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Spring is finally upon us and what better way to celebrate the new season than by giving your beauty-product stash a much-needed upgrade.
This month, the beauty industry is blooming with exciting new launches, particularly when it comes to skincare.
Having survived the onslaught of blustery winds and biting temperatures, now is the time to get serious about your skin with products that promise to erase winter dullness and give your complexion a seasonal glow.
From Anastasia Beverly Hills’ new setting spray to Milk Makeup’s cannabis-infused face mask , it’s almost too hard to pick just one to spend your hard-earned cash on.
Fragrance fans will be pleased to learn that there are also a number of fresh new scents hitting shelves this month, while new season makeup must-haves include everything from lightweight foundations and lip tints to lustworthy eyeshadow palettes.
Click through the gallery to see our favourite new-in beauty picks for April.
New beauty launches for April 2019Show all 20 1 /20New beauty launches for April 2019 New beauty launches for April 2019 Ultra-Violet Eye Palette, £36.50, Bobbi Brown Launching: 4 April Bobbi Brown’s Ultra-Violet Eye Palette contains a spectrum of purple tones, ranging from translucent to smokey. Whether you want to experiment with subtle hints of the hue or a pop of purple, this palette has got you covered
New beauty launches for April 2019 Black Opium Exotic Illusion 50ml, £72, YSL Launching: 24 April Yves Saint Laurent has launched a new limited edition bottle of its best-selling fragrance, Black Opium. Adorned with a glittering palm tree pattern, the translucent bottle has us dreaming of summer holidays already
New beauty launches for April 2019 Nude Revolution Beyond Powder, £24, Illamasqua Launching: Available now If you're a fan of glowy makeup then you're going to want to get your hands on this new arrival from Illamasqua. With the choice to apply wet or dry, it gives skin a healthy flawless finish and can also be used on the body
New beauty launches for April 2019 Better Than Sex Easyglide Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, £18, Too Faced Launching: Available now Following on from the success of its best-selling Better Than Sex Mascara, Too Faced has launched a cutting-edge liquid liner. The formula delivers ultra-deep black pigment that’s smudge-proof and promises to last for 24 hours
New beauty launches for April 2019 Feeling Fruity Sleep Mask, £50, SLIP Launching: Available now From the makers of the cult silk pillowcases, SLIP has launched a collection of sleep masks designed to ensure you get a peaceful sleep while treating overnight skin concerns. Made with its patented SlipSilk – a specially commissioned high-quality mulberry silk developed and refined over 10 years – these sleep masks help to reduce sleep crease, make sure you get the most out of your eye cream and reduce ‘bedhead’
New beauty launches for April 2019 Voyageur Eyeshadow Palette, £28, Nars Launching: 15 April This month Nars is launching five new eyeshadow palette iInspired by destinations around the globe. Each palette contains six carefully curated shades, in finishes ranging from buttery mattes and lustrous satins to multi-dimensional glitters.
New beauty launches for April 2019 Soleil Lash Rays Mascara, £38, Tom Ford Launching: 12 April Tom Ford’s Lash Rays Mascara is a long-wearing formula that keeps lashes full, curled and volumised all day long. The unique bristle brush gives lashes a feather-like finish while the innovative formula promises to withstand water, sweat and humidity
New beauty launches for April 2019 Liquid Gold Foam, £14.99, Bondi Sands Launching: Available now Combining Bondi Sands world’s best selling self-tanning foam and the cult favourite Argan oil infused Liquid Gold, Liquid Gold Self Tanning Foam delivers a golden natural tan, that leaves your skin hydrated for a long lasting effortless tan.
New beauty launches for April 2019 Sleep Gradual Tanning Drops, £19.99, Sienna X Launching: Available now One of the latest innovations in the world of tanning, concentrated drops mean you can easily tailor your results and avoid looking like you’ve been Tango’d. Simply mix with your favourite moisturiser before bed and wake up with a natural healthy glow
New beauty launches for April 2019 Next Level Heat Activated Volume Spray, £24, IGK Launching: Available now If your flat locks need a boost then this volumizing spray from IGK should be at the top of your shopping list. The soothing hair-must provides UV and heat protection while simultaneously improving thickness and shine
New beauty launches for April 2019 Riviera Palette, £46, Anastasia Beverly Hills Launching: Available now The latest eyeshadow palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills includes 14 all-new paradise-inspired shades. Featuring a mix of matte and metallic formulas, the shades range from classic neutrals to bright pops of colour
New beauty launches for April 2019 Multi-use Gloss, £20, Nars Launching: 15 April Nars' new limited-edition creamy multi-use gloss formula can be used on lips, eyes and cheeks. The collection’s five glittering shades can be worn alone or layered to create endless glossy combinations.
New beauty launches for April 2019 Geranium Nefertum Eau de Toilette 50ml, £45, Molton Brown Launching: 23 April Fans of unisex fragrances should keep their eyes peeled for the launch of Molton Brown’s Geranium Nefertum Eau de Toilette. An unconventional yet refreshing scent, it delivers notes of crisp green fig leaf, milky sandalwood and minty geranium
New beauty launches for April 2019 Nude Revolution Lipstick, £20, Illamasqua Launching: Available now Illamasqua's new collection of Antimatter Lipsticks provide long-wearing, non-drying colour to your pout. Available in seven highly-pigmented shades.
New beauty launches for April 2019 Cannabis Hydrating Face Mask, £21, Milk Makeup Launching: 23 April Cult beauty brand Milk Makeup has tapped into the trend for CBD skincare with a solid clay mask stick. Made with hemp-derived cannabis seed oil, the Cannabis Hydrating Face Mask instantly moisturises, calms and soothes your complexion
New beauty launches for April 2019 Dewy Set Setting Spray, £27, Anastasia Beverly Hills Launching: Available now Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Dewy Set Setting Spray is a coconut-vanilla-scented setting spray that seamlessly blends products together as it sets makeup. Ideal for those that prefer a radiant finish, the gentle mist promises to leave your skin with a dewy glow
New beauty launches for April 2019 Ultra Light Daily UV Defense, £28, Kiehl’s Launching: Available now While we should all be using sunscreen year-round, it’s something many of us overlook. If you’re guilty of neglecting this important step, invest in Kiehls’ new Ultra Light Daily UV Defence which employs a blend of sunscreen filters and pollution-shielding technology
New beauty launches for April 2019 Acqua Metal Shadow (Limited Edition), £30, Tom Ford Launching: 12 April This cooling, long-wearing translucent liquid eye shadow lacquers lids with metallic shine thanks to a formula of mica-based pearl pigments and water-resistant polymers. Available in four shades
New beauty launches for April 2019 Hair & Body Shine Mist, £25, Ouai Launching: Available now Haircare brand Ouai has launched a new Hair & Body Shine Mist that promises to give you silky locks and a glossy bod. The weightless mist includes ingredients like diamond powder, aramanth oil and squalene, which work together to ensure your skin and hair are healthy and hydrated
New beauty launches for April 2019 Infra-Red Eye Palette, £36.50, Bobbi Brown Launching: 4 April Bobbi Brown’s Infra-red Eye Palette features eight smouldering shades from amber and bronze to browns and taupes. With a selection of matte and shimmer formulas, it contains everything you need to create a fiery look day or night
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