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.
ACQUA DI PARMA ‘BLU MEDITERRANEO’ COLLECTION
Acqua Di Parma‘s ‘Blu Mediterraneo’ collection is designed to transport you to the sun-drenched Sicilian coast. Inspired by the landscapes and fertile grounds of Castelvetrano, these fragrances capture the vibrant essence of Sicilian citrus groves. The collection features ‘Mandarino di Sicilia,’ fragrance a luminous blend of green mandarin, bergamot, lemon, and red-orange, wrapped in the invigorating freshness of petitgrain and spearmint, with a sophisticated cedarwood and musk base. Accompanied by the limited-edition ‘Mandarino Millesimato,’ a fragrance boasting green mandarin, Italian citrus notes, and aromatic cedarwood, housed in a refined porcelain bottle.
BENEFIT COSMETICS’ DEW-LA-LA’Â HIGHLIGHTER
Dreaming of a glowy summer makeup look? You need to get your hands on the new Benefit Cosmetics‘ Dew-La-La’ highlighter, circa now. The game-changing, lightweight, skin-loving highlighter is designed to give you a smudge-free, effortless glow. Formulated with potent omega-6 fatty acids, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, the Benefit Cosmetics’ Dew-La-La’ Highlighter blends makeup and skincare, offering a product that hydrates and leaves you with a radiant complexion.
Pro tip: Mix ‘Dew-La-La’ with your liquid complexion products. Combine it with your moisturizer for a gentle glow, or apply it under your foundation for a perfectly luminous base.
CARTIER ‘LES ÉPURES’ PERFUME
Cartier introduces a stunning new collection of perfumes, ‘Les Épures de Parfum,’ crafted by Maison Cartier’s perfumer, Mathilde Laurent. Inspired by high jewelry, these five exquisite fragrances—’Pur Muguet,’ ‘Pur Kinkan,’ ‘Pur Magnolia,’ ‘Pur Rose,’ and ‘Pur Lilas’—capture the fresh, unadulterated beauty of nature.
‘Pur Muguet’ offers the ultra-realistic essence of fresh lily of the valley, while ‘Pur Kinkan’ delivers the invigorating scent of freshly peeled citrus. ‘Pur Magnolia’ is a vivid portrayal of magnolia bursting with freshness, and ‘Pur Rose’ celebrates the raw, natural beauty of the flower. Lastly, ‘Pur Lilas’ evokes the delicate, aqueous freshness of wild lilac in full bloom. This collection is a tribute to those who seek simple, yet profound, olfactory beauty.
HERMÈS ‘ROUGE HERMÈS’ AND ‘LES MAINS HERMÈS’ SS 2024
Add a pop of color to your beauty routine with the limited-edition Hermès. ‘Rouge Hermès’ and ‘Les Mains Hermès’ collections. Launched just in time for summer, the unique range includes three vibrant lip and nail tints that are a total must-have. Exploring color in its purest expression, Gregoris Pyrpylis, Creative Director Hermès Beauty, has imagined three bright lip pigments: ’47 Rouge Cinétique,’ ’41 Rose Pop,’ and ’44 Orange Néon.’ These refillable lipsticks boast attention-grabbing shades of deep red, neon orange, and bright pink. Additionally, the Hermès nail enamels feature three flashy shades: ’62 Bleu Électrique,’ ’48 Ultraviolet,’ and ’36 Orange Tonique.’
GISOU TINTED LIP OILS
One of the absolute best beauty launches of the month, Gisou’s best-selling ‘Honey Infused’ Lip Oil is now available in three fruity flavors: Strawberry, Mango, and Watermelon. Enriched with the goodness of Mirsalehi Honey, these tinted lip oils offer a burst of long-lasting moisture, leaving your lips deliciously soft with a touch of vibrant color and a sweet, fruity fragrance. Infused with Mirsalehi honey, Bee Garden oils, Jojoba, and Meadowfoam, the Gisou Tinted Lip Oils deliver the softest and glossiest finish. The orange tint evokes the scent of juicy mangoes, the red one that of strawberry, while the pink shimmery one will remind wearers of refreshing watermelons.Â
GUERLAIN’ KISS KISS’ BEE GLOW LIP OIL
Guerlain unveils its ‘Bee Beauty Secrets’ collection, a celebration of the precious bee and its transformative role in skincare. At the heart of this collection lies the ‘KissKiss’ Bee Glow Oil, a luxurious lip treatment infused with the finest ingredients sourced from the hive. Crafted with 92% natural-origin ingredients, including Corsican Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly, this lip oil offers a multifaceted approach to lip care. Not only does it provide intense hydration and nourishment, but it also plumps the lips and enhances their natural beauty.
The formula reacts to the lips’ pH, creating a bespoke tint and a long-lasting, glossy finish. Available in six luscious shades, each lip oil is housed in a sleek, compact case adorned with a bee motif reminiscent of the hive’s golden honeycomb. The application is effortless, thanks to the soft, tri-lobed applicator that delivers just the right amount of product for a radiant shine in one swipe. With its ultra-sensorial texture and addictive glassy shine, the ‘KissKiss’ Bee Glow Oil promises to be a must-have addition to any beauty routine.
MAKEUP BY MARIO ‘SUPERSATIN’ LIPSTICK & EYESHADOW PALETTE
Makeup By Mario introduced two game-changing products in May 2024, starting with their ‘SuperSatin’ Lipstick, a modern twist on the classic satin formula. Mario’s creation promises rich pigments and one-swipe coverage, gliding effortlessly for a soft sheen and ultra-comfortable wear. Enriched with nourishing argan and camellia oils, this lipstick offers luxurious hydration in 18 wearable shades, each paying homage to New York City neighborhoods.Â
Alongside the lipstick, Makeup By Mario unveiled the ‘Master Mattes’ Eyeshadow Palette: The Neutrals, a neutral-toned edition of their best-selling palette. Featuring 12 timeless shades, this palette strikes the perfect balance between warm and cool tones, catering to all skin tones for eye-enhancing perfection.
MOLTON BROWN’ SUNLIT CLEMENTINE’Â & ‘VETIVER’
Step into an endless summer with Molton Brown‘s ‘Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver’ collection, a citrus-woody masterpiece formulated with signature high fragrance concentrations. Inspired by the joyous essence of clementines, Senior Perfumer Julie Massé combines various citrus notes to create a rich, vibrant accord. PWarm fig leaves and roasted hazelnut merge seamlessly with earthy moss and Bourbon vetiver, adding depth and complexity to the fragrance. With a vegan formula and cruelty-free production in their carbon-neutral Hertfordshire factory, Molton Brown’s ‘Sunlit Clementine & Vetiver’ collection offers a conscious and luxurious sensory experience. The collection features an ‘Eau de Parfum, ‘Eau de Toilette,’ a Bath & Shower Gel, and a Body Lotion.
NOBLE PANACEA OVERNIGHT CHRONOBIOLOGY PEEL
Noble Panacea debuts a game-changing addition to ‘The Exceptional NP” collection with ‘The Overnight Chronobiology’ Peel, revolutionizing at-home skincare routines. Building on the success of the ‘Chronobiology’ Sleep Mask, this overnight treatment redefines the concept of beauty sleep. Powered by ‘OSMV’ Technology, it delicately releases a blend of AHAs and BHA throughout the night, gently exfoliating and refining skin texture while optimizing cellular renewal. Programmed to sync with the skin’s natural biorhythm, it delivers soothing ingredients like Gotu Kola precisely when absorption is at its peak, ensuring maximum effectiveness. Wake up to luminous, rejuvenated skin as pores appear minimized, fine lines softened, and complexion evened out. ‘The Overnight Chronobiology’ Peel by Noble Panacea promises a night of exceptional beauty sleep, revealing refined and renewed skin by morning.
PRADA BEAUTY
Prada is redefining the beauty world with the launch of its cosmetic collection. Challenging conventions, Prada introduces ‘Skin’ and ‘Color,’ two visionary collections that reinvent skincare and makeup. Skin, designed for adaptable performance, features cutting-edge formulas powered by Adapto.gn Smart Technology. The Augmented Skin range includes Prada ‘Augmented Skin’ The Cream – Day & Night, Prada ‘Augmented Skin’ The Serum – Face & Eye, and Prada ‘Augmented Skin’ The Cleanser & Makeup Remover, each meticulously crafted for optimal results.
Complementing this, Prada ‘Color’ offers a spectrum of expression, from fashion-curated lipsticks like Prada Monochrome Hyper Matte Durable Weightless Lipcolor and Prada Monochrome Soft Matte Buildable Weightless Lipcolor to eyeshadow palettes such as Prada ‘Dimensions’ Durable Multi-Effect Eyeshadow. With refillable packaging and sensorial formulations, Prada’s new beauty offerings marry luxury with responsibility, promising a journey of self-expression and reinvention.
YSL BEAUTY ‘LOVESHINE’ LIPSTICK
YSL introduces ‘Loveshine,’ celebrating the timeless allure of shine in beauty. Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent‘s belief in the transformative power of light, Loveshine embodies empowerment and individuality. Tom Pecheux, YSL Global Beauty Director, crafts makeup looks that embrace soft, hydrated, and plump lips with a playful sophistication. The ‘Loveshine’ collection features the ‘Wet Shine Lipstick,’ enriched with fig pulp for 24-hour hydration and protection, offering creamy wet shine in 20 buildable shades. Additionally, the ‘Candy Glaze’ Lip Gloss Stick delivers juicy shine without stickiness, infused with hyaluronic acid and pomegranate extract for plumper, hydrated lips. With modern neutrals, trending colors, and luxurious packaging, YSL ‘Loveshine’ adds a couture twist to the iconic shine, defining beauty with elegance and luminosity.
