January beauty: editor-approved newness worth your money

January beauty editor-approved newness worth your time and money
Gilly Ferguson
Gilly Ferguson,-Contributing Editor

New in – discover Jo Malone London’s stunning rose scent, The INKEY List’s standout serum and more fresh feel-good picks

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Trending: Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30

Hourglass’ new and much-hyped foundation – a hot take on its cult-classic Illusion Skin Tint – is seriously high-performance. Boasting a fresh, new formula and a higher broad spectrum SPF, it's available in 26 shades, making it suitable for all skin types and tones.

With hyaluronic smoothing spheres (to plump fine lines and wrinkles) and a creamy melts-in texture (for easy application), Luminous Glow Foundation offers medium to full, buildable coverage for all-in-one complexion perfection. It is the best new foundation for anyone looking for luminous, lit-from-within winter skin (all of us then).

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Coming up roses: Jo Malone London new Taif Rose Cologne Intense

January marks the launch of Jo Malone London’s newest fragrance – a mood-boosting, relaxing rose, released just when we need it most. Inspired by the precious Taif rose that grows in the mountains of Saudi Arabia, this limited-edition floral perfume boasts notes of the red-pink rose, with a coffee base. This is a deliciously decadent, sensuous scent; on first impressions it's all confident coffee, but it also features a long-lasting soft rose scent trail. The perfect pick for Valentine’s gifting, self-gifting or for anyone who’s longing for a joyful new season spritz.

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The INKEY List Ectoin Serum lands at John Lewis

It’s true! Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum drops this week – your skin should feel excited! 

What is Ectoin? The suits-all-skin-types ingredient to watch in 2025, Ectoin is an amino acid derivative. These small skin-hydrating molecules create a shield, strengthening the skin barrier to protect your complexion from environmental stressors. 

What will Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum do for your skin? Apply a pea-sized amount to face and neck AM and/or PM – post-cleanse, and pre-moisturiser – and see this non-tacky skin-soaking serum visibly restore bounce and help to hydrate, soothe and nourish stressed skin.

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3 of the best sleep saviours for body and mind

Whether luxurious, backed by science or jam-packed with ingredients proven to help repair and rejuvenate, this trio will help to boost your bedtime routine: This Works Deep Sleep Beauty Oil, Le Labo’s calming, mood-making candle (exclusive to John Lewis) and Neom’s overnight hero.

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