March 2026 beauty launches: a curated collection of six new releases
March 2026 brings a range of new beauty launches, from a luxurious skincare-infused foundation from Hermès to a haircare range developed for Asian hair types and tropical conditions. Here’s a look at the latest releases—you might just find a new favourite.
Hermès Plein Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation
Hermès debuts its first foundation with a skincare-led approach. The lightweight, matt formula offers the comfort of a serum while maintaining natural luminosity. Created by Gregory Pyrpylis, it features niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and white mulberry extract to hydrate, plump, and protect. Available in 34 shades across five intensity groups, it caters to a wide range of skin types, including sensitive complexions.
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum
Vitamin C is prized for restoring radiance to tired skin, but this formula takes a more considered approach. Powered by the brand’s proprietary TFC8 complex, alongside niacinamide, ergothioneine, and an algae evening complex, it works to strengthen the skin barrier, even tone, and smooth texture. With continued use, it supports cellular renewal for a clearer, healthier-looking complexion.
Nars Afterglow Lip Balm
Nars updates its cult Afterglow Lip Balm with new shades and a refined formula that delivers up to 24 hours of hydration. The texture is buttery and non-sticky, leaving a sheer wash of colour across pinks, nudes, and deeper cherry tones. Enriched with mango seed oil, shea butter, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid, it visibly smooths and softens lips while imparting a subtle gloss.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Matrix line
The Pro-Collagen Morning and Overnight Matrix from Elemis are designed to work with the skin’s natural circadian rhythm. By day, the Morning Matrix provides antioxidant protection and hydration, supported by billions of plant-derived exosomes to counter signs of fatigue. At night, the Overnight Matrix employs targeted peptide technology to aid repair. Used together, they help improve firmness, elasticity, and overall resilience.
KR Rescue System
Local salon KimRobinson introduces the KR Rescue System, a professional haircare range developed for Asian hair types and tropical conditions. Formulated in Italy after five years of research, the collection includes Scalp and Colour Rescue Kits as well as a Pro Style Paste. Each kit features an SOS Spray to protect against heat and ultraviolet exposure, addressing frizz, colour fade, and scalp sensitivity while leaving hair smooth and weightless.
Tom Ford Figue Private Blend
This Private Blend captures the fig at its most evocative, tracing its journey from crisp greenness to rich ripeness. An exclusive Kadota fig accord anchors the composition, lifted by fig leaf, violet leaf, galbanum, bergamot, and mandarin for a fresh opening. As the fragrance develops, notes of muscovado and ylang- ylang emerge, before settling into a warm base of vetiver, patchouli, and benzoin.
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