Beauty Buys: 7 beauty products to usher in the new year

Do you know that your skin faces up to 300 microaggressions every day from the surroundings you’re in? If you’re looking for a product that aims to shield your skin while strengthing its barrier, look no further than the new Ultra Facial Barrier Balm! Like Kiehl’s evergreen Ultra Facial Barrier Cream, the latest addition comes in a fresh format while maintaining its high-performace standards. You can use it both day and night — the balm provides on-the-go protection while ensuring hydration; keeping your skin resilient and radiant with a touch of glow!

Expertly formulated by Guerlain, the new Abeille Royale Revitalising & Fortifying Shampoo cleanses, nourishes and strengthens the scalp with Blackbee Honey Repair Technology. The new formula uses Blackbee honey from Brittany, France and 3 unspoilt islands to revitalise the locks. The luxurious formulation is designed like an emulsion that turns into a lather once in contact with water.

Available only at Guerlain The Exchange TRX Ultimate Boutique.

Shiseido refreshes its Vital Perfection line – an anti-ageing skincare backed with scientific research. The new revamped line includes the innovative SaffflowerRED™ ingredient in these products fortifies the “Invisible Nutrient Network” that effectively replenishes the epidermis barrier. Our pick? The Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advance Cream. The silky soft cream absorbs into the skin beautifully targeting wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, lack of brightness and uneven skin tone.

Soothe your skin in a flash with Sigi Skin’s Dew Potion. The Dew Potion is a waterless antioxidant essence mist that blocks free radicals and soothes skin. The star ingredient of the potion – chamomile – to calm and soothe skin. The innovative formula also contains Aqua 3G, which contains a unique ingredient extracted from algae – glyceryl-glucoside. The algae extract retains moisture even in extremely dry environments. 

Maison Kitsuné and SK-II team up for the year of the Dragon. In their first collaboration, Maison Kitsuné releases the staple SK-II Facial Treatment Essence featuring the iconic Yogi Fox. The SK-II Facial Treatment Essence contains 90% PITERA™ to plump, firm and moisturise skin. The Maison Kitsuné Pink Limited Edition PITERA™ Essence will be fronted by SK-II brand ambassadors – MINA from TWICE and Qiu Tian. 

The SK-II Maison Kitsuné Pink Limited Edition Facial Treatment Essence will be available in selected SK-II stores from 1st January 2024.

Paula’s Choice latest release is a life saver for the days when your skin just won’t cooperate. The RESIST Advanced Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer contains a specialised moisture complex that delivers optimal hydration. Featuring a fusion of five skin-identical ceramides and cholesterol, the supercharged moisturiser rejuvenates the skin barrier, prevents water loss and provides long-lasting moisture. Lightweight and luscious texture delivers a dewy finish without feeling oily.

Caudalie revamps its iconic anti-ageing line – Resveratrol-Lift – with a new generation of collagen. The new line incorporates plant-based collagen to the Caudalie x Harvard patent: Vegan Collagen 1. The new Resveratrol-Lift Firming Night Cream nourishes, smooths and visibly plumps skin for youthful bouncy skin.

Keep those brows locked in place with Anastasia Beverly Hills latest release – Brow Freeze Gel. If you suffer from untameable brows, this is exactly what you need! The gel-wax hybrid is applied with a triple-action comb applicator to shape and sculpt the brows into shape.

Say goodbye to dry streaky lip pencils! NARS introduces its latest addition to the Powermatte family – NARS Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil. The buttery cream-to-matte texture glides on the lips and sets to a transfer-proof matte finish. Thanks to the Power Pigment Complex, the blend of pure pigments and colour-locking ingredients ensures high-impact pigment wears comfortably all day.