New In: The 7 Beauty Products to Start 2020 With

Reevaluations and resolutions – the new year comes with a bit (or a lot of) reflection. And while most promises will fall through before February, there are a few fun things that are both good for you and will keep you excited beyond the first month of the year. Plus, if you’re looking to switch up a couple of things in your life, this is the perfect time to refresh your regimen. Whether you’re looking to cultivate a more sustainable approach, treat your skin to something slightly more indulgent or searching for a new scent, here are the most anticipated beauty drops this January that will get you through the season, and year.

 

Chanel Chance Perfume Pencils

Launch: 1 January
Price: HK$835

Chanel No. 5 is probably one of the most sensational perfumes since its launch in 1921. And if not that, then it’s definitely the world’s best-selling fragrance (it’s said that a bottle is sold around the world every 30 seconds). And though classics will always have a place in our hearts, in recent years, we’ve had our eyes (and nose) on something a little more fresh, fruity and floral. The four Chances – the original Chance and its three interpretations, Eau Tendre, Chance Eau Fraîche and Chance Eau Vive – may not be new, but the crayon format is. Sold as a set of four, the solid fragrance is travel-friendly and can easily be applied to pulse points for all day wearability.

 

Dior Prestige Le Micro-Caviar de Rose

Launch: 1 January
Price: HK$2,800/75ml

Growing outside Christian Dior’s childhood home were wild clifftop roses that defied its harsh climate and environment. The resilient rose led to the creation of the first rose created for cosmetics – the Rose de Granville. From 7 rounds of cross-breeding chosen among over 40,000 hybrids, the result is a unique flower with the most extraordinary molecular profile of any rose. Dior Science has taken this nutrient-heavy bloom to create its newest reparative skincare, Le Micro-Caviar de Rose. Each jar holds 17,000 melting micro pearls which diffuse their micro-nutrients into the skin to comfort, repair, restore and revitalise signs of fatigue.

 

Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial

Launch: 1 January
Price: HK$410/50ml

Since the arrival of Sephora, beauty hoarders have now got another channel to fuel their addiction. With the new stores come new brands, one of which has climbed to cult standing: Drunk Elephant, the fastest-growing skincare brand in Sephora’s history. So when we were told that Founder Tiffany Masterson had a new product up her sleeve launching in 2020, we took it upon ourselves to see if it lived up to the reputation of the rest of the line. The F-Balm is a cooling, quenching overnight mask is said to plump and restore with its electrolyte cocktail. The formula effectively rehydrates hungover, overly-parched skin with its niacinamide, plant squalene, omega fatty acids and antioxidants. The verdict: it’s as promising as it sounds.

 

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer

Launch: 1 January
Price: HK$390/30ml

Considered the pioneer of makeup primer, Laura Mercier first introduced this category, previously unheard of outside of theatrical makeup, back in 1996. Fast forward to 2020, and this tiny tube has become what is integral in everyday cosmetic application. Twenty-four years later, Laure Mercier is growing its collection, with revamped packaging for its original bestseller and four new products in the Canvas Primer Collection. All formulas boost priming effects, extend makeup wear and protect against aggressors, all the while allowing your skin to breathe. Each of the new formulas address a specific skin concern, be it blurring, hydrating, illuminating or protecting. The Pure Canvas Primer Illuminating wins top marks with its “glow from within” effect, formulated with micronised pearls, glycerin and porcelain flower extract, to enhance the skin’s natural luminosity.

 

Clé de Peau Beauté La Crème

Launch: 2 January
Price: HK$4,600/30ml; HK$6,000/50ml

Since its launch in 1982, the acclaimed La Crème has undergone eight transformations thanks to Clé de Peau’s scientific developments and breakthroughs. The latest formula is its most potent and advanced yet, maximising Skin Intelligence – which activates the properties to enable skin to repair and defend itself from external stressors. The studies have also shown that 100% of women who have tried it swear by the results (– us included). What’s more, the new multifaceted gemstone-like packaging sits beautifully on the bathroom shelf.

 

Byredo Unnamed

Launch: 16 January
Price: HK$1,850/100ml

The Swedish perfumers Byredo has been bottling up scents translated from memories and emotions since 2006. This year, they’re bringing back their ever-popular limited edition Unnamed fragrance. It literally has no name and no direction, just an immaculate label with the promise of a story to write as your own. The reedition is composed of gin accord and pink pepper top notes, a lush violet and orris stem heart and fir balsam and tree moss as a base. Create your own associations – be it a name, a date, a special moment, a dream destination – you can customise your own fragrance name using the iconic Byredo typography in black and the new fluorescent blue, green and pink colours, too.

 

Fenty Beauty Snap Shadows

Launch: 16 January
Price: HK$208; HK$375 for 2

There’s always that shade or two in an eyeshadow palette that remains untouched. It’s true, no one uses every colour no matter what mood or occasion it may be. So, Rihanna decided to roll out mini palettes of only six shades packed with rich, smooth, blendable colours in matte, shimmer and glitter finishes, suited for any skin tone – a collection that she promises you will use. “All the shades you like and none you don’t. That’s the beauty of Snap Shadows – you can mix & match these palettes to vibe with you” says @badgirlriri. How you ask? Each pocket-sized palette can snap onto another (hence the name of the product) to create a handy compact-sized custom palette.