It’s only two months into 2026, and the beauty scene is already moving at full speed. Brands clearly didn’t waste any time easing into the new year, with new skincare, makeup, and hair launches dropping one after another.
With the Chinese New Year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself or get some early gift ideas. From easy everyday upgrades to fun new textures and shades, there’s a lot catching our attention already.
Whether you’re looking to refresh your routine or just curious about what’s new, these latest launches prove that 2026 is off to a very busy start.
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Skincare
Skinmade Star RetinAL Super Skin Renewal Night Serum
SKINMADE Star RetinAL is formulated as a complete overnight renewal system, working across three key skin functions — renew, re-energise, and restore.
This advanced RetinAL serum promotes skin renewal up to 11 times faster than regular retinol, while remaining gentle on redness, flaking, or irritation.
Using Precision Targeting Technology, each ingredient is carefully encapsulated to reach the skin layers where it matters most, ensuring better absorption, consistent renewal, and a balanced, effective experience.
Comes in three formulas, so you can choose the strength that best matches your skin’s tolerance and experience.
- Regular (0.05%): Perfect for beginners or sensitive skin
- Advanced (0.15%): Ideal for those ready to step up
- Expert (0.20%): Designed for experienced users seeking maximum renewal
Get this for RM374.04 from Skinmade’s official website.
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
This new launch from The Ordinary isn’t like their usual offerings. The Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion is a lightweight yet deeply hydrating moisturiser that feels almost weightless on the skin.
It absorbs quickly, leaving your skin calm, comfortable and refreshed all day. Formulated with rice lipids to strengthen the skin barrier and ectoin to soothe stressed, sensitive skin, it is perfect for anyone prone to redness, dryness or irritation.
Get this for RM80 (60ml) from Sephora.
Patrick TA Major Moisture Smoothing Lip Balm
Patrick Ta’s new launch is this high-shine, sheer lip balm that gives your lips a glossy finish while keeping them soft and comfortable. The cushiony texture feels rich on the lips but never heavy, making it easy to wear all day.
Infused with plumping peptides and bakuchiol, it helps smooth and nourish lips while adding a touch of shine and sheer colour. Think of it as a lip mask meets lip gloss, finished with sweet, gourmand-inspired flavours that make every swipe feel a little more luxe.
Get this for RM122 from Sephora.
One/Size Hydrosculpt Moisturizer Geranium Emulsion
Known for their cult-favourite setting spray, One/Size has stepped into skincare with the launch of their very first moisturiser. Despite its rich feel, the texture is surprisingly lightweight, delivering up to 24 hours of hydration while helping skin look firmer and less puffy.
It also works well as a makeup prep, creating a smooth, hydrated base. Using a reverse oil-in-water emulsion, the formula wraps skin in a breathable veil of moisture that helps strengthen the skin barrier without leaving a greasy residue.
Esthetician-formulated, it is designed to visibly lift, sculpt and tighten skin within two weeks, making it a solid pick for anyone looking to hydrate and firm in one simple step.
Get this for RM215 (80ml) from Sephora.
Tatcha The Longevity Memory Cream
Inspired by the long-living Okinawan lifestyle, this memory-gel cream is designed to keep skin looking youthful, bright, and healthy. The Longevity Memory Cream is formulated to support skin’s elasticity and help it appear smoother and more refreshed over time.
Powered by the Okinawa Cellescence Complex, it works to delay visible signs of ageing, while Nonapeptide-1 helps energise skin and boost brightness. Bio-fermented hyaluronic acid keeps skin deeply hydrated, leaving it looking plump and renewed.
Drawing from the nutrient-rich nuchi-gusui diet and ancestral Okinawan herbs, this cream is a gentle reminder of nature’s ability to nourish skin at any age.
Get this for RM408 (50ml) from Sephora.
Laneige Water Bank Aqua Facial
Lightweight yet deeply hydrating, Laneige Water Bank Aqua Facial Serum is designed to smooth skin texture while boosting overall glow. The fresh, watery formula absorbs quickly into the skin, delivering lasting moisture without any sticky or heavy feel.
Infused with gentle exfoliating acids and multiple hydrating ingredients, it helps refine rough patches, plump up the skin, and strengthen the moisture barrier.
Skin looks fresher and more radiant almost immediately, and with regular use, feels noticeably softer, bouncier, and well-hydrated.
Get this for RM170 (30ml) from Sephora.
SK-II Skinpower Re-New Essence
A brand long trusted for its skin-renewing formulas, SK-II introduces the Skinpower Re-New Cream as a boost to your everyday skincare routine.
Designed to support healthier-looking skin, this cream focuses on hydration and on how well your skin absorbs the rest of your products.
Infused with the brand’s iconic Pitera™, it helps create micro pathways on the skin’s surface so nourishing ingredients can absorb more effectively. When paired with a new humectant blend, the cream keeps skin soft, hydrated, and comfortable, while helping the next steps in your skincare routine work even better.
Get this for RM770 (50ml) from Sephora.
Arencia Fresh Royal Blue Hyssop Rice Mochi Cleanser
Ideal as a single-step cleanser for congested or breakout-prone skin, the Arencia Fresh Blue Hyssop Rice Mochi Cleanser is made for oily and combination skin types. It has a unique mochi-like texture that feels dense at first, then lathers into a creamy foam that cleanses thoroughly without stripping the skin.
Formulated with hyssop extract to calm irritation and help keep breakouts in check, it also contains rice powder for gentle exfoliation to smooth skin texture.
Kaolin clay and green tea leaf extract help absorb excess oil and draw out impurities from pores, making it a great option for everyday use or for deeper cleansing on tougher skin days.
Get this for RM105 (120g) from Sephora.
Makeup
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Lip Butter Balm
Comes in four amazing shades, Rare Beauty’s newest launch is a lip butter that works as both a daytime balm and an overnight mask. The creamy texture melts effortlessly into the lips, delivering instant moisture and shine while keeping them soft and comfortable throughout the day.
The buildable colour feels buttery without being greasy or sticky, making it easy to wear anytime. Powered by hyaluronic acid butter and shea butter, it helps lock in moisture and nourish lips, while apple seed oil smooths and improves texture.
Get this for RM89 from Sephora.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Glidr Shadow Stick
If you’re not a fan of multiple eyeshadow steps and just want something quick and fuss-free, these swipe-on shadow sticks are right up your alley.
One smooth glide delivers bold colour in seconds, making it easy to define and enhance your eyes without needing brushes or blending skills.
The creamy formula glides effortlessly onto the lids and sets to a smudge-proof, water-resistant finish that lasts up to 12 hours. With no fallout or flaking, each swipe gives you high-impact colour and all-day wear, perfect for creating an instantly polished eye look with minimal effort.
Get this for RM144 from Sephora.
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder Mini
The launch of the mini Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder has got everyone talking, and it’s easy to see why.
The cult-favourite powder has long been loved for delivering a smooth, flawless finish that keeps makeup in place for up to 10 hours, making it a must-have in many routines.
Plus, it leaves a soft matte finish with a subtle hint of luminosity, helping to control shine, colour-correct, and define the face’s contours without creasing or fading.
Now available in the shade Ube, the mini version also features the signature floral musk scent and multiple shades, making it perfect for setting your whole face or brightening the under-eye area on the go.
Get this for RM125 from Sephora.
Burberry Beauty Brit Matte Lip Veil Liquid Lipstick
Giving your lips a soft-focus matte finish, the Burberry Brit Matte Lip Veil is a liquid lipstick that combines long-lasting colour with active hydration. Its lightweight, airy texture glides on effortlessly, delivering a buildable, blurred matte look that stays true for up to seven hours.
Infused with natural-origin ingredients such as pro-collagen peptide, Rosa damascena, and hyaluronic acid, it keeps lips smooth, plumped, and comfortable for up to 10 hours.
With continued use, it helps protect against dryness and leaves lips more hydrated after 14 days, making it the perfect blend of style and care for a busy, on-the-go lifestyle.
Get this for RM155 from Sephora.
Tarte Tartelette™ Quick Stick™ Liner
It takes only one flick to get perfectly defined eyes with Tarte’s Tartelette Quick Stick™. Designed with an ultra-thin 1.3mm slanted tip, this liner makes creating a sharp wing easier than ever.
The waterproof formula glides smoothly along the lash line, defining eyes while helping lashes appear fuller. Just click and flick for your quickest application yet—one stroke, and you’re done.
Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested, it’s safe for contact lens wearers, and being vegan and cruelty-free, it’s a feel-good addition to your makeup bag.
Get this for RM110 from Sephora.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Haze Eye Shadow Palette Mini
If makeup on-the-go has been your routine lately, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Haze Mini Eyeshadow Palette is the perfect companion. This compact palette features nine full-pigment shades, ranging from warm earth-toned neutrals to soft, hazy hues, available in both matte and metallic finishes.
Whether you want a subtle sculpted look or a smoky, bold effect, each velvety eyeshadow blends effortlessly for seamless results. Designed to deliver maximum colour payoff, this mini palette makes it easy to create versatile eye looks anytime, anywhere.
Get this for RM165 from Sephora.
Kosas Shiny Objects Powder Highlighter
For a natural, lit-from-within glow, this wet-pressed powder highlighter melts effortlessly into the skin, delivering a soft, transparent shimmer across the face and eyes.
Its innovative powder formula locks in moisture to create a radiant finish without any chalkiness or glitter fallout. Clinically tested to improve skin smoothness, it can be applied with fingers for a concentrated glow or a brush for a softer, diffused shine.
Free from talc and silicone, it’s a versatile highlighter that works beautifully anywhere you want to add a touch of luminosity.
Get this for RM159 from Sephora.
Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Soft Matte Powder Bronzer
Ever feel like your face needs a little sun-kissed warmth without looking overdone? This ultra-smooth bronzing powder delivers a natural, just-back-from-vacation glow.
With a blurred matte finish, it adds long-lasting warmth and dimension while feeling weightless on the skin. The cream-like texture glides on effortlessly and blends seamlessly with zero fallout, building evenly without caking, creasing, or settling into fine lines.
Infused with vitamin-rich tomato seed oil, it helps protect and soothe skin while keeping it fresh and comfortable all day. The sleek mirrored compact with a magnetic closure is ideal for on-the-go touch-ups.
Get this for RM138 from Sephora.
Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tinted Balm
Get that “your lips but better” effect with Bobbi Brown’s hydrating tinted lip balm. Packed with 84% skin-caring ingredients, it adds a natural flush that blooms as it adjusts to your lips’ pH while keeping them soft, smooth, and nourished.
Ceramides help replenish essential lipids and lock in moisture over time, while plumping peptides provide an instant hydrated, fuller look.
Omega-rich botanical oils like olive, jojoba, and avocado condition and soften lips, and vitamin E helps moisturise and strengthen the lip barrier. The result is healthy, kissable lips with a touch of your perfect natural colour.
Get this for RM183 from Sephora.
Farmacy Honey Cloud Lightweight Barrier Repair Moisturizer
Like the gentle drift of a cloud on a golden morning, Farmacy Beauty introduces the Honey Cloud Moisturizer, a lightweight yet deeply nourishing cream that keeps skin soft, supple, and refreshed.
Its Hydration Trio of PGA peptide, ectoin, and hyaluronic acid delivers multi-layered moisture deep into the skin, helping to strengthen the barrier and support bouncy elasticity.
Soothing botanicals like chamomile and upcycled calendula provide calming, plant-powered care while locking in long-lasting hydration, leaving skin comfortable, balanced, and radiant all day.
Get this for RM235 (50ml) from Sephora.
Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30
More than just a makeup product, the Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 hydrates, protects, and perfects your skin all at once. Its creamy, weightless formula melts seamlessly into the skin for customisable medium coverage with a radiant, natural finish.
Powered by Advanced Hydra-Smooth Technology, hyaluronic microspheres lock in moisture while keeping the foundation transfer- and crease-resistant.
With broad-spectrum SPF 30 and 20 luminous shades, it delivers long-lasting coverage that won’t oxidise or settle into fine lines, leaving your skin looking smooth, even, and glowing for up to 12 hours.
Get this for RM324 from Sephora.
Body and Haircare
Cetaphil Ceramide Repair Lotion
Known for catering to all skin types, including sensitive and delicate skin, Cetaphil introduced their new Ceramide Repair Lotion, a next-generation formula designed to hydrate, soothe, and repair dry, rough, or itchy skin.
Formulated with Cetaphil’s Triple Barrier Technology, the lotion combines ceramides, amino acids, and sunflower seed oil to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, lock in moisture, and provide long-lasting relief.
Lightweight yet nourishing, it leaves skin feeling soft, comfortable, and healthy, making it an ideal daily solution for anyone struggling with dryness or sensitivity.
Get this for RM129.90 (143ml) from Watsons.
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Collection
Rare Beauty has been coming strong, and the brand is now expanding its Find Comfort line with two new launches that bring a fresh, calming vibe. Both products feature the signature scent—a refreshing blend of honeydew melon and crisp ocean breeze.
- The Find Comfort Hydrating Body Mousse to Oil (RM148,150ml) is a whipped mousse that transforms into a lightweight oil, quickly absorbing to hydrate skin without any greasy feel, leaving it soft and subtly scented.
- The Find Comfort Body & Hair Fragrance Mist (RM138, 100ml) is a versatile mist that refreshes both skin and hair, leaving hair softer and less frizzy while enveloping you in a light, clean fragrance.
Get the Find Comfort collection from Sephora.
Sol De Janeiro Rosa Charmosa™ Dewy Cream
We tried this recently, and the scent was just too good. The juicy and floral Cheirosa 91 fragrance immediately captivates, blending notes of Rio pink rose, passionfruit, and honey caramel for a truly irresistible aroma.
Beyond the scent, the Rosa Charmosa Dewy Cream leaves skin luminous and touchably soft. Its water-whipped, lightweight texture melts effortlessly, delivering instant and lasting 48-hour hydration.
This body cream not only pampers your senses but also imparts a radiant, healthy-looking glow to your skin.
Get this for RM120 (75ml) or RM245 (240ml) from Sephora.
Calvin Klein Nude Vanilla Hair & Body Perfume Mist
If you love sharing perfume with your partner, this one from Calvin Klein is perfect. A unisex scent for hair and body, it wraps you in a second-skin layer of quiet warmth and comfort.
Infused with a blend of musk, cashmeran, and ambergris, it delivers a soft, cosy vanilla and amber wood finish that feels clean, comforting, and effortlessly wearable.
You can wear it on its own or mix it with other favourite mists to craft a personalised signature scent, ideal for daily wear and lifting your mood.
Get this for RM175 (236ml) from Sephora.
Fragrances
Marc Jacobs Fragrances
The Marc Jacobs Daisy Murakami Eau De Parfum Collection is a vibrant, limited-edition reinterpretation of the iconic Daisy fragrance in collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Each Eau de Parfum has its own playful and distinctive scent profile:
- Daisy Murakami Green Eau De Parfum: An amber floral gourmand with sunlit banana, luminous jasmine, and creamy vanilla resting on a warm amber base.
- Daisy Murakami Pink Eau De Parfum: A floral gourmand that blends creamy coconut, white peony, and smooth praline for a soft, sweet freshness.
- Daisy Murakami Yellow Eau De Parfum: A floral fruity gourmand opening with mandarin, grapefruit, pink pepper, and kumquat, leading to strawberry, raspberry, gardenia, and rosebud, finished with cedarwood and praline.
- Daisy Murakami Blue Eau De Parfum: A floral fruity fragrance combining pear, apple, and orange with a heart of white peony, raspberry, rose absolute, lychee, and geranium, resting on a base of praline, musk, and amber wood.
These playful, colourful scents capture the energetic, artistic spirit of the collaboration.
Get each for RM470 (50ml) from Sephora.
Maison Margiela Replica Celestial Whispers Eau De Parfum
All of Maison’s fragrances are unique and captivating, and Replica Celestial Whispers is no exception. Without a doubt, we know this one will intrigue anyone who loves complex, layered scents.
At its heart is the surreal Celestial Smoke accord, giving off fragrant white swirls of smoke that rise into a halo of energy. The fragrance blends smoky, fresh, and spicy notes, creating a contemplative, dreamlike experience that feels both intimate and sensual.
It’s a talismanic scent that invites you into a serene, otherworldly moment, ideal for those who enjoy mysterious, layered perfumes.
Get this for RM990 (100ml) from Sephora.
Dolce & Gabbana The One Pour Homme Parfum
The One Pour Homme Parfum is a bold and sensual fragrance that combines warm, spicy, and magnetic notes to create an unforgettable masculine signature.
The scent opens with a lively mix of black pepper and Tarocco orange, offering a fresh yet spicy introduction.
At its heart, Labdanum brings rich, ambery depth with a mysterious, enveloping quality. The base is rounded out with tobacco, leaving a warm, refined trail that lingers with charisma and sophistication.
This composition reinterprets the classic Eau de Parfum with a deeper, more sensual intensity, making it ideal for those seeking a contemporary, masculine fragrance that commands attention.
Get this for RM695 (100ml) from Sephora.
Prada Paradoxe Radical Essence Parfum
This new Prada scent is designed to ignite curiosity and leave a lasting impression. Paradoxe Radical Essence Parfum is a bold reinvention of the iconic Paradoxe, offering a floral yet intriguingly addictive experience.
At its heart, the classic orange blossom absolute is given a twist with a salty pistachio accord, deepened by the warmth and elegance of blond cedarwood.
The fragrance balances freshness and sophistication, blending floral and musky notes for a refined, long-lasting aroma.
Perfect for spring and summer, it delivers a zesty, floral elegance with impressive staying power, creating a feminine, captivating signature scent that lingers throughout the day.
Get this for RM990 (90ml) from Sephora.
Guerlain Cherry Blossom 2026 Millésime
Guerlain’s Cherry Blossom 2026 Millésime, in collaboration with Swarovski, is a truly exceptional launch that merges fragrance with artistry. Limited to 15 numbered bottles in Malaysia, it reflects meticulous craftsmanship and exclusivity.
The iconic Bee Bottle is adorned with Swarovski crystal petals in vivid fuchsia, accented with a silk cord and tassel, transforming it into a collectible work of art.
The scent itself is a delicate homage to spring: bright bergamot and fresh green tea notes open the composition, leading to a heart of tender sakura, lilac, and jasmine, and finally resting on a soft, comforting base of white musk, evoking purity and elegance in every spray.
Get the Cherry Blossom 2026 Millésime for RM4,370 from Guerlain The Exchange TRX Ultimate Boutique and Guerlain Pavilion Pop Up. *Limited availability of 15 numbered bottles in Malaysia.
Solférino Paris Rêverie Sur Seine Neroli Woody
Solférino Paris’ Rêverie Sur Seine Neroli Woody is a bright and elegant fragrance by Nathalie Lorson. It opens with fresh, zesty notes of mandarin and a hint of clary sage, evoking a soft breeze along the Seine. At its core is orange blossom, adding a gentle, layered floral sweetness.
As the scent evolves, soft ambrox and musk emerge, creating a warm, lingering base that balances freshness with subtle depth. The result is a dreamy, elegant composition that captures a fleeting, suspended moment between reality and reverie.
Get this for RM848 (70ml) from Seibu counter at The Exchange TRX.
