It may be Ramadan, but we’re gearing up for Raya 2025, so you know what that means: we’re going shopping for the month-long festivities. We’ve already curated an edit of the best local brands to shop for your Raya looks, and this time around, we’re spotlighting these new beauty releases of March 2025 for the same consideration.
From decadent and subversive fragrances to a bunch of modern complexion saviours that are hitting the shelves just in time for the upcoming celebration, we’re not short of excitement on the beauty front this month.
The Best New Makeup Releases of March 2025
Dior Forever Hydra Glow Cushion
A good complexion product is one that doesn’t take a lot of effort. Dior Makeup Creative and Image Director Peter Philips has dreamed up one such cushion where the ease of application is unbeatable—especially for the immaculate outcome you can expect from the Dior Forever Hydra Glow Cushion. Releasing its first cushion with mesh technology infused with hyaluronic acid, you can expect a lasting gorgeous glow, as well as longevity. But it goes just beyond that. From that single application, the skin is nourished with 48 hours’ worth of intense hydration, along with SPF 50 PA+++ filter. What more could you ask for?
RM210 for the cushion without the case | Shop here
Huda Beauty Blush Filter
Sure, Huda Beauty may be known for her incredible setting powder and its shade range, but don’t skip the Blush Filter Liquid Blush, which has also been a huge hit. The lightweight and blurring formula offers ample play time for you to blend without losing its impact—hitting the trifecta for liquid blushes, if you ask us. This time, they’re extending the shade range to include an array of vibrant hues, including one that we have our eye on: Intense Guava.
RM116 | Shop here
Sisley Sensitive Skin Soothing Care
We do not wish sensitised skin on anybody, but if you do struggle with that, Sisley’s latest drop could just be the salve to soothe that ache. Whether you’ve spent a little too much time in the sun, or have broken skin from multiple skincare experimentation, the Sensitive Skin Soothing Care is a creamy serum that not only reduce redness, but also provide instantaneous comfort. Fortified with Golden Kelp extract to curb hyperactivity, Japanese Lily of the Valley extract to boost resilience, and a blend of Shea butter, Rapeseed oil, and Plum kernel oil to bring comfort to the skin, the item should be a part of your skincare first-aid kit for those distressing moments.
RM880 | Shop here
Jo Malone London Beach Blossom Cologne
Ready to flip the notion of a typical beachy perfume on its head? Because Jo Malone London is doing just that through its Beach Blossom cologne drop, this season’s limited edition. If you’re suspecting the usual salty, tropical fruity rendition of the season, then this may just surprise you. While the lime note does immediately capture the effervescence of summer, you’ll catch a whiff of refreshing mint cutting through like a sip of crisp cold water in the blazing sun. As the day progresses, the warmth of the tonka bean shines through, but the freshness remains, resulting in a truly unique fragrance.
RM700 for 100ml | Shop here
Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment
Glass hair is now more achievable than ever, especially with the arrival of the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment. Unlike your typical hair care steps, this rinse work almost instantaneously, so you won’t need to wait weeks or months for the result. Just how quickly are we talking about? Well, it only takes one minute to work its wonders, so it’s the perfect addition to any busy girl’s routine. It works by smoothing the cuticle so light can bounce back for that mirror-like shine. On top of that superficial effect, the treatment can actually be used in place of conditioner, because it does have a hydration complex for weightless moisture retention.
RM314 | Shop here
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second Skin Matte Foundation
We called it: matte foundation is returning to our beauty routines, except this time, it arrives with a modernised, elegant finish. With everybody aiming for that filter-like smoothness IRL, beauty brands everywhere are putting their best foot forward to provide what we ask for. Case in point, Anastasia Beverly Hills. While they’re regarded as the purveyor of all things brows, the brand is steadily conquering the complexion realm. A perfect pair to their Magic Concealer, the Impeccable foundation delivers a plush matte finish that can flex from medium to full coverage. But the thing that pushes the foundation over the edge is its Precision Blur Technology that doesn’t only diffuses texture, but also controls oil and hydrates the skin. With 25 shades to choose from—including those with olive undertones!—everyone can experience the foundation, even those with sensitive skin.
RM237 | Shop here
Rouge Decorté Cream Glow
Yes, we’re still on the glowy lip train. And who can blame us? It’s a format that is ultra comfortable to wear, can be easily touched up, and in most cases, deliver a boost of nourishment to the lips. The latest from Decorté offers just that and in a wide range of colour, no less. We’re talking up to 25 YLBB (your lips but better) shades to choose from. So no matter your complexion and undertone, there’s bound to be a perfect match for you. Each application effortlessly melts onto the lips, and can last up to 12 hours. And did we mention that it’s also infused with anti-aging care? Because there’s that too.
RM165 | Shop here
Amouage Outlands
If you can’t already tell by the packaging, this is Amouage’s foray into something more experimental. Part of the Essences d’Amouage collection, the star of the trio is hands down the Outlands, which stands to represent the future, the unknown, and the uncharted. It’s a delicate blend that balances what seem to be notes of polar opposites in a truly masterful way. At the start, there’s the brightness of lemon and bergamot. Then it evolves into something more herbaceous, thanks to the geranium and coriander. Finally, the richness of oud, amber, and frankincense take over to completely shift the tone of the extrait. For that innovative play on perfume alone, it’s worth a sniff at your nearest Escentials in town.
RM1,965 | Shop here
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Purse Spray
The charm craze has found its way to the world of beauty, and Chanel is giving us their spin on the trend. In a limited edition drop, you can get the Coco Mademoiselle eau de parfum intense in this format so you can accessorise your getup with the collector’s piece. Presented as a piece of jewellery, the tiny flacon is attached to a delicate string of pearls and a chain that you can easily wear on the wrist, so whenever you need to spray a layer of fragrance, it’s literally a flick of the wrist away.
RM925 | Shop here
Kosas Revealer Extra Bright Colour Corrector
If you’ve been anticipating the arrival of Sheena Zadeh’s Kosas to our shores, chances are you’ve sampled the Revealer concealer. This time, the brand expands its complexion range with the addition of the multitasking corrector that comes in five comprehensive shades. Why multitasking? Well, staying true to the brand’s ethos, this corrector is formulated with skincare ingredients that can address puffiness and sagging skin. So if you ever feel that you need to turn the brightness up, just reach for this. It will do just that, and then some.
RM155 | Shop here
Terre d’Hermès Eau de Parfum Intense
Taking inspiration from its namesake, the new Terre d’Hermès eau de parfum intense captures the undeniable power of the element. A flanker to the 2008 original, it’s a bolder exploration of the same DNA, but with a gourmand twist. Skipping the typically cloying take of a gourmand fragrance, the coffee and liquorice facets introduce a more approachable element when compared to the notes of stone, lava, and honourable woods that are at the base of this perfume. It’s one that you would have to try on before you bite the bullet, if you ask us. But if you’re a collector, it’s a no-brainer.
RM850 for 100ml | Available exclusively at Hermès boutiques and counters
YSL Beauty Make Me Blush Bold Bluring Blush
As Dua Lipa sang, we “did a full 180.” That’s right, we’re back to the reign of powder blushes. But this time, we’re marrying the magic of blurring technology into the mix, because as we said earlier, everyone wants that filter-like effect. At present, there are six shades to choose from, with a matching outer compact that completely steals the show. The buildable formula can take you from a sheer, watercolour-like application to a more daring blush contour moment. But again, no matter the intensity, there won’t be any emphasis on unwanted skin texture.
RM250 | Shop here
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