Welcome to The Beauty Vault, your monthly dossier of exquisite beauty products. In a world where new products flood the market daily, each making tall claims about efficacy, we understand the need for clarity and trust in your choices. That’s why we’ve taken on the task of carefully curating the best beauty launches each month. Our goal is simple: to present you with the crème de la crème of cosmetics – products that not only meet their promises but exceed them.
Discover the best beauty launches of the month below.
BENEFIT COSMETICS ‘PORE CARE’ RANGE
Last year, Benefit Cosmetics made a bold move into the world of skincare with its ‘Pore Care’ range. Now, the brand is set to thrill with the launch of two new ‘Pore Care’ innovations: the ‘Wow Polish’ and ‘Shrink Wrap.’ The Benefit Cosmetics’ Wow Polish’ Triple Pore-Exfoliating powder is designed to give you a smooth complexion by gently scrubbing away gunk dead skin cells.
The Benefit Cosmetics’ Shrink Wrap’ does just what its name suggests – shrinks your pores. The overnight jelly glaze treatment is essentially like a potent blanket for your skin that seals in acids and moisture as you sleep. Blended with 10 percent resurfacing acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), Lactic Acid, and Glycolic Acid to tighten pores, Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA), including Gluconolactone to retexturize the dermis, and to help smoothen the skin, the Benefit Cosmetics’ Shrink Wrap’ is devised to give users a radiant complexion.
BYREDO ‘MINERALSCAPES’ EYESHADOW PALETTE
Byredo has bottled Sweden’s natural landscape into a stunning limited-edition eyeshadow palette. The Byredo’ Mineralscapes’ Eyeshadow Palette holds 18 exquisite hues inspired by the beauty of the Scandinavian nation, ranging from cool blues, greens, and rosy hues to neutral shades. Expertly crafted, each shade promises a rich color payoff with a single stroke, courtesy of its creamy formula. Encased in a reflective steel container crafted by founder and creative mind Ben Gorham, the ‘Mineralscapes’ Palette features mineral stones that echo its hues.
CAROLINA HERRERA ‘GOOD GIRL BLUSH ELIXIR’
The latest addition to Carolina Herrera’s famed ‘Good Girl’ range has landed on store shelves. Enter: The ‘Good Girl Blush Elixir’. Picture a fusion of ravishing rose, indulgent gourmand vanilla, and tantalizing patchouli, creating an enigmatic and floral aroma. Encased in a stunning black-to-pink gradient stiletto and adorned with a glimmering gold heel, the bottle alone is a work of art. But what truly sets this fragrance apart is its ability to embody the essence of modern femininity—a blend of strength, sensuality, and sophistication.
CELINE ‘ZOUZOU’ PERFUME
One of the absolute best beauty launches of the month, Celine’s latest creation, ‘Zouzou,’ is a vibrant ode to youthful exuberance. Conceived by Hedi Slimane, ‘Zouzou’ joins the prestigious Celine Haute Parfumerie collection, standing proudly alongside eleven other olfactory masterpieces. Inspired by the heroines of the 60s, this fragrance encapsulates the spirited essence of youth with its lively and mischievous allure. The name itself, ‘Zouzou,’ affectionately embraces the innocence and playfulness of young women, evoking a sense of nostalgia for an era of carefree exploration.
Within its elegant rectangular bottle lies a composition of amber and musk, enriched with caramel overtones and underscored by notes of benzoÃn, tonka bean, and patchouli. As the fragrance unfolds, it delicately materializes the spirit of a Parisian teenage girl, leaving a lingering trail of powdery nuances in its wake. Beyond its olfactory allure, the bottle pays homage to the rich tradition of French glassmaking with its minimalist yet modern design.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY FRAGRANCE COLLECTION
Charlotte Tilbury has unlocked her olfactory dream with a brand-new fragrance collection. This groundbreaking range of six new fragrances is a fusion of dreams and desires meticulously crafted to unlock emotions. Collaborating with master perfumers, including Anne Flipo, Juliette Karagueuzoglou, and Dominique Ropion, Charlotte Tilbury’s fragrance collection harnesses the power of neuroscience and over 40 years of research.
Inspired by the connection between scent and emotions, Charlotte Tilbury dives into the science behind fragrance, revealing how specific notes can impact our feelings. Each fragrance is a portal to a specific emotion, allowing you to architect your dream day and night with invisible superpowers.
GUERLAIN ‘TERRACOTTA’ CONCEALER & BLUSH
Step into a realm where beauty meets innovation with the latest releases from the iconic House of Guerlain. Just a year after the groundbreaking launch of ‘Terracotta Le Teint,’ a natural-origin foundation inspired by the ‘Terracotta’ line, Guerlain has debuted the ‘Terracotta’ Liquid Powder Concealer.
Picture this: the perfection of a liquid combined with the lightness of a powder. Crafted with scientific precision and an unparalleled understanding of powders and pigments, this innovative concealer blends the long-lasting power of a liquid formula with the radiant, blurring effects of a correcting powder. The result? A flawless finish that lasts for an astonishing 24 hours. Its formula, derived from natural ingredients and available in 16 shades, corrects imperfections and illuminates shadowy areas to give users a luminous glow.
That’s not all; Guerlain has also unveiled another gem: the ‘Terracotta’ Blush. Enriched with 90% naturally derived ingredients and pure pigments, this lightweight powder blush effortlessly enhances your cheekbones with a delicate flush of color, evoking the natural radiance of sun-kissed skin.
Inspired by the earth’s rich palette, the Terracotta Blush offers six enchanting shades, ranging from nude and pink to coral, each available in two intensities.
HENRY JACQUES ‘COLLECTION DE L’ATELIER’
At the heart of this collection lies the HJ Rose de Mai absolute, extracted from the 2023 harvest, unveiling a spectrum of previously unexplored scents. In a stroke of artistic brilliance, Henry Jacques channels this newfound inspiration into three distinct fragrances, each encapsulating a different element of the rose’s multifaceted personality. ‘Rose Soleil,’ with its delicate warmth and spicy notes, evokes the exuberance of youth intertwined with the wisdom of age. ‘Rose Azur,’ charismatic and enigmatic, merges dry woody notes with celestial undertones, captivating the senses with its complexity. Finally, ‘Rose Très Rose’ stands as a testament to the timeless elegance of the rose in its purest form.
Presented in Les Essences form, these scents pay homage to Henry Jacques’ storied legacy, inviting connoisseurs to embark on an olfactory journey unlike any other. The limited-edition’ Collection de l’Atelier,’ comprising only 500 meticulously crafted chests, offers discerning enthusiasts the opportunity to indulge in exclusivity. Each chest contains 30ml flacons of the three fragrances, a testament to the Maison’s commitment to luxury and craftsmanship.
HUDA BEAUTY ‘EASY BAKE’ EAU DE PARFUM
Leave it to Huda Kattan to make the impossible possible. This month, Huda Beauty unveiled a fragrance, but it’s not just any fragrance; it’s one that the brand’s loyal fans have been familiar with for far too long. Huda Beauty’s new Eau de Parfum bottles the scent of its bestselling ‘Easy Bake’ Loose Setting Powder.
The enchanting Huda Beauty ‘Easy Bake’ Eau de Parfum is blended with jasmine nectar, ylang-ylang, and Gold Dust Orchid. As the fragrance lingers, a sensual base emerges, weaving together notes of Madagascar vanilla, sugared amber woods, and the comforting embrace of Dreamwood (sandalwood).
NUDESTIX ‘NUDESCREEN’ BLUSH TINT SPF 30
One of the best beauty launches of the month, the Nudestix ‘Nudescreen’ Blush PF 30 is the ultimate multitasking essential for your beauty routine. This groundbreaking product combines the best of makeup and skincare to deliver a soft, fresh color tint for your cheeks, eyes, and lips while providing essential protection against daily UV damage.
Crafted with care, the Nudestix’ Nudescreen’ Blush PF 30 is a clean, vegan, and reef-safe formula free from chemical sunscreens. Its liquid formulation, fortified with 100% mineral non-nano zinc oxide, shields your skin from broad-spectrum UVA/UVB rays, reducing visible signs of aging. Endorsed by the Skin Cancer Foundation, it’s your daily defense against the sun’s harmful rays. The Nudestix’ Nudescreen’ Blush PF 30 comes in five exquisite tint options.
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