Joanna Douglas

18 Best New Beauty Products to Try Now

Joanna DouglasSenior Editor

Wed, January 6, 2016 at 6:04 AM UTC

Sephora paired up with 10 influencers in beauty, fashion, and fitness for cool, limited edition lacquers. First up: Aimee Song, founder of Song of Style, created three muted shades. My favorite is Mintfluencer, a faded jade shade. Sephora Formula X #ColorCurators: Song of Style Edition Nail Polish ($13)

If you’re as obsessed with cleansing oil as I am, it might be time for a formula upgrade. You know those nights when you’re just too lazy to wash your face because you know you’ll have to scrub all that eyeliner and mascara off? One press on this pump will dissolve your makeup and leave your skin luminous and fresh. Tom Ford Purifying Cleansing Oil ($80)

Fact: I don’t use makeup brushes because I don’t like how dirty they get and I never wash them. Cream blushes are easy to apply with fingers, but eyeshadow? These pencils make it easy to apply color exactly where you want it and it stays put all day. Maybelline Color Tattoo Eye Pencil ($7)

Bumble and bumble Bb. Curl collection — Sure, you surrendered to heat and humidity and let your curls do your thing in the summer, but why not embrace your natural texture all year round? Whether you’ve been blessed with loose waves or corkscrew curls, this new line treats your tresses from start to finish with a Shampoo, Custom Conditioner, Pre-Style/Re-Style Primer, Defining Crème, Conditioning Mousse, and Anti-Humidity Gel-Oil. (Bb. Curl collection is available January 12 from $28 to $34 each.)

Beauty bloggers and DIY serves as the inspiration behind this cleanser — the first powder cleanser available on a mass level. Just add water and bubbles will magically appear to scrub away dirt, oil, and impurities. Biore Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub ($8)

Body mists have a bad rap, thanks to all the cheapie mall versions that smell like fruit or flowers or cupcakes. But the truth is, you don’t want an overpowering fragrance when you’re cooped up indoors all winter. This mist can be layered (easy does it) and softens your skin — try applying it after a bubble bath. Miss Dior Silky Body Mist ($52)

These unique conical bristles may look intimidating, but you’ll love when they latch on to your lashes at the root, creating more volume and fullness and eliminating the need for an eyelash curler. CoverGirl Plumpify BlastPro Mascara ($10)

New year, new skin. This dark gray mask uses Hawaiian seawater and Amazonian white clay to provide a deep clean that removes toxins and minimizes the appearance of pores. The cool metal tube will help you squeeze out every last drop. Bobbi Brown Instant Detox Mask ($47) *(Disclaimer: Bobbi Brown is the editor in chief of Yahoo Beauty)*

Pantene Pro-V Style Series Air Spray Alcohol Free Hairspray ($6) — Problem 1) Aerosol hairspray needs alcohol to work, which is drying to hair and smells awful. Problem 2) Non-aerosol hairspray is a joke. Solution: The first ever non-alcohol aerosol spray, which provides just the right mist and your desired level of hold. Pantene Pro-V Style Series Air Spray Alcohol Free Hairspray in Strong Hold and Brushable Flexible Hold ($6)

Anyone who says drugstore lipsticks lack luster, listen up: This highly pigmented formula is hydrating on your lips thanks to moringa and raspberry seed oils, comes in 14 flattering shades, and is packaged in a recyclable honeycomb tube. Burt’s Bees Lipstick ($9)

When no amount of hydration is enough, treat your face to this ultra-rich balm that absorbs quickly into a powdery soft finish. It includes Edelwiss flower, known for flourishing at high altitudes in the Alps, another reason this tub packs a punch against the elements. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm ($28)

This LA-inspired nail polish is semi-sheer with a jelly like finish. Typically I’d reserve a formula like this for summer, but in a gorgeous deep violet shade, it’s the most intriguing lacquer I can imagine for cooler temperatures. Chanel Le Vernis Nail Gloss in Sunrise Trip ($28)

Tresemme Beauty Full Volume Pre Wash Conditioner? — Reverse shampooing has become a huge trend since conditioning as a last step can weigh your hair down. Try conditioning with this product first and then shampoo — your hair will be sleek and polished but still have volume. Tresemme Beauty Full Volume Pre Wash Conditioner ($5 in mass retailers)

I’m a sucker for apothecary bottles, so the packaging caught my attention. I love they way you can use the dropper to dispense exactly the amount you want. But even better is the firm, smooth, skin it immediately left behind. Fresh Black Tea Age Delay Serum ($98)

You know that genius trick of applying white nail polish under a bright shade for added oomph? Pucker up for this white lipstick and change the undertone of any shade. You can also use it to create an ombre effect or contour. Bite Matte Crème Lip Crayon in Blanc ($24)

Masculine meets feminine in this sensual scent with fresh floral notes and a woody amber base. Jo Malone Orris & Sandalwood Cologne Intense ($170)

Laura Mercier Candlelit Soft Luminous Foundation — Who doesn’t love the warm glow that illuminates a woman’s face over a romantic candlelit dinner? With this foundation, infused with pearl mica you’ll never stumble into bad lighting. Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation ($48)

One drop of this rich hair oil will make hair sleek, shiny, and easier to style. Dove Regenerative Nourishment Serum-in-Oil ($6 in mass retailers)

If fall is the best time to buy new clothes, January reigns supreme for restocking your makeup bag. There’s no better time to purge you gunky mascara wand, ditch the hairspray that falls flat, and amp up your skin care routine for a new and improved beauty arsenal. And lucky you: there are tons of innovative formulas and exciting nail polish shades ripe for the picking. I know, because I’ve been testing them for months before they hit retail shelves. Here are my faves that I’m personally recommending to friends, family, and now you.

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