New In: August Beauty Launches You Need To Add To Cart

August is brimming with exciting beauty launches, from skin-blurring makeup to multitasking skincare and dreamy fragrances. Whether you’re soaking up the last days of summer at the beach or easing into a cosy fall season, this month’s drops are here to refresh your beauty routine. Expect stay-all-day lip colours, luxurious perfumes and ultimate power-infusing serums that deserve a spot in your cart. From YSL Libre Vanille Couture to the new Kérastase Gloss Absolu, here are some of the standout new beauty products of August that are too good to miss. 

Jo Malone London's Raspberry Ripple Cologne

Jo Malone London adds a delicious twist to summer with its limited-edition Raspberry Ripple Cologne, inspired by the nostalgic British ice cream classic. Playful yet elegant, the fragrance blends juicy redcurrant and lush raspberry accords with soft white musk, creating a mouthwatering fruity scent that captures the spirit of seaside summers. Raspberry Ripple is available at Jo Malone London boutiques in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, as well as online on Nykaa.

Rare Beauty, Positive Light Luminizing Lip Gloss

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez introduces a luminous new addition to its lip category with the Positive Light Luminizing Lip Gloss. It's a weightless, high-shine gloss that glides on effortlessly to deliver a sheer wash of colour with multidimensional shimmer. Comfortable and non-sticky, the formula leaves lips looking visibly fuller and more radiant while nourishing them simultaneously. The collection debuts in 6 versatile shades designed to flatter every skin tone and capture light from every angle: Dazzle (sheer blue with multicolour shimmer), Beam (soft peach with gold and pink pearl), Flicker (pink with cool pink and blue pearl), Glimmer (rose gold with champagne shimmer), Spark (mid-tone brown with warm bronze pearl), and Blaze (deep brown with maroon and gold shimmer).

Dolce & Gabbana, Light Blue Capri in Love 

Dolce&Gabbana unveils its most-awaited fragrance of the year, Light Blue Capri In Love, now launched in India to mark 25 years of the iconic Light Blue line. Inspired by the romance and luminous charm of Capri, this limited-edition duo brings a fresh new chapter to the story. Capri In Love Eau de Parfum offers a radiant floral-fruity blend of Jasmine Tea, crisp Green Apple, and warm Longoza, while Capri In Love Pour Homme Eau de Parfum delivers a magnetic woody-spicy trail with Black Pepper, juicy Green Fig, and refined Patchouli. Encased in an elegant suede box, the pair captures Mediterranean sensuality at its finest.

inde wild × Secret Alchemist, Jasmine Duo Gift Box

Inde wild and Secret Alchemist unite for a limited-edition Jasmine Duo Gift Box, a soulful self-care ritual rooted in Indian traditions. The set pairs Inde Wild’s Ayurvedic hair oil for a grounding champi and Secret Alchemist’s Madurai Jasmine fragrance, a clean, non-toxic blend of orange blossom, Indian jasmine, and vanilla. It is perfect for gifting or personal indulgence. This collaboration celebrates sensory self-care with a touch of luxury.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum

Shiseido introduces the new Ultimune Concentrate, an evolution of its cult-favourite serum powered by the brand’s patented Power Fermented Camellia and bio-fermentation technology. Backed by over 30 years of research, the formula harnesses bio-fermented Camellia seed extract, rich in antioxidants and 3.4x more amino acids, to strengthen the skin barrier, smooth texture, refine pores, and deliver a radiant, glass-like finish for all skin types and ages. Designed to target the source of skin ageing, it also gives protection against dryness, boosts resilience, and rejuvenates millions of skin cells, offering clinically proven results for visibly youthful, healthy-looking skin.

LIBRE Vanille Couture

YSL Beauty debuts LIBRE Vanille Couture, the first in the LIBRE Couture Drops series. Crafted by Master Perfumers Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm, the fragrance elevates LIBRE’s signature blend of masculine lavender and feminine orange blossom with a Vanilla Caviar Accord from Madagascar, enriched by golden rum absolute and cinnamon for added warmth and depth. Housed in a couture flacon bathed in metallic gold and adorned with the Cassandre logo and golden chain is a creamy, chic, and powerful olfactory experience that redefines the boundaries of vanilla in perfumery.

Kiehl’s, Truly Targeted Acne Solutions

Kiehl’s India launches Truly Targeted Acne Solutions, a dermatologist-tested duo designed to deliver visible results without irritation. The Truly Targeted Blemish-Clearing Solution acts as an invisible liquid patch that treats, protects, and layers seamlessly under SPF or makeup, clinically proven to calm pimples in 2 hours, reduce size in 24 hours, and correct marks in 4 weeks. Complementing it is the Gently Effective Blemish-Treating Cleansing Paste, a 3-in-1 cleanser, spot treatment, and mask that reduces blemishes by forty-nine per cent in just 7 days, combining salicylic acid, kaolin clay, charcoal, cica, and glycerin for clear yet balanced skin.

Mintree MacPaul Magic Coat Hair Serum

Mintree introduces the MacPaul Magic Coat Hair Serum, a lightweight yet powerful formula that delivers salon-like results in just a few drops. Designed to tame frizz, smooth flyaways, and add instant shine without weighing hair down, this serum is enriched with nourishing actives that lock in moisture, protect against humidity, and help prevent split ends. Suitable for all hair types, it transforms dull, unruly strands into glossy, manageable locks, making it the perfect finishing touch or pre-styling essential for everyday luxury.

Fix My Curls, On-The-Go Collection

Fix My Curls expands beyond curl care with its new On-The-Go Collection, a waterless styling curation designed for all hair types and busy lifestyles. Featuring the Frizz Control Stick for sleek buns and polished edges, the Frizz Finishing Wand for glossy, flake-free hold, and the Curl Gelly Activator Spray to revive curls, waves, or dry strands between wash days. Compact and travel-ready, the collection is formulated with aloe vera, flaxseed extract, and nourishing botanicals for soft hair without crunch or residue. It's a clean, silicone-free, and humidity-resistant product. These multitasking essentials are built for modern, fast-paced lifestyles, perfect for post-gym touch-ups, airport styling, or quick desk-to-dinner refreshes.

Kérastase Gloss Absolu

Kérastase India has launched the highly anticipated Gloss Absolu range. This OG hair serum combines Hyaluronic Acid for intense hydration, Glycolic Acid for deep cuticle exfoliation and clarity, and Wild Rose Oil for nourishment and a sensorial floral finish. Powered by advanced Hydra-Glazing Technology, the range promises 4 days of anti-frizz protection and delivers 2x glossier, smoother hair without weighing it down. Perfect for taming dull, unruly locks, Gloss Absolu enhances shine, softness, and manageability, all while enveloping hair in a signature feminine fragrance, making it a new must-have in luxury haircare.

Pixi On-the-Glow Base Foundation Moisture Stick

Pixi introduces the On-The-Glow Base foundation moisture stick that blurs imperfections and evens out skin tone. The formula is infused with Ceramide NP that locks in hydration, Superfood berries and Fruit oils that smooth and condition the skin for a flawless look.  The base is sheer, breathable and feels lighter than traditional foundation. It is available in 18 versatile shades, where you can choose one shade for a natural match or blend two shades to create a custom tone that suits you perfectly. This stick works as a multitasking product that combines skincare and makeup in one step. It works on all skin types, and you can use it all over the face or only where you need more coverage.

Lancôme,Idôle Power Eau de Parfum Intense

Lancôme launches Idôle Power Eau de Parfum Intense, the newest addition to its iconic Idôle line is launched in India. Crafted as a bold woody floral, the scent blends a modern rose-sandalwood accord with vibrant Damascena rose, jasmine, creamy sandalwood, musk, and the unique fruity-floral Pomarose note. Fronted by global ambassador Olivia Rodrigo, the fragrance embodies empowerment, confidence, and individuality. Its signature slim bottle is reimagined in russet ombré lacquer with rose-gold detailing and designed with a refillable cap, aligning with Lancôme’s sustainability vision.

Plum Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Plum introduces its Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with Volcanic Minerals and Salicylic Acid, a clean yet effective solution for a clear scalp and confident hair. Formulated to combat dandruff while keeping strands smooth and frizz-free, it blends science with self-care for fuss-free hair days. The shampoo combines 0.5% Salicylic Acid for gentle exfoliation, Piroctone Olamine to fight dandruff-causing microbes, and mineral-rich volcanic extracts to soothe and purify the scalp, delivering up to 72 hours of dandruff and frizz control. The result is soft, manageable hair and a nourished, comfortable scalp. Staying true to Plum’s ethos, the formula is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and housed in recyclable packaging, making it a conscious choice for both beauty and the planet.

ACELABS, Lumiere Low pH Diamond Essence Cleanser

Meet your new skincare essential: an ultra-gentle, low pH cleanser that cares for your skin barrier and microbiome while delivering a soft, comfortable cleanse. With minimal foam, it preserves natural moisture, gently exfoliates with BHA, and boosts radiance with real diamond powder. Infused with Activating Youth Proteins to support cell regeneration and collagen production, it leaves skin calm, smooth, and glowing, perfectly prepped for the rest of your routine.

Sol de Janeiro, Body Badalada Lotion

Sol de Janeiro’s Body Badalada Lotion makes its debut at Sephora. Powered by a unique 7-hyaluronic acid blend, this formula draws moisture deep into the skin’s layers while boosting surface hydration. This lightweight and fast-absorbing formula quenches, nourishes, and transforms the skin with 24-hour hydration with a combination of Brazillian sugarcane and Brazil nut oil. Infused with the Cheirosa 62 scent, it leaves skin instantly softer and smoother while improving its appearance over time, your new go-to for glowing, healthy-looking skin.

Dr.Jart+ Cryo Rubber Masks 

Dr.Jart+ expands its cult-favorite Cryo Rubber collection with three new at-home facial masks that bring skin-cooling therapy to your routine. Inspired by professional Cryo treatments, each two-step system pairs a concentrated ampoule serum with a flexible algae and clay rubber mask to lock in actives, drop skin temperature, and deliver visible results in just 30 to 40 minutes. The new range includes the Moisture Mask with hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and glow, the Firming Collagen Mask to smooth fine lines and boost elasticity, and the Brightening Vitamin C Mask to even tone and fight dullness. Cooling, soothing, and packed with active ingredients, these masks deliver pro-level skin results possible right at home.