Best New Makeup Formulas 2021

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There seemed like a lot of new, high-performing formulas that debuted in 2021! Did you try out any new formulas this year and find a new favorite?

Urban Decay Vice Hydrating Lipstick

Urban Decay Vice Hydrating Lipstick
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No Parking
Urban Decay No Parking Vice Hydrating Lipstick Read Review
Callback
Urban Decay Callback Vice Hydrating Lipstick Read Review
Bad Blood
Urban Decay Bad Blood Vice Hydrating Lipstick Read Review
Hitch Hike
Urban Decay Hitch Hike Vice Hydrating Lipstick Read Review
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ColourPop Glossy Lip Stain

ColourPop Glossy Lip Stain
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Roll Out
ColourPop Roll Out Glossy Lip Stain Read Review
Berry Ripe
ColourPop Berry Ripe Glossy Lip Stain Read Review
Cherry Up
ColourPop Cherry Up Glossy Lip Stain Read Review
Big Apple
ColourPop Big Apple Glossy Lip Stain Read Review
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YSL The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick

YSL The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick
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Orange Surge (305)
YSL Orange Surge (305) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick Read Review
Fiery Spice (307)
YSL Fiery Spice (307) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick Read Review
Radical Chili (308)
YSL Radical Chili (308) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick Read Review
Fatal Carmin (309)
YSL Fatal Carmin (309) The Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick Read Review

MAC Shadeshifter Duochrome Eyeshadow

MAC Shadeshifter Duochrome Eyeshadow
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Rose Inc Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush

Rose Inc Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush
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Azalea
Rose Inc Azalea Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush Read Review
Heliotrope
Rose Inc Heliotrope Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush Read Review
Ophelia
Rose Inc Ophelia Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush Read Review
Anemone
Rose Inc Anemone Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush Read Review
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Natasha Denona Puff Paint Liquid Blush Serum

Natasha Denona Puff Paint Liquid Blush Serum
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Bloom
Natasha Denona Bloom Puff Paint Liquid Blush Serum Read Review
Tan
Natasha Denona Tan Puff Paint Liquid Blush Serum Read Review
Darya
Natasha Denona Darya Puff Paint Liquid Blush Serum Read Review
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Huda Beauty GloWish Soft Radiance Bronzing Powder

Huda Beauty GloWish Soft Radiance Bronzing Powder
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Rich
Huda Beauty Rich GloWish Soft Radiance Bronzing Powder Read Review
Light
Huda Beauty Light GloWish Soft Radiance Bronzing Powder Read Review
Medium
Huda Beauty Medium GloWish Soft Radiance Bronzing Powder Read Review
Tan Light
Huda Beauty Tan Light GloWish Soft Radiance Bronzing Powder Read Review
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Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)

Sephora 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021)
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Tiramisu (13)
Sephora Tiramisu (13) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) Read Review
Coconut (54)
Sephora Coconut (54) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) Read Review
Flirting Game (15)
Sephora Flirting Game (15) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) Read Review
Black Lace (01)
Sephora Black Lace (01) 12-Hour Contour Eyeliner Pencil (2021) Read Review
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Dior Forever Couture Luminizer

Dior Forever Couture Luminizer
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Nude Glow (01)
Dior Nude Glow (01) Forever Couture Luminizer Read Review
Rosewood Glow (05)
Dior Rosewood Glow (05) Forever Couture Luminizer Read Review
Coral Glow (06)
Dior Coral Glow (06) Forever Couture Luminizer Read Review
Pink Glow (02)
Dior Pink Glow (02) Forever Couture Luminizer Read Review
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Anastasia Cream Bronzer

Anastasia Cream Bronzer
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Sun Kissed
Anastasia Sun Kissed Cream Bronzer Read Review
Amber
Anastasia Amber Cream Bronzer Read Review
Golden Tan
Anastasia Golden Tan Cream Bronzer Read Review
Caramel
Anastasia Caramel Cream Bronzer Read Review
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ColourPop Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer

ColourPop Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer
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On the Ritz
ColourPop On the Ritz Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer Read Review
Sidecar
ColourPop Sidecar Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer Read Review
Scotch Kiss
ColourPop Scotch Kiss Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer Read Review
Brandy
ColourPop Brandy Fresh Kiss Lip Lacquer Read Review
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UltaColourPop

Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow

Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow
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Anjelica
Lisa Eldridge Anjelica Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow Read Review
Bianca
Lisa Eldridge Bianca Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow Read Review
Diana
Lisa Eldridge Diana Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow Read Review
Lauren
Lisa Eldridge Lauren Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow Read Review
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Lisa Eldridge

MAC Love Me Liquid Lipcolour

MAC Love Me Liquid Lipcolour
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E for Effortless
MAC E for Effortless Love Me Liquid Lipcolour Read Review
Adore Me
MAC Adore Me Love Me Liquid Lipcolour Read Review
It's All Me
MAC It's All Me Love Me Liquid Lipcolour Read Review
Still Winning
MAC Still Winning Love Me Liquid Lipcolour Read Review
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Lethal Cosmetics Magnetic Pressed Highlighter

Lethal Cosmetics Magnetic Pressed Highlighter
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Chromosphere
Lethal Cosmetics Chromosphere Magnetic Pressed Highlighter Read Review
Fusion
Lethal Cosmetics Fusion Magnetic Pressed Highlighter Read Review
Gamma
Lethal Cosmetics Gamma Magnetic Pressed Highlighter Read Review
Quantum
Lethal Cosmetics Quantum Magnetic Pressed Highlighter Read Review
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Lethal CosmeticsCamera Ready Cosmetics

Dior Dior Forever Natural Bronze

Dior Dior Forever Natural Bronze
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Golden Bronze (07)
Dior Golden Bronze (07) Dior Forever Natural Bronze Read Review
Light Bronze (02)
Dior Light Bronze (02) Dior Forever Natural Bronze Read Review
Deep Bronze (08)
Dior Deep Bronze (08) Dior Forever Natural Bronze Read Review
Fair Bronze (01)
Dior Fair Bronze (01) Dior Forever Natural Bronze Read Review
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Pat McGrath Divine Blush

Pat McGrath Divine Blush
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Nude Venus
Pat McGrath Nude Venus Divine Blush Read Review
Desert Orchid
Pat McGrath Desert Orchid Divine Blush Read Review
Nymphette
Pat McGrath Nymphette Divine Blush Read Review
Divine Rose
Pat McGrath Divine Rose Divine Blush Read Review
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Phytosurgence Spectral Shine Radiance Balm

Phytosurgence Spectral Shine Radiance Balm
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Dew of Dawn
Phytosurgence Dew of Dawn Spectral Shine Radiance Balm Read Review
Cosmic Cinders
Phytosurgence Cosmic Cinders Spectral Shine Radiance Balm Read Review
Solar Sheen
Phytosurgence Solar Sheen Spectral Shine Radiance Balm Read Review
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Medium, Olive, neutral undertones. Combination skin. View Nancy T Full Profile

“New to me product” that I love far more than I had expected (or had high hopes for) has to be Natasha Denona Cream to Powder eyeshadow formula. So much easier to use than I imagined, and it doesn’t crease, either!
Also discovered multi-chrome eyeshadows this year, and I oddly love them. I was certain that they would look terrible on my older lids, but I think that they are actually more flattering than some of my duochrome shadows.

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Very Light, Neutral undertones. Oily skin. View Bri Full Profile

My fav new formulas had to be pat mcgrath blush, huda glowish bronzer and Alamar encanto palette it’s so creamy and pigmented (you HAVE to try it Christine!) the shimmers have multiple sizes but the texture is smooth so they add dimension, and the color story is so seamless, can’t recommend it enough!.

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Genevieve
Lightest, Pink undertones. Dry skin. View Genevieve Full Profile

It was definitely great to see UD come out with something really good after all their epic fails with their eyeshadow palettes (once their shining lights) and the lipsticks were lovely. Callback was my favourite.
All of the above are products I haven’t tried, but when my blush runs out, I will be definitely looking at some of the above.

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