As the local beauty industry has returned to its former glory with drops by the day, we have taken it into our hands to talk weekly about some of the best beauty launches. Some are noteworthy for their instant results, while others are special simply because they make us feel and look good while looking good themselves.
Here, the top 10 beauty launches that landed on GRAZIA’s beauty desk or piqued our interest this week.
Pictured Above: & Other Stories Neon Rush EDT
Whoever created this perfume needs a raise—It’s an electric jolt of pink pepper mixed in with the mouthwatering sweetness of ruby cherry and has a sultry dry down of tonka bean, vanilla, and musk. Sort of like what Troye Sivan’s Rush would smell like if it was a perfume except without the unfortunate short length as it lasts hours and hours like an EDP.
$55 for 50ml, SHOP NOW.
& Other Stories' Déjà Vu Mood Body Lotion
The TikTok girlies are all over the scent of Déjà Vu Mood as they claim it’s a dupe for Baccarat Rouge 540 (it contains similar ingredients like resin, jasmine, and a cotton candy-like note) but in our opinion, nothing beats the original. But then again, that hasn’t stopped us from lavishly applying it to our bodies for all-day cushy hydration and a delicate scent trail that can only be noticed when someone comes close if you know what we mean.
$22, SHOP NOW.
Chanel Lumière Graphique Exclusive Creation
Please kindly excuse us while we find the nerve to use this gorgeous palette for the first time. It’s inspired by the opulence of the Roaring Twenties and is designed to be a be-all-end-all for all the glamorous looks you’re planning for festive parties with shades like a shimmering black and a champagne sparkle-like rose gold. If you’re planning to pack light, the diamond white shade also doubles up as a highlighter but just make sure to apply lightly.
$128, SHOP NOW.
Erishoo Giga Conditioner
The lightweight texture of this conditioner and how it intensely hydrates the hair courtesy of argan oil, marula oil, and hyaluronic acid is more than enough on its own. But the other properties it possesses like colour protection, dandruff elimination, and enhancement of the hair’s natural texture are the icing on the cake that keeps us coming back for more.
$24, SHOP NOW.
Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Liquid Highlighter in Rose Extravaganza
Finally! A cream highlighter that doesn’t put the spotlight on texture and crevices but enhances the complexion instead with a multi-dimensional radiance as its formula is one part skincare and the other, mineral pigments that “drape” instead of “sparkle”. You can even mix it into your face cream or stir some into your body lotion for an unbelievable glow that looks like you’ve shelled out the big bucks at an aesthetic clinic.
$69, SHOP NOW
Gucci A Floral Verse Eau de Parfum
Despite the bottle’s retro design with its engraved gilded old-world font and ornate Baroque-style gold foliage, nothing about the perfume’s scent says passé. It’s a bouquet of beautifully realistic sweet jasmine, the bitterness of black tea, and the powdery softness of white musk—like opening the door of the Aoyama Flower Market Tea House and inhaling the room’s elegant scent for the first time. I would even go as far as to say that it’s an unexpected scent for the festive season.
$575 for 100ml, SHOP NOW.
Ice's Secret Youth Filler Oligopeptide Complex Serum
This intense treatment is one we use in cases of incurable irritation, visibly deeper lines or folds, and intense dullness. Just two applications of this oligopeptide-powered serum alleviate all said symptoms (7 days is the magic number for a complete turnover) and its method of use even feels somewhat Grey’s Anatomy-like—pour the solution into the powder, shake, and screw on the cap like Meredith Grey would before starting work in the ER.
$158, SHOP NOW.
NARS All That Glitters Light Reflecting™ Cheek Palette
A toxic trait that we unconsciously manifest during the festive season is that we never say no to “just one more drink”. Thankfully, these six universally flattering NARS blushes from a shimmering rose gold to a satin-finish peach promise a soft-focused flush of colour for up to eight hours which means one less thing to worry about when we experience a sudden loss of motor skills. Read: it means we’re too inebriated to touch up our makeup.
$90, SHOP NOW.
TOS X Porcelain The Ultimate Travel Companion
Wouldn’t it be a joy to pack your travel skincare in less than 10 seconds and within a train case that prevents products from rattling around? This one by Porcelain and Tocco Toscano certainly does both and as an added benefit, can be purchased in four different versions featuring the former’s skincare lines. Our must-have though, is the Sensitive Repair Set that comes with a toner, serum, and gel which instantly soothes sun burns or winter rash.
$495 with the train case coming in blue or taupe, SHOP NOW.
Sisley Hair Rituel by Sisley The Invisible Hold Hairspray
The good people at Sisley probably looked at all the complaints we have about hairsprays—too crispy, flaky, or heavy—before launching one of our dreams. Their version dries down to an invisible finish while offering both anti-frizz properties and an all-day flexible hold. And if you’re not feeling the style you’ve created, simply brush it out without fear of clumping or snagging. It also contains Pro-vitamin B5 and vitamin E acetate for softness and shine.
$123, SHOP NOW.