#HauteList: The Best Beauty Launches Of December 2017

There’s never a dull day in Beautyville. There are tons of products hitting the shopping aisles Every. Single. Day. Products that promise nothing but the best, begging you to upgrade your beauty game.

While a true-blue beauty junkie will swear that it takes nerves of steel to not wilfully go bankrupt, one has to ask the pertinent question: are these products worth the hype? That’s where we come in.

In our monthly Best of Beauty series, we go through the process of rounding up some of the best new releases in skincare, haircare, makeup, the works. We sift through the gimmicks and tall claims, and present to you products that definitely live up to the hype.

1. Maybelline New York Superstay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick (Rs 488)

This long-lasting lippie by Maybelline will keep your lips soft and hydrated. It comes with an arrow applicator for that precise application. All the shades are vibrant, trendy, and super saturated. This lipstick stays on for 16 hours and doesn’t require any touch-ups.

Buy it now and let all your lipstick problems go away!

2. La Roche-Posay Effclar Clay Mask (Rs 862)

This clay mask is the best thing that ever happened to oily and acne-prone skin. It is enriched with Argilla and Kaolin, which helps in absorbing excess sebum from the skin. Apart from this, the mask also unclogs blocked pores and leaves your skin oil-free, with a matte finish.

Apply this mask once or twice a week, for shine-free and healthy-looking skin.

3. bareMinerals True Oasis Oil-Free Replenishing Gel Cream (Rs 3,068)

Whether you have super sensitive or oily skin, this gel cream is what you need, ladies! This product won’t strip off all the oils from your skin, instead it will hydrate it. The best part is, you can use this gel cream all year long, regardless of the weather.

It’s lighter than all the other creams for oily skin and is a good investment.

4. Christian Dior Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Awakening Lip Balm (Rs 2,350)

Dry lips is something that can happen to any girl, regardless of your skin type. If no other lip balm has ever worked for you, then we are sure that this one by Christian Dior will work wonders! It not only hydrates your dry lips but also adds some colour to them.

These are available in two kinds – matte and holographic. So, whether you’re going for a brunch with the ladies or on a date, you’re all set!

5. Bobbi Brown Satin & Caviar Shadow & Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner Palette (Rs 2,400)

This cool palette contains three complementary grey shadows in matte finishes. It’s perfect for days when you want an everyday light smokey layer on your eyelids. It’s rich in pigment, smudge-proof, and long-lasting – making it an ideal choice for when you want to add some jazz to your usual look.

6. Stila Stay All Day Foundation Concealer And Brush Kit (Rs 3,400)

An oil-free and high-definition foundation is something you definitely need in your beauty kit. This stay-all-day foundation by Stila is true to its name as it will stay on all day long without oxidizing too much. This kit includes the product, a unique curved spatula and a foundation brush.

It hides your skin pores, fine lines, wrinkles, is easily blendable, and evens out your skin tone in an instant.