After a 'shock to the system' arctic blast, autumn beauty launches have arrived bang on cue. A welcome reminder that a new season ushers in new products and new looks. This year's 'newness' is being rolled out as fallen leaves litter the ground and chilly evenings see central heating systems being switched on for the first time in months.
As the weather cools down, makeup can have increased staying power. That means, it can also be that little bit heavier and, of course, more experimental. So, investing in coloured cosmetics at this time of the year is a great idea.
So, what's new for Autumn 2024? A slew of new product offerings includes collaborations as well as makeup and skincare bundles. They are being unveiled at a time when we are getting a sneak peek of upcoming advent calendars - a stark reminder that Christmas is just around the corner.
I must have watched at least 15 advent calendar unboxings, so far. Apart from budget offerings, such as W7's 24-day Beauty Blast, which retails at £19.95, most deliver poor value for money. Try and remember that, if you feel yourself being tempted. The number of minis in luxury calendars is beyond disappointing. If you like premium beauty brands, you are better off treating yourself to a bundle or individual, full-size products you know you will use.
Having said that, PLouise's £240 advent train is a no-brainer for fans of the brand. It promises to deliver not just plenty of full sizes but newness too. And adding advent calendars to their offering for their first time this year are Beauty Bay (sold out) and The Beauty Crop. It will be interesting to see what kind of reviews they get.
Autumn beauty launches in makeup
Revolution Beauty is leading from the front with a stunning collab collection to mark the 20th anniversary of Mean Girls. The big screen and stage hit has inspired the launch of Mean Girls x Revolution. Beautifully designed, the collection includes a Burn Book eyeshadow palette and key chain lip glosses. You can read more about this collection in my review here.
One of the things I've noticed about Revolution is that it keeps the best new launches to itself for quite a while before making them more widely available. This frustrates me as an Amazon Prime member. It's always cheaper for me to buy from Amazon because I get free delivery - even if I only spend a small amount. Mind you, it's well worth checking out Revolution's website - the brand's Fiver Fridays are amazing.
PLouise is banging out new releases like there is no tomorrow. The last of its summer launches included a 'fridge' filled with lip products from its Bad Bitch Energy and Lip Drip ranges. For autumn, it started off with a new lip range. Snack-themed Take Me Away bags are filled with 10 lip liners, while a Play Your Cards Right lipstick palette includes 12 shades. These products can be purchased together, as a bundle, for £25. Alternatively, you can buy them separately. Each product is available in three shade variations.
Hot on the heels of the lip products come After Dark bundles. Priced at £25, they are tipped to be big sellers for Christmas. Available in skincare and makeup variations, the bundles are packaged in boxes that replicate hotel room door hangers. The makeup sets include an eyeshadow palette, false eye lashes with glue and a pack of two glitter eyeliners. You can read more about these and the lip products in my recent review of PLouise's Budget Box.
There's lot going on at Barry M. It has just launched Nail Vaults as well as new That's Swell! Peptide Plumping Lip Oils. The oils are priced £6.99 and the nail sets cost £35. If you are looking for a makeup bundle, either for yourself or as a gift for someone else, the brand's Goody Bags are fab value for money.
Over at Collection Cosmetics, you will find new and improved Lasting Perfection Foundation. Available in satin and matte finishes, this foundation is infused with skincare ingredients and SPF. The matte foundation boasts niacinamide and vitamin B5 while the satin variation includes collagen peptide, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera extract. Priced at just £7.99, this foundation delivers great coverage and has awesome staying power.
The Beauty Crop has added new shades to its Glow Milk cream and powder blushes as well as to its bronzers and lip oil range.
Lottie London's autumn beauty launch is a new and extensive Harley Quinn collection. It includes two eyeshadow palettes, a stamp eyeliner, primer and lip products.
Autumn beauty launches in skincare
Capitalising on the success of its Pro Miracle range, Revolution has launched a number of sets and bundles, including the very giftworthy Ultimate Miracle Skincare Set, which includes two best-selling products and retails for £20. It has also launched new bath and body sets in two fragrances - Tropical Caramel and Blossom Bloom. The sets include a body wash, firming body cream and hair and body mist. I will be reviewing the latter, so check out the blog section for updates.
For its autumn beauty newness, The Ordinary, which has dubbed itself 'The Abnormal Beauty Company', has launched a Salicylic Acid Body Serum and a 5% Niacinamide Face and Body Emulsion.
Clinique has launched a new eye brightening serum. It has trademarked the name of the product, which retails at a pricey £45. Meanwhile, Clarins, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, has a new and improved Double Serum, which I have heard good things about. That costs £65 for 30ml.
Boots has opened a destination beauty store at Battersea Power Station. The brand has also extended its virtual beauty services.
What do you make of this year's autumn beauty launches, so far? The big sellers are likely to be the After Dark bundles from PLouise, Clarins new and improved Double Serum and Revolution's mini bath and body sets.
Thinking ahead to Christmas? I’m right with you.
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