Kicking off the second half of 2021 calls for a generous amount of new skincare, makeup, and body care products to contribute to your already massive collection. We’re looking at some new eye-catching icons from Chanel, a skin brightener from DECORTÉ, and a unisex trio of fragrances from Aesop to help perk up our mood during lockdown.

Beauty enthusiasts will also be stoked that Rare Beauty is finally coming to Malaysia this month, and if you’d like to know which product(s) we’re eyeing – keep on reading.

Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Cream Foundation

Love that dewy, my-skin-but-better look? Clé de Peau Beauté has reformulated its cult favourite Radiant Cream Foundation to provide higher coverage, enhanced hydration, and maximum luminosity. It now features Light-Empowering Enhancer, the brand’s cutting-edge optical technology inspired by the brilliance of diamonds, maximising the expression of light in the skin for multi-dimensional radiance. It also features Silky Care Formulation – a hybrid technology that gives you the Glass Skin of your dreams, without compromising on lasting power. It also comes in 31 shades and 4 undertones. If you prefer a matte look that will last all day, you can also set the foundation using the new Translucent Loose Powder – which also features Light-Empowering Enhancer – using the Clé de Peau Beauté Powder Brush.

Available at Clé de Peau Beauté online from 21 July 2021 onwards.

Chanel Les 4 Ombres

Any Chanel devotee will know that its Les 4 Ombres line is one of the quintessential must-haves in a makeup bag. This season, the Maison introduces two new colour families: Douceur et Serenite and Lumieres et Vibrations, boasting the same rich pigment and buttery smooth formula that make these eyeshadows such icons. If you have cooler skin tones, look to the former’s sultry shades of taupe beige, pearly blue-grey, lilac, and plum, while warmer skin tones can opt for Lumieres et Vibrations romantic hues of coppery peach, antique gold, deep brown, and rosy-pink brown.

Available at all Chanel Fragrance & Beauty boutiques and online.

DECORTÉ Whitelogist Kojic Acid Brightening Mask

Whether you need 10 minutes for a quick pick-me-up for the skin or an extra indulgent step to your skincare routine, DECORTÉ’s Whitelogist Kojic Acid Brightening Mask is your next best friend to brighten and nourish the skin. Formulated with the Whitelogist signature ingredient, Kojic Acid, as well as other plant extracts as such licorice extract and honeysuckle extract, this soft and soothing sheet mask hugs the face perfectly to deliver its skin-brightening benefits while protecting the skin against recurring dark spots.

Available at DECORTÉ online.

Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower

Created by master perfumer Dominique Ropion, Carnal Flower from the Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle is an homage to the duality of tuberose – a seductive bloom that smells fresh and green by day, but takes on an intoxicating, rich scent by night. Just like the mystical tuberose, Carnal Flower opens with the innocence and freshness of a white flower, before melting into a carnal blend of spicy camphor and animalic notes. It eventually settles into a creamy white softness enhanced by white musk to lengthen the flower’s lingering aura. The perfume also contains by far the highest concentration of natural tuberose in the perfume industry, making it truly a one of a kind tribute.

Available now at Ken’s Apothecary online.

Ole Henriksen Dewtopia™ 20% Acid Night Treatment

How would you like to have an overnight facial while you sleep, and wake up to brighter and smoother skin? (Don’t we all!) Workaholics or skinimalists can now count on Ole Henriksen’s Dewtopia overnight serum, which contains a blend of 10% AHAs and 10% PHAs to give your skin a deep exfoliation while you sleep to help renew the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark spots, as well as improve skin texture. Licorice extract acts as a skin brightener, while aloe juice, nordic birch sap and cotton water nourish and replenish the skin so it doesn’t dry out.

Note: Mild tingling is normal, but irritation and rashes aren’t. Make sure to patch test before committing to full use and gradually introduce skincare acids to help your skin adjust. And don’t forget to wear sunscreen during the day. Not sure where to start? Read our guide on exfoliation and chemical acids.

Available now at Sephora stores, online, and in-app.

Rare Beauty

#ICYMI, Selena Gomez’s highly-anticipated beauty line, Rare Beauty, is finally making its way to Malaysian shores. While we’ve already got our wishlist on Rare Beauty essentials ready since last year, we’re particularly excited about one of the newer launches – the Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush. A subtler and mistake-proof version of the popular Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, this balmy cream blush melts into the skin to create a dewy, natural-looking flush that you can build up according to your liking. The best part? It’s water-resistant, non-comedogenic, and resistant against cakiness and creasing.

Rare Beauty will be available exclusively at Sephora online and in-app from 15 July 2021.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat

Plumper, juicier lips without needles is now possible with Fenty Beauty’s latest drop – a shimmer-free lip luminiser and plumper. With maximum shine and a light, non-sticky formula, it’s basically everything you love about the O.G. Gloss Bomb, but infused with a Plump Job Complex that’s designed to warm up the lips, leaving them plumper and filled out. Together with shea butter and vitamin E, moisture is locked in the lips for all-day comfort and an intense wet-look finish.

Available at Sephora online and in-app.

Aesop Othertopias

For the first time, Aesop has launched a trio of unisex eaux de parfum at once, made in collaboration with long-term partner Barnabé Fillion. Taking inspiration from “three elements of liminal spaces”, the boat, the shore, and the wasteland – the perfumes pay homage to the spirit of nature’s elements. Miraceti (The Boat) plays with incense, seaweed, and Ambrette to reflect the duality of the sea; Karst (The Shore) recalls the power of water with fresh spices of cumin and sandalwood; and Erémia (The Wasteland) echoes the vegetal strength of moss and wildflowers with citrus and earthy notes.

Available now at Aesop stores as well as online on Lazada. Aesop also offers a “Call and Deliver” service where customers may call their nearest Aesop store to purchase products, with complimentary delivery offered for purchases above RM400.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Acid Clay Pore-Tight Facial

As great as clay masks are at keeping the skin clear and fresh, the downside to using them is that they have a tendency to dry out the skin. Glow Recipe looks to fix this with their new Watermelon Glow clay mask, where it features a blend of proprietary hyaluronic acid-infused whipped clay and watermelon extracts to refine the pores while keeping the skin healthy and hydrated. Watermelon enzymes and a combination of micronised blueberry seed powder, natural willow bark powder, and PHA provide gentle exfoliation to smooth out the skin texture and help brighten the complexion.

Available at Sephora online and in-app.

Purposeful Skincare by Allies (PSA) Liquid Panacea Centella Kombucha Firming Recovery Booster

Overdid it on the exfoliation and skincare actives, and looking for a quick soothing fix? Give your damaged skin barrier a break with this supercharged booster to help rejuvenate dulled, fatigued, dehydrated, and irritated skin. Formulated with 6% kombucha and white tea, 5% centella asatica extract and cells, as well as madecassoside, it gives the skin an intense soothing sensation to calm redness and improve overall skin health – resulting in firmer, happier skin.

Available at Sephora online and in-app.

Skin Inc Tri-Light Body Sculpt Fit LED Body Treatment

Those who have experienced the magical effects of using LED facial devices such as Skin Inc’s Optimizer Voyage Tri-Light ++ will no doubt love giving their body the same TLC with the new Tri-Light Body Sculpt Fit LED Body Treatment. Featuring a safe and low voltage micro-current therapy, this device helps self administer heated Red, Blue, and Green light chromotherapy with micro-vibration and micro-current technology to treat a variety of skin concerns. Green LED helps improve dullness and dark marks, Red LED targets sagging skin, while Blue/Red LED helps alleviate body acne while soothing the skin. Inspired by Japanese hot stone massage, it also heats up to 42°C to help release toxins and tension within the muscles, providing a truly indulgent at-home spa experience.

Available at Sephora online and in-app.

Goutal Paris Ivory Fragrance Collection

To celebrate Annick Goutal’s love for white flowers, Goutal Paris has unveiled the Ivory Fragrance collection as a homage to the fresh and enchanting blossoms. From the enchanting scents of jasmine, honeysuckle, and orange blossom, to the heady notes of tuberose, gardenia, and lily – this collection bottles six different yet equally joyous fragrances to mix-and-match with your own fragrance personality.

Available at Ken’s Apothecary and online. From now until 31 August 2021, customers can receive a complimentary Goutal Paris Tote Bag with any purchase of a 100ml Ivory Fragrance Collection perfume.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Face Palette

Fake that holiday glow or look fresh-faced for your next video call with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Face palette, which includes a bronzer, highlighter, and blush in one handy compact. Available in two tropical shade combinations Off to Costa Rica (for medium to darker skin tones) and Italian Summer (for fairer skin tones), the textures are lightweight and buttery smooth to help mimic the look and feel of second-skin, while imparting a fresh, sun-kissed look to perk up that sallow, lockdown complexion.

Available now at Sephora stores and online.

Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner

Rebalance, rejuvenate, and restore the skin after cleansing using a lightweight hydrating toner such as Isntree’s Green Tea Fresh Toner, which is made with 80% green tea extract from none other than Jeju island. This refreshing toner not only helps to balance your skin’s oil and water content, it also helps prep the skin for moisturisation, while the addition of centella asiatica extract, allantoin, and willow bark extract help to smooth, soothe, and nourish oily-to-combination skin types.

Available now on Isntree’s official shop on Lazada.