It’s the season of dodging potholes and living under the cover of your umbrella. But that doesn’t mean you can’t look fabulous while doing so. With a little bit of pink on the cheeks and lips, a hair serum to tame the frizz and a sweet perfume to top it off, you’re ready to seize the day. This month’s new launches of blushes, lipsticks, perfumes and skincare are sure to convert your monsoon blues into vibrant pops of colour. Lets take a look:
Revlon ColorStay Matte Lite Crayon
Revlon lipsticks have been in my vanity kit ever since I fell in love with makeup some seven years ago. The beauty of any crayon lipstick lies in the comfort we feel on our lips, and this range lives up to that. Perfect for all skin-tone, this range includes everyday nudes, sophisticated mauves, playful pinks and rich reds.
Simple Skincare Water Boost Range
Who wouldn’t want a ‘simple’ yet effective skincare routine? Add the promise of up to 100 hours of hydration throughout the day, we have a winner! Simple Skincare’s Water Boost range has four products that are hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types.
Fable & Mane Mahamane
Nothing makes us happier than having frizz-free hair in the monsoon rains. Enter the latest launch of Fable & Mane, the MahaMane Smooth & Shine Hair Oil. Made with a blend of Ayurvedic roots and six nourishing fruit oils, this product is designed to do it all–shikakai tames frizz and adds instant shine, ashwagandha strengths the strands, and Passion Fruit oil offers nourishment.
Nykaa Cosmetics Matte to Last Foundation
Created to last on the skin throughout the day, this Matte To Last foundation provides a pore-less matte finish and buildable coverage. Its unique formula minimises the appearance of pores and fine lines within 15 minutes of application, giving you a smooth and even complexion. Available in 15 shades the Matte To Last foundation is ‘made for you’.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
After the success of their Multi-Peptide hair serum, The Ordinary has launched their Multi-Peptide Eye Serum in India. It curbs the loss of collagen and elastin and focuses on reducing the appearance of common signs of ageing like crow’s feet, under-eye wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles.
Bath & Body Works Dark Velvet Oud
Trust Bath And Body Works to have you smelling good all day long. Their new fragrance collection features a full body care range of shower gel, body lotion and fragrance mist, all smelling like a rich blend of woody oud, luxurious rose, and sweet red berries. Along with that, Dark Velvet Oud collection also leaves your skin feeling fresh, nourished and moisturised. Pro tip: Layer these for a more long-lasting effect.
Prada Paradoxe
Prada Paradoxe is for the Prada Woman who is never the same, but always herself. This fragrance features top notes of bergamot heart, tangerine essence, pear accord, middle notes of neroli essence, orange heart blossom and jasmine sambac, and base notes of amber accord, bourbon vanilla infusion and white musk accord.
Givenchy Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer and Corrector
We’ve seen, known and loved Givenchy’s Prisme Libre Loose Powder for its unique colours and pretty packaging. And now, with the launch of their Prisme Libre collection, Givenchy also has Skin-Caring Concealers and correctors to help hide imperfections and even out the complexion. These offer 24-hour hydration, buildable coverage and natural results.
Global Beauty Secrets Turkish Hammams Range
Global Beauty Secrets has curated its latest launch inspired by Turkish and Moroccan wellness rituals that effectively remove dead skin cells, revitalise the skin, and cleanse it thoroughly. This range consists of a Turkish Rhassoul Mineral Mud, a Turkish Rose & Mint Shampoo and Conditioner and a Turkish Watermelon & Argan Oil Day Cream with SPF 40. Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of traditional Hammams with this range.
Skeyndor Timeless Prodigy Range
Indulge in the luxurious science-backed products with Skeyndor skincare’s launch of their Timeless Prodigy range. The ultra anti-ageing serum is a concentrated formula, with more than fifteen potent active ingredients, that aims at counteracting the damaging effects of daily stress.
Faces Canada 6 in 1 Eyeshadow Palette
I think I speak for everyone when I say that eyeshadow has the power to transform your entire makeup look. So, a good eyeshadow palette can always come in handy, and this versatile one by Faces Canada has six beautiful shades for you to create endless eye-catching looks with. From neutrals to earthy tones, brick reds to bright pinks, these palettes have them all.
Flossy Cosmetics Globot
Multi-purpose products are at the height of their popularity and this one by Flossy Cosmetics is definitely one to get your hands on. The Globot comes in three shades of blushes that give you a healthy pop on the cheeks while bronzers make you look sun-kissed. The formulations of both are extremely lightweight, hydrating and highly pigmented
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Cloud Night Cream
Kiehl’s new Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Cloud Night Cream deserves a spot on your bedside table owing to its lightweight formula that works at replenishing and rejuvenating the skin overnight. It has a blend of botanical oils rich in Omega-6 and Omega-3 that provide long-lasting nourishing hydration and visible plumpness.
Deconstruct Hair Serums
Deconstruct has forayed into the hair care market with its two new serums. The Smoothing Hair Serum tames frizzy hair and nourishes dry & brittle hair. The Vitamin C Hair Serum prevents sun damage, improves hair health, and keeps your hair shining.
O&O Beauty
Nothing a beauty writer loves more than seeing a new beauty brand, especially a homegrown one led by a woman. O&O (One and Only) Beauty offers makeup formulated with skin-loving ingredients that cater to Indian skin tones and adapt to varying weather conditions. This range of products includes complexion sticks, serum lipsticks, eyeshadow sticks, multi-purpose blushes, glow blushes and a highlighter.
Kate Spade New York x Clinique
Kate Spade New York, the iconic American fashion brand collaborated with Clinique to launch Clinique’s new Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss. This vibrant collaboration features enchanting shades like Air Kiss and Rosewater and the cult-favourite Black Honey. The packaging of these is sure to make your vanity kit look even prettier.
Nykaa Naturals Scalp Serums
Nykaa Naturals announced the launch of their new water-based scalp solution, the Nykaa Naturals Scalp Serums in six exciting variants–Amla and curry leaves serum to bid adieu to hair fall, apple cider vinegar and ginger serum to ditch dandruff, onion and fenugreek serum to strengthen the hair, rice water and bamboo serum to stay high on hydration, Reetha and shikakai serum to banish an oily scalp, and activated charcoal and bamboo serum to detox the scalp. The entire range aims at providing holistic hair care solutions by combining natural ingredients with advanced technology.
Kimirica Skin Clarifying Serum
Kimirica’s new science-backed Skin Clarifying Serum offers a complete solution for your skin’s needs. Infused with pomegranate extract to help combat breakouts and avocado extract to assist in acne control, this plant-based problem solver visibly makes the skin clear, firm & blemish-free.
Naso Rose Water
Is it just me or are we all craving some calm in the chaos that is the monsoon season? With Naso’s latest launch of Rose Water, we can all expect to feel rejuvenated and hydrated. While the pure rose water seeps in the pores with fresh mystique, the aroma that comes with the experience is unparalleled.
Oriflame Wellosophy Health Supplements
Oriflame has recently launched two new health supplements under their Wellosophy range, namely Iron Complex and Calcium fortified with Vitamin D and Magnesium. Free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gluten, these supplements are suitable for everyday consumption to help you maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.