As the Year of the Snake slithers in, it’s the perfect time to shed the old and embrace the new – especially when it comes to your beauty routine! Chinese New Year isn’t just about new beginnings; it’s also a chance to treat yourself to some luxurious, feel-good finds that nourish your skin, hair, and soul. Whether you’re after a fragrance that exudes good fortune or a skin care treat to leave you glowing, we’ve rounded up the best Lunar New Year beauty products to help you ring in the new year with grace, mystery and a little bit of ssssparkle.
Exclusive Edition Rose Body Oil, $102, by Jurlique
Embrace the Year of the Snake with Jurlique’s Exclusive Edition Rose Body Oil – a sensual self-care treat to renew and hydrate your skin. This luxurious body oil is designed to symbolise transformation and grace – key themes of the Lunar New Year. The rose-infused formula provides intense hydration and is perfect for a calming massage after a long day. For an extra burst of moisture, combine it with the Rose Body Lotion and experience total nourishment for both your body and soul.
Year of the Snake Gift Set, $279, by Creed
Gift the essence of prosperity and good fortune with Creed’s Year of the Snake Gift Set. Featuring three iconic fragrances – Silver Mountain Water, Millésime Impérial, and Aventus – this limited-edition set is housed in a beautifully designed box with intertwined snakes, a symbol of renewal and wisdom for the Lunar New Year. Whether you’re treating yourself or a loved one, these 10ml treasures will fill the year with elegance, luxury, and a touch of good fortune.
Gloss Bomb Stix in the MVP, $39 by Fenty Beauty at Sephora
For a bold yet graceful look this Lunar New Year, Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Stix in The MVP is your new go-to. Offering glossy, plump lips with medium-pigment colour, it’s the perfect balance of shine and hydration – just like the smooth, flowing energy of the snake. Packed with Vitamin E, Shea Butter, and Squalane, this formula keeps lips nourished and soft throughout the festivities, while the colour-packed stick ensures you’re always ready to celebrate in style.
Crab Apple Blossom, $699, by Clive Christian at Libertine
Celebrate the rebirth and renewal of the Year of the Snake with Clive Christian’s Crab Apple Blossom fragrance. A scent as transformative as the year ahead, its vibrant top notes of marine bergamot, mandarin, and apple blossom capture the energy of spring, while the heart of neroli, osmanthus, and water lily evokes freshness and clarity. Finished with a rich base of sandalwood and amber, this scent lingers like the wisdom and beauty of the snake itself – elegant, enduring, and ever-changing.
Limited Edition Lucky 8 Hand Cream Collection, $49, by L’Occitane
Add a touch of luxury to your Lunar New Year celebrations with the Limited Edition Lucky 8 Hand Cream Collection by L’Occitane. Enriched with nourishing shea butter, these eight hand creams are the perfect way to pamper yourself or gift someone special with the promise of prosperity and good fortune. Whether it’s the soft floral scent of Cherry Blossom or the rich warmth of Almond Delicious Hands, each cream is a reminder of the gentle yet transformative power of the Year of the Snake.
Everkiss Liquid Lip in Devotion, $65, by Dolce & Gabbana at David Jones
For those who want a bold, long-lasting lip that endures the New Year celebrations, look no further than Dolce & Gabbana’s Everkiss Liquid Lip in Devotion. This rich, high-coverage formula offers up to 16 hours of wear, making it the perfect companion for a night of festivities. The soft matte texture ensures your lips remain soft, hydrated, and kissable throughout the celebrations—because who doesn’t want to start the year with lips as smooth as the snake’s graceful movements?
Lunar New Year Bergamot Hand + Body Wash, $46, by Malin+Goetz at Mecca
Purify and refresh your skin with Malin+Goetz’s Lunar New Year Bergamot Hand + Body Wash, a limited-edition essential to kickstart your year of renewal. The signature bergamot fragrance is uplifting and soothing, while the rich, foamy lather refreshes and balances your skin. Perfect for setting the tone for your beauty ritual, this wash symbolises purity and cleansing, just like the snake shedding its skin in preparation for a new, prosperous year.
As a bonus LNY offer, selected MECCA stores will be gifting complimentary red pockets with any purchase. These pockets are designed to gift your loved ones, starting the New Year with the removal of misfortune and welcoming prosperity. This offer is available now until January 28.
