Every year, innovative and exciting makeup products make their way into the beauty market and 2024 is no exception. With loads of products being rapidly added to the market, only some stand out due to their game-changing formulas, wide shade ranges, or skin-friendly ingredients. As someone who has always been fascinated by makeup’s power, I couldn’t help but come here and talk about my favorite makeup releases of this year so far. Whether you’re looking for a lipstick that lasts all day, a blush that adds a natural rosiness to your cheeks, or mascara that makes your lashes long and voluminous, 2024 has got it all for you. These products will help you achieve a radiant flawless look with ease.
Top Picks
Best Liquid Blush: NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush
Best Lightweight Lipstick: Merit Signature Lip
Best Mascara: Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions
Best Highlighter: Dior Forever Glow Maximizer Liquid Highlighter
Best Eyeshadow Palette: Pat McGrath Labs Daring Desire Eye Quad
Best Brow Gel: Victoria Beckham FeatherFix
NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush
I know what you all might be thinking, doesn’t NARS already have liquid blush? Yes, it does! But trust me these are different products with the main difference in the formulation of both. The Afterglow’s silky formula contains skincare ingredients such as sodium hyaluronate, vitamin E, and vegan collagen leaving you with a plum and hydrated skin. The OG Liquid Blush only has 3 shades but Afterglow comes in radiant shades. It also has a doe applicator which makes the application pretty easy compared to the OG pump applicator. One thing that I always consider while looking for blush is that it shouldn’t crack or feel cakey and this blush definitely checks that box.
Merit Signature Lip
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Signature Lip, available in 8 different shades, is a lightweight formula that gives a sheer-satin finish. The packaging is chic with a twistable gold tube and a transparent case. Sunflower-seed oil and squalene are two moisturizing agents that provide long-lasting hydration. Other clean ingredients that make the product amazing are:
Papaya fruit extract: soothes the lips.
Vitamin E: blurs out the fine lines
Raspberry oil: provides additional moisture and shine.
The only con that everybody has been talking about is that the color doesn’t last long and a good amount of product is needed for a good pigment payoff.
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions
Cursed with the straightest eyelashes, I have always been on the lookout for a mascara that would me those dramatic, huge, fluffy eyelashes. The Liquid Lash Extensions formula uses liquid fibers that will make your lashes longer and darker without clumpiness (nobody wants clumpy spider-like lashes, right?). Surprisingly, it contains some incredible ingredients such as:
Castor oil and Shea butter: provide nourishment to every single lash strand.
Orchid stem cell complex: keeps your lashes healthy
Therefore, even when you’re not wearing this game-changing revolutionary mascara, your natural lashes will still look nice and healthy!
Dior Forever Glow Maximizer Liquid Highlighter
Let’s talk about luxury! Available in 7 shades, Glow Maximizer is a lightweight creamy formula with a floral scent. It gives a radiant glow with a smooth finish. It is not glittery or overly shimmery while being buildable if you need an intense shimmer effect. One thing I loved about this formula is that it kind of gives a blurring effect which makes the skin a bit evened out. Unlike many of the similar products available in the market, its natural finish lasts all day long. I highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a natural highlighter.
Pat McGrath Labs Daring Desire Eye Quad
As the name suggests this limited-edition eyeshadow palette has 4 shades namely:
Galactic Glow (golden shimmer)
Star Garnet (magenta metallic)
Amethyst Noir (deep purple sparkly metallic)
Daring Desire (reddish-brown velvet matte)
All shades glide on very easily due to their creamy and smooth formula. The pigment payoff is intense as well and I love how easily these can be blended helping to beautifully define the eyes. Several gleaming eye looks can be created using these stunning shades.
Victoria Beckham FeatherFix
I’m not a huge fan of brow pencils since I have naturally dark and thick brows so all I need is a fluffed-up brow look that stays the same for hours! An easy way of achieving this is using Victoria Beckham FeatherFix brow gel which keeps me covered for the entire day without giving that unnatural bold look that I would otherwise get from using a brow pencil. The formula is thankfully liquid so you don’t have to worry about loads of products being dumped onto your brows. The brush is capable of lifting each brow hair from root to tip and keeps it in place without getting white or flaky. It comes in 4 different shades and a clear one to suit all of your needs.
As we go into the year 2024, it’s now more than just apparent that the beauty industry is still evolving and thrilling. The make-up releases this year showcase a variety of products meant to improve our beauty routines and meet different requirements and inclinations. With advancements in formulas, packaging, and ingredient benefits, there are countless new technologies to try out or enjoy. This year’s releases cater to makeup lovers as well as those who want a few summery additions to their collections. By embracing these new trends, you will be able to find the right products and look how you want without ever losing your confidence or ease.