This edit of new beauty products is all about effortless upgrades — the kind that slot seamlessly into daily routines while delivering visible, feel-good results. From skin-quenching hydration and glow-enhancing makeup to barrier-loving cleansers, modern SPF and hair heroes that thrive in Summer conditions, these 15 releases balance performance with pleasure. Consider them small luxuries with practical payoffs — designed to simplify, elevate and quietly transform the everyday.
SuperFruit Hydrating Face Mist, $52, by Beaute Pacifique
A revitalising spritz designed to instantly refresh, hydrate and re-energise tired, tight or dehydrated skin. This ultra-fine face mist delivers an immediate cooling effect while replenishing moisture and softening texture, making it ideal for mid-day top-ups, post-workout resets or long-haul flights. Powered by antioxidant-rich lingonberry stem cells and niacinamide, it helps refine skin structure and support collagen integrity, leaving complexion visibly brighter, smoother and more resilient. Lightweight and non-sticky, it layers effortlessly over makeup and sunscreen, delivering a fresh, dewy finish that feels as good as it looks.
Easy Bake Pressed Powder, $70, by Huda Beauty at Sephora
The cult-favourite Easy Bake formula, now in sleek pressed form, brings airbrushed polish to on-the-go routines. Designed to blur, smooth and mattify without heaviness, this finely milled powder delivers soft-focus perfection while controlling shine for up to 12 hours. The finish is velvety rather than flat, creating a refined complexion that still looks like skin. Compact, portable and available in eight inclusive shades, it’s ideal for targeted touch-ups, quick setting or subtle baking — all without caking, creasing or dullness.
Rich Repair Leave-In Hydration Conditioner, $32.95, by Pump Hair Care
A deeply nourishing leave-in designed to rescue Summer-stressed strands from salt, sun and pool exposure. Lightweight yet intensely hydrating, this conditioner smooths frizz, restores softness and enhances shine without weighing hair down. Argan oil delivers silky polish, hydrolysed quinoa strengthens fragile fibres, and chamomile extract calms both hair and scalp. Ideal as a pre-swim protector or daily detangler, it leaves hair glossy, manageable and resilient — even after long days in the elements.
SPF50+ Face Sunscreen, $35, by Evil Ray
Sun protection with attitude — and serious performance. Evil Ray’s face-specific SPF delivers broad-spectrum protection with a smooth, satin finish that feels comfortable, breathable and weightless on skin. Infused with niacinamide, aloe vera, vitamin E and pro-vitamin B5, it hydrates while defending against environmental stress. The formula absorbs quickly, leaves no oily residue and layers seamlessly under makeup, making daily SPF feel effortless rather than obligatory. Reef-safe, vegan and thoughtfully designed, it’s protection you’ll genuinely want to apply every morning.
Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream, $79, by Kiehl’s
Designed for sensitive, reactive or severely dry skin, this lightweight recovery cream delivers near-instant comfort. Colloidal oatmeal, panthenol and bisabolol work together to calm redness, strengthen the moisture barrier and relieve irritation, while niacinamide supports long-term skin resilience. The texture melts beautifully into skin, delivering deep hydration without heaviness. The result is soothed, balanced and visibly calmer skin — particularly welcome during flare-ups, seasonal shifts or post-treatment sensitivity.
Lipid-Enriched Double Cleansing Balm, $65, by Murad
Launching on February 1 (so watch this space!), this clever balm-to-oil cleanser simplifies double cleansing into a single, sensorial step. It effortlessly dissolves long-wear makeup, sunscreen and impurities while replenishing essential skin lipids, leaving the complexion clean, nourished and comfortably hydrated. Fermented camellia oil supports barrier repair, while the innovative twist-up packaging ensures mess-free application. Skin feels soft, radiant and balanced — never tight or stripped — making this a nightly ritual that feels both indulgent and efficient.
Dart Pomade Stick, $35, by R+Co at Adore Beauty
A handbag-sized styling essential for effortless texture, polish and flyaway control. This solid pomade glides directly onto hair, delivering flexible hold, natural definition and subtle shine without stiffness. Perfect for smoothing baby hairs, defining layers or refreshing short styles, it adds shape and structure in seconds. With nourishing oils and a refined amber-based scent, it turns everyday touch-ups into a moment of understated luxury.
Tinted Super Serum SPF30, $34.95, by Bali Body
Where skin care, makeup and sun protection quietly converge. This sheer tinted serum evens tone, boosts glow and protects with SPF30, delivering natural, skin-like coverage that feels weightless and breathable. Hyaluronic acid, peptides and ceramides hydrate and support the skin barrier, while adaptable shades blend seamlessly for a radiant finish. Ideal for busy mornings and minimal routines, it’s the kind of hybrid essential that replaces three steps with one.
Off Duty Blush Sticks, $22, by Mecca Max at Mecca
Cream blush made effortless. These ultra-buttery sticks glide onto skin, melting seamlessly for a natural flush that’s easy to build and blend. The refreshed shade lineup ranges from soft neutrals to vibrant pops, offering wearable colour for every mood. Compact, intuitive and foolproof, they’re ideal for on-the-go application and no-mirror makeup moments, delivering instant warmth and dimension.
Renewal Oil Elixir, $169, by Youth Rx
A luxurious facial oil designed to restore glow, resilience and hydration. Powered by bakuchiol, coenzyme Q10 and a curated blend of antioxidant-rich botanical oils, it nourishes deeply while supporting skin renewal. The texture is silky rather than heavy, absorbing beautifully to leave skin supple, luminous and comforted. Ideal for dry, dull or stressed complexions, it elevates daily skin care into a restorative ritual.
Natural Marine Collagen, $75, by Innour
A daily wellness boost designed to support skin, hair, nails and joint health from within. These unflavoured sachets dissolve easily into coffee, smoothies or water, delivering hydrolysed marine collagen for fast absorption. Doctor-developed and sustainably sourced, the formula supports hydration, elasticity and overall vitality — making it an effortless addition to modern, beauty-forward wellness routines.
Dew N Plump Intense Hydration Slushie Mask, $52, by Fenty Skin at Sephora
Playful in texture, serious in hydration. Rihanna’s new leave-on gel mask delivers a surge of moisture thanks to encapsulated oil droplets, polyglutamic acid and hyaluronic acid that burst on contact, flooding skin with lasting hydration. The slushie-like formula melts seamlessly, leaving behind a dewy, bouncy glow that lasts up to 72 hours. Ideal for late nights, long flights or dehydration emergencies, it transforms tired skin into something fresh, luminous and visibly plumped.
Limited Edition Glow Body Cream in Saltwater Blush, $50, by Glasshouse Fragrances
This luminous body cream captures Summer in scent and texture. Notes of coconut water, ylang-ylang, jasmine and sun-warmed musk evoke salt-kissed skin and golden afternoons, while the rich yet fast-absorbing formula delivers lasting hydration and soft radiance. Skin is left smooth, glowing and delicately fragranced — a sensorial escape in a jar.
Hydrating Milky Toner, $25, by Byoma at Sephora
Arriving in Australia after viral success abroad, this comforting milky toner delivers instant hydration while strengthening the skin barrier. The lightweight formula calms sensitivity, softens texture and boosts radiance, leaving skin plump, balanced and resilient. Powered by Byoma’s Barrier Lipid Complex, polyglutamic acid and cica, it’s especially welcome for dry, sensitised or post-treatment skin — and perfect for achieving that sought-after dewy finish.
Let’s Get Tropical Whipped SPF50 Sunscreen, $35, by Sundae Body
Sun protection that feels like a treat. This airy, whipped SPF delivers broad-spectrum protection in a lightweight, non-greasy formula with zero white cast. Infused with kakadu plum and wrapped in a coconut-mango scent, it transforms daily sunscreen into a sensorial ritual. Water-resistant, vegan and Australian-made, it’s holiday energy bottled — perfect for beach days, pool sessions and everyday wear alike.
