New In… The Beauty Launches We Love This Month

Each month we endeavor to bring you five of our latest beauty launches, from covetable future classics to the buzziest drops on the beauty block. Start making space on those bathroom shelves now…

The most galling thing about breakouts (aside from their penchant for sabotaging important events)? Even when the spots themselves have disappeared, you’re still not quite rid of them, as the marks they leave behind serve as irksome reminders, like the ghosts of pimples past. But that’s about to change.

Kate Somerville – cult US skincare brand beloved of beauty editors and skincare obsessives alike – have extended their EradiKate range to include this blemish-blitzing hero. Containing a triptych of derm go-tos, the gentle, yet potent gel launches a three-pronged attack on skin saboteurs: salicylic acid to blast the blemishes and unclog pores, niacinamide to target the discoloration they leave behind and a prebiotic complex to prevent their return by restoring the all-important skin microbiome.  

CBD is officially the buzziest (pardon the pun) ingredient in the beauty and wellness sphere, having finally cast off any mind-altering connotations (cannabidiol is one of 80 of the non-psychoactive chemicals extracted from the hemp plant). Introducing Trip, the leading CBD brand in the UK, who urge their loyal fan base (the brand saw a whopping 500% uptick as a result of the pandemic) to ‘take a trip to find your calm’.

And that’s exactly what many of its proponents use it for: to quell anxiety, promote better sleep and help the body to achieve balance. Thanks to flavours such as wild mint and orange blossom, even those who aren't fans of the slightly bitter, earthy taste associated with many traditional blends will love this pleasantly palatable vegan formula.

As revamps go in excitement terms, this one is up there with a certain series focusing on four – make that three – stylish New York women, but with a much less divisive outcome.

The iconic fashion brand may be synonymous with luxury, but the modern iteration of Gucci includes a healthy dose of idiosyncrasy – and the makeup line is no different, with the campaign encouraging us to love ourselves, snaggle teeth and all (though the collection itself looks pretty perfect from where we’re standing).

Eclectic, sumptuous and covetable with a vintage twist, each piece has the feel of an objet trouvé or something you might find on the dressing table of a glamorous, yet eccentric aristocratic aunt. We love the opulence of the eyeshadow palette, which showcases a confection of densely pigmented shades and offers a variety of finishes inviting us to ‘embrace the individual’.

Has there ever been a more hotly anticipated launch than this classic-in-the-making line of beauty products? The question is of course rhetorical, because the answer is a resounding ‘No!’. Rather aptly for the heat it has generated in beauty circles, No1 de Chanel’s insignia is red, in homage to the star ingredient camelia japonica, the potent red variety of Chanel’s trademark bloom, which is infused into every product.

Hot on the tail of No5’s centenary celebrations last year, this numerical prequel is set to be equally iconic, future-proofing itself with an added layer of sustainability. Not only are 80% of the bottles made from glass, but the line has done away with unnecessary accoutrements such as outer plastic wrap and inner paper leaflets. From skincare to makeup (with a fragrance mist inbetween), each is designed to target five major skin concerns, with this beautiful revitalising serum being the first step in the No1 beauty regime. 

There’s nothing old fashioned about Tom Ford’s latest ode to a time-honoured floral. Reinventing rose with a trilogy of evocative scents, the Private Rose Garden collection is as provocative as it is sensual. There’s Rose d’Amalfi and Rose de Chine, but it’s Rose de Russie that gives the classic perfume ingredient a darkly hypnotic edge.

Conjuring the ‘allure’ of the night, it ‘blends the essence of Russian black leather with intense florals for an opulent, dramatic scent’, according to Mr Ford. The result is a sumptuous, pillowy rose that melds spicy white pepper oil with warm woods and sexy black leather. Probably not one for grandma.