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This New Versatile Blush Palette Will Unlock Your Glowiest Skin This Summer

Plus more on the month’s makeup newcomers.

April 16, 2022

You know the saying — April showers bring May flowers. While the age-old sentiment is talking about the weather, there’s no reason why it can’t also apply to your beauty routine. In other words, this month’s beauty buys have the potential to set you up for success this summer. The best new makeup releases of April 2022 have everything from playful palettes to complexion staples (with innovative formulas across the board), so you can be prepared for all that the upcoming season may bring.

The TZR beauty team has been hard at work testing and vetting the new releases from brands big and small this month and there are lots of worthy picks to choose from. When it comes to color, your summer eye looks will know no bounds with Patrick Ta’s new Major Dimension II eyeshadow palette, the rosy-hued follow-up to the first installment. Once again, Ta offers matte, shimmer, and cream formulas all in one place for the utmost versatility.

Of course, your base routine is just as important and likely needs some sprucing up as the weather continues to change. Summer heat means summer sweat, and breakout brand Ami Cole has you covered — literally. The new line of finely milled setting powders will not only quell any shininess but the lineup is targeted toward deeper skin tones, so you don’t have to worry about flashback. These launches are only a sampling of what April’s makeup releases have in store.

Keep reading to get the low down on the releases that have editors buzzing.

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April 2022’s Best Eyeliner

Hourglass

Voyeur Waterproof Gel Eyeliner

$28

This waterproof gel eyeliner is a must if you need your makeup to last all day. Promising 12-hour wear, the creamy formula glides on easily and then sets, so no touch-ups are required. | Pros: waterproof, smudge-proof, 12-hour wear | Cons: could be difficult to blend once it dries down |

April 2022’s Best Blush Palette

One/Size

Cheek Clapper 3D Blush Trio Palette

$36

With three different blush textures, this palette can do a lot for your beauty routine. The Flex Cream is perfect for underpainting and overpainting, Full Impact Matte helps to blur and build intensity, while the Hyper Sheen creates an eye-catching glow. |Pros: Multiple Finishes (Matte, Sheen, and Cream); Long-wearing. | Notable Ingredients: Dragon Fruit Extract (helps grip & extend wear).

April 2022’s Best Lip Oil

Hermès

Hermèsistible Infused Care Oil

$55

When it comes to luxurious lip products, this new pick from Hermès Beauty is the crème de la crème. Each of the six hydrating shades has a corresponding scent containing fruity notes that will instantly transport you to a tropical vacation. |Pros: hydrating, high-shine | Cons: if you’re not a fan of tropical scents you may not enjoy the smell | Notable Ingredients: Plant Oils

April 2022’s Best Eyeshadow Palette

Patrick Ta

Major Dimension II Rose Eyeshadow Palette

$68

A follow-up to the original Major Dimensions palette, the second installment offers a deeper variety of rose-toned neutrals for everyday makeup looks. It contains a mix of warm, cool, and neutral tones as well as matte, satin, and pearlescent finishes — plus two cream shades that create a rich base for eyeshadow. |Pros: multiple finishes, high pigmentation, luxe packaging | Notable Ingredients: Shea Butter

April 2022’s Best Setting Powder

Ami Cole

Skin Melt Loose Powder

$22

Available in three shades (including two that are formulated for deeper skin tones), this setting powder is infused with powdered rose quartz for a naturally radiant finish. |Pros: natural finish, talc-free, no flashback | Cons: limited shade range with only three shades | Notable Ingredients: Baobab Extract, Hyaluronic Acid

April 2022’s Best Primer

Smashbox

Photo Finish Revitalize 8-in-1 Primer Essence

$29

Smashbox is known for its primer collection, and this addition is bound to become a new favorite. Infused with the brand’s Silkscreen Complex, black rose, and peony, the unique essence formula not only primes the skin for makeup but plumps and boosts hydration in one quick spritz. |Pros: multitasking (skin care and makeup priming benefits), hydrating | Notable Ingredients: Silkscreen Complex (Hyaluronic Acid, Probiotic Extract, and Vitamins), Niacinamide, and caffeine

April 2022’s Best Highlighter

Westman Atelier

Super Loaded Tinted Highlighter in Peau De Sante

$75

This velvety highlighting cream is now available in an all-new, exclusive shade, Peau de Sante. Described as a “tawny rose pink flecked with shimmery gold”, it’s perfect for a glowy summer makeup look. |Pros: velvety texture, easy to apply | Notable Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Seed Oil

April 2022’s Best Multistick

Byredo Colour Stick

Byredo’s collection of multipurpose Colour Sticks has welcomed three new shades: Demerara, a neutral pink, Demerara, a shimmery rose gold, and Marzipan, a glittery lilac. Designed to be used all over the face, these sticks have a dry cream texture and glossy finish. |Pros: multitasking (use on eyes, lips, and cheeks), easily blendable, lightweight texture, and buildable coverage | Notable Ingredients: Passion Fruit Seed Oil (has skin soothing properties)

Byredo

Colour Stick in Demerara

$33

Byredo

Colour Stick in Frosting

$33

Byredo

Colour Stick in Marzipan

$33