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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>These brozing drops aim to beat out pricier brands</p>
Make-up

Do Essence’s £3.95 bronzing drops rival Drunk Elephant’s formula?

<p>The new shade launches online today, 17 June</p>
Make-up

We tried Clinique’s new ‘nude honey’ almost lipstick on three women

<p>Both are staples in my make-up bag, but can they withstand 30C heat?</p>
Make-up

Charlotte Tilbury vs Urban Decay: Which setting spray is sweat-proof?

<p>The product doesn’t leave my skin feeling heavy nor have I had issues with breakouts </p>
Make-up

My favourite setting powder is heatwave-proof – and it’s 20% off now

<p>Go bold with brands like Mac, Fenty and Bare Minerals </p>
Make-up

Best red lipsticks 2025, tried and tested for long-lasting colour

<p>We looked at formula, shades, staying power and finish</p>
Make-up

11 best cream blushes for a natural and long-lasting glow

<p>From Drunk Elephant’s sell-out drops to Isle of Paradise’s new sunny serum, these are the products to know</p>
Make-up

13 best bronzing drops for an instant sun-kissed glow

<p>Our testers considered the price, performance and ingredients of each concealer </p>
Make-up

11 best concealers for covering blemishes

<p>It’s a true make-up bag staple</p>
Make-up

How I achieve the perfect brows fast (with just this one product)

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

I’m a beauty writer, and these are the 10 best eyelash growth serums

<p>A little of the ultra sheer formula goes a long way</p>
Make-up

Jones Road’s tinted moisturiser delivers featherlight natural coverage

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Lipstick and lip products

<p>Go bold with brands like Mac, Fenty and Bare Minerals </p>
Make-up

Best red lipsticks 2025, tried and tested for long-lasting colour

Whether you’re looking for a matte or a liquid red lipstick, I’ve tried and tested a range of formulas to find the best

Make-up

Best red lipsticks 2025, tried and tested for long-lasting colour

Whether you’re looking for a matte or a liquid red lipstick, I’ve tried and tested a range of formulas to find the best

<p>Go bold with brands like Mac, Fenty and Bare Minerals </p>
<p>Anything too sticky did not make the cut</p>
Make-up

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>
Make-up

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>
Make-up

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>
Make-up

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

I tested more than 40 mascaras – these are the 11 best

<p>Lengthen, strengthen, volumize and lift with favourites from the likes of Maybelline, Pacifica and Revlon </p>
IndyBest USA

Best drugstore mascaras 2025, tested by a beauty expert

<p>When testing, I assessed application and the results – and crucially, considered whether it smudged or crumbled </p>
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Mac’s new mascara gave my lashes an instant dramatic lift

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

Foundations

<p>A Chicago auction house will sell some of President Abraham Lincoln’s belongings, including blood-stained gloves he had in his pocket the night he was killed. </p>
Americas

Chicago auction house sold items on Lincoln’s body night he was killed

<p>From Charlotte Tilbury and Dior to Trinny London and more, we put a wide range of brands to the test </p>
Make-up

Best foundations for mature skin, tested by a beauty expert in her 60s

<p>Jared Harris on ‘Independent’ series ‘Go to Bat’</p>
News

Go to Bat episode 9: Jared Harris

<p>Our experienced beauty buffs put the new formula to the test</p>
Make-up

Mac has relaunched its studio fix powders, and they’re so much better

Beauty deals

<p>Whether it’s a new cleanser or anti-ageing eye cream, our team of beauty experts have handpicked the best savings</p>
Deals

I’ve found the CeraVe deals worth snapping up

<p>The discount code is exclusive to The Independent readers </p>
Deals

Save on skincare with our exclusive Skin + Me discount code

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Deals

Shark discount codes for June 2025 – there’s 10% off bestsellers

<p>The retailer has slashed prices on more than 100 items</p>
Beauty

The Boots sale just dropped 90% off deals – here’s what to know

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More Make-Up reviews and deals

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

15 best brow gels 2025, reviewed by a beauty expert

<p>The MUA's iconic formulas are on sale and ready to be snapped up</p>
Make-up

Laura Geller’s bestselling makeup for mature skin has 70% off

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

17 best bronzers for a sun-kissed glow all year long

<p>The affordable and high-end formulas look indistinguishable from one another</p>
Make-up

This blush is an affordable alternative to Rare Beauty’s £23 formula

<p>Tilbury’s latest releases are a masterclass in easy at-home sculpting</p>
Make-up

Charlotte Tilbury’s new sculpting kit is a beginner’s guide to contour

<p>Last night's fundraiser saw Rihanna unveil a glowing baby bump to match her ethereal glamour</p>
Beauty

Best Met Gala beauty looks of 2025, according to a beauty expert

<p>The balm formula is powered by jojoba seed oil, shea butter and avocado oil</p>
Make-up

Benefit’s hoola bronzer is my go-to, but is the cream version better?

<p>Layer them under foundation, with concealer, or alone for subtle coverage </p>
Make-up

9 best CC creams that help to blur blemishes and reduce redness

<p>I have been using both lip glosses (in a range of shades) for several weeks </p>
Make-up

Swap Summer Fridays’ £23 lip balm for this Rimmel formula

Make-up

Swap Summer Fridays’ £23 lip balm for this Rimmel formula

<p>I have been using both lip glosses (in a range of shades) for several weeks </p>
<p>Looking after and replacing your make-up products is important for hygiene </p>
Make-up

An expert says this is how often you should replace your mascara

<p>While some stains are lip gloss-esque, others are more reminiscent of a felt tip </p>
Make-up

Best lip stains for 2025, tested and recommended by a beauty expert

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

Best BB creams 2025, tested by a make-up artist

<p>Nineties-style make-up was a staple for Jennifer Aniston’s character in the sitcom</p>
Beauty

Jennifer Aniston wore these exact lipsticks in Friends

<p>Nineties-style make-up was a staple for Jennifer Aniston’s character in the sitcom</p>
Beauty

Jennifer Aniston wore these exact lipsticks in Friends

<p>I got to work testing the affordable alternative</p>
Make-up

Is this £4 lip balm as good as Clinique's black honey almost lipstick?

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

20 best tinted moisturisers for a natural, glowy look

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

Best eyeliners 2025, according to a beauty editor

<p>This bargain beauty buy ticks every box </p>
Make-up

The Ordinary’s £6 serum foundation is just as good as I remember

<p>Having tried 100s of different formulas, I’m well-versed in spotting the mascaras that do and don’t work</p>
Make-up

This mascara added length and drama to my lashes in just 10 seconds

<p>I’ve spent weeks testing brands from all corners of the make-up world</p>
Make-up

10 best blushes for 2025, tested by a beauty expert

<p>I put the two make-up primers to the test, side by side</p>
Make-up

This primer beats Bobbi Brown’s face base – and it’s £30 cheaper

<p>I scribbled the gel pencil over areas I wanted to cover, then blended with a brush</p>
Make-up

Lisa Eldridge’s concealer helped me achieve a ‘flawless complexion’

<p>A feline flick was seen all over the BAFTA, Golden Globes and Grammys red carpets </p>
Make-up

Sofia Tilbury shares how to apply perfect winged eyeliner every time

<p>The liner is available in four shades </p>
Make-up

Jones Road new gel eyeliner reviewed by a beauty expert

<p>I got my hands on the viral foundation before it launched on the UK high-street</p>
Make-up

The Tirtir cushion foundation ‘transformed’ my skin – here’s how

Make-up

The Tirtir cushion foundation ‘transformed’ my skin – here’s how

<p>I got my hands on the viral foundation before it launched on the UK high-street</p>
<p>The 78-year-old's make-up artist reveals her go-to products</p>
Make-up

Joanna Lumley's MUA loves this new product for blurring fine lines

<p>This No7 bronzer is less than half the price of its premium Chanel counterpart</p>
Make-up

This £19.50 cream bronzer is an ‘impressive’ Chanel alternative

<p>The pen comes in eight shades </p>
Make-up

Benefit’s eyebrow pen gave me defined, natural brows

<p>The peptide lip shaper launches at 5pm today</p>
Make-up

Hailey Bieber’s much-teased Rhode peptide lip shaper is finally here

<p>The peptide lip shaper launches at 5pm today</p>
Make-up

Hailey Bieber’s much-teased Rhode peptide lip shaper is finally here

<p>I made it my job to hunt down the very best kits for an airbrushed and professional make-up look </p>
Make-up

Best make-up brush sets, tried and tested by a beauty expert

<p>The formula is infused with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E </p>
Make-up

This foundation is ‘ideal for my older skin’ – and it’s just £9.99

<p>The liquid contour range now caters for darker and fairer skin tones</p>
Make-up

My honest review of Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood contour wands

<p>The Nyx alternative is £7 cheaper</p>
Make-up

Could this £11 Nyx product rival Billie Eilish's favourite lip stain?

<p>Something new is coming to the must-buy make-up range</p>
Make-up

Exclusive: Charlotte Tilbury relaunches cult product in new shades

<p>For a somewhat luminous finish, sans shine, you may want to consider a soft matte foundation </p>
Make-up

Best foundations for oily skin that offer stellar shine control

<p>We tested these over a three month period, to find out which ones are worth your cash </p>
Beauty

Best beauty subscription boxes, ranked by a beauty expert

<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>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 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

Make-up

27 best foundations, tried and tested for all skin types

<p>Our reviewer is an experienced beauty editor who’s put hundreds of formulas to the test </p>
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>The gradient eyeshadow trend is peaking over the horizon once more</p>
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Smokey eye tutorial, according to experts

<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’

<p>Whether you have dry, oily, dehydrated or combination skin, there’s something to suit everybody</p>
Make-up

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

Best foundations for dry skin, tried and tested by experts

<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

<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>Loose powder is best for setting and baking, but plump for pressed when it comes to smoothing out shine </p>
Make-up

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

<p>We paid close attention to the shade ranges on offer, formula, colour payoff, and of course, staying power</p>
Make-up

The £7.99 alternative to Charlotte Tilbury’s £39 flawless filter

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