The Beauty Edit: 20 New Launches Worth Adding to Your Radar
There's always something new happening in the beauty world, and keeping up with every launch can feel like a full-time job. From lip oils that double as skincare to fragrances that smell good enough to eat, beauty brands are finding new ways to make our everyday routines a little more exciting. This season, it's all about multi-tasking make-up, skincare that works harder and scents that make a statement. Whether you're looking to refresh your make-up bag, experiment with a new fragrance or simply discover what's new on the shelves, we've rounded up 20 of the latest beauty launches worth knowing about. Consider this your shortcut to what's new in beauty.
Million Red For Her Parfum by Rabanne introduces a bold gourmand fragrance to the Million Gold for Her collection. Blending creamy coconut, radiant ylang-ylang and warm vanilla, it creates a rich, indulgent scent that leaves a sensual trail on the skin.
The iconic Million bottle also gets a striking makeover, with a vibrant red finish and the signature oversized gold XL Link, bringing a fresh expression of glamour to the collection.
Dolce & Gabbana's Your Devotion Eau de Parfum Intense gives the original Devotion fragrance a playful, fruity gourmand twist. It blends juicy Sicilian melon and zesty mandarin with orange blossom and gardenia, before settling into a creamy base of milk, Madagascar vanilla, sandalwood and oakmoss. Think fruity freshness meets warm, milky indulgence.
Clinique's cult-favourite Almost Lipstick in Black Honey gets a mini makeover! The iconic, universally flattering shade is now available in a pocket-sized format, offering its signature sheer, buildable colour that glides onto the lips for a subtle wash of tint. Neither quite a lipstick nor a gloss, its balm-like formula contains 95% conditioning ingredients and delivers a comfortable, soft-shine finish. The best part? No mirror needed. Just swipe and go!
L'Occitane en Provence launches three new woody scents Noisetier Crémeux, Chêne Minéral and Safran Boisé. From creamy gourmand notes to mineral musk and warm amber, each scent offers a different take on the woody fragrance family. Inspired by the landscapes of Provence, the collection captures the warmth of sun-soaked fields, the freshness of mineral textures and the richness of nature, turning an everyday spritz into a moment worth slowing down for.
NARS turns up the drama with a new lineup of eye essentials designed to make every look a showstopper. From the lift, length and volume of Notorious Mascara to the buildable shimmer of Sparkling Seduction Liquid Eyeshadow, there's plenty to experiment with. Complete the look with Quad Eyeshadow, now available in three new, icon-inspired colour combinations. One look is all it takes.
indē wild is seeing red this festive season with Cherry Cola Dewy Lip Treatment, a deep, glossy red that offers a fresh take on the classic statement lip. Launched under the theme Red For Every Feeling, the new shade combines rich colour with the nourishing benefits of squalane, shea butter and peptides. Inspired by the goodness of desi ghee, its dewy formula helps keep lips hydrated and comfortable. Wear it alone for a sheer tint or build it up for a bolder look.
Bobbi Brown adds a new essential to its lip portfolio with the Lip Tint Liner, combining the precision of a liner with the soft finish of a lip tint. Its lightweight, water-based formula glides on effortlessly, leaving behind a sheer, buildable stain that defines and enhances the natural lip colour. Available in six shades, including Rosewood, Terracotta, Mahogany and Red Clay, the collection has been designed with Indian skin tones in mind. Featuring a tapered felt-tip applicator, it can be worn alone for a diffused wash of colour or layered under lipstick for added definition.
Davidoff turns up the intensity with Cool Elixir: Safran Mineral, the latest addition to its Cool Elixir collection. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch, the fragrance puts saffron, perfumery's prized 'red gold', in the spotlight, pairing it with warm cedarwood and an unexpected apple accord. Rich and refined, the scent comes housed in a striking, deep-red faceted bottle with gold detailing.
CHOSEN introduces Safescreen® Sheer, a lightweight gel-crème sunscreen designed for India's hot and humid weather. Built around the promise 'Feels like nothing. Protects like everything', the formula combines Mono Filter Technology, using bemotrizinol for broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, with Interface Flow Technology for quick, even application and a refreshing water-burst sensation. Designed to leave no white cast or greasy residue, it offers water resistance and a barely-there feel, making daily sun protection more comfortable.
A little bit of the Mediterranean, bottled. Chloé adds Plage du Figuier to its Atelier des Fleurs collection, with perfumer Ane Ayo reimagining fig through a fresh, floral lens. Paired with delicate orange blossom, the fruit lends a juicy, sun-warmed quality to the fragrance, creating a scent that feels luminous and effortlessly summery. Inspired by the shores of Saint-Tropez, the bottle is just as evocative, featuring undulating glass, a warm green hue and a textured cap reminiscent of Mediterranean sand.
Givenchy brings skincare and makeup together with Perfecto Serum Lip Oil, a nourishing lip treatment that delivers radiant colour and mirror-like shine. Made with 99% skincare ingredients, including rose oil and squalane, it offers up to 24 hours of hydration while leaving lips feeling supple and visibly plumped. Available in four jewel-inspired shades, Rose Quartz, Iridescent Peach, Crystal Cherry and Vinyl Berry, it comes with a specially designed foam applicator for a smooth, comfortable swipe. A little skincare, a little colour and plenty of shine!
e.l.f. Cosmetics brings its Glow Reviver Lip Oil Stick to India, combining the nourishing feel of a lip oil with the colour payoff of a lipstick. Its silky, non-sticky formula delivers medium, buildable coverage and a natural sheen, while squalane, shea butter and jojoba oil help keep lips moisturised. Available in seven versatile shades, the stick format makes it an easy on-the-go essential, whether you're after a subtle wash of colour or a more defined lip look.
Kay Beauty intoroduces the Hydra Luscious Gloss Stain, bringing together the shine of a gloss and the staying power of a stain. Its lightweight, cushiony formula delivers a mirror-like finish without the stickiness, while chamomile extract and vitamin C help keep lips feeling comfortable. Powered by HipDewy™ Technology, it offers lasting colour and high-shine payoff in one swipe. Available in eight shades spanning nudes, pinks, corals, reds and browns, it's a festive beauty essential worth adding to your make-up bag.
Dot & Key adds a little more fun to lip care with its new Plushie Jelly Lip Balm, combining a juicy wash of buildable colour with everyday hydration and sun protection. Its bouncy jelly texture melts onto the lips, leaving behind a glossy, non-sticky finish while offering up to 24 hours of moisture. Powered by peptides, hyaluronic acid and ceramides, the formula helps nourish and smooth the lips, while shea butter and argan oil provide an extra dose of conditioning.
Calvin Klein adds two new scents to its CK Hair & Body Perfume Mist collection: Smooth Berry and Satin Cream. Made for everyday spritzing, the lightweight mists can be worn on both hair and body. Smooth Berry combines juicy raspberry smoothie notes with warm woods and floral candy for a playful, sweet fragrance, while Satin Cream takes a softer route with whipped vanilla, warm musk and creamy woods. Whether you're in the mood for something fruity or a little more comforting, there's a scent to match.
Make Up For Ever brings two new additions to its makeup lineup with Artist Liquid Color and the Artist Color Pencil in Cosmic and Matte finishes. The multi-use Artist Liquid Color works across lips, cheeks and eyes, delivering bold matte colour with a sweatproof, waterproof, smudge-proof and transfer-proof formula. Meanwhile, the cult-favourite Artist Color Pencil gets an update with blendable, buildable shades in two finishes, offering even more room to experiment. Just in time for the festive season, these launches make playing with colour all the more tempting.
Charlotte Tilbury takes its iconic Airbrush Flawless range a step further with two new launches: Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder and Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur. The loose powder features an ultra-fine, micro-milled formula that helps blur the appearance of pores, smooth skin and set make-up, while offering up to 24 hours of oil and shine control. Powered by AIRtech™ and infused with hydrating skincare ingredients, it delivers a soft-focus, airbrushed effect without feeling heavy or cakey. Available in seven shades, including two brightening options, it's designed to make a flawless-looking finish much easier to achieve.
KAYALI is giving fragrance a delicious twist with a limited-edition collaboration with Magnolia Bakery, celebrating the launch of its latest gourmand scent, Yum Vanilla Cupcake | 108 Eau de Parfum. Bringing the fragrance's vanilla-inspired notes to life, the collaboration features a specially curated box of two Magnolia Bakery cupcakes, complete with complimentary KAYALI gifts for those who purchase it. Inspired by founder Mona Kattan's childhood scent memories and the joy of birthday celebrations, the fragrance captures the sweetness of freshly frosted cupcakes. One collaboration that's just as tempting to spritz as it is to savour.
Lakmē 9to5 makes the transition from workday to after-hours a little more glamorous with its new HYA Glam Range. Built around the idea of a '5PM Glam Reset', the collection brings together skincare-powered make-up essentials infused with hyaluronic acid for added hydration and comfort. Designed for quick touch-ups and effortless application, the range offers everything you need to refresh your look, add a little colour and go from 9to5 to 5to9 without missing a beat.
O3+ MIJOO brings together two skincare essentials for a fresh, healthy-looking glow. The Pore Cleanser helps tackle clogged pores, excess oil and everyday impurities, leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed. Meanwhile, the Collagen Glass Skin Deep Dive Mask combines collagen, hyaluronic acid and peptides to hydrate, plump and improve the appearance of skin firmness, delivering that coveted dewy, glass-skin finish.
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