Have you bought new clothes and shoes for Chinese New Year yet? Have you bought CNY goodies yet? Have you read your health, wealth and career forecast for the Year of the Rat yet? If you’ve done all that, good.
But if you forgot about your makeup and skincare, we’ve got a list of limited edition beauty products all decked out in auspicious colours and motifs for that extra ‘huat’ to usher in the new year! Keep scrolling for more.
The Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed Highlighter is already the perfect highlighter for CNY but emboss it with a rat motif and you’re basically gold for the whole of 2020.
If late-night mahjong or prepping delicious CNY dishes have been causing your skin to look dull and fatigued, the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream can help your skin. It contains ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, camellia and rosehip oil to deeply hydrate and replenish lost moisture for that inner glow that lasts through an entire day of CNY visits.
No time to get your nails done before CNY? Nodspark has you covered, literally. These nail wraps features a simple minimalist design with a touch of gold and red for extra huat. No worries if it doesn’t go with your outfit on the second day of CNY, you can always remove and swap them out easily with a different design.
Of all the CNY collections, M.A.C’s is the only one that isn’t completely red. Inspired by the Forbidden City, the packaging features Oriental motifs and patterns in vivid colourways. Our favourite would have to be the highlighter with an embossed dragon on the pan. Grandma would definitely approve.
This limited edition of the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II some in a lovely foil red bottle, along with a cute charm with various CNY motifs.
The Laura Mercier Lunar New Year 2020 Stroke of Fortune Collection features two of their signature products – the Translucent Loose Setting Powder, $70, and the Rouge Essentiel Silky Creme Lipstick, $40. The lipstick comes in a new shade called Red Wish, so signify a bold stroke of luck for the new year.
If matte red lipsticks have been drying your lips out, turn to this limited edition Lunar New Year shade of the Hourglass No. 28™ Lip Treatment Oil. It contains 14 botanical oils, 10 lipid-rich plant oils along with vitamins A, B5, C and E to nourish and soothe chapped lips, but look amazing at the same time.
If you’re big on scents (here’s a gift guide to home scents), why not include the Jo Malone Chinese New Year English Pear & Freesia collection? This limited edition collection comes dressed in red and gold, and keeps your home smelling divine for CNY.
Formulated to enhance skin’s natural glow, the limited edition Activating Water Essence will keep your skin looking hydrated and glowy throughout CNY. The limited edition bottle features botanical illustrations by Australian-born, New York-based artist Adriana Picker. It celebrates the brand’s Australian roots with native flowers like gum blossom and wattle, which are then blended with traditional Chinese flowers like peach blossoms and peonies.
Calm and soothe skin during this hectic period with the Kiehl’s Calendula Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner. It helps to hydrate and calm redness with soothing calendula, and doesn’t contain any alcohol which dries out skin.
This amazing anti-ageing serum comes dressed in red for CNY as well. The Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Serum also comes in a limited edition 100 ml size at $275.
The Clarins Double Serum is made up of two formulas – hydrolipidic and biomimetic fluids which stay separate for maximum efficacy until you are ready to dispense them to use. It contains 21 active plant extracts including turmeric, to help hydrate, nourish and brighten skin.
The LANEIGE 2020 Bright New Year Collection features the LANEIGE Perfect Renew Regenerator to help you get brighter and more radiant skin for the new year. Top it up with the BB Cushion Whitening for a natural, radiant-looking complexion. Plus, it also protects skin against UV damage while you’re out and about.
Louboutin Beauty jumps in on the CNY festivities with limited edition gift boxes which come with purchase of any three or seven lipsticks. The lacquer box comes embellished with golden motifs, including the iconic red Louboutin shoe. The bos even features a special handwritten note from the creator, Christian Louboutin.
The upsized 120 ml version of the Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum EX means you’ll have a bountiful supply of this pre-serum for the new year. It too, comes dressed in red, to signify prosperity and good luck for 2020.
This signature lactic acid treatment serum from Sunday Riley gently exfoliates and boosts skin radiance while reducing the signs of ageing. The limited edition red bottle symbolises good fortune for the new year and also features a motif of a rat.
This four-piece set from Tarte is the perfect size to bring around for touch-ups during your CNY visitings. It contains the Tartelette™ Party Palette, Kitten Gel Eyeliner, Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara and the Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush.
The best-selling shades from Tom Ford Beauty dons red inspired by their fragrance – Lost Cherry. The shades Velvet Cherry, Night Mauve and Jasmin Rouge may not be a classic CNY red that many turn to, but they’re festive nonetheless.
This nine-piece brush set from Zoeva come in a luxurious red and gold packaging, including a matching bag. It’s honestly all you need to create luxurious and stunning looks this CNY.
What better way to symbolise the Year of the Rat than with the world’s most famous mouse? The SK-II Facial Treatment Essence comes in a stunning red bottle with a classic image of Mickey Mouse.
It’s said that fortune favors the bold, and you can’t get bolder than the NARS Chinese New Year collection. Packaged in glossy red and gold, this collection includes the Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder, Afterglow Lip Balm, Singapore Quad Eyeshadow palette, and two new collectible compact cases for Aqua Glow Cushion and Natural Radiant Longwear cushion foundations.
Why stop at just Mickey Mouse when you can include the whole fam? The innisfree HELLO 2020 Disney Collection stars Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto in an extensive range of skincare, body care and makeup products. We absolutely love the Real Color Nail in 211 Pink Mickey Mouse, $4, which is a glitter topcoat featuring Mickey Mouse-shaped glitter. Perfect for use over your favourite nail polish colour.
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This article was first published in Singapore Women’s Weekly.
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