Lucky beauty picks for Chinese New Year 2026: Skincare, hair tool and fragrances

On 17 February, we usher in the Year of the Fire Horse—and what better way to mark the occasion than by collecting and gifting coveted beauty favourites reimagined in celebratory Chinese New Year packaging? From symbolic motifs to auspicious hues, these limited-edition designs set the tone for a prosperous start to the year. Here are some of our favourites:

Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Serum, 50ml, $204

Lancôme has dressed its hero Génifique Ultimate Serum—powered by beta glucan-CM technology—in a striking limited-edition design created in collaboration with the Xu Beihong Art Foundation. Cloaked in the brand’s signature pink, the hyaluronic acid-, licorice extract-, and pre- and probiotic-infused formula is housed in packaging that features a galloping horse—a nod to the Year of the Horse—set on a dreamlike journey from the Great Wall of China to Paris’ Arc de Triomphe.

Nano Skinz Festive Bundle, $138.88

Local brand Nano Skinz has curated a five-piece edit of its glow-boosting, retinol-powered formulas to help counter any tell-tale signs of festive indulgence. Valued at $220, each bundle includes a cleanser, toner, serum, and both day and night moisturisers.

Clarins Limited Edition Double Serum, $260

Clarins goes all out for Lunar New Year with a generous seven-piece festive set, headlined by its iconic Double Serum presented in collectible packaging adorned with a calligraphic horse motif. The kit also includes travel-sized essentials—a cleanser, lotion, exfoliating scrub, eye lift treatment, lip oil, and brightening serum—perfect for quick touch-ups between house visits or staying refreshed during shou ye (staying up late on New Year’s Eve). 

Dyson Supersonic Nural™ (Red Velvet/ Gold), $559

Spring calls for auspicious colours, and Dyson captures the festive spirit with its new red velvet and gold edition. Combining performance with style, this hairstyling tool is engineered for fast drying with minimal damage, and comes with five attachments to suit every hair type. For the Lunar New Year, it’s available at a special $100 discount. 

Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Lunar New Year Edition, $210

As it does each year, the K-beauty brand presents its best-selling First Care Activating Serum in a festive Lunar New Year design. This year’s edition features a white horse galloping across the sky, topped with a blue star symbolising hope. Surrounding starlight and flame motifs convey encouragement and positivity, perfect for embracing new challenges and beginnings in the year ahead.

Clé de Peau Beauté The Serum, $390

In line with ancient Chinese wisdom, radiant, blemish-free skin is said to symbolise good fortune and a smooth-sailing year ahead. Start the Lunar New Year with a refreshed complexion using this skin-enlivening serum, now presented in luxurious new packaging by woodblock print artist Jiang Mao. The design offers a modern interpretation of the horse—a fitting tribute to the Year of the Fire Horse.

Panpuri Figtionalism Diffusers, $126

Thai fragrance and wellness brand Panpuri introduces Figtionalism, a comforting new scent that evokes the warmth and familiarity of home with notes of wild fig and cypress. Available across a range of formats, the fragrance comes as a diffuser ($126), perfume oil ($185), candle ($99), and sachet ($28).