The best new beauty products, tried and tested by the GLAMOUR team
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Do you ever find yourself a bit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of new beauty products and not had a clue as to which launches are actually worth considering? If so, you've come to the right place. Welcome to our monthly series, which sees the GLAMOUR beauty team highlight the favourite new beauty products that have landed on our desks.
From innovative skincare, body care and hair care formulations to trending fragrances and game-changing makeup, there's no shortage of announcements to get excited about. We're always busy trialling the newest launches from both the biggest names in the biz to smaller brands that you need to have on your radar.
Whether it's a newly announced foundation that promises impressive coverage with a natural finish or a hair drying device that claims not to cause any damage, rest assured that we're putting every product to the ultimate test. And yes, that means trying it on different skin tones and hair types, as well as finding out whether a certain product stands the test of time.
GLAMOUR's Editor's Picks: best new beauty launches in March 2024
So if you're considering an upgrade to your beauty cabinet, we're here to make sure that you won't waste our hard-earned £££ on a product that may not be what you're looking for. After all, new isn't always better. We're here to give you the lowdown on the products that genuinely work and have the GLAMOUR stamp of approval.
It's safe to say that March 2024 has seen no shortage of impressive beauty drops. So read on to find out more about what impressed the GLAMOUR beauty team the most. And if you wanted to browse through our favourites from the previous months, scroll all the way down and enjoy.
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Color Wow Money Mist
I have the world’s tangliest hair and since it’s long, the ends can look pretty ratty when I don’t give them the attention they need. I’ve been loving the new Money Mist from Color Wow. It’s light, it’s quenching, it really hydrates and nourishes my strands, enabling my brush to glide through without ripping and it just makes my hair look strong, glossy and healthy.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR's Senior Beauty Editor
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops
I wear self-tan year-round but the shade has to match the season. At the start of spring I like a softly sun-kissed look and tanning drops are ideal for achieving that. Twice a week, before bed, I've been mixing two to three drops of Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Island Glow Easy Tanning Drops in Fair/Medium with moisturiser to dilute the intensity and I'm so impressed with the results. The colour looks next to natural, it fades really evenly and, best of all, my skin never feels parched like it does with regular self-tan thanks to the inclusion of skin-plumping hyaluronic acid. It's an easy 10/10 from me.
Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR's Associate Beauty Director
Erborian Super BB Concealer 10ml
The latest concealer to earn a spot in my makeup bag is the Super BB Concealer from cult brand Eroborian. The lightweight texture glides on and doesn't get stuck in my undereye wrinkles, giving coverage without any cakiness. My only request would be a wider shade range to suit all please.
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss
As a lip gloss fanatic, to say that I was excited when I got my hands on Huda Beauty's latest launch would be an understatement. I love the unique applicator, which collects more than enough product for both my upper and lower lips without having to double dip. Above all, I enjoyed the pigment in all the tinted shades and the glass-like shine from the clear formula (which is definitely a favourite of mine). This lip gloss already managed to de-throne some of my current ride-or-dies and it'll definitely be my go-to all year round.
Denise Primbet, Beauty Commerce Writer
Mauli Rituals x Dishoom Hand & Body Wash
The beauty collab we never knew we needed Mauli Rituals X Dishoom! But as soon as I heard about this, I had to try it. A fresh, fragrant hand wash, inspired by the flower markets of Mumbai, it takes my senses right back to my India travels. A welcome moment transported back to special memories, and with hands washed, I am ready to tuck into my favourite Deliveroo treat or a Gimlet or two!
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops
I have a complicated relationship with bronzing drops as some formulas are way too pigmented for my liking, while others are barely noticeable. Luckily, the new Glow Recipe Hue Drops hit the perfect balance, while giving me the same dewy look and hydrated feel of the original Niacinamide Dew Drops. I tend to use 2-3 pumps all over my skin right after applying my SPF and before makeup, which preps my complexion and gives me that bronzed look that still looks natural. I can already tell that it will be a must for the summer months.
Denise Primbet, Beauty Commerce Writer
LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask
Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Masks are cult for a reason, so the new bouncy and firm sleeping mask for your whole face had my attention immediately. It has a light clean scent that’s designed to boost your mood before you drift to sleep, and tiny spheres suspended in the jelly cream melt when massaged into skin to release the hydrating ingredients.The peony-collagen complex works to deeply quench, while probiotic lysate fortifies the skin barrier and soothes inflammation. In practice, it feels like a refreshing spa sesh for your face and I love the ease of use: you just apply it before bed and wake up to refreshed skin.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR's Senior Beauty Editor
REDKEN Acidic Color Gloss Activated Glass Gloss Treatment
If you want in on the glass hair trend or just want super shiny healthy hair then the one product you need R.N. is Redken's new Acidic Color Gloss Treatment. A leave in, rinse off, 5 minute treatment that borrows from their salon colouring technology, it includes a low level of hydrogen peroxide to cleanse, brighten and polish the hair shaft and deposit glossing molecules for next level shine.
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L’Oréal Paris Elvive Glycolic Gloss 5 Minute Lamination Treatment
I've long been a L'Oreal Paris Elvive Hydra fan with the moisturising shampoo and conditioner always in my shower for days I want a fast, reliable clean and condition, so I was all in for trying the new Glycolic Gloss range. It didn't disappoint. It leaves hair feeling lightweight, clean and noticeably glossier. The only downside? There's even less room in my shower!
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Resurfacing Dream Serum
If you like your skincare to work overnight and give you a gleam when you wake, you'll love the Fresh Lotus Dream Serum with AHAs and prickly pear flower extract to smooth, refine and reduce redness by morning.
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Champagne & Smoke Filthy Rose Scented Candle
Get the party started and light up Champagne & Smoke's Filthy Rose candle. A decadent rose scent, laced with tobacco, saffron and black pepper will fill the space, it's deliciously intoxicating, think the scent equivalent of Kate Moss in her partying heyday! You can burn the night away with 60 hours of burn time and post party the beautiful Murano glass pot doubles as chic brush/pencil holder.
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Macximal Sily Matte Lipstick
I've been a true stan of MAC Velvet Teddy for more than a decade. In fact, I didn't think I'd ever find a nude lipstick that would de-throne this best-seller. That is, until I got my hands on MAC's latest Macximal Lipstick launch and discovered Warm Velvet Teddy, which is my newly found favourite. Otherwise, I loved the creamy formula and the pigment. You really can't beat MAC when it comes to a good lip product…
Denise Primbet, Beauty Commerce Writer
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The White Company Love Candle
The White Company Love candle looks adorable with its little heart motif, smells cosy and comforting with notes of amber, tonka bean and oud and best of all, it has spread the love much further than just your corner of the world. From 1st-8th March a £10 contribution from the sale of each candle went to The Prince’s Trust’s #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign to fund the support disadvantaged young women need to build a better future for themselves via education, employment or starting their own business.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR's Senior Beauty Editor
Dior Forever Glow Maximizer
This liquid highlighter is truly unlike anything I've used. The shades are extremely versatile, so you can easily opt for one that resembles a blush, highlighter or a bronzer to give you that luminous lit-from-within glow with a seriously good pigment that blends like a dream. The formula feels super creamy and lightweight on the skin. Plus, pairs really well with every makeup product I use before/after. No lifting or patchiness whatsoever!
Denise Primbet, Beauty Commerce Writer
Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum
If you know your skincare you will have heard the hype last year around Elizabeth Arden's Retinol +HPR Water Cream. I tried and loved this gentle, skin barrier-friendly retinol that gave visible skin results, so I was excited for the latest launch in this franchise the Retinol+HPR capsules. With double the potency of the Water Cream it's definitely one for retinol fans.
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Kérastase Première Decalcifying Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment
When I think of the inside of my kettle, I dread to think what the same limescale-y water from my shower head is doing to my hair. That’s what Kerastase’s new Premiere range seeks to address. The pre-shampoo treatments containt 3% decalcifying citric acid to remove calcium build-up from strands and 5% glycine acid to repair the broken bonds the build-up creates, alongside peptides to strengthen.
Apply to wet lengths before shampoo, leave for five minutes, then apply your regular shampoo straight on top before rinsing and following-up with conditioner. The result is much shinier, healthy-looking hair.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR's Senior Beauty Editor
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Merit Signature Lip
Merit has added to its signature lipstick line with a matte formula in eight trending shades. If past mattes have put you off due to feeling heavy, powdery and cakey, this finish feels like the lightweight update you might be able to get on board with. It doesn’t feel smothering on lips, it’s breathable and comfortable and even though the pigment packs a decent punch, you can build it up in layers for more of a sheer or delicate matte, or a statement lip. As for choosing your shade, there’s nineties browns, classic reds, pretty pinks, elegant plum and everyday nudes.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR's Senior Beauty Editor
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Daily Cleansing Protocol
As someone who has dry and sensitive skin, I'm always on the hunt for the next best cleanser. Best believe, as soon as the new Victoria Beckham cleansing duo has landed on my desk – I was hooked. The oil cleanser felt super nourishing yet non-greasy, while the Lactic Acid gel cleanser managed to rid my skin of any impurities without stripping my skin of its natural moisture. A solid 10/10.
Denise Primbet, Beauty Commerce Writer
Indeed Labs Nanoset Setting Spray
The Indeed Labs Nanoblur original cream primer was ahead of its time using optical blurring tech to bring a filter finish to skincare. After a 2 year mission to deliver the same benefits in a spray Nanoset Blurring Setting Spray is here. With light-diffusing and oil-absorbing powers it promises to lock in makeup, hydrate skin and give a shine-free finish.
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Primer
I'm in my primer era at the moment for two reasons. One, yo-yoing between central heating indoors and chilly temperatures outdoors means my T-Zone is constantly shiny and, by extension, my makeup isn't sitting as seamlessly as I'd like it to. My foundation is looking claggy and my bronzer a little muddy. And two, the new formulas are genuinely excellent. Primers never used to be something I invested in, largely because the waxy, pore-suffocating formulas were so off-putting.
I still want my skin to look like skin - just a more refined version. The Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Primer is one of a new generation of primers that could be mistaken for an extra layer of skincare, which is exactly my vibe. With ingredients such as niacinamide and prebiotics (fermented kefir), it feels like an extension of my serum. It blurs obvious pores but still feels very lightweight. It also imparts a really pretty, dewy (note: not greasy) glow, whether I'm wearing base or just wanting to give my cream blusher extra mileage. Top marks from me.
Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR's Associate Beauty Director
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion
Want to upgrade your body lotion beyond the basic? The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Daily Hydrating Body Lotion fits the bill, with avocado oil and shea butter its moisturises wintery limbs and delivers a daily boost of the 8 Hour barrier protection we all know and love!
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Rodial Glass Highlighter
With winter months meaning my skin needs a little more help than usual on the glow front, I was drawn to this new Rodial glass highlighter. Despite the name it delivers a subtle illumination to skin and the wand makes for easy application on specific high point of the face, or you can layer for a glassy finish. I was initially dubious it work across all skin tones, but after testing it in the Glamour office I can confirm it does!
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Chanel Chance Perfumed Hand Creams
At this time of year I can't leave home without a hand cream in my bag to stop my skin from drying out and this cute Chanel set is currently giving me deliciously scented hand cream joy!
Camilla Kay, GLAMOUR's European Beauty Director
Vieve Sunset Blush
I am a big fan of Vieve’s Sunset Blush Rosa Balm that gives a subtle glowy colour and juiciness to cheeks. Now this best selling shade is also available in a matt powder so I had to give it a go, following the advice of Jamie Genevieve, the queen of cheeks: “I love to layer the balm and powder for a stronger look.”
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Tom Ford Vanilla Sex eau de parfum
As someone who's a sucker for vanilla fragrances, I was beyond excited to spritz the newly-released Tom Ford Vanilla Sex eau de parfum. It smells luxe, sensual and cosy, making it a solid contender for Valetine's Day. Don't be fooled by the classic sweet vanilla opening, because as it settles, this beautiful scent lingers with rich almondy accords – edible vibes through and through.
Denise Primbet, Beauty Commerce Writer
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum
Full disclosure: I'm a big fan of Bobbi Brown's iconic Vitamin Enriched Face Base, so imagine my excitement when I first heard of the new Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum, I knew it simply had to make it into this roundup. This hydrating 2-in-1 formula is designed to plump and smooth your complexion for the most seamless makeup application. Now, as someone who has a wedding coming up this year, I know for a fact that this serum will definitely be part of my morning bridal ritual.
Denise Primbet, Beauty Commerce Writer
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Concealer
The new Laura Mercier concealer is a must for anyone after a lightweight formula with buildable coverage. Personally, I'm a firm believer that a concealer can make or break a makeup look, and having tried dozens of MUA-approved formulas, I can confirm that Laura Mercier is up there in my top 10. This waterproof concealer has been formulated to avoid creasing, delivering the smoothest under-eye that covers dark circles like a dream. A must.
Denise Primbet, Beauty Commerce Writer
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Winter Glow Primer
As someone who never wears primer, I can't quite believe I now have a full-blown, heart emoji love affair with this type of product. Forget all those waxy, pore-suffocating primers of old – we've entered a new primer era and Chanel is leading the charge with this multi hyphenate, bronzer-corrector-highlighter-primer hybrid. The Winter Glow Primer comes in three iridescent tints - Frosty White, Light Copper and Icy Beige - which have the most finely-milled shimmer and are so sheer, they create a glass skin effect. You can, of course, use them all over the face to give the rest of your makeup something to cling to.
Personally, I prefer to be a little more strategic with the placement. The Frosty White shade has a lilac iridescence (like when moonlight hits snow) that gives my cheekbones a sublime sheen when applied to just the "c" from my temple to the top of the cheekbone. Icy Beige has peach undertones, which are great at perking up my skin when it's looking dull and lacklustre. While my all-time favourite, Light Copper, is a bronzy pink, which I build up on the cheek for a flushed snow bunny effect. This being Chanel, also expect skincare ingredients ranging from camellia seed oil to hyaluronic acid and antioxidant blue algae to elevate this from just a primer to a glossy, nourishing top coat for your skin.
Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR's Acting Associate Beauty Director
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L'Oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes Panorama Mascara
I don't think you need to spend a lot of money these days to get a great mascara and I can, hand on heart, say that I've loved pretty much every rendition of mascara that L'Oreal Paris has ever launched during my beauty career. Panorama is my new favourite (yes, it's even managed to knock the False Lash Bambi Eye mascara off the top spot) and I've used it daily since it landed on my desk. My lashes are naturally long but they're also spindly, so volume is what I look for in a mascara.
Panorama comes in the inkiest of black shades, which instantly makes lashes look fuller. The brush is big, so it pulls through from root to tip easily and evenly. But it also has different lengths and levels of bristles so it is able to grab even the tiniest baby hairs on the inner corners. The fanned-out effect from this mascara is second to none but crucially it also doesn't feel heavy or clumpy on the lashes, which is often the pitfall of volumising mascaras. It's a 10/10 from me.
Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR's Acting Associate Beauty Director
Dior Capture Totale Hyalushot
During the winter months, my day starts with a blast of hot air from the heaters on the train. I then sit next to the radiators in the office. All of which can leave my skin looking sapped of moisture by midday, especially on my forehead and the delicate skin under my eyes, which is already vulnerable as it has fewer lubricating oil glands than elsewhere on the body. Carrying an eye cream and a pot of moisturiser in my handbag isn't practical so I've been testing the Hyalushot Cosmetic Wrinkle Filler, which comes in a fine-tipped tube, instead.
It makes some pretty big scientific claims; these include a patented duo of hyaluronic acid, which reportedly has three times the benefits of a hyaluronic injection. Not to mention, it reportedly reduces the look of lines by 45% over just four hours. I like that I can easily apply this cream during the course of the day and the applicator means I can target just the dehydration lines that are bothering me. It leaves a clear, tightening film over the surface of the skin, which certainly dials down the look of fine lines whether your face is resting or moving. Big tick. When you touch the skin it has a tacky, bouncy feel so the upper layers are nice and hydrated. Double tick. However, I'd need to test this for longer to see if the effects are cumulative – the only downside is, I'm likely to get through this tube pretty quickly and at £75 it's not the cheapest product to mainline on a daily basis.
Fiona Embleton, GLAMOUR's Acting Associate Beauty Director
New Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury knows how to make a crowd-pleasing lipstick. Pillow Talk has its own fan base. Now, the brand has upped the ante with the Hollywood Beauty Icons collection which adds 5 delicious creamy pink shades to the satin-finish K.I.S.S.I.N.G lipstick line-up, and 5 starlet-worthy reds in the Matte Revolution formula. All have a matching Lip Cheat lip liner, too. My favourite is Icon Baby a silky nude pink that – like its name suggests – is destined for icon status.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR's Beauty Editor
Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil
From the second I pulled the plush doe-foot wand out of this formula (and it made the most satisfying, juicy sploooooosh noise), I needed a moment. This is like the silkiest, most quenching splash of hydration onto lips. It’s a joy to apply and it’s a joy to wear. It feels comfy (although a little minty tingling kicks in after a couple of seconds) and it’s not sticky at all. Given how light it feels on lips, it gives a good amount of sheer colour, especially with the darker shades.
As for the four colours, they’re very on trend and wearable. I was surprised by how much I loved the brown-toned shades (Rosewood Nights and Soft Mauve) which give some cosy-girl ‘90s nostalgia but are much more subtle than a full brown-toned lipstick. The paler shades (Blush Dreams and Pink Cloud) give a gorgeous your-lips-but-better look that melts into lips while making them look sheeny and delicious. And to ensure your lips feel as good as they look, each shade contains a blend of nine nourishing plant oils, plumping vegan collagen and protecting vitamin E. My lips will most definitely drink to that.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR's Beauty Editor
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Rhode Pineapple Refresh Cleanser
When I first got wind of the Rhode Pineapple Refresh cleanser, I wasn’t sure how to feel. Up until now her brand has centred around very nourishing, barrier-building, kind-to-skin ingredients like peptides. I was worried this new launch could be move into gimmicky territory with a launch that was heavy on fake fragrances (which can cause my skin to strop).
Instead, it’s a fragrance-free, cleverly formulated gel cleanser that, yes, introduces a little pineapple enzyme to skin. Enzymes have long been recommended by derms as a gentler alternative to more heavyweight exfoliators (see AHAs and BHAs), so it offers a little smoothing action that munches away dead skin cells without disrupting your barrier. And, to ensure skin is nourished and protected, the cleanser also contains poly-glutamic acid (a super hydrating skin humectant that locks in moisture) and anti-inflammatory green tea extract. It left my skin feeling fresh versus tight and help introduce more glow.
Elle Turner, GLAMOUR's Beauty Editor
