We could use a splash of festive red on our vanity…
With the impending arrival of Chinese New Year comes plans of where to lou sang, what to wear to reunions, and consequently, what to spend our angpow money on (for those of us who are single, at least).
Well, we have a good idea of what we’ll be splurging on with all the festive beauty launches in store this Year of the Rat. Tempted? Take a look at our hottest Chinese New Year beauty picks below.

Dyson Supersonic hair dryer (Iron/Red) with red case
Specially for the new year, Dyson has released its revolutionary hairdryer in a sexy red colourway and matching case. Who wants great hair for all the reunion gatherings? Us, please. W dyson.com

Sulwhasoo X Antoinette Poisson First Care Activating Serum EX Limited Edition
In collaboration with French atelier A Paris Chez Antoinette Poisson, famed for its artisan tapestry and decorative design, Sulwhasoo presents a festive edition of its iconic serum. It features a red lacquer bottle illustrated with the rat zodiac housed in a box adorned with gold peonies. W sulwhasoo.com.my

NARS Chinese New Year collection
It’s out with the old, in with the bold for NARS with its limited-edition collection inspired by beauty and good fortune. Expect a full range of best-selling eye, lip and face products in striking red packaging etched with gold. W narscosmetics.com

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Lunar New Year Edition
Estee Lauder’s best-selling serum gets dressed in ‘lucky red’ for the Lunar New Year and even comes with a golden keychain with lantern and mouse charms as an additional accessory. W esteelauder.com.my

Givenchy Prisme Libre Loose Powder Lunar New Year Edition (Limited Edition)
Get ready for a full day of gatherings and reunions with this complexion refining loose powder that comes in festive red and gold packaging you can easily slip into your bag and go. W sephora.my

Zoeva Lucky Luxe Brush Set
Add a splash of red to your vanity with this set of soft, fluffy brushes that come in a matching fiery red clutch adorned with a detachable gold charm. W sephora.my

MAC Lunar Illusions
To celebrate the start of a new lunar cycle represented by the Year of the Rat, MAC is releasing a 12-piece collection featuring classic favourites, including lipsticks and eyeshadows, reimagined in new decorative packaging reminiscing China’s Forbidden City. W maccosmetics.com.my

Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment (Limited Edition)
Celebrate the Year of the Rat with clear, detoxified skin using Glamglow’s signature Supermud Clearing Treatment, now available in a limited edition festive jar. W sephora.my

Becca Shimmering Perfector Pressed Highlighter – Year of the Rat (Limited Edition)
Becca is back with another collector’s edition of its signature highlighter in Moonstone, this time with a cute rat design pressed onto the same ultra-fine, buttery powder formula. W sephora.my

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray Lunar New Year (Limited Edition)
Complete your Chinese New Year makeup haul with the iconic Urban Decay setting spray to keep your makeup looking flawless through the season’s inevitable heat. W sephora.my
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Photos courtesy of respective brands and Sephora