15 Excellent New Beauty Products We Tried This Week

New Beauty Products
Marie-Antoinette Issa

Lifestyle Editor

Jan 19, 2025

From scalp saviours to makeup must-haves, we’ve tested 15 exciting new beauty products to see if they truly live up to the hype. Whether you’re looking for a super serum, the next cult favourite fragrance or a game changing face mask, we’ve got you covered.

Scalp Solutions Hydrating Scalp & Hair Masque, $82, by Aveda at Mecca

Remove all evidence of sun damaged hair and revitalise your scalp with Aveda’s luxurious masque, enriched with vegan squalane. Offering a 77% boost to the scalp’s moisture barrier, it soothes dryness and strengthens for long-lasting hydration. Perfect as a 2–5 minute treatment, this spa-like formula promotes softer, healthier looking hair with each use.

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Dermal Mist, $38, by Qure

Upgrade your water-in-a-spray-bottle routine with this luxe face mist that cleanses, calms and clears your skin without any fuss. Priced at less than $40, this alcohol-free formula gently purifies your face, body. And, even your devices. Say goodbye to bacteria and impurities that can cause break outs, while soothing redness and irritation. Dermatologically tested and safe for sensitive skin, Dermal Mist is a fuss-free addition to your routine. Just spritz, let it dry, and you’re good to go!

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Bronze Glow SPF 50 Dream Screen, $51, by AirDay

Achieve a soft, natural bronze glow with this SPF and skin care hybrid. Its award-winning formula combines sheer tint and maximum sun protection. Plus, it is infused with Vegan Collagen, Niacinamide, Blue Light Protection, and Vitamins C, E, and F for a boost of anti-ageing goodness. Perfect for most skin types – even oily – this light weight glow enhancer hydrates while adding warmth to your complexion. And the dreamy champagne and peony scent? It’s the perfect finishing touch to your luminous look.

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Limited Edition Flower Therapy EDP, $59.95, by Glasshouse

The queens of candles have created a limited edition scent that captures the essence of a sunny, radiant day with its fresh and uplifting floral blend. The fragrance opens with juicy Blackcurrant and Fig, complemented by a hint of Lemon Verbena. The heart blooms with Wild Poppy, Violet, Lavender, and Hydrangea, creating a delicate, floral bouquet. Finally, the base settles into soft White Musk and Sheer Powder, leaving a light, comforting trail. This fragrance is perfect for those who love a clean, vibrant scent that evokes the warmth and beauty of nature.

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Perfecting Lip Colour, $59, by Sulwhasoo at Adore Beauty

The epitome of luxury in K-beauty has redefined lip care with its Perfecting Lip Colour – a revolutionary blend of skin care and makeup. Infused with 92% skin care ingredients, including Sulwhasoo’s iconic First Care Activating Serum VI and Ginseng Seed Oil, this tinted balm nourishes and hydrates while delivering vibrant, buildable colour. Available in five creamy satin shades, it soothes dry, flaky lips, supports the lip barrier, and leaves a radiant, non-sticky finish. Bonus: It’s also perfect for adding a natural glow to cheeks.

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Illuminance Glow Wand, $29.99, by Revlon at Chemist Warehouse 

This easy-to-apply, skin care-infused highlighter comes in three stunning shades – Bronze Glow, Golden Glow, and Rose Glow – perfect for adding a radiant touch to any look. Packed with skin-loving ingredients like Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin B5, it hydrates while delivering a luminous, high-impact sheen. The creamy formula blends seamlessly with light-reflecting pearls to give your skin that coveted lit-from-within glow. Whether you’re highlighting cheekbones or adding a touch of shimmer to your collarbones, this multitasking wand will have you shining!

Apres Skin Multi-Use Rich Rescue Creme, $65, by Ole Henriksen at Sephora

This rich moisturiser and leave-on mask is designed to rescue dry, stressed skin while you sleep. Powered by four barrier-boosting ceramides, moisture-binding electrolytes, and skin-strengthening vitamins, this multi-use treatment provides an intense hydration boost for plump, revitalised skin. Clinically proven to soothe, calm, and instantly strengthen the skin barrier, it’s perfect for combating dehydration and over-processed skin. Use it anytime, anywhere for a smoother, healthier complexion in just one week!

All About Eyes Brightening Serum Concentrate, $85, by Clinique at Mecca 

Say goodbye to tired-looking eyes with this powerhouse eye serum, designed to visibly brighten, smooth, and hydrate. Co-developed with dermatologists, it features a precision applicator to target every nook and cranny of the delicate eye area. Packed with a potent blend of retinoid for smoothing, vitamin C for reducing dark circles, and hyaluronic acid for deep hydration, it’s gentle yet effective. Clinically tested and 100% fragrance-free, it helps de-puff, firm, and revitalise your under-eye skin for a more wide-awake look over time. Allergy-tested and free from parabens, sulphates, and synthetic colours, it’s the ultimate addition to your skin care routine.

You Mist Makeup-Extending Setting Spray, $46, by Fenty at Sephora

This Rihanna-approved superfine-setting mist locks in your look for up to 12 hours while shielding your skin from environmental stressors. Powered by the innovative InvisiFlex Shield, it provides a weightless, invisible veil that resists sweat, humidity, and water for extreme hold. This alcohol- and fragrance-free formula also delivers all-day hydration, thanks to Wild Thyme Extract, leaving your skin fresh and makeup flawless. With no flashback and enhanced transfer resistance, it’s the perfect finishing touch for a long-lasting, camera-ready glow.

Collagen Boost Eye Creme, $19.99, by Essano at Chemist Warehouse 

Enriched with Rosehip Oil and Essano’s clinically proven Eye’Fective™ tech, the award-winning formula of this creamy balm works wonders to smooth fine lines. In fact, in just 14 days, it firms and brightens the delicate eye area. And, delivers a reduction in dark circles and a noticeable lift to the upper eyelids.


Hair Alchemy Fortifying Treatment Serum, $104, by Oribe at Rogue Beauty

Hair serums and oils are essential for achieving soft, glossy locks with minimal effort. Packed with nourishing ingredients, they hydrate, smooth frizz, and boost shine, leaving your hair looking healthy and radiant all day. One of the best we tried this summer is the Oribe Hair Alchemy Fortifying Treatment Serum. Its fast-acting, luxurious formula strengthens, improves elasticity, and prevents breakage. Use it before styling for daily nourishment, or leave it overnight for a more intensive treatment. Either way, transform your hair and enjoy salon-quality results right at home!


Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum, $119, by Caudalie at Sephora 

Dubbed “Botox in a bottle,” this serum is your secret to visibly firmer, lifted skin. Without the need for invasive treatments. This powerhouse serum is three times more effective than Retinol at correcting wrinkles and smoothing the oval of the face, leaving your features looking refreshed and rejuvenated. Its ultra-concentrated formula, packed with Caudalie’s patented blend of Resveratrol, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vegan Collagen, works instantly to deliver a lifted, youthful appearance. With 98% natural-origin ingredients, this vegan, dermatologist-tested serum is suitable for sensitive skin and won’t clog pores, offering a smoother, firmer complexion that feels as good as it looks.


RapiDry Fast-Drying Nail Colour, by OPI at Chemist Warehouse

Say goodbye to smudged nails and hello to perfection in just 60 seconds with OPI’s game changing RapiDry Nail Polish! This innovative range includes 15 vibrant shades and a clear coat. All designed to dry nails at lightning speed with built-in Drip Dry Drops that freeze colour in place. Thanks to the unique Rush Brush  – featuring 200 extra bristles and a wide fan design-  application is fast and flawless. Whether you’re going for bold brights or classic neutrals, RapiDry delivers a salon-like finish with just one coat. Perfect for quick touch-ups or on-the-go glamour, this collection is the ultimate time saver for nail lovers everywhere! Our Pick is: Stun n Done: The perfect nude.



Hyaluronic Lip Oil Honey, $18.95, by Lanolips at Mecca

Infused with Lanolin and Hyaluronic Acid, this hybrid hydrating balm and gloss lip oil delivers intense moisture while giving your lips a radiant, golden glow with light-reflecting shimmer. The 99% natural formula deeply hydrates, conditions, and restores lips with just one swipe, increasing hydration by 60% after 30 days of use. Silky, lightweight, and never sticky, it provides high shine and long-lasting protection, leaving your lips feeling juicy, soft, and smooth. Perfect on its own or layered over your favourite lip colour for a filtered, glossy finish.

Torino24 EDP, $339, by Xerjoff at Libertine

Designed to celebrate the prestigious Nitto ATP Finals, this unisex scent captures the essence of the iconic Australian Open. Opening with a burst of fruity mandarin, mango, and plum, it melds into delicate floral notes of pink lotus and orange blossom. The fragrance settles into a warm, refined base of patchouli, white musk, and moss, evoking the crisp morning air and fresh grass of an indoor court. Perfect for those who appreciate the refined energy of tennis and Mediterranean botanicals, Torino24 is a scent for champions.

Marie-Antoinette Issa

Marie-Antoinette Issa is the Lifestyle Editor for The Carousel and Women Love Tech. She has worked across news and women's lifestyle magazines and websites including Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Madison, Concrete Playground, The Urban List and Daily Mail, I Quit Sugar and Huffington Post.

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By Marie-Antoinette Issa

Lifestyle Editor

Marie-Antoinette Issa is the Lifestyle Editor for The Carousel and Women Love Tech. She has worked across news and women's lifestyle magazines and websites including Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Madison, Concrete Playground, The Urban List and Daily Mail, I Quit Sugar and Huffington Post.

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