From cream bronzers to foundation & scent – the best beauty launches of 2024
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PICKING my three favourites from the thousands of new beauty products has been a challenge, with many not living up to the hype. But these are the best beauty launches of 2024 . . . No7 Pro Artist, from £12.95, boots.com: There have been so many great budget beauty launches this year that it was really difficult to decide which one takes top spot.
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This might be a cop out, as I’m giving it to an entire range rather than one product, but most of the new affordable brands are skewed towards Gen Z consumers, so it’s refreshing to see a make-up collection that doesn’t compromise on quality and feels grown up, yet still costs less than £20.
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My hero product from the line has to be No7 Pro Artist Soft Glow Cream Bronzer, £19.95, which outperforms cream bronzers more than double the price. Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, £43.20 for 10g, johnlewis.com: This was the year I ditched concealer – not because it’s inherently bad, but because a host of new foundation launches made it redundant.
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And that was demonstrated most clearly by this clever stick, which not only replaced my foundation and concealer, but because it also controls oil so well, I have found I don’t need to use a setting powder. It’s long-wearing, has buildable coverage and a true skin finish.
![[Merit Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum is bold and interesting, with a retro feel, echoing Chanel No5]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NINTCHDBPICT000959858646.jpg?strip=all&w=903)
There’s no risk of it spilling in my make-up bag, and it’s solid, so it doesn’t count towards an aeroplane liquid allowance. It’s quite literally saving time, space and money. MERIT Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum, £79 for 30ml, meritbeauty.com: Though the website says it’s sold out, I can’t say enough good things about this scent.
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