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Make-up

Our experts review the best make-up products in tried and tested guides

Find all of our reviews of the best new make-up here. We test the top products on the market for quality, ease of use and value for money. Whether you want a bold new lipstick or an eye-catching mascara, our team of writers has you covered. We'll also bring you the latest makeup deals here.

Latest Make-Up reviews and deals

<p>I’ve tested everything from budget-friendly formulas to luxury options </p>
Make-up

Best full coverage foundations to suit all skin types

<p>During testing, we looked at each bag’s capacity, durability, and design, to bring you the best of the bunch </p>
Make-up

Best make up bags for travel 2024

<p>It’s less than a third of the price of its premium Chanel counterpart</p>
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This £11 bronzer is a top-notch alternative to Chanel’s £45 formula

<p>We looked at formula, shades, staying power and finish</p>
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13 best cream blushers for a natural and long-lasting glow

<p>Our testers considered the price, performance and ingredients of each concealer </p>
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11 best concealers for covering blemishes

<p>Our tester puckered up and tried out each and every gloss they could get their hands on</p>
Make-up

Best lip gloss 2024, tried and tested

<p>We judged our favourites based on how easy they were to use, and how well they mimicked the microbladed effect</p>
Fashion & Beauty

7 best eyebrow pens for feathery, natural-looking brows

<p>Our testers certainly qualify as brow experts, having experimented with every possible brow look over the years</p>
Make-up

15 best brow gels 2024, reviewed by a beauty expert

<p>Our reviewer is an experienced beauty editor who’s put hundreds of formulas to the test </p>
Make-up

27 best foundations, tried and tested for all skin types

<p>Ask any top make-up artist and they’ll tell you: if you’re wearing foundation, you should be using primer, too</p>
Skincare

Best primers 2024, tried and tested by a beauty editor

<p>We considered the formulas’ skincare benefits, ease of application, staying power and value for money </p>
Make-up

11 best lip liners that shape and define for a smudge-free pout

<p>From long-lasting cream formulas to powders we rely on, I’ve done the hardwork for you </p>
Make-up

17 best bronzers that offer a long-lasting glow

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Lipstick and lip products

<p>Go bold with brands like Mac, Fenty and Bare Minerals </p>
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16 best red lipsticks for a standout pout, from matte to glossy

Find your new go-to liquid or bullet rouge within our tried and tested favourites

Make-up

16 best red lipsticks for a standout pout, from matte to glossy

Find your new go-to liquid or bullet rouge within our tried and tested favourites

<p>Go bold with brands like Mac, Fenty and Bare Minerals </p>
<p>Anything too sticky did not make the cut</p>
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10 best lip glosses to help achieve the perfect pout

<p>Peppermint, capsicum pepper or cinnamon provide temporary fullness while some formulas use ingredients that work over time </p>
Make-up

20 best lip plumpers: Glosses and serums to plump up your pout

<p>Lip tints often require less topping op than the classic lipstick </p>
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9 best lip tints for a matte, sheer or shimmery wash of colour

<p>Testing involved eating, drinking, talking and occasionally mask-wearing – and they had to come off easily too</p>
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13 best liquid lipsticks for matte and glossy pouts that stay put

<p>Testing involved eating, drinking, talking and occasionally mask-wearing – and they had to come off easily too</p>
Make-up

13 best liquid lipsticks for matte and glossy pouts that stay put

<p>We considered the formulas’ skincare benefits, ease of application, staying power and value for money </p>
Make-up

11 best lip liners that shape and define for a smudge-free pout

<p>Our edit starts from just £8</p>
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9 best nude lipstick shades to suit all skintones

Mascara

<p>Every product we tried was flake-free and didn’t budge</p>
Make-up

Best mascara 2024: For long, full lashes with volume

Whether you prefer the falsies effect or a more natural finish, it’s time to put your best flutter forward

<p>We looked at wand shapes, lengthening and whether our flutter stayed put</p>
Make-up

15 best mascaras for sensitive eyes that define and lengthen lashes

<p>Top-performing waterproof mascaras not only add volume, definition and length, they are a breeze to remove, too</p>
Make-up

10 best waterproof mascaras 2024, reviewed by a beauty editor

<p>Since face coverings have become a daily reality, mascara is now the star of our make-up bags</p>
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11 best lengthening mascaras for show-stopping lashes

Foundations

<p>There’s a whole host of new formulas for this year already, with many boasting skincare benefits </p>
Make-up

17 best foundations for every skin type, from dewy to matte formulas

After testing both budget to luxury options, we’ve covered all bases

<p>We looked for foundations that could last the day while feeling comfortable on the skin</p>
Make-up

13 best foundations for mature skin that hydrate and brighten

<p>Thirsty skin can benefit from balancing niacinamide, hydrating hyaluronic acid and comforting vitamin E</p>
Make-up

Best foundations for dry skin 2024, tried and tested by experts

<p>From glowy to matte, we rated our picks on shade range, coverage and staying power</p>
Make-up

10 best lightweight foundations for all skin types

More Make-Up reviews and deals

<p>Our testing criteria covered ease of application, precise tips and blendability for softer pencils, shade range and packaging</p>
Make-up

Best eyeliners 2024, according to a beauty editor

Make-up

Sofia Richie’s favourite bronzer is on sale for less than £10

<p>It’s the perfect amount of coverage without weighing down the skin</p>
Make-up

This Charlotte Tilbury product is my favourite for a serious glow

<p>It was awarded the title of best powder bronzer in our round-up </p>
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Benefit’s hoola bronzer is as hype-worthy today as it was in 2001

<p>These formulas contain growth-encouraging ingredients such as vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and castor oil</p>
Make-up

10 best eyelash serums that add strength and volume

<p>The gradient eyeshadow trend is peaking over the horizon once more</p>
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Smokey eye tutorial, according to experts

<p>It feels weightless on the skin</p>
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This foundation left my skin looking flawless – and it has 70% off

<p>There are reductions of up to 70 per cent to be had</p>
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The best LOOKFANTASTIC beauty deals according to a beauty writer

<p> The skincare-packed formula features TFC8, Augustinus Bader’s patented supernutrient</p>
Make-up

Victoria Beckham’s concealer adds ‘radiance and hides tired eyes’

Make-up

Victoria Beckham’s concealer adds ‘radiance and hides tired eyes’

<p> The skincare-packed formula features TFC8, Augustinus Bader’s patented supernutrient</p>
<p>Whether you have dry, oily, dehydrated or combination skin, there’s something to suit everybody</p>
Make-up

Best foundation sticks 2024, tested by a beauty expert

<p>The new matte addition to the barepro line launched earlier in September</p>
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I’ve just found the perfect foundation for oily skin

<p>Its warmth really draws out the green </p>
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Finding the right colour mascara enhanced my green eyes

<p>These are the products that can withstand a whole day’s wear in the heat and humidity</p>
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The best sweat-proof make-up as Indian summer is predicted

<p>These are the products that can withstand a whole day’s wear in the heat and humidity</p>
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The best sweat-proof make-up as Indian summer is predicted

<p>The show’s lead make-up artist divulges everything from Lily Collins’s concealer to her eyeliner</p>
Make-up

Lily Collins’s beauty looks revealed by Emily in Paris make-up artist

<p>Make-up artist Aurelie Payen reveals her favourite red lipstick to use on Lily for season 4</p>
Make-up

This is the exact red lipstick Lily Collins wore during Emily in Paris

<p>The packaging may be less boujee, but I’m on side </p>
Make-up

This £2 lip balm is better than Clinique’s £22 black honey

<p>Nourishing skincare ingredients and SPF protection make these real multi-taskers </p>
Skincare

19 best tinted moisturisers for a natural, glowy look

<p>The rare offer sees shoppers saving 22 per cent on the fan-favourite formula</p>
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Armani’s foundation ‘will show you in the best light’ and has £10 off

<p>Want to give your lashes a lift? We’ve rounded up the best ones to buy right now</p>
Make-up

10 best eyelash curlers 2024

<p>It leaves my lips feeling quenched like nothing else</p>
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Does The Inkey List’s lip balm really deliver on its plumping claims?

<p>My criteria explored texture, how easy it is to blend, formula, and how well it held up after hours of wear</p>
Make-up

Vieve skin nova complexion balm review

<p>Since I started using it in 2022, this product has been a staple of my make-up bag</p>
Make-up

This £5.99 clear brow gel is the best I’ve ever used

<p>Benefit has been going strong since 1976 </p>
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The Benefit make-up products that are actually worth your money

<p>Loose powder is best for setting and baking, but plump for pressed when it comes to smoothing out shine </p>
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12 best setting powders for a shine-free finish that won’t budge

Make-up

12 best setting powders for a shine-free finish that won’t budge

<p>Loose powder is best for setting and baking, but plump for pressed when it comes to smoothing out shine </p>
<p>From Charlotte Tilbury and Dior to Trinny London and more, we put a wide range of brands to the test </p>
Make-up

12 best foundations for mature skin that deliver on radiance

<p>We paid close attention to the shade ranges on offer, formula, colour payoff, and of course, staying power</p>
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The £7.99 alternative to Charlotte Tilbury’s £39 flawless filter

<p>There’s a £39 price difference between the two cream products<em> </em></p>
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This bronzer beats Charlotte Tilbury’s £45 cult favourite

<p>It’s a true make-up bag staple </p>
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This eyebrow pencil gives me perfect arches in just 10 seconds

<p>It’s a true make-up bag staple </p>
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This eyebrow pencil gives me perfect arches in just 10 seconds

<p>There’s 44 shades for colour matching </p>
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An honest review of Mac’s first-ever studio radiance concealer

<p>Collins flaunted a blue-green metallic eye and bold lip</p>
Beauty

Lily Collin’s exact eye shadow and lipstick from S4 E4 Emily in Paris

<p>The character of Sylvie is renowned for her Parisian style</p>
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Emily in Paris’ Sylvie wears these two make-up items for her chic look

<p>The foundation has more than £20 off today</p>
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It Cosmetics your skin but better foundation is reduced by 60%

<p>It’s leaves the ultimate your-lips-but-better finish</p>
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If you love Clinique black honey, you have to try this

<p>The make-up for Richie’s nuptials inspired thousands of re-creations on TikTok </p>
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I tried Sofia Richie’s exact wedding make-up – here’s the full look

<p>We tried to avoid doing any top-ups, to see how each of these formulas fared over time </p>
Make-up

Best lightweight foundations 2023, tried and tested

<p>Biles’ is the world’s most decorated gymnast </p>
Make-up

Simone Biles wore these drugstore beauty products in the Olympic final

<p>Giving skin a healthy, flushed look, it’s worth a spot in your make-up bag </p>
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This £10 liquid blush is my secret to a sun-kissed glow

<p>The formula leaves a tingling sensation </p>
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I’ve tried countless lip-plumping products – but this liner works

<p>I put the new product to the test over the course of a working day </p>
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Is Benefit’s porefessional powder the answer to a shine-free finish?

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Is Benefit’s porefessional powder the answer to a shine-free finish?

<p>I put the new product to the test over the course of a working day </p>
<p>This formula does not budge </p>
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Kiko’s lip markers have gone viral on TikTok – and I can see why

<p>The hybrid formula features a pen and clear gel on each end </p>
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Beauty editors swear by this gel for transforming sparse eyebrows

<p>I’ve had the same tube for eight months – and it’s still going strong </p>
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I’m a beauty writer and this mascara is a game changer

<p>We asked an experienced beauty editor to put the latest liquid blushes to the test </p>
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10 best liquid blushes for a natural flush and glowy look

<p>We asked an experienced beauty editor to put the latest liquid blushes to the test </p>
Make-up

10 best liquid blushes for a natural flush and glowy look

<p>The product doesn’t leave my skin feeling heavy nor have I had issues with breakouts </p>
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I don’t leave the house without this Urban Decay setting powder

<p>This Rimmel liner has been one of my make-up-bag staples for years </p>
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The £6 liquid eyeliner I rely on for the perfect cat eye look

<p>It’s lightweight, non-drying and easy to apply </p>
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I’ve tried so many red lipsticks but this one is my all-time favourite

<p>I was fortunate enough to get a sneak preview before it launched, so I’ve had a couple of weeks to really put it to the test</p>
Make-up

Is Charlotte Tilbury’s new foundation stick worth the hype?

<p>There are plenty of beauty products designed to beat the heat</p>
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The best sweat-proof make-up to see you through the heatwave

<p>I tested the colour payoff, whether it blended well, how it felt on my skin and how long it lasted</p>
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Nars liquid blush review: My answer to a natural, dewy summer look

<p>This NYX lip oil is budget-friendly and hydrating without any of the stickiness of a typical gloss </p>
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This is one of the best lip oils I’ve tried

<p>It has been worn by A-list celebrities like Julia Roberts, Zooey Deschanel </p>
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Clinique’s black honey went viral and it’s worth all the hype

<p>I tested the colour payoff, whether it blended well, how it felt on my skin and how long it lasted</p>
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Nars liquid blush review: My answer to a natural, dewy summer look

<p>This NYX lip oil is budget-friendly and hydrating without any of the stickiness of a typical gloss </p>
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This is one of the best lip oils I’ve tried

<p>It has been worn by A-list celebrities like Julia Roberts, Zooey Deschanel </p>
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Clinique’s black honey went viral and it’s worth all the hype

<p>From make-up-like formulas to protecting SPF coverage </p>
Make-up

Best BB creams 2024, tested by a beauty editor

<p>The lightweight foundation took the top spot in our review </p>
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This is the lightweight foundation to be using this summer

<p>Prepare to give your skin a boost of hydration throughout the day </p>
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This setting spray is the secret to dewy skin

<p>Packed with skincare benefits, there’s a reason why TikTok loves it </p>
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Lumene’s CC cream is my go-to for lightweight coverage

<p>This hardworking powder helps to conceal blemishes, redness and dark circles </p>
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Maybelline setting powder review: A must have for oily skin

<p>Setting sprays will help keep your make-up in place for longer </p>
Make-up

8 best setting sprays that keep make-up in place all day long

<p>The serum is easy to apply and very buildable </p>
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Isle of Paradise’s sunny serum is my new summer make-up bag staple

<p>The budget drops are four times cheaper than Drunk Elephant’s </p>
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These £7 bronzing drops rival Drunk Elephant’s £33 viral product

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