Incoming: 2016’s Best Beauty Releases

New Year, new you? Nah, me neither, but New Year, NEW MAKE UP, now you’re talking. There’s tonnes of brand-spankin'-new beauty products coming our way in 2016, fabulous news, just as long as your New Year’s resolution isn’t to spend less on beauty.

Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation

Candleglow, soft, luminous – you’re talking my language, stick dewy in there and I’m cockahoot! An ultra-lightweight, medium-coverage foundation that mimics the reflective glow of just lit candles. Laura Mercier know good bases, so I’ll definitely be trying this when it hits the UK.

Available - Sephora now, released in the UK 05th February

Hourglass Ambient® Strobe Lighting Powder 

Stobers go crazy! Hourglass, expert of non-powdery-powders, have launched a collection of illuminating strobing powders designed to sculpt the face with light, creating depth and dimension for a refined, natural-looking highlight. I didn’t jump on the strobing bandwagon last year (it’s basically highlighting) but these might just entice me.

Available online at Hourglass and Sephora now $38 Expected in the UK 01st February 

James Read Tantour Sculpting Duo

We’re all down with regular contouring, but imagine if when you washed your makeup off, that contour remained! Imagine no longer, tan supremo James Read has made those dreams come true. The mineral bronzing and illuminating duo is infused with a hint of self-tan that develops into long lasting definition. Chizzled cheekbones here we come.

Launching - March 2016 £30

L’Oreal Infallible Matte Max Ombre Lip Pens

Stick in on Cheryl Cole and send her out on the X Factor – a sure fire way to create a buzz, bravo L’Oreal! The hotly anticipated Matte lip pens will be hitting stores this year, join the waiting list here.

Launching - Who knows!

BareMinerals BareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer

I for one cannot wait to try this. If it’s anything like the BareSkin foundation, it could be holy-grail in the making. Instantly hides dark circles and discolouration with high-definition mineral optics - for a bright and flawless finish.

Available Sephora now $20, available in UK stores 4 February, QVC limited stock in now! 

Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lipsticks

The Matte madness continues. These beauties popped up at NY fashion week and caused matte mehem! Matte, yet creamy and available in 10 sassy-ass shades.

They’ve hit the US here, hopefully we won’t be far behind. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit

Highlight with attitude! Instagram is a wash with glow-tastic selfies from those lucky enough to have these in their possession already. Each kit contains four metallic velvetty powder highlighters for intense luminosity.

Available in the US $40 Anastasia Beverly Hills UK TBC

Which beauty launches are getting you excited this year?