Limited-Edition Chinese New Year Beauty Drops You Will Love
Take your hair, makeup and skincare game to the next level with these auspicious gems
By Smita DeSouza -
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Reunion dinners, visiting family and friends, the snacks (pineapple tarts, we’re looking at you), mah-jong and dressing up are just some of the reasons we all look forward to Chinese New Year. Every year, makeup and skincare lovers also look forward to the beauty products that are launched exclusively to celebrate this festival.
Decked out predominantly in red and gold—the auspicious colours of Chinese New Year—this year’s limited-edition beauty drops also feature a dragon motif, an ode to the Year of The Dragon. A symbol of good fortune and prosperity, adding the dragon motif to your vanity could help you get huat-er in the new year. Not superstitious? Pick up these limited edition drops simply because they will deliver radiant skin and flawless makeup in the coming year.
Shu Uemura Invincible Reds Collection Petal 55 Brush (Lunar New Year Limited Edition, $90
Ace that base application with the iconic Petal brush that now comes dressed in vivid red with the calligraphic dragon motif. Crafted in Japan the brush allows for a streak-free and seamless application of your liquid foundations and the ultra soft bristles turn every application into a moment of joy. The wide side can be used to blend foundation on the cheeks, forehead and chin while the narrow end works best for precise application around the nose and eyes.
Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence (Lunar New Year Limited Edition), $195
The dragon is a symbol of strength and health, and this essence embodies those qualities ensuring your skin is healthy and radiant. The antioxidant rich essence protects skin from external aggressors while also repairing, plumping, brightening and evening skin tone so you go into the new year glowing with strong and healthy skin.
Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette Queen of Luck (Lunar New Year Limited Edition), $95
Dazzle, distract and detract your mah-jong or poker opponents with these gilded shadows that emit the lucky luminosity of moonlight. Thanks to multi-reflecting pearlescent pigments the eyeshadows are extra sparkly and repel any negativity or shade thrown your way. Not one to play games? These universally flattering huat shades will last through a whole day of visiting.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Skincare Serum (Limited Edition), $187
Long days of visiting and late nights can leave your skin looking dull and feeling dehydrated and this serum is exactly what you need to infuse life and radiance into your skin. The cult-favourite serum, housed in an auspicious red bottle along with the dragon motif uses Chronolux™ Power Signal Technology to reduce damage from environmental factors and improve the look of lines and wrinkles. It also helps unify skin tone for clear and radiant skin.
NARS Lunar New Year Light Reflecting Setting Powder, $70
A light dusting of this sets your makeup and ensures your complexion looks flawless in person and on camera, no filter needed. Thanks to Light Reflecting Technology, the powder beautifully reflects light to create a soft focus effect that blurs imperfections. Tuck the little red collectible compact and the mini brush that comes with it into your purse before you leave the house and you will always look radiant, never greasy.
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel (Holiday Limited Edition), $155
According to Chinese face reading a bright, luminous and blemish-free complexion is said to attract more luck. Get ahead with this at-home peel that sloughs off dead skin and tackles blemishes with a potent mix of ingredients to reveal brighter, glowing new skin. Packaged in a glorious red box with a gold dragon motif, this limited-edition box also gets you five extra at-home peels. Talk about attracting abundance!
Oribe Magnificent Volume Set, $180
Go into the new year with your hair held high thanks to this volumising set from Oribe. Used together consistently, the Shampoo and Conditioner for Magnificent Volume along with Maxmista Thickening Spray will get you bigger, better, bodacious locks. To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the haircare trio comes housed in a gorgeous box designed by Australian-Chinese artist Chris Chun. Featuring butterfly shaped blooms interspersed with the Wood Dragon, Chun’s maximalist motifs in jewel tones signify prosperity, and inspire hope and gratitude.
SK-II x Maison Kitsune Pink Limited Edition Pitera Essence, $328
Add a touch of blush to your vanity with the pink limited edition SK-II x Maison Kitsuné Pitera Essence. Featuring the Maison Kitsuné Yoga Fox, it signifies being at peace in our natural state. The cult-favourite essence is packed with Pitera, a naturally derived ingredient that helps to hydrate, brighten and tackle first signs of ageing to reveal crystal clear skin. Just what you need going into the new year.