The upcoming makeup drops for April are certainly embracing a vibrant and bold aesthetic, with a focus on colorful hues, voluminous lashes, and statement lips.
This trend can be attributed in part to the influential makeup artist Pat McGrath, whose groundbreaking work at Maison Margiela’s spring haute couture show captivated audiences worldwide. McGrath’s innovative “alien” skin look, which created a supernatural glow, quickly became a sensation, and set the stage for this daring trend to make its way into mainstream beauty.
McGrath’s visionary approach had beauty aficionados everywhere in a proverbial chokehold. And now as new products drop, they will be able to deliver a fresh burst of color and excitement just in time for spring. From striking eyeshadows to lash-enhancing formulas and bold lip colors, April’s makeup releases are sure to inspire creativity and experimentation among makeup enthusiasts.
Here’s a breakdown of the makeup tools and products for April.
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Tools: Prada Foundation Optimizing Brush: A versatile, multi-use makeup brush designed by Prada makeup artists and created by fine-arts manufacturers. It’s engineered for optimal foundation application.
Makeup Forever Foundation Brush (118): An artisan brush with soft, densely packed bristles shaped like a tear-drop to seamlessly apply liquid or cream makeup products. It features synthetic vegan bristles, an eco-conceived wood handle, and comes with a recyclable and reusable travel pouch.
Eyes: MAC Connect in Color Palette: A palette featuring various eyeshadow shades to create different eye looks. It’s recommended to top the eyeshadow with MAC Clear Lip Glass for added dimension and shine.
Prada Beauty Dimensions Multi-Effect Refillable Eyeshadow Palette: Each palette contains five shades designed to be mixed and matched for versatile eye makeup looks.
Lashes: For bold lashes, consider stacking faux lashes on both the top and bottom lash lines using Duo Lash Glue. Recommended mascaras for achieving bold looks include:
Christian Louboutin Lift Ultima Mascara: Known for its small brush, allowing for precise application from the roots of the lashes.
Maybelline Volume’ Express The Falsies Mascara: Offers similar results to the Christian Louboutin mascara at a more affordable price point.
Westman Atelier Eye Want You Mascara: Another option for bold lashes.
Lips: Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Lip Gloss: Features an innovative oil-in-gloss technology that delivers multi-dimensional volume and shine to the lips. It also provides hydration for up to 24 hours and a youthful, high-shine effect.
Comes in five sheer shades, including crystal-clear gloss and translucent pinks, caramels, corals, and cherry shades, each offering a mirror-shine effect with minimal shimmer.