9 New Beauty Products To Try Right Now: August 2021
The latest and greatest beauty products to hit the shelves—and why they warrant an ‘add to cart’.
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The beauty of, well, beauty products is that they only demand a short-term commitment. No matter the product—be it a shampoo, serum, eye cream or foundation—eventually, it will run out. The plus side? It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new.
What’s that saying? There’s really no time like the present… or something like that. Surely, we can’t be the only ones who feel like a brand new person after spritzing on a new scent or applying a swipe of lipstick?
Welcome to What’s New Now—our monthly round-up of the latest and greatest products to hit the shelves. Whether you’re searching for a few hints to drop, a gift for your best girlfriend or just want to try something that you haven’t before, you will find everything you need right here.
Skin
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix
During these times of heightened stress and uncertainty, you may be finding that your skin is looking a little dull, tired and less-than-youthful, especially around the eye area. Enter: Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix. Formulated with Chronolux Power Signal Technology which helps increase the skin’s natural ability to repair itself and boosts collagen, one swipe of this eye serum and you’ll be looking fresher than ever.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion
In a recent collaboration with New York based artist Jason Naylor, Clinique has debuted its limited edition packaging of its iconic Dramatically Different Hydrators. Available on the Dramatically Different Lotion, Oil-Free Gel and Jelly, the Australian-themed artwork will add colour and fun to your morning routine.
Sisley Ecological Compound Limited Edition 2021
You know what’s better than finding a cult-favourite product? When said cult-favourite product gets a fancy, limited edition makeover. Sisley’s famed Ecological Compound has been reimagined this year through the artistic gaze of Polish artist and painter Elzbieta Radziwill. Depicting the vibrancy of Asia on the glass bottle, the revitalising, rebalancing and hydrating skin care product has never looked better.
Makeup
KVD Beauty Epic Kiss Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick
So, you want the best of both worlds, or whatever it was Hannah Montana said. Luckily, KVD Beauty’s new Epic Kiss Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick offers both pigment and hydration in one very good lipstick. Available in 15 shades, this high-shine, satin formula is the perfect addition to your makeup kit for when those bold looks are calling.
Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
Guys, Selena Gomez’s beauty brand, Rare Beauty, is finally available in Australia! The product we were dying to get our hands on? The Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, of course. Available in 32 shades, this concealer is formulated to provide medium-to-full coverage while working to brighten and illuminate the skin. Bonus points are awarded for the fact it is sweat-resistant, making it the perfect concealer as we come into the warmer months.
Nudestix Vegan Splashproof Mascara
If long, separated and voluminous lashes are what you’re after, then Nudestix’s Vegan Splashproof Mascara needs to be in your shopping cart ASAP. Working to add volume and length without the clump-factor, this mascara contains argan oil, mango seed oil and rice bran wax to nourish and protect your lashes while they look their best. Genius!
Photography: Rose Garnett
Body
Frank Body Glide N Go Body Oil Stick
If you shy away from body oils due to the mess factor, Frank Body has created the product for you. The new Glide N Go Body Oil Stick delivers the same great nourishment in an easy, mess-free stick form. Enriched with avocado and rosehip oils to nourish and soothe, the oil also contains davidson plum to protect against environmental aggressors. Plus, it smells like salted caramel so, really, it’s a win, win, win.
Caudalie Vinofresh Natural Stick Deodorant
Formulated with 98 percent ingredients of a natural origin, Caudalie’s new 24-hour deodorant relies on grape water and eucalyptus to reduce odour causing bacteria. Housed in a convenient roll-on canister, the deodorant glides on with ease and works to support healthy armpit flora while soothing the skin. Dermatolocially tested and non-phototoxic, this bad boy is also perfect for sensitive skin.
Wellness
Avec Skin Glowing From Within Collagen Powder
The new beauty kid on the block, Avec Skin, has created one very impressive collagen product. Formulated from the highest quality collagen from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows in New Zealand, this powder can be added to water, smoothies or your morning coffee to help plump the skin, maintain elasticity and lock in hydration. The formula also works to support gut health, which is vital to the overall strength and luminosity of your skin.
Skin
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix
During these times of heightened stress and uncertainty, you may be finding that your skin is looking a little dull, tired and less-than-youthful, especially around the eye area. Enter: Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix. Formulated with Chronolux Power Signal Technology which helps increase the skin’s natural ability to repair itself and boosts collagen, one swipe of this eye serum and you’ll be looking fresher than ever.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion
In a recent collaboration with New York based artist Jason Naylor, Clinique has debuted its limited edition packaging of its iconic Dramatically Different Hydrators. Available on the Dramatically Different Lotion, Oil-Free Gel and Jelly, the Australian-themed artwork will add colour and fun to your morning routine.
Sisley Ecological Compound Limited Edition 2021
You know what’s better than finding a cult-favourite product? When said cult-favourite product gets a fancy, limited edition makeover. Sisley’s famed Ecological Compound has been reimagined this year through the artistic gaze of Polish artist and painter Elzbieta Radziwill. Depicting the vibrancy of Asia on the glass bottle, the revitalising, rebalancing and hydrating skin care product has never looked better.
Photography: Rose Garnett
Makeup
KVD Beauty Epic Kiss Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick
So, you want the best of both worlds, or whatever it was Hannah Montana said. Luckily, KVD Beauty’s new Epic Kiss Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick offers both pigment and hydration in one very good lipstick. Available in 15 shades, this high-shine, satin formula is the perfect addition to your makeup kit for when those bold looks are calling.
Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer
Guys, Selena Gomez’s beauty brand, Rare Beauty, is finally available in Australia! The product we were dying to get our hands on? The Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, of course. Available in 32 shades, this concealer is formulated to provide medium-to-full coverage while working to brighten and illuminate the skin. Bonus points are awarded for the fact it is sweat-resistant, making it the perfect concealer as we come into the warmer months.
Nudestix Vegan Splashproof Mascara
If long, separated and voluminous lashes are what you’re after, then Nudestix’s Vegan Splashproof Mascara needs to be in your shopping cart ASAP. Working to add volume and length without the clump-factor, this mascara contains argan oil, mango seed oil and rice bran wax to nourish and protect your lashes while they look their best. Genius!
Body
Frank Body Glide N Go Body Oil Stick
If you shy away from body oils due to the mess factor, Frank Body has created the product for you. The new Glide N Go Body Oil Stick delivers the same great nourishment in an easy, mess-free stick form. Enriched with avocado and rosehip oils to nourish and soothe, the oil also contains davidson plum to protect against environmental aggressors. Plus, it smells like salted caramel so, really, it’s a win, win, win.
Caudalie Vinofresh Natural Stick Deodorant
Formulated with 98 percent ingredients of a natural origin, Caudalie’s new 24-hour deodorant relies on grape water and eucalyptus to reduce odour causing bacteria. Housed in a convenient roll-on canister, the deodorant glides on with ease and works to support healthy armpit flora while soothing the skin. Dermatolocially tested and non-phototoxic, this bad boy is also perfect for sensitive skin.
Wellness
Avec Skin Glowing From Within Collagen Powder
The new beauty kid on the block, Avec Skin, has created one very impressive collagen product. Formulated from the highest quality collagen from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows in New Zealand, this powder can be added to water, smoothies or your morning coffee to help plump the skin, maintain elasticity and lock in hydration. The formula also works to support gut health, which is vital to the overall strength and luminosity of your skin.
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