“New To Me” Makeup I’m Loving
First Impressions: Full Face Using New-to-Me Products
If you’re like me, you probably have your go-to makeup staples that rarely leave your kit - but there’s nothing more fun than testing out brand-new products for a full face of glam. I recently tried out several new-to-me products and created a complete look using formulas I’ve never used before.
Here’s a breakdown of everything I used, what I loved, and what surprised me.
The Product Lineup
Skin Prep
Innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum
This gave my skin an immediate glow without feeling sticky. The texture is silky, and it layered beautifully under makeup. A lovely option if you’re looking for something that brightens and hydrates.
Patchology Calm & Protect Micro Mist
This mist is everything - hydrating, refreshing, and a great prep step before foundation. It calmed my skin instantly and helped set a smooth base.
Base Makeup
Beauty Pie Super Luminous Tinted Skin Glow Serum
Light coverage with a glass-skin finish. It gave me that dewy, healthy-skin look without feeling heavy. Think: “no-makeup makeup,” but elevated.
I’ve been loving everything Tower 28 lately, and this concealer didn’t disappoint. Lightweight, hydrating, and easy to blend—perfect for under eyes and spot concealing.
YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch Concealer
A brightening classic. I used this more for luminosity than coverage - it added that subtle, lifted look to the high points of my face without caking up.
Cheeks
Haus Labs Glassy Blush in Glassy Cayenne
This is such a cool product. It’s got this slick, almost balm-like texture that gives your skin that dewy, editorial finish. The shade “Glassy Cayenne” is spicy in the best way - natural, fresh, radiant.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Grateful
This one packs a punch. Highly pigmented, so a tiny dot goes a long way. But once blended out, it gives that youthful flush I love on brides and everyday clients alike.
Set & Blur
Givenchy Prisme Libre Pressed Powder in 03
Pressed perfection. This powder blurred my pores and set my makeup without dulling my glow. It’s luxe, soft, and totally worth the hype.
Eyes
Kulfi Beauty Zari Eyes Eyeshadow in Bronze Brocade
This cream shadow is smooth, blendable, and gave my lids the perfect golden-bronze sheen. Easy to apply with a finger or brush, and super flattering on every skin tone.
Urban Decay Naked Shadow Stick in Sinnocent
Shadow sticks are peUrban Decay Naked Shadow Stick in Sinnocentrfect for quick glam, and this one glides on like butter. Sinnocent is a great base shade or solo shimmer moment.
Prada Beauty Pradascope Mascara
Honestly? Obsessed. My lashes looked lifted, fanned out, and it didn’t smudge once. It’s lightweight but delivers big impact.
Lips
Patrick Ta Precision Lip Crayon in She’s Humble
The perfect nude liner with a creamy, long-wearing texture. It glides on without tugging and helps define lips for any look.
DIBS Beauty Plumping Lipstick Melt in Guava Glaze
Such a fun find. This gives just the right amount of color, hydration, and shine - without that sticky plumping tingle some formulas have.
Valentino Beauty Puffer Gloss in In My Glowing Era
This is that final glossy touch. It layers beautifully over any lip color and gives that fresh, juicy finish.
Set & Finish
ONE/SIZE Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray
A true game-changer. This setting spray locked everything in and gave my skin a soft, blurred effect while still keeping the glow. It’s already earned a permanent place in my kit.
Final Thoughts
Trying all new products for a full face is always a gamble - but this combo delivered a glowy, sculpted, soft glam look that I’d 100% recreate. It reminded me why it’s so fun to experiment.
If you’re looking to shake up your routine or restock your kit, every product here gets my stamp of approval. Let me know if you’ve tried any or if you have any new favorites I should check out!
xo, Caitlyn
