Swatch: 12 Best Novelties Of December

2023 Author: Jessica James | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 04:20

A golden highlighter, glitters that can be seen even from space, fashionable lipstick in the nude range and many more surprises - the editors of BeautyHack have collected the most interesting new items of the month (you definitely won't be bored!).

Powder-highlighter Le Lion De Chanel

Tested by BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova

In December, I am always looking for new products that I will use for New Year's makeup. In Russia they say “as you celebrate the New Year, so you will spend it”. I have another parable - "With what make-up you celebrate the holiday, so the year will turn out." Obviously everything has to be perfect!

No makeup is perfect without sleek skin with an even tone. The dull trend has left us completely and irrevocably, but you should not "lean" on the shine even on holidays - you will not be able to surpass the New Year tree, and the makeup will look cheap.

An excellent solution is a powder with light shimmery particles. Take a fluffy brush, lightly brush it over the powder and spread it all over your face for a sleek, healthy skin effect.

If you take a dense brush and dial a little more product, you can place accents on the face - to emphasize the cheekbones, a tick above the upper lip and the bridge of the nose. There is no large shimmer and sparkles in the product - only small shimmering particles that will create the effect of a slight glow from the inside. Make up bright eye makeup and shine - under the chimes all eyes will be riveted on you.

Price: about 5,000 rubles

Palette 5 Couleurs, 057 Moonlight, Dior

Tested by BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova

December is traditionally rich in gifts - it's time to pamper not only loved ones, but also yourself. Choose from limited collections - they are always special and will create a holiday feeling for a long time.

To be honest, I have always avoided shades of the “luxury” category: professional brands usually hold better and are more pleasing with a variety of shades (here you know exactly what you pay more for).

But with the limited collection of the brand, it turned out differently - in the store she could not tear herself away from the shades. Pure silver (no vulgar sparkles), gray scale for smoky eyes, warm pink and brown tones - there is a place to roam.

The color intensity is excellent - what you see in the package will appear on your eyes (especially if you apply the shadows with a wet method). There is a shimmer in the eyeshadows, but shades will come in handy for everyday makeup (if you “dilute” the magnificence with the means from this collection).

Do your makeup with this palette and go dancing, preferably until morning. At breakfast, look in the mirror without fear - eye makeup will remain intact.

Price: about 4,000 rubles

Glittering Eye Powder, Starlit Diamond Powder, Make Up For Ever

Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Anastasia Lyagushkina

“Magic dust, like in a fairy tale cartoon about unicorns,” I thought, opening the coveted box.

The tool does not look like classic shadows - rather, it is a large shimmer in a package. It looks like pure gold, but the hue shimmers under different lighting conditions - from sun glare to noble bronze.

To evenly apply glitter, you will need a flat brush, glitter or cream eyeshadow (it is important that the powder "grabs" the skin and stays on the eyelids until the end of the party). I did not dare to wear such shadows in everyday life. In order not to spoil your makeup, apply patches under the eyes (the best ones are here): the skin under the eyes will become hydrated, and there will be no glitter residue on the face.

Glitter can be worn solo, or you can make smoky eyes and "dilute" them with shine in the center of the eyelid. I decided to experiment and applied the powder over the creamy lipstick - it turned out to be a real fairy-tale makeup.

Price: 1 572 rub

Compact powder with shine effect Oh Darling Skinfinish Podre Lumiere, MAC

Tested by BeautyHack Editor Natalia Kapitsa

I'm not a big fan of make-up. But highlighters and powders with reflective particles speed up the pulse, forcing the heart to tap dance. The tool conquered at first sight - that's what will help create the perfect image for the New Year. The golden curly "ingot" instantly makes any makeup special.

There is no obvious shimmer in the product - only delicate reflective particles. The powder adheres perfectly and gives the skin a delicate glow.

If today is a holiday in my soul, I apply it to the cheekbone area, slightly hammering in the product with my fingertips. But on holidays I will generously "decorate" the neckline with "golden pollen" - it lays down like a weightless satin bedspread.

If you have dark skin, the powder is perfect - it will accentuate the chocolate shade. An excellent gift for the New Year and for Snow White (if you have not yet decided what to give to your beloved friend).

Price: 2 450 rubles

Lipstick Rouge Dior Bijou, 722 Classic Matte, Dior

Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Maria Alferova

If you're embarrassed to wear red lipstick every day, congratulations - in December there will be plenty of reasons to update your daily makeup. For experiments, you need a new lipstick that will not spread, dry your lips and wear off too quickly.

The limited Dior collection has just one. The "right" shade with a blue undertone will suit everyone. The product has a creamy texture and satin finish - the feeling is very comfortable, like a second skin.

To extend the durability of the product, stock up on a pencil - the lipstick still does not dry out "tightly", but it does not dry your lips either. A bright shade is obtained from the first layer - spread with a brush and enjoy plump and juicy lips.

The brand positions the lipstick as matte, but it has a lot of care components. Leading makeup artist of the brand Roxana Arakelyan says that the brand's technologists have focused on components that will care for the lips, smooth the skin and restore.

Of course, you will not get by with the base of the balm (especially if you wear lipstick all day). But the cold and champagne on New Year's Eve are not terrible for lipstick (lips will not dry out and makeup will not float).

Price: about 2,000 rubles

Lipstick Kiss Kiss Lipstick, Electric Gold, Guerlain

Tested by BeautyHack editor Daria Sizova

This fall, our favorite lipsticks were “dressed up” in bright packaging: the entire editorial team appreciated not only the color of the case, but also the comfortable texture and uncommon shades.

The packaging of this lipstick is classic, but the shade left me perplexed. Gold lips - is it even appropriate for the New Year?

It turned out yes. The product has a loose coating that looks more like a balm. The shade does not yellow the teeth, but gives the image a piquancy - the lipstick can be safely worn not only for corporate and New Year's Eve parties, but also used as a fun nude option - what you need with brown eye shadows.

Price: about 2 700 rubles

Powder Poudre Illuminatrice Sculptante Teint et Decollete, Clarins

Tested by BeautyHack SMM Manager Alexandra Grishina

As soon as you open the gold case of powder, strewn with sparks and stars, you are immediately greeted by luxurious pressed gold. If you don't read the title, you can assume that you are holding a dry highlighter. But no, this is still face and neckline powder from the New Year's collection.

Do not put the product aside if you are afraid to shine - take a fluffy brush and apply in a weightless layer. The powder will lay down with a light veil and leave only a hint of playfulness, emphasizing those parts of the face that you want to emphasize with a golden shimmer.

I like to apply the product to the collarbone with the pads of my fingers, and on the face with a brush, so you can adjust the intensity and choose the degree of shine depending on the event.

The brand is called the “shining veil for your skin” powder. And what can decorate your makeup better than sparkling star myriads on New Year's Eve? Nothing, I think (except glitter mascara).

Price: 3 150 rubles

Top coat for eyelashes with a golden effect Mascara Top Coat, Clarins

Tested by BeautyHack Senior Editor Anastasia Speranskaya

Anyone who knows me personally knows my love for glitter. Even going to the office in the morning, no, no, and I will add a drop of glitter to the inner corner of the eye. It is not surprising that New Year is one of my favorite holidays, when you can shine from head to toe and without damaging your reputation.

Especially for these glitter lovers, Clarins have released a top lash coat that can be applied solo if a modest shine is required.

The mascara has a comfortable brush: long fibers allow you to evenly distribute the glitter on each lash, and the tip can add accents even to a hard-to-reach corner of the eye.

What I liked the most was using the product as a top on top of classic black mascara and applying glitter randomly, as if it accidentally crumbled on the lashes.

In New Year's make-up, I am thinking of combining gold and sapphires: I will make the play of dark blue shadows on the eyelids, I will emphasize the eyelashes with a top coating, and leave my lips neutral.

Price: 1 025 rub

Liquid glide Velvet Lip Glide, Paradise Garage, NARS

Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Maria Alferova

Conservatives, who shyly look away at the sight of sparkles, even on New Year's, dance: the tool was invented especially for you.

Glide is an innovation from the brand: both gloss and lipstick at the same time. It lies on the lips with a pleasant glossy veil, but does not flow into cracks and beyond the contour. For shine, the shade is very saturated and holds on quite steadily (but I would be safe - it will not take up much space in the bag).

You will enjoy a satin finish for a couple of hours: gradually the product will become matte. But do not expect the "cement effect" - the lipstick contains argan oil, water line extract and white tea (as in advertising - they will not let the lips dry out).

Glide smells like sweet caramel, and the shade resembles nude, but not in the classic version. Suitable for everyone, regardless of skin tone and hair color (and together with purple or eggplant shadows, "surpass" annoying sparkles).

Price: about 2,000 rubles

Makeup set: loose glitter for face and fixing gel Sparkling Holiday Glitter Kit, Kiko Milano

Tested by BeautyHack editor Julia Kozoliy

More sparkles! - under this motto I spend every holiday, be it a children's birthday or a corporate party. This New Year will be no exception - I will put sparkles on the shoulders and neckline, go have fun and make a wish!

And now the practical part of the question: when you generously shower the skin with not the smallest shimmer on the fixing gel, you want to avoid discomfort, stickiness and irritation after.

The brand's glitter is very pleasant and light, it is applied directly from the package with a thin applicator (it is impossible to overdo it). It does not dry out immediately - you will have time to beautifully "lay" the required amount of sparkles.

Loose glitter is packed in a dispenser with eight holes - it does not crumble like flour through a sieve, but delicately disperses on the skin. For the desired effect, several layers are enough for me - there is flicker, but not too obvious.

It works great as an eyeshadow, and you can also draw on the cheekbones.

Price: 1 190 rub

Eyeshadow & Blush Palette Puppy New Year, It's Skin

Tested by BeautyHack editor Julia Kozoliy

I never stare at limited decorative products - my inner beautician lives in the grooming department (especially when it comes to Korean products). But in the case of this palette, she broke her rule - at first she was seduced by the cute design, and then by the content.

Inside - five (hurray, only five, and I know what to do with them) shades of shadows and one blush.

In the package, the pink blush looks very bright, but they have a creamy texture - you can shade the product with your fingertips or a brush, the shade will only slightly refresh the complexion.

The shadows also appear to be bright, but in fact leave a very delicate finish. One gets the impression that they are all half-tones of the same color - a cross between soft pink and sand. Easy to figure out even for a beginner: mix everything with everything, and you won't go wrong! I got a light everyday nude and the most delicate evening makeup with shine (there is a shimmer in all shades).

Price: 1 521 rub

Eyeshadow palette New Year collection, 01 Nude, Yves Rocher

Tested by BeautyHack special correspondent Alexandra Kozlova

Taking off the palette, I immediately realized that we would be friends, but we would meet not only on holidays. A little glitter has been added to the beloved nude range, and voila, your makeup is ready for any occasion.

For Christmas with my family, I use matte shades of beige or pink. So that the makeup does not look boring, I add a dark accent with a slight sheen to the outer corner - this will emphasize the color of the eyes and the depth of the look.

If the mood is playful today or you are getting ready to celebrate the New Year, make smoky eyes with a dark plum or eggplant shade. A beginner will also cope - the shadows are easily applied without leaving spots, and are simply shaded. But so that the shadows do not crumble until the end of the holiday, apply a primer on the eyelids (we have collected the best ones here).

The palette has 7 shades - all colors are in harmony with each other. Do not be afraid to fantasize - with the palette you will get new and original images for the most anticipated night of the year!