With a ton of beauty and skincare products dropping every month, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused as to what are the latest products you should be trying. From the latest makeup launches to updated skincare formulas that we can’t stop talking about, here are some of our top picks that you won’t regret adding to your beauty shelf.
One of the most skin-comforting cleansers we’ve come across. The foam removes dirt, makeup and pollution, and gently exfoliates with tamarind pulp extract, an AHA. It’s soap-and SLS-free; instead, it uses organic saponaria extract, a naturally lathering plant. Skin feels clean and so soft; we love the uplifting scent too.
From daily handling to chemical treatments, your hair really takes a beating. This conditioner repairs, rebuilds and hydrates hair using collagen. It comes in Power Shine or Damage Rescue – both are free of parabens, colourants and alcohol. Use it daily or as a hair treatment.
The brightening serum reduces the look of dark spots and acne marks, leaving your skin luminous and even-toned. It controls melanin overproduction before it can cluster into spots, and softens the look of existing spots while protecting skin against environmental damage.
Eyeshadow palettes, with their colours and finishes, can be intimidating. But we’re in love with this limited edition pearl-inspired one (the copper-aubergine is our current fave). The colours go on sheer and pretty, and are mistake-proof. For a full look, layer the shades from darkest to lightest on the eyelids.
The liquid foundation gives medium-to-full coverage, while nourishing and protecting skin with hyaluronic acid, noni fruit extract and natural oils. It creates a radiant surface that softly reflects light, so the skin looks flawless and dewy.
Our dehydrated skin just glows when we use it – and so should yours. The plum-based (three types, all vitamin C-rich) formula also contains hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture. It’s so lightweight that it’s easy to layer on other skincare after. Our fave way to use it is as a mid-afternoon hydration boost.
If you dread using a hand sanitiser because it makes your hands dry and rough, you’re not alone. Re:erth’s first bodycare product deeply moisturises and contains nano- encapsulated retinol to restore skin elasticity – so sanitise away.
Launched in 2020, Delphini was founded by a group of biochemists from Chulalongkorn University, one of the most renowned institutions in Thailand. With a passion for skincare, they were determined to develop a result-oriented skincare range, created with safe and effective ingredients suitable for all skin types. The brand made its debut with a single product: the Delphini Intense Serum with Anti-Pollution Complex.
Formulated with a mix of natural and bio-ingredients including hyaluronic acid, 10 per cent niacinamide and Scutellaria baicalensis root extract (commonly known as Chinese skullcap or golden herb), the patented serum has been proven to battle seven different skin problems caused by pollution. With continued use of the serum, the brand assures that even maskne can be dealt with effectively.
If you’re an avid user of SK-II’s Pitera essence, you’ll know the brand releases collectable limited-edition versions from time to time. This year, SK-II draws inspiration from the unique style of girls in Tokyo, with the limited edition bottle dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos with bold and vivid colours of the season.
When it comes to perfecting your skincare routine, cleansing is an essential step towards healthier-looking skin. The dirty truth is that most cleansers on the market contain synthetic ingredients and harsh irritants derived from petrochemicals and have non-sustainable packaging – bad for the skin, bad for the environment. The good news is that Caudalie has just launched their new Vinoclean range that has no silicones and harsh sulphates, leaving your skin clean yet healthy.
If you prefer your eyeshadow palettes on the neutral side, Kose’s Mellow Feeling Eyes palette is great for everyday use. The eye shadows come with a translucent finish, giving your lids a pearlescent finish that will last up ’til 10 hours. There are three sets in total – blue base, neutral and yellow base – and each set contains four colours each, so you can select the brown that suits your skin most.
In celebration of Earth Month 2021, Origins is offering a limited-edition Dr. Andrew Weil For OriginsTM Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion. The treatment lotion is infused with multi-biotic technology, which is formulated to include both prebiotic mushrooms and probiotic Patented Lactobacillus. Over time, it helps build skin’s resilience to help combat environmental aggressors, irritants, and dehydration.
Founded by three women, Rose All Day is an Indonesian beauty brand that creates beauty products that are the perfect essentials for an everyday “no-makeup” makeup look. Formulated without parabens, cruelty-free and halal-certified, the brand’s products keep the focus on enhancing one’s natural beauty without concealing it. One of their bestsellers is the Lip Gloss Pill, a non-sticky, subtle lip gloss infused with vitamin E, sun protection and ester oil that will keep your lips looking lush all day.
While we can’t travel just yet, Chanel will like to whisk us away to French Riviera, a place where Mademoiselle Chanel loved to relax. This collection is all about recreating that effortless, summer look with lightweight formulas that won’t feel too heavy in the heat.
It’s no secret that millennials love their pinks, and the new shades of pink by the French house will thrill. Designed by Pierre Hardy, the blush palette doubles up as an interesting decor piece and can also be refilled by removing and replacing the powder pan.
Marrying makeup and skincare, the new Timetreasure Radiance Serum Cushion corrects dullness instantly and improves skin radiance and elasticity over time. Featuring Red Treasure, a key ingredient in Sulwhasoo’s Timetreasure skincare line, the ingredient is derived from red pine to speed up anti-inflammatory mechanisms and cellular repair. The smooth, serum-like cushion foundation texture adheres to the skin, creating a delicately glowing makeup that looks naturally radiant from any angle. Over time, it also helps improve hydration levels, skin resilience and reduces the appearance of wrinkles in eight weeks.
This article first appeared in Her World