The Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and the city is already buzzing back to life from the lull that was the end of 2024. And if you’ve already decluttered all those products that are either a) expired, or b) no longer tickle your fancy, then it probably means that you have some space to welcome some of these new beauty releases that come in January 2025.
The Best New Makeup Releases of January 2025
Cartier Les Bases à Parfumer
While everybody is busy pumping out lip oils, guess what Cartier is doing? That’s right: creating the ultimate body care routine. Depending on your preference, choose between the body oil and the body cream, both of which feature the decadent Peregrina oil. A truly customisable ritual, you will have the option between four iconic Cartier fragrances: La Panthère, Oud & Santal, L’Heure Diaphane, and Pure Rose, where each comes in a 15 ml bottle and will house equal part perfume and Peregrina oil. With this method, you can opt to play perfumer at home. Mix and match your favourite scents, and go as much or as little as you’d like; it’s all up to you.
Exclusively available at Cartier.
Dior Addict Lip Glow
The fashion maison is putting the glow in glow up, because its tinted balm, the Dior Addict Lip Glow has arrived with an all-new look and an upgraded ingredient list. And if you’ve had trouble finding an easy everyday colour to suit your needs, then rejoice because the six-shade expansion includes warm tones as well as two limited-edition pastel shades that are perfect for spring. The best part? It now promises to deliver up to 48 hours of juicy moisturisation to keep your pout plump and ready for your next lip look.
Shop here | RM180
MAC Nudes Collection
2000 called, and they’re putting nude lips back on the map in 2025. Starring 20 shades that are both new and staples in many a collection, the curation houses shades of nudes that will appeal across the spectrum in multiple finishes. In case you didn’t know, archived lip colours such as Fleshpot, Hodgepodge, Peachstock, Stone, Folio, Yash, and Acting Natural are all making a comeback through this campaign—so now is the perfect time for us to say “run, don’t walk.”
from RM125 | Shop here
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder
Chances are you already have a tub of this cult-favourite powder going but guess what? Huda Kattan strikes again by producing an all-new limited edition shade that pushes the boundaries of colour-correcting powders to a whole new level. Ube Birthday Cake, the new shade, is an electric lilac that is created to brighten those with medium to tan skin tones with warm olive undertones, so if that’s you, it’s time to give it a whirl. PS: Huda also dropped a blush and lip gloss to complete the look.
RM207 | Shop here
Guerlain Pêche Mirage
Opposites attract, and that is the case for Guerlain’s latest fragrance creation, Pêche Mirage. Where the opening is filled with peach and blackcurrant, the base is anchored by notes of amber, leather, and sandalwood. So if you like a little splash of darkness in your fruity-forward perfume, then this is one definitely will hit the mark for you. Since it’s part of the maison’s L’Art & La Matière collection, it’s worth a sniff even if it may not sound like your cup of tea.
RM1,809 onwards | Exclusively available at Guerlain The Exchange TRX Ultimate Boutique and Pavilion Pop-Up
Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade
Dipping your toe in oud perfumes? Then might we introduce you to Ombre Nomade. While yes, it has the opulent ingredient, it doesn’t necessarily overpower the rest of the notes. Hints of incense, rose, and raspberry lighten the elixir while leather and woody accents brings a certain sharpness to the scent, resulting in a truly unique perfume that will find a place in your collection.
Approximately RM2,050 | Available exclusively in-store.
Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Kinu Matte Lipstick
They say matte lips are out, but to us, they never left, and it’s all thanks to the Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Kinu Matte formulation. The glide, dimensional colour payoff, and all-day comfort makes it a no-brainer daily option, and for Lunar New Year, the Japanese beauty brand has created two limited edition shades to ring the new year with: a red-tinged brown (BR762) and a rich cardinal red (RD182). Whether you’re aiming for a more subdued festive face or one that’s more eye-catching, there will be options here.
RM165 | Shop here
Dyson Supersonic Nural
Dyson hair tools are always a good idea because they hardly ever disappoint—just see our AirWrap i.d.™ review to see how we truly feel about it. It’s made even better with special edition colouring. To mark the Lunar New Year, they of course went with the opulent shades of gold and velvet red for the Supersonic Nural hair dryer. If protecting your crown from heat damage is a priority—it totally should be—then you would appreciate how the device has a scalp protection mode. Even better, the hair dryer will also learn the specific settings you prefer according to the different attachments, so you won’t have to keep tweaking the speed and temperature settings. It will just know you that well.
RM2,399 | Shop here
Tom Ford Rose Exposed
Something sharp for the start of the year? Don’t mind if we do. Tom Ford Beauty brings a new edge to what is often presumed as gentle rose through its latest olfactory creation, Rose Exposed. Upon the first spritz, it releases notes of white pepper and pink pepper for a spicy yet smooth opening. Tom Ford has several rose perfumes in its Private Blend collection, and while others lean on either the spicy or floral ends, Rose Expose is a musky take on the flower, with a leather, cashmeran, and sandalwood at the base to round it all up.
Exclusively available at Tom Ford Beauty stores.
Jo Malone London Taif Rose
But if you like your rose scent jammy and sweet, then you’ve found what could be your new favourite. Jo Malone London releases Taif Rose Cologne Intense, a captivating new scent that stars the Arabic damask flower. Unlike the other roses, this one can even have a tea-like facet. This one is paired with notes of coffee and amber, so you can expect a cosy yet alluring scent that would be a pleasure to smell.
RM660 | Shop here
Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Moisture Cream
If we learned anything in 2024, it’s that everybody could use moisture. That, and those with oily skin should not necessarily fear a richer texture so long as it absorbs seamlessly into the skin. The latest from Glow Recipe features a whipped, buttery one that’s enriched with brightening cloudberry, skin-loving peptide-lipids, and CoQ10. With that combination, this moisturiser is easily a powerhouse that can bring both glow and moisture back to the skin, resulting in a rejuvenated complexion that we all strive for.
RM202 | Shop here
Fornasetti Frutto Proibito
We’re entering the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year, and obviously, we’d have to pick up a perfume inspired by the zodiac—it’s for good luck. Part of a trio of perfumes, Frutto Proibito is probably the brightest among the three extraits de parfum, due to the citruses blood orange, grapefruit, and bergamot. Following the top notes is a bouquet of flowers that envelope its wearer in a burst of floral crescendo before it all rounds up with vanilla, Cuban cedar, and rosewood.
RM2,490 | Shop here
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