The beauty industry is rife with new beauty trends and Cosmopolitan India is here to give you the scoop. From new launches that promise to keep your skin fresh, hydrated, and glowing this season to beauty trends you might wanna note down, here’s everything that’s new in beauty this season.
Trend alert: Glazed Lips
Time to gloss up! It is no surprise that we’ve been taking our sheeny lip obsession to the next level with the return of lip gloss, lip oils, and sheer balms—well, about time we get on board with this new-gen makeover. Celebrities from across the globe have entered the soft girl era and sporting glazed pouts that seal the deal with a single swipe. Ladies, here’s your cue to set that matte lipstick aside!
Lipglass Clear, MAC, ₹1,950
Skin CPR
Skin woes—say goodbye to them. Crafted with a meticulous blend of ingredients, Innisfree’s Retinol Cica Barrier Defense range combines the potency of retinol with the protective benefits of Defense Cica Formula to nurture and fortify the skin’s natural barriers. This holistic approach claims to effectively combat recurring skin issues—from blemishes and enlarged pores to uneven texture and excess oil.
Calm your zitz
Looking for a one-step solution for all your pre- and post-acne concerns? Indian actor Kriti Sanon’s beauty brand Hyphen’s anti-acne range is infused with anti-inflammatory qualities of tea tree oil and ginger extract that promise to your skin, leaving it fresh, hydrated, and glowing. Suitable for all skin types, the new range helps prevent oil production as well as future breakouts.
Gloss on the go
Looking for a one-swipe wonder that gives your lips brilliant shine without any hassles or touch-ups? Meet Too Faced’s Kissing Jelly Gloss. This glossy lip oil and lip gloss hybrid is crafted with an ultra-nourishing blend of natural oils that will leave your lips feeling pampered and moisturised with every use. Enhance your looks the sustainable way, and shun your mountain of lipsticks!
Don‘t wait, hydrate
Enrich yourself with the goodness of botanical formulations in modern textures with Kama Ayurveda’s Advanced 4-step Hydration Ritual that not just hydrates but also nourishes the skin. Infused with ingredients rich in vitamins C and E as well as antioxidants and flavonoids, this product is an absolute summer must-have—it will help strengthen the skin’s natural barrier and boost 24-hour hydration.
The scent of summer
Forest Essentials’ limited edition Mogra Collection is an ode to comforting afternoons and scented evenings, as it offers a refreshing escape for the season. Infused with floral notes and cool hydrating ingredients, the brand’s new facial mist, body mist, and iconic luxury sugar soaps are the perfect summer indulgence to quench your skin’s thirst.
Smooth operator
Laneige’s new Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask pro, which contains Peony & Collagen Complex™, and peptides, promises to give radiant softness and visible firmness to fatigue-induced lifeless skin. The sorbet-like textured formula with 45,000 moisturising and glow-boosting capsules are absorbed into the skin without any stickiness, keeping it refreshed and dewy.
This article originally appeared in Cosmopolitan India, May-June 2024 print issue.
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