The beauty aisle never slows down – regularly bringing another wave of serums, treatments and gadgets promising to be the one that finally changes everything. Most get lost in the noise. But every so often, a handful actually live up to the hype and earn a permanent place in the rotation.
This week’s roundup covers the full spectrum: skin care that delivers real hydration without the fuss, hair products that make good on their promises, makeup that upgrades your everyday routine, and a few body care finds worth the splurge. We’ve tested them all so you don’t have to gamble your money – these are the 15 new beauty products we can’t stop reaching for
Nouri-Kiss Petal Lip Patches, $59, by Dolce & Gabbana at David Jones
Lip care is having a luxury upgrade, and Dolce & Gabbana’s new Nouri-Kiss Petal Lip Patches are bringing a little glamour to the pre-makeup ritual.
Designed to prep lips before applying colour, these delicate gel patches help nourish, smooth and create the appearance of a fuller-looking pout. Infused with Pro-Vitamin B5 and Adenosine, the formula helps hydrate and soothe, leaving lips feeling softer, smoother and more refined.
Housed in a beautiful nude-pink DG monogram tin, they’re the kind of beauty indulgence that feels just as chic sitting on your vanity as they do delivering a hydration boost.
Blush Hour Cream Blush, $18, by Poni at Woolworths
The fresh-faced flush continues to dominate makeup trends, and Poni’s Blush Hour Cream Blush makes achieving that effortless glow easier than ever.
The creamy formula melts seamlessly into skin, delivering a buildable wash of colour with a soft satin finish. The result is that coveted “your skin but better” flush that looks fresh, natural and beautifully diffused.
Bonus: The multi-use stick goes beyond the cheeks, and can also be applied across lips and eyes for an effortless monochromatic makeup look.
Glow Reviver Lip Oil Stick, $24, by E.L.F.
The glossy lip trend has officially evolved, with beauty lovers searching for formulas that deliver shine while also caring for lips. An excellent example is E.L.F.’s Glow Reviver Lip Oil Stick, which combines the juicy finish of a lip oil with the convenience of a lipstick-style swipe.
The nourishing formula glides effortlessly across lips, creating buildable colour, a soft glossy finish and a silky feel without the stickiness of traditional glosses.
Powered by squalane, shea butter and jojoba oil, it helps hydrate, smooth and soften lips, making it the perfect everyday companion for anyone chasing that effortless, glass-like pout.
Lip Butter Balm in Strawberry Soft Serve, $33, by Summer Fridays at Mecca
Summer Fridays’ latest release – Lip Butter Balm in Strawberry Soft Serve – adds a nostalgic twist to glossing your pout.
Combining the brand’s signature buttery hydration with a sweet strawberry cream-inspired flavour, this limited-edition balm feels like a beauty treat while still delivering serious moisture. The vegan formula is powered by shea and murumuru seed butters, plant waxes and sodium hyaluronate to help smooth, soften and condition dry lips.
Honourable Mention: For those who can’t decide on just one flavour, the also-just-dropped Sweet Summer Mini set ($33, at Mecca) offers three travel-sized balms in Sea Salt Caramel, Peach Granita and Berry Sorbet – perfect for handbags, holidays and anyone who loves a little variety in their lip routine.
Silkfoliant Daily Tri-Acid Smoothing Toner, $45, by Ole Henriksen at Sephora
Chemical exfoliation is entering its comfort era, with the latest generation of formulas proving you don’t need to sacrifice skin comfort for visible results.
Ole Henriksen’s Silkfoliant Daily Tri-Acid Smoothing Toner is designed to deliver smoother, brighter-looking skin overnight without the tight, stripped feeling often associated with acid-based products.
Powered by an 11% Tri-Acid Complex featuring AHAs, BHAs and PHAs, the formula helps refine the look of texture, brighten dullness, minimise the appearance of pores and improve the look of uneven skin tone.
Scandinavian rowanberry water and butterfly pea flower extract add a hydrating touch, helping support a more balanced, radiant complexion. The result? That signature OH glow by morning.
Curl Masque, $59, by Mr Smith
Curly hair is moving beyond the one-size-fits-all approach, and Mr Smith’s new Curl Collection is proving that waves, curls and coils each deserve their own dedicated care routine.
Part of the brand’s considered new range, the Curl Masque is a deeply nourishing treatment designed to restore hydration, softness and movement to textured hair. The rich formula melts into strands with Marula Oil and Shea Butter, helping smooth, soften and support healthier-looking curls.
Powered by the new Mr Smith Curl Complex, it also helps protect against humidity, reduce the appearance of frizz and enhance curl definition and shine without weighing hair down.
The result is more manageable, defined curls that still feel natural, flexible and touchable.
‘Til Midnight Intense Volumizing Mascara, $59.95, by Youngblood
Want the lifted lash effect without booking a salon appointment? Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics’ new ‘Til Midnight Intense Volumizing Mascara delivers dramatic definition with an effortless everyday finish.
The innovative hourglass-shaped wand follows the natural curve of lashes, coating each one in a single sweep to create instant volume, separation and an eye-opening effect. The lightweight formula also helps lashes hold their curl from morning through to midnight – without the clumping or heaviness often associated with volumising mascaras.
Infused with castor oil, keratin-rich peptides, natural waxes and an advanced gel blend, it helps condition lashes while creating long-lasting lift and flexibility.
Think fuller, bolder lashes with the ease of a lash enhancement – minus the maintenance.
Hydration+ Replumping Serum Stick, $59.99, by RoC at Chemist Warehouse
Skin care is becoming smarter, more portable and easier to incorporate into busy routines. RoC’s new Hydration+ Replumping Serum Stick is the latest innovation bringing targeted hydration into a convenient, no-mess format.
Inspired by the look of in-office fillers, the cooling serum stick combines seven forms of hyaluronic acid with pro-collagen and blue peptides to help visibly smooth, plump and refresh the appearance of skin.
Designed to deliver up to 100 hours of hydration, the formula helps address visible signs of dehydration including fine lines, dryness and loss of firmness.
Simply swipe on wherever skin needs an extra boost of moisture for a fresher, more radiant-looking complexion – making it the perfect addition to your handbag or travel beauty kit.
Bronzing Drops, $59, by XALI Organics
The glow trend is evolving. Instead of heavy complexion products, beauty lovers are turning to hybrid formulas that enhance skin rather than cover it – and XALI Organics’ new Bronzing Drops are the latest example.
These lightweight drops blur the line between skin care and makeup, delivering a customisable veil of warmth that you can wear alone, mix with moisturiser or blend into foundation for an effortless sun-kissed finish.
The formula combines sheer mineral pigments with skin-loving ingredients including Marula Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Grape Seed Oil and Black Currant Seed Oil to nourish the complexion, while Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane and Peptides help support hydration and a plumper-looking finish.
The result is a natural, lit-from-within glow that feels less like makeup and more like your skin on its best day.
The Crown Companion Cleansing Pre-Wash Scalp Oil, $32, by Straand at Priceline
The “skinification of hair” trend is changing the way we think about our beauty routines. And scalp care is finally getting the attention it deserves.
Straand’s The Crown Companions Cleansing Pre-Wash Scalp Oil, treats the scalp like an extension of your skin care routine. This multitasking pre-wash oil combines Squalane Oil, Jojoba Oil, Rosemary Extract and a nutrient-rich five-oil blend to dissolve product buildup, excess sebum and impurities before you shampoo. Meanwhile, Hyaluronic Acid and Castor Oil replenish hydration, nourish hair follicles and help support healthier hair growth, leaving your scalp feeling refreshed, balanced and ready for the rest of your haircare routine.
As Straand expands into 500 Priceline stores nationwide, it’s an easy addition for anyone looking to create healthier-looking hair from the roots up.
Azzaro Forever Wanted Absolu EDP, $129.99, by Azzaro at Chemist Warehouse
With Father’s Day just around the corner, Azzaro’s new Forever Wanted Absolu makes a compelling case for skipping the predictable socks and upgrading Dad’s fragrance wardrobe instead.
The latest addition to the brand’s popular Wanted collection captures one of the season’s biggest scent trends, blending warm whisky accords with creamy vanilla, aromatic cardamom and smoky incense for a rich, sophisticated finish that feels perfectly suited to the cooler months.
An equally acceptable option? Treating yourself to a bottle.
Soft Swerve Barrier Balm, $30, by Bubble at Priceline
Winter skin has officially met its match. Bubble’s new Soft Swerve Barrier Restore Balm is designed for those moments when skin feels dry, tight or like it needs a little extra care.
The rich yet lightweight balm helps calm the look of redness while restoring a softer, smoother and more comfortable feel. This multi-purpose skin saviour works from head to heels, earning a permanent spot in your bathroom cabinet.
Powered by barrier-loving ingredients including squalane, shea butter, Aquaxyl, plant-based ceramides and niacinamide, it helps lock in moisture, support the skin barrier and soothe the appearance of dryness.
The clever twist-up packaging also makes application easy – simply dial up the balm and apply wherever your skin needs extra hydration and comfort.
The Treatment Trio, $210, by Go-To
Go-To is expanding beyond skin care, and its first-ever haircare launch brings the brand’s signature skin-first philosophy to your strands.
The Treatment Trio is a three-step ritual designed to care for both hair and scal. And, includes Rapid Scalp Exfoliant to refresh and clarify, Very Luxe Hair Mask to deeply replenish dry, damaged hair, and Hair Hero, a lightweight treatment oil designed to nourish, soften and protect. (Plus a free mulberry silk pilow case!)
Each formula combines clinically backed actives with multitasking ingredients to support healthier-looking hair from root to tip, while also helping salon colour stay fresher for longer.
The result is a streamlined routine that leaves hair shinier, softer and stronger – without the complexity of a 10-step regime.
Weekend Skin Hydra Tint with SPF50, $60, by Mecca Cosmetica at Mecca
The no-makeup makeup trend continues to evolve, and Mecca Cosmetica’s new Weekend Skin Hydra Tint with SPF50 is designed for those who want their complexion to look naturally fresh rather than fully covered.
The lightweight fluid combines buildable coverage, a dewy finish and SPF50 in one easy step, creating that “your skin but better” effect that feels like you’ve had a good night’s sleep – even when you haven’t.
Available in 20 flexible shades, the formula is infused with peptides to help plump and smooth, Vitamin C to brighten and SPF50 broad-spectrum protection for added daily defence.
Designed for effortless application in under 30 seconds, it’s the ultimate shortcut for busy mornings and an easy way to refresh your complexion throughout the day.
Gloss Bomb Stix Neutrals, $42, by Fenty Beauty at Sephora
For the ultimate nude lip, Global Artistry Director of Rihanna’s Fenty brand recommends starting with the Skin Ultra-Hydrating Lux Balm to create a smooth, hydrated base before defining lips with the Trace’d Out Lip Pencil in a shade a few tones deeper than your complexion.
Then, for a perfectly sculpted lip with rich colour and high-shine gloss in one effortless swipe, top with Gloss Bomb Stix – a lipstick version of Fenty Beauty’s iconic Gloss Bomb. And the perfect hybrid for anyone who wants colour, comfort and that signature glossy finish.
The medium-pigment formula glides on like a balm to deliver the luscious shine of a lip gloss, while Vitamin E, Shea Butter, and Squalane help condition lips and lock in moisture for up to eight hours, leaving them feeling soft and comfortable throughout the day.
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