This was very nearly a 'new in drugstore mascaras' post as there have been SO many in 2016 so far. However I realised I'd picked up a few other bits before #FrugalFebruary started that I wanted to talk about too. These aren't all from this month, there are a few from the tail-end of last year too. I also didn't buy every single new release because it's silly for me to buy tags I have no personal use for. However I did take note of other new additions I've noticed recently so I could give a comprehensive list of what's out there right now.
Sleek
I know I don't need any more neutral eyeshadow palettes but when I saw these two new releases, I was like a woman possessed. Realistically, you don't need both but I'd definitely recommend checking out one or the other.
All Night Long i-Divine Palette | £7.99
This is a lovely nude, slightly smoky palette. Despite the name, I do think this works nicely for the day too. There's a bit of a lack of mattes in this palette, which is a slight negative but overall I really like the texture, colour payoff and longevity of these eyeshadows. And really, Negroni works as a grease colour with any look you can do with this and Mai Tai is a nice base. I can see myself using all of the brown, gold, red and mink tones in here, plus I love the cocktail-themed shade names.
A New Day i-Divine Palette | £7.99
This is the slightly more daytime, spring-appropriate option. Overall the quality is very good; the shimmers are nice and smooth, though the couple of shades with larger chunks of glitter are a little powdery. The matte brown-taupe crease colour (Daydreamer) has really poor payoff, however the darker mattes are just amazing (which is very odd!) You get a nice mix of browns, golds and lighter nudes in this palette which all compliment each other nicely.
Barry M
Barry M has to be my favourite affordable nail polish brand and they're always releasing new shades. I picked up a few from their Spring additions to the Gelly and Speedy Quick Dry ranges, which just so happen to be my two favourite lines from them!
Gelly Nail Paint in Acai Smoothie | £3.99
I actually haven't tried this one yet but I do love the Gelly range. This is a gorgeous pinky-lilac shade for Spring. From doing the nail wheel for this post, I think this is going to be a two-coat shade.
Gelly Nail Paint in Butterscotch Sundae | £3.99
My bottle of Lychee was getting a little old so I thought I'd try something similar but slightly less pink and more creamy in colour. Again it has the super-shiny finish and this is just a gorgeous nude. I find this formula lasts up to 5 days before it chips and the light colour needs two coats.
Speedy Quick Dry Nail Paint Winning Streak | £3.99
I absolutely love the Speedy Quick Dry range so of course I had to snap up one of the new Spring shades. Winning Streak is a gorgeous cream nude with a hint of pink. I'm not sure if it's just this shade or if they've improved the formula, but this is so much more long-lasting than the others I have from the range yet still dries so quickly! Fast-dry polishes do tend to be a little more brittle but with two coats (after which, the colour is completely opaque) it lasted me 4 days without chipping (though once it did a little bit, things went downhill fast).
Soap & Glory
Archery Brow Putty Dip Pot & Brush* | £10
This is actually for blonde hair (there will be 3 shades when this is released), so besides having a bit of a swatch, I can't really comment. I like the concept (you twist the bottom of the product and there's little pot of putty inside) and it seems a great formula for a natural eyebrow. I will definitely be checking this out in the right shade when it hits stands.
Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Plumping Gloss in Coral my Bluff* | £9
I have to say, I've never been a lipgloss person and I probably never will be! However if you're a fan of the Sexy Mother Pucker range, as many are, this is a gorgeous coral shade that I think will be perfect for summer.
Kick Ass Just Bright Tired Skin Concealer* | £8
This is a lavender creamy correcting stick. I personally used this under my eyes and on the top part of my cheeks (where my skin can look a little dull and lifeless) before applying my base and I did see a difference. I definitely want to give this more of a go in a few different ways so stay tuned for an update.
Glow All Out Highlight & Sculpt Cheek Stick* | £8
I've never actually tried the original, but this is a cream stick highlighter in a shimmery champagne. It doesn't feel thin or greasy but it's probably one that's more for normal to dry skin. It gives a very natural sheen but I did notice that as the day wore on, there did appear to be little bits of glitter on my face where the rest of the product had worn away a little.
Revlon
Revlon have done away with all their mascaras and started again with a standardised range that tells you exactly what each one is going to do for you. I absolutely love this as it's so much simpler and how many times have you picked up a beauty product based on a random or misleading name and ended up not liking it? These were on an introductory price of £6.99 and also on 3 for 2 so I decided to pick up Dramatic Definition, Length & Volume and The All-in-One (I bought the normal black version in all of them but every mascara comes in brown and waterproof too).
Ultimate All-in-One Mascara | £9.99
I think this is probably my favourite of the bunch, despite the odd-looking wand it actually does do it all for me if I want an everyday look. It doesn't give me those 'wow' lashes but it adds a nice amount of length, volume, definition and curl.
Volume + Length Magnified Mascara | £9.99
This is a nice balance, as the name would suggest, between thickening the lashes a little, whilst still making them look long. Again, it's definitely an everyday look but that's ok with me. The one thing I'm not too thrilled about is the flaking.
Dramatic Definition Mascara | £9.99
I actually really like the long-defined lashes this mascara gives me, though it really isn't thickening at all. I also unfortunately find that this one flakes on me throughout the day too.
Max Factor
Max Factor Velvet Volume False Lash Effect Mascara | £11.99
Velvety lashes seems to be the 'in' thing right now and as I'd never tried the much-lauded False Lash Effect, I decided to give this a go. I must admit this does feel very nice on my lashes, not leaving them feeling crispy or looking clumpy at all. It adds volume yet still gives a defined, lengthening false lash effect, which is exactly what I like. It holds the curl throughout the day and doesn't flake at all. I actually find it really similar to Benefit's They're Real if you're after a slightly cheaper alternative.
L'Oreal
False Lash Sculpt Mascara | £9.99
I had high hopes for this mascara, as I'm a huge fan of False Lash Flutter. I love the brush as it really does comb through your lashes and coats even the tiniest inner eyelashes. This is a little more volumising than the False Lash Flutter, though a little clumpier as a result. However it definitely still delivers the length and curl for me and it doesn't flake!
Infallible Fixing Mist | £7.99
I'm a big fan of this and it seems to do a similar job the the Urban Decay one I'd been using. The mist could definitely be finer, but I find it helps my makeup stay in place, without smudging or smearing. It doesn't completely mattify my face but it also doesn't lave it looking too dewy. I also think my makeup just looks better and more blended together when I use it.
Bourjois
Air Mat Foundation | £9.99
This is definitely one of the better drugstore foundations I've tried (given my recent post you can make of that what you will...) However there's just something stopping this from being a 'love' for me. The colour match is fine for me despite the narrow range, but it's not amazing as it does oxidise on the skin. I really like the flawless look it gives, however I didn't find it particularly long-lasting and shine definitely starts to creep in after a few hours of wear. It's especially disappointing given the bold claims made on the packaging. I know they're a load of rubbish but if it's saying '24 hour matte', I want something that's at least average.
Radiance Reveal Concealer | £7.99
Onto something I was a little more impressed with! Again, there's a poor selection, but if you can find a shade that works for you then definitely check this out. I have the darkest colour which is the perfect correcting shade on me. It's brightening but still had a nice peachy tone that cancels out my dark circles in one swipe. It doesn't crease on me like a potted creamy concealer can do and it's just so lightweight and easy to blend in. This is my top pick of the bunch!
Also New
Sleek VIP Lipsticks | £5.49 each
Sleek's standard matte lipstick formula can definitely be drying, however having swatched these, they seem far more pigmented and creamy. The shades are quite bright, mostly being corals, pinks and oranges. So who knows, maybe I'll end up picking up one when summer comes around.
Revlon Illuminance Creme Eyeshadow Palette
I saw this in Superdrug but couldn't find a tester or a price. It seems it's only available as a free gift but it looks promising; a palette of nude-brown cream eyeshadows.
Bourjois City Radiance Foundation | £9.99
This is the foundation that goes with the concealer. I did have a little swatch of it but it seemed quite shimmery and I just wasn't convinced it would suit my skin type.
Maybelline Brow Pomade Crayon | £5.99
There only looked to be two shades in this but swatching them they seemed natural and not too warm. I didn't pick them up as I like a thin, sharp eyebrow pencil so I can draw in each individual hair.
Maybelline Baby Lips Balm & Blush | £4.99
Maybelline has come out with a lip and cheek product as part of its Baby Lips range. I thought the original Baby Lips balms were a bit rubbish so I don't have any plans to check out these! If you liked the lipbalms then you could well enjoy these though.
Maybelline SuperStay 24 Hour Setting Spray | £6.99
The drugstore has definitely taken note of how popular setting sprays have become because this is the second one to come out this winter. I gave this one a miss purely because I have the L'Oreal one but I've heard good things so might give it a go next time.
Maybelline Push Up Drama Mascara | £7.99
This curling and lengthening mascara with a rubberised wand looks right up my street so I will definitely be picking it up once I've made my way through the others I have on the go!
Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow Palette | £9.99
This is a very pretty pastel-nude (mostly shimmery) eyeshadow palette. I didn't pick it up as I didn't think the shades would suit me and I've heard mixed things about the original The Nudes palette.
Maybelline Dream Blender | £4.99
Basically a BeautyBlender on a stick! It could be a gimmick but I have to say I'm intrigued.
L'Oreal Infallible Sculpt Contour Palette | £9.99
This is a matte-look sculpting duo with a light highlighting powder and a deeper, fairly cool contouring powder. It comes in two shades.
L'Oreal Infallible Sculpt Blush Trio | £7.99
These three highlighting blush trios actually look really pretty! There's a pink, a bronze and a golden shade in the range.
L'Oreal Infallible Sculpt Foundation | £8.99
I don't really 'get' the concept of a sculpting foundation but this is supposed to aid contouring. I can't see how but that's what it says! It comes in a paltry two shades, both of which are very light so I won't be trying this either way.
Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Matte Lip | £3.50
Soap & Glory are releasing a new line of matte lip crayons and I already have the shade Chocoberry on my wish list! There are also new shades on the way in the Gloss Sticks.
Soap & Glory Archery Volu-Boost Brow Fibre Gel | £10
Finally, it looks like the drugstore is going to get a pretty-much-identical Benefit Gimme Brow dupe that has a small wand for precise application. This will be released in three shades.
Soap & Glory Archery Brow Almighty Power-Glide Crayon | £8
This is going to be a chunky brow crayon (there seems to be a bit of a trend for it at the moment!) I don't think it'll be my thing, as I prefer the thin tip of the original Brow Archery.
Soap & Glory Kick Ass All is Calm Anti-Redness Concealer & Super-Blur Imperfections Eraser | £8 each
Like the lavender shade I have, All is Calm is a similar creamy corrector stick but this time in a green colour to counteract redness. Super-Blur is a more flesh-toned option that's meant to give an airbrushed appearance.
Soap & Glory Highlight & Sculpt Cheek Sticks in Love at First Blush & Wonder Bronze | £8 each
The super-popular pink highlighting Love at First Blush is about to be released in a cream stick formula, along with the warm, shimmery Wonder Bronze. I also think these are really reasonably-priced!
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What are your favourite new drugstore releases? Which ones are on your wish list?
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