BAZAAR's Best Beauty Tips And Tricks For Lunar New Year
Collectible Lunar New Year beauty goodies to grab before they disappear down the rabbit hole
Let's face it - with all the dinners, drinks and festivities coming right up for the Lunar New Year, we're just a little bit worried about looking our best for those family reunions. (And frankly, after a slew of Christmas gatherings and New Year's parties, we're a tad exhausted, too.) But a new year also marks new beginnings, and an opportunity to clear out and replenish your beauty cabinets. So if you still haven't nailed down a beauty routine appropriate for the holidays, we've got you covered with a roundup of brand-new products which will have you looking your best in no time.
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For those of us who want to eschew the makeup altogether in favour of something more light, do your bare skin a favour and give yourself a self-care makeover with SK-II x White Rabbit's New Limited Edition PITERA™ Essence. Everyone's favourite childhood candy gets a new look this year, with the Japanese skincare brand's pristine white bottles taking on the iconic White Rabbit wrapper design. How's that for a kick of nostalgia? Alternatively, if you're not looking to use these products for yourself, the 3-piece gift set is a perfect New Year giveaway option for people of all ages.
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For those of us who can't be bothered to own a gazillion brushes for eyeshadow, blush, foundation and the whole lot, here's a solution: KVD Beauty's Dazzle Eyeshadow Sticks, which just so happen to be vegan-friendly. Packed with brilliant flecks of vegan pearls, these are designed to give you the shiny and mess-free look you want for the holiday season, giving your eyes a bold dash of colour which will last all day in just one swipe. Two limited-edition shades just dropped, including the intense jade Green Flash and the bold ruby Heat Burst, which will go perfectly with a bold red lip for Lunar New Year.
For an Old Hollywood look with a satin finish, look no further than the Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Satin in shade 505, 'Janet Rust.' This lightweight formula is easy to apply and results in a vivid red colour with a smooth and even finish that will leave your lips feeling moisturised and relaxed. The design of the lipstick is inspired by Old Hollywood, too - a golden vintage tube etched with a decorative motif.
Everyone wants to have rosy red cheeks, but what about a golden finish which will give your face that extra shine it needs for the nighttime festivities? M.A.C. Cosmetics' Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Show Gold might just be the answer for you, with a limited-edition red-lacquered container celebrating the Lunar New Year. The high-pigment powder liquid formula almost looks like blush and highlighter in one, making this a great multi-purpose makeup tool to have for the holidays.
As one of our recent Beauty Awards 2022 winners, it's no surprise that we're still choosing to wear this coveted fragrance going into the new year. Victoria’s Secret’s Bare celebrates confidence and natural beauty, featuring a blend of musks that ultimately mellows out into a warm sandalwood, perfect for a perfume which will last into the wee hours of the night.
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This cute limited-edition finishing powder is the perfect final touch for your Lunar New Year look. Whether you have dry, oily or a combination skin type, the powder & sculpt brush helps cover up the appearance of sweat and shine to make way for a flawless, poreless-looking face.