after 20 minutes.