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10 Beauty Launches That Will Brighten Your January Blues

Or at least buff, moisturise, and scent 2022.

by Rebecca Fearn

Dec. 28, 2021

Jo Malone London 2022 launch

Jo Malone London

While December is a time for gifting galore, something suggests that come January, it may already be time for a new treat. Indeed, if things continue as they are, we may be facing lockdown restrictions and its related stresses, which makes a touch of self-gifting more needed than ever before.

Luckily, there are so many brilliant beauty launches to look forward to in January 2022, whatever you are after; be it makeup, skincare, hair, or body. For starters, there are a bunch of ultra-hydrating buys which will help to tackle winter dryness many of us face in the cold weather. Look out for The Inkey List’s new Omega Water Cream for the face and Keys Soulcare’s Melting Body Balm for everywhere else.

January calls for a makeup refresh also, which is where Charlotte Tilbury’s latest foundation comes in, which can be applied onto skin with a layer of Benefit’s upcoming POREfessional Lite primer.

You’ll also be smelling great with the help of Sol de Janeiro and Jo Malone London, both of whom are bringing out products to delight the nose.

In short, there were simply too many goodies to include in this line up, as there is so much goodness coming out to kick of 2022. But the following ten have to be the most exciting, so prepare your bank balance accordingly, and get (self) gifting...

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Charlotte's Beautiful Skin Foundation

Charlotte Tilbury

The newest member of the Charlotte Tilbury base family, this sounds like the dream product for 2022. It promises a medium coverage, along with a hydrating formula that offers a healthy glowy finish. There are 30 shades, and you can discover your perfect match with the brand’s shade matching virtual technology. Smart, huh?

POREfessional Lite Primer

Benefit’s POREfessional Primer is one of the brand’s bestsellers, and things are about to get a lot more exciting for those who prefer a more lightweight finish, with the introduction of a ‘Lite’ iteration. This one does the same blurring magic that aids in refining pores and smoothing makeup application, but has a breathable formula that’s fragrance-free and water based. Out Jan. 7.

ghd is welcoming a new tool to its Curve range, and it’s an ideal investment if you like a tight curl. With a 14mm barrel, this provides defined curls even for super short locks. It uses the optimum styling temperature of 185°C and can work in just three seconds to create curls; this means less effort and damage, and an easier curling technique on the whole. Who’s in?! Out Jan. 26.

Melting Body Balm

Alicia Keys’ brand Keys Soulcare launched this year and has been killing it with new additions ever since. The most exciting upcoming launch is this Melting Body Balm, which smells divine and features the most incredible texture that starts as a solid balm and melts into a luxurious milk when rubbed into the skin. A must for dry limbs.

The INKEY List Omega Water Cream Moisturizer

This is without a doubt one of The Inkey List’s most exciting launches in some time now, as it’s a product that truly does work for all. With a lightweight, watery texture, this lotion floods the skin with hydration without weighing it down or feeling heavy. For those with winter dryness, this is the antidote; the Omega Fatty Acid Complex is rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9, which helps to support a healthy skin barrier. Out Jan. 4.

Rose & Magnolia Cologne

Jo Malone London

One of Jo Malone’s first launches of the year is its collection that celebrates the rose. From light and fresh to deep and voluptuous, the range will feature scents for both the home and the body. The star of the show looks to be the brand new Rose & Magnolia Cologne, which comes in a gorgeous limited edition bottle complete with a chic pink ribbon. Out Jan. 3.

Ingrown Spot Treatment

Ingrown spots and hairs aren’t exactly the most glam thing we have to deal with, but they happen to us all. Instead of picking at them or layering on painful acids, Flamingo’s upcoming £10 formula is the perfect solution. It gently exfoliates with lactic and salicylic acids to help free the trapped hair, and also comes with a fine applicator so no product is wasted and application is totally precise. Genius.

Sol de Janeiro Rio Deo

For those who worship the smell of Sol de Janeiro’s iconic Bum Bum Cream, your pits can now smell just as good as the rest of your body with this long-awaited addition to the range. As well as combatting odour, you’ll be left smelling like delicious notes of pistachio and salted caramel from the brand’s beloved Cheirosa ‘62 fragrance. Sign us up.

Essie Hard To Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment

Chances are, many of us are suffering with weak, brittle nails that snap at any chance they get, particularly after all the D.I.Y nail art and experimentation of the past two years. Essie’s upcoming nail strengthener is on hand (all puns intended) to tend to delicate talons however, with breakthrough bonding technology that’s being described as the ‘olaplex for nails.’ Out Jan. 1.

Fresh Floral Recovery Calming Mask

Just like nails, it’s likely your skin has been a bit er, affected by the past couple of years. Now is a better time than ever to treat your complexion to a recovery mask that will tend to dryness, dullness, and uneven texture. Using four flowers (passionflower, cornflower, peony, cherry blossom), this concentrates on calming the skin, and is suitable even for those who are sensitive.