Every season, Hermes adds a trio of limited-edition lip colours to its popular Rouge Hermes lipstick range and for Fall/Winter 2023, Pierre Hardy, the maison’s creative director for jewellery and its beauty objects, was inspired by the colour black. This resulted in a trio of covetable tubes that each come with an artful gradient, mimicking a landscape where light breaks through the horizon. As for the refillable limited-edition colours ($132 each), they are (from left to right) 72 Rouge Bruni (a strong brick red with warm, velvety undertones); 84 Rouge Abysse (an elegant burgundy with a touch of cobalt); and 90 Prunoir (a deep purple with hints of pink).

Available from September 15 at Hermes boutiques, counters and online store

Chanel’s Chance has been a monster hit for the house since it first launched in 2002 for its light, playful take on florals and it eventually went on to inspire four flankers to join the well-received original. The latest counterpart to join the family is the Chance Fraiche Eau de Parfum ($195 for 50ml; $280 for 100ml). The new scent is said to be a sophisticated woody composition with hints of citrusy zest and aldehydes with a robust emphasis on jasmine. It reportedly combines the intensity of an Eau de Parfum with the light airiness of an Eau de Toilette. Created by Chanel’s current Perfumer-Creator, Olivier Polge, the new perfume opens with notes of citron and aldehydes, which give it a fresh and sparkling character. The heart of the fragrance features jasmine and teak wood, which add warmth and depth. The base notes of amber and patchouli provide a touch of sensuality and longevity.

Available now at all Chanel Fragrance and Beauty boutiques, counters and online store

The American skincare powerhouse recently unveiled the results of several studies at the 25th edition of the World Congress of Dermatology, key among which is the brand’s proprietary SIRTIVITY-LP technology. This technology is the result of a 15-year collaboration between Estée Lauder and Harvard and MIT scientists.

How does it work? Well the tech focuses on the Sirtuin protein – otherwise known as longevity proteins that are found in our cells. These play a critical role in optimising cellular activity and promoting longevity. However, as we age and encounter environmental factors, our natural levels of Sirtuin proteins decline, which can accelerate the aging process.

Estee Lauder’s SIRTIVITY-LP technology helps to “turn on” the network of different Sirtuin proteins in the skin, which in turn helps to increase the health span of skin cells. According to the brand, this is said to improve firmness, elasticity, and radiance in the skin. For those interested, the technology can be founded in two products within the Estee Lauder’s Re-Nutriv collection: the Ultimate Diamond Transformative Brilliance Serum ($425) and the Ultimate Diamond Sculpted Transformation Creme ($860).

Available now at all Estee Lauder stores

Dior’s J’adore, first introduced in 1999, is an olfactory icon through and through, known for its emphatic explosion of sweet white floral notes. The maison’s newish Perfume Creation Director, Francis Kurkdjian, has just introduced his take on this classic: the L’Or de J’adore ($306 for 50ml).

The new creation is said to be an ultra-modern counterpart, with some of the OG’s signature flowers (such as orange blossom, jasmine grandiflorum and centifolia rose absolute) intentionally exaggerated to create a larger-than-life impression. Reflecting the new scent’s streamlined composition, the bottle too has been updated: the original’s familiar concentric necklace has been transformed into a metal plate that boasts an organic, rippling texture.

Available now at all Dior Beauty boutiques, counters and online store

Celine is on a roll with its lifestyle offerings – hot on the heels of its recent perfumed papers launch comes a range of scented bar soaps, the first launch from Celine’s upcoming bath and body collection. The Triomphe-embossed soaps comes in four of the maison’s emblematic fragrances: Parade, La Peau Nue, Eau de Californie and Reptile and are sold in a customisable coffret set of three ($165 per set). They’re said to possess intense aromatic properties, so much so that you can use them akin to diffusers and simply leave them in a small space (such as a wardrobe) to leave a delicate aromatic trail.

Available now at Celine boutiques and online store

Good news for fans of Chanel’s radiant-skin-friendly Les Beiges line – the range’s popular Healthy Glow Sheer Powder ($93) has just received an upgrade. It’s now enhanced with jasmine-infused oil to deliver optimal comfort and a subtle sheer finish. A complex composed of two light-reflecting pigments and one photo-adaptive pigment ensures a fresh, natural-looking complexion – did we also mention it’s now refillable?

Available now at all Chanel Fragrance and Beauty boutiques, counters and online store

Aesop’s latest fragrance, the gender-neutral Ouranon Eau de Parfum ($255 for 50ml) is the sixth and final installment of the Othertopias collection – the brand’s range designed to evoke both real and imaginary places. Ouranon plays on the concepts of permanence and decay, and it opens with sparkling citrus notes of petitgrain, green spice of elemi, as well as fresh lavender flower. These gradually recede to reveal a warm aromatic heart of chamomile, hay, and frankincense. The base notes of myrrh, patchouli, and tonka bean lend a sense of enduring minerality and earthiness.

Available now at Aesop boutiques and online store

YSL Beauty’s best-selling cushion foundation, Le Cushion Encre de Peau ($108), has been rewritten with a 94 per cent natural-origin formula that is said to deliver all-day hydration, seamless coverage, and of course, the product’s signature luminous matte finish. The new formula is infused with jasmine flower extract, polyglutamic acid, vegetable squalane, and niacinamide, and it also boasts a packaging that’s 15 per cent slimmer than the older version – a win-win all around.

Available now YSL Beauty boutiques, counters and online store

The twilly is not just the slim scarf beloved by Hermes fans – it’s also the name of the maison’s most playful fragrance line that was first launched in 2017. This month, the line is enriched with a fourth edition, the Tutti Twilly d’Hermes ($124 for 30ml; $185 for 50ml; $259 for 85ml), a warm and sensual number designed by Hermes nose Christine Nagel as a tribute to women with a light-hearted approach to life. Its eye-catching pink gradient is a nod to the hero ingredient – lychee – while ginger blossom and musk are key companions. As a final dash of individuality: the hand-tied silk ribbon accompanying each bottle is unique.

Available now at Hermes boutiques, counters and online store

If you’re battling a pesky zit that emerged overnight, you might want to give the new Fenty Skin Blemish Defeat’r BHA Spot Targeting Gel ($36) a go. It’s formulated with salicylic acid, arguably the best ingredient to decongest pores and fight pimples, as well as willow bark, Chilean mint, rhubarb, licorice and ginger extracts to combat, clarify, calm and clear skin. And best of all – the gel is said to be invisible under makeup, so it can be worn day or night as your needs require.

Available now at Sephora boutiques and online store