January 2026 beauty launches: a curated collection of six new releases
January 2026 brings a range of new beauty launches, from hydrating formulations to fragrances from Balenciaga. Here’s a look at the latest releases—you might just find a new favourite.
Tom Ford Architecture Radiance Hydrating Foundation SPF 50/PA++++
A water-, sweat-, and humidity-resistant foundation with medium-to-full coverage, Tom Ford’s latest innovation offers more than a flawless base. Infused with skincare actives such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and nourishing botanical oils, it delivers lasting moisture while boosting radiance. The weightless, serum-like formula, which is available in more than 20 shades, is enriched with light-diffusing powders that create a subtle, lit-from-within glow, while the skincare components work simultaneously to maintain and enhance luminosity over time.
Allies of Skin New Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
The new Allies of Skin formulation retains moisture like a traditional hyaluronic acid serum but extends those benefits with antioxidant protection and brightening effects delivered through a pearly, milky texture that absorbs easily. It leaves your skin wrapped in an airy veil of hydration, keeping it soothed and supple long past the next cleanse.
“With the influx of Hyaluronic Acid serums on the market, I don’t think we need to have one more,” notes founder Nicolas Travis. “I took the opportunity to create something that enhanced skin longevity while providing instant and sustained hydration.”
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cleansing Foam
Drawing on ginseng’s revitalising powers, Sulwhasoo’s latest cleansing foam uses a proprietary blend to rebalance the skin, boost hydration, and reinforce the moisture barrier for a stronger, healthier complexion. Upon contact with water, the formula transforms into a rich, dense lather that envelops the skin, cleansing without friction, irritation, or tightness.
Balenciaga Fragrance Collection
More than 75 years after founder Cristóbal Balenciaga introduced Le Dix, the brand returns to its olfactory roots with 10 new perfumes. From No Comment and Getaria to Le Dix and Incense Perfumum, the fragrances are presented in refillable bottles with globular glass caps and hand-tied ribbons. The packaging, a reimagining of the original Le Dix design, pairs the graceful patina of age with Balenciaga’s signature industrial grey, creating a quiet dialogue between past and present.
Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Magnet
With 10 shades ranging from muted nudes to vivid corals and bold reds, the Lip Maestro Magnet collection couples an ultra-thin formula with magnetic colour intensity that is radiant from the first swipe. Upon application, the weightless, transfer-proof texture imparts a high-shine brilliance that gradually settles into a blurred matte finish.
The packaging mirrors this refinement with a red-to- transparent gradient tube, a sleek red cap bearing the Giorgio Armani monogram, and a precision diamond-shaped applicator for clean, effortless definition.
I Want Choo Le Parfum by Jimmy Choo
Joining the I Want Choo fragrance line, Le Parfum is an amber floral woody composition that channels the bold, celebratory spirit of Jimmy Choo. The fragrance opens with bright notes of pear, golden gardenia, and blackberry, followed by a creamy heart of jasmine, patchouli, and ambrette. The base notes of moss amber, sandalwood, and a praline accord leave a warm, sensual trail.
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