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10 Groundbreaking New Beauty Brands Worth Trying

Here are 10 new beauty brands that launched this year everyone should know about and support.
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Flesh
An inclusive Revlon-owned brand created by Allure's founding editor, Linda Wells, Flesh is built on the premise that flesh isn't one color — it can be any complexion you want it to be. The prestige line carries 40 travel-friendly, medium-coverage stick foundation shades fit for a wide spectrum of skin tones as well as other classic cosmetics like monochromatic eyeshadow palettes, bullet lipsticks, natural-looking highlighters and more.

Try: Flesh Firm Flesh Stick Foundation, $18

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Kaja
People still can't get enough of K-beauty, so it was only a matter of time before a major company came out with its own line of products inspired by the innovative formulas from South Korea. Enter Kaja, an affordable K-beauty brand created by Sephora and Korean subscription service Memebox. As expected, the products come in adorable, bite-size packaging perfect to use on the go or chuck in your handbag for touch-ups. The colors of all of the products are also made to flatter a range of skin tones, from a blendable blush that comes in a compact you press on your cheeks like a stamp to buildable concealer.

Try: Kaja Cheeky Stamp Blendable Blush, $24

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Il Makiage
As the saying goes, more is more and less is a bore. That couldn't ring more true for the newly relaunched prestige cosmetics line Il Makiage, which is encouraging consumers to embrace their wild and bold sides. The brand is the antithesis to the minimalism trend targeting more daring beauty lovers willing to take risks with their makeup looks. And the company is shade inclusive, too, carrying 50 shades in total for its first long-wearing matte foundation that evens out complexions for a flawless finish.

Try: Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation, $47

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Petite 'n Pretty
Petite 'n Pretty was conceived for the next generation of creatives who love to experiment with shine and color, whether it be for a special occasion like Halloween or for the makeup minimalist who just needs the basics covered. Founded by Samantha Cutler, former chief product development officer at Stila (and the brainchild behind the brand's popular glitter liquid eyeshadows), the line boasts a selection of playful and glittery makeup with age-appropriate colors and safe formulas that are suitable for those new to the makeup game, but look equally awesome on more seasoned makeup mavens.

This pediatrician-approved eye and cheek palette comes complete with nudes and sheer pinks, a pretty blush and glitter-specked highlighter as well as a petite brush that's easy to use on smaller features.

Try: Petite 'n Pretty 9021 Glow Eye & Cheek Palette, $34

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Fourth Ray Beauty
From the parent company that produces brands like ColourPop and Kylie Cosmetics comes Fourth Ray Beauty, a new natural and affordable (nothing costs more than $15) skin care line. All of the products are made from wholesome ingredients that treat common concerns like acne and dryness — and they're completely cruelty-free and vegan.

This gentle face wash dissolves dirt for clear, balanced and fresh-feeling skin.

Try: Fourth Ray Beauty AM to the PM Gel Cleanser, $12

BY SHAMMARA LAWRENCE | OCT 19, 2018 | SHARES
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