New Year, New Glow: Freshly Launched Beauty & Skincare Picks to Start the Year Right

Beauty News

January 7, 2026

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A new year calls for refreshed routines, smarter formulations, and products that feel lighter, more effective, and skin-first. From innovative makeup textures to high-performance skincare and time-tested rituals reimagined, these newly launched beauty products are worth exploring as you step into the year with a renewed glow.

Colorbar Crystal Glow Serum Foundation

Colorbar’s Crystal Glow Serum Foundation fits seamlessly into the growing shift toward skin-first makeup. With its serum-soft texture, the foundation blends effortlessly into the skin, delivering medium to high coverage without feeling heavy. Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Phytosqualane, it hydrates, smooths, and visibly refines the skin while offering a radiant, lit-from-within finish. Designed to adapt to natural undertones, it blurs imperfections and wears comfortably all day making it a modern foundation that feels more like skin than makeup.

Pilgrim 10% Vitamin C Face Serum

Pilgrim’s newly launched 10% Vitamin C Serum promises visibly brighter skin in just five days. Powered by Australian Kakadu Plum, Niacinamide, and Glutathione, it targets dark spots while boosting overall luminosity for a radiant Triple Glow effect. The stable Vitamin C formula enhances glow and shields skin from seasonal stressors, while Korean Cica soothes and balances even for sensitive skin. With Melanin Blocking Technology, it helps reveal a clearer, more even-toned complexion, making it an ideal glow-boosting reset for the year.

Aqualogica Radiance+ Oil Control Fluid Sunscreen (SPF 50 PA++++)

Aqualogica introduces the Radiance+ Oil Control Fluid Sunscreen, an ultra-light, fuss-free sunscreen designed for oily skin. The fluid texture controls excess sebum while adding a natural radiance, ensuring skin feels fresh and comfortable all day. Powered by advanced UV filters with SPF 50 PA++++, it offers broad-spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, blue light, and sun damage. Enriched with Watermelon and Niacinamide, it brightens, protects against environmental stressors, fades acne marks, and keeps oil in check perfect for those seeking protection without heaviness.

Foxtale Cell Renewal Collagen-PDRN Serum

Foxtale’s Cell Renewal Collagen-PDRN Serum marks India’s first cellceutical innovation designed to combat dullness, uneven skin, and early signs of aging. Powered by a potent blend of Collagen, PDRN, PGA, and Niacinamide, the formula works deep within the skin to accelerate natural renewal. It boosts hydration, restores firmness, strengthens the skin barrier, and repairs cellular damage making it especially relevant for urban lifestyles. With consistent use, it revives tired skin, delivering a plumper, firmer, and more luminous complexion.

Oriflame Opt. Optimals Even Out Light Routine

Oriflame expands its skincare portfolio with the launch of the Opt. Optimals Even Out Light Routinea minimalist, effective 3-step regimen tailored for oily and combination skin. The routine includes a Foam Gel Cleanser, Even Out Light Cream, and Daily Glow Multi-Protector SPF 50, offering effortless cleansing, lightweight hydration, and daily sun protection.

Powered by Niacinamide and Rainbow Algae Extract, the range helps visibly improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of pigmentation. Surface-renewing Glycolic Acid, a well-known AHA with a small molecular size, gently exfoliates the skin, boosts cell turnover, and helps limit melanin production. The result is clearer, more even-looking skin making it an ideal routine to reset and refine your skincare at the start of the year.

Proven Honest Derma’s Acne Spot Gel

The newly launched Proven Honest Derma’s acne treatment gel is powered by Salicylic Acid and the Peptazin™ Complex, working faster than traditional pimple patches to shrink breakouts and reduce inflammation. Its lightweight, non-sticky texture targets acne at the source while remaining makeup-friendly. Infused with soothing ingredients like CICA and Panthenol, it calms redness, supports the skin barrier, and promotes faster healing even for sensitive skin. Designed for precision application, it also helps minimise post-acne marks for quick, spot-focused results.

Nei Native EvaPristine – Shata Dhauta Ghrita

Nei Native introduces EvaPristine Shata Dhauta Ghrita for the modern, mindful consumer. Rooted in classical Ayurvedic science, this formulation is crafted by washing pure A2 desi cow ghee a hundred times in a copper vessel a ritual detailed in ancient Ayurvedic texts like the Ashtanga Hridaya. Available in six variants: Saffron, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Lavender, Orange, and Lemongrass, it is free from preservatives and made using only three ingredients: A2 cow ghee, mineral water, and essential oils. The process transforms ghee into a feather-light, non-greasy cream that absorbs effortlessly, preserving tradition in its most uncompromised form.

Dr. Rashel Korean-Inspired Glass Skin Range

Dr. Rashel has launched a new Korean-inspired skincare range designed to deliver hydration, glow, and the coveted glass skin effect. The range includes:

Korean Glass Skin Essence Face Serum
Daily Moisturizer Cream – Korean Glass Skin Essence
Korean Jelly Glow Sheet Mask
Korean Glass Skin Essence Nose Strips
Korean Glass Skin Essence Face Wash

Each product focuses on active ingredients, layering techniques, and skin barrier support, blending Korean skincare philosophies with dermatology expertise for visible, healthy-looking skin.

Mamaearth Kerala Thaali Pre-Shampoo Hair Mask

Mamaearth brings the traditional Kerala Thaali hair ritual to modern routines with its newly launched Cleansing Hair Mask. Crafted with a blend of 12 researched, 100% natural herbs, the mask deeply cleanses, conditions, and strengthens the scalp and hair. Infused with Hibiscus for hair density, Shikakai for gentle cleansing, Amla to boost hair growth, and Flax Seeds rich in Omega-3 and Vitamin E, it promotes smoother, stronger, and more lustrous hair making it an ideal reset for healthier lengths this year.

Avon Anew Daily Defence Vitamin C Moisturizer

Avon starts the year on a bright note with the launch of the Anew Daily Defence Vitamin C Moisturizer. This lightweight, quick-absorbing formula visibly brightens skin, evens tone, and delivers long-lasting hydration. Powered by Daily Defence Technology, it helps protect against pollution and environmental stressors that contribute to dullness and early ageing. Non-greasy and refreshing, it leaves skin soft, smooth, and revitalised, perfect for everyday use.

Luxiora Cosmetics Blurre Pudding Blush

Luxiora Cosmetics introduces India’s first-ever pudding-texture blush with the Blurre Pudding Blush. The plush, cushiony formula melts seamlessly into the skin, delivering a soft-focus, naturally radiant flush that complements Indian undertones. It applies like a cream, sets like a powder, and feels weightless throughout the day. Designed for versatility, it doubles as a cheek and eye product, making minimal makeup effortless. Available in six curated shades, it’s a fresh, modern makeup upgrade for the year.

O3+ Caffeine Bomb Anti Dark Circle Eye Patch

O3+ expands its skincare portfolio with the launch of the Caffeine Bomb Anti Dark Circle Eye Patch. Designed to instantly revive tired under-eyes, the patch targets puffiness and dark circles with caffeine-infused actives. The formula includes Cucumber Fruit Extract for soothing hydration, Carrot Root Extract to nourish and brighten, Ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier, and Glycolic Acid to improve texture. Easy to use and results-driven, it’s a quick-fix solution for busy, on-the-go lifestyles.