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6 reasons why your skin barrier will love this new lip gloss-oil hybrid
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There’s something undeniably thrilling about a fresh wave of beauty launches. New textures, smarter ingredients, packaging that’s almost too pretty to use—every drop, swipe and spritz is a reminder that the beauty world never sleeps. And honestly? We’re not mad about it. Glassy hydration without the grease? A face mist that’s more than just scented water? Highlighter that looks effortless but feels like skincare? Checked, checked and checked.
Of course, not everything that lands on the shelves deserves a spot in your meticulously curated stash. But a select few this month stopped us mid-scroll, earned a double-take and immediately made the must-try cut. Ready for the full download? Let’s dive in.
This brightening ampoule delivers a fresh, radiant glow without any stickiness. A potent hit of vitamin C and antioxidants fights environmental stress, while niacinamide evens out the skin tone and salicylic acid smooths texture for clearer-looking skin. The ultra-light formula absorbs instantly, boosting elasticity and clarity. Plus, sodium hyaluronate keeps hydration locked in so skin feels juicy, supple and healthy all day long. It’s your shortcut to a more even radiance that looks like it got eight hours of sleep even when you didn’t.
With a refreshing mix of hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, glycerin and panthenol, this mist delivers soothing, lasting moisture in one satisfying spritz. The weightless texture feels like a cool cloud settling onto skin, promising to instantly plump and revive without a trace of stickiness. Perfect for your work desk, handbag or daily commute, it resets tired skin on demand.
This highlighter behaves like skincare while giving you a lit-from-within glow. A serum-meets-powder texture melts seamlessly into skin for anything from subtle radiance to spotlight shine. It’s water- and sweat-resistant, meaning your glow goes strong for up to 10 hours—through brunches, weather swings and dance floors alike. Golden seaweed extract hydrates and smooths while natural mica boosts luminosity. Its soft-focus effects blur the appearance of texture, so skin looks fresh and lit every time.
Every bride deserves a highlighter that hits the light in all the right ways. This NARS powder does exactly that. Available in a few luminous shades, it melts into the skin to create a soft, natural radiance that works in daylight and candlelight alike. Sweep it across your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and your collarbones for that subtle, lit-from-within finish that ties your whole look together.
This skin tint blends easily for a natural second-skin finish. Its sheer-to-medium coverage blurs blemishes, evens skin tone and keeps the look fresh and never cakey. It’s infused with kakadu plum for brightness, niacinamide for hydration and a hydrating complex that keeps skin comfortable all day. It comes in 30 versatile shades. Besides, it’s breathable and lives on your face like skin—just smoother, dewier and way more radiant.
This liquid lipstick brings a lacquer-like shine with a punch of colour that means business. It glides on silky and stays put—transfer-proof, smudge-resistant and ready for long days that turn into late nights. A nourishing dose of squalane keeps lips soft, hydrated and comfortable without dry patches sneaking in. The lightweight texture never cracks or cakes, so you can talk and sip boldly. What’s more, it’s a limited-edition PFW 2025 launch, personally signed by Alia Bhatt.
This bold unisex perfume opens with an invigorating burst of cardamom, bergamot, lemon, Sichuan pepper, elemi and frankincense. Then comes lush heart notes: patchouli, rose, orange blossom, cumin, saffron, anise and coriander—rich, textured and impossible to forget. As it settles, the base has amber, vanilla, birch, musks and oud, creating a depth that lingers. Familiar, but a bit more spicy-fresh, it leaves a trail that feels daring, luxurious and incredibly intriguing.
