A beauty overhaul is right around the corner.

A new year calls for change, big and small. That might mean the familiar itch for a total <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/chic-luxury-bedding-duvet-covers-comforters-high-quality-cute">home redecoration</a>, or even a brand-new sanctuary altogether. Then, inevitably, we turn inward: a renewed commitment to healthier eating, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/skincare-beauty-sleep-secrets-moisturizer-national-sleep-day">better sleep</a>, more consistent movement, and a more sustainable work-life balance. All intentions we&rsquo;ll try our best to uphold.&nbsp;
Much like our <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/2026-rebrand-guide-ideas-template-inspiration-tiktok-trend-what-is-it-self-care-improvement-fashion-beauty-influencer-controversy-winter-arc-75-hard">personal resolutions</a>, beauty brands enter the new year with ambitions of their own. And January&rsquo;s most exciting launches are already setting the tone, from longer-lasting formulas and rejuvenating skincare to revitalizing hair treatments and fragrances designed to make you feel instantly transformed with every spritz.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation. Photography courtesy of Armani Beauty.

Clinique Chubby Sticks. Photography courtesy of Clinique.

For <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/giorgio-armani-crossroads-season-5-party-nyc">Armani Beauty</a>, that means a thoughtful reformulation of its cult-favorite Luminous Silk Foundation, now enhanced with added skincare benefits and improved color matches. In Westman Atelier&rsquo;s universe, a long-awaited shade expansion arrives for the Face Trace Contour Stick, with five new additions spanning a wider range of depths and undertones. Clinique follows suit, expanding its classic Chubby Stick lineup&mdash;across lip colors, blushes, contours, and highlighters&mdash;with fresh, more inclusive hues.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Not to be overlooked, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/patrick-ta-eyeshadow-palette-review-makeup">Patrick Ta</a> continues to grow the family of its Major Headlines Double-Take Cream &amp; Powder Blush Duos with two new shades&mdash;Thank Me Later (a cool lilac) and Soft Launch (a soft neutral coral)&mdash;both delivering the same rich pigment and effortless blendability fans swear by. Plus, four of the brand&rsquo;s most-requested shades are now available in convenient travel sizes.&nbsp;

Westman Atelier Face Trace Contour Stick. Photography courtesy of Westman Atelier.

And that&rsquo;s only the beginning. As is customary at the start of the year, there are hundreds of beauty launches spanning makeup, skincare, body care, hair, and fragrance. It can feel overwhelming, but equally exhilarating. After all, what better way to embrace the possibilities ahead than with a routine refresh? Or, if you&rsquo;re a beauty hoarder, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/best-makeup-picks-fall-2025-foundation-eyeshadow-blush-lips">a full-scale overhaul</a>?
In today&rsquo;s saturated beauty market, it&rsquo;s easy to feel lost in a sea of launches flooding your timelines and inboxes. But not to worry. L&rsquo;OFFICIEL has tracked down the ones truly worth your attention, and we&rsquo;ve tested them all. Ahead, discover January&rsquo;s best beauty launches to start the year strong.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">January 2026 Beauty Launches: Makeup</h2>

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Since Dior launched its cream contour sticks in 2024, fans of the formula have been hoping for a bronzer counterpart. Now, the wait is finally over. Expanding the Forever collection, Dior introduces a balmy bronzer stick that melts seamlessly into the skin, instantly lending warmth, color, and dimension to the complexion&mdash;without ever looking overly sculpted. Available in six natural yet buildable shades, the bronzer arrives housed in sleek, leather-effect packaging that feels as luxurious as it looks. Who says we have to wait until summer to look bronzed and sun-kissed?
Dior Forever Skin Bronze Stick, $52, <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/forever-skin-bronze-bronzing-balm-stick-natural-skin-finish-P520102?skuId=2935013&amp;icid2=products%20grid:p520102:product" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>

Dior Forever Skin Bronze Stick. Photography courtesy of Dior.

Dior

As expected from Prada&rsquo;s makeup collection, the brand&rsquo;s concealer is a true luxury addition to any makeup arsenal&mdash;but it&rsquo;s far more than just a beautifully designed accessory. For such a lightweight, hydrating formula, this concealer brightens the under-eyes while also lending enough coverage to spot-correct imperfections without ever looking patchy.&nbsp;
What I love most about it is how radiant it is. While many concealers lean heavily into ultra-blurring formulas that can leave the skin looking flat or dry (a struggle on already dry complexions), that&rsquo;s not the case for Prada&rsquo;s concealer. It does everything a concealer should, all while keeping the skin looking fresh, healthy, and naturally luminous.
Equally impressive is how effortlessly it blends, whether you reach for a brush, sponge, or simply use your fingertips. It&rsquo;s the kind of concealer you can apply quickly and intuitively, without overthinking, thanks to its sheer, forgiving texture that makes overdoing it nearly impossible.
Prada Conceal Blurring + Micro-Correcting Concealer, $48, <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/micro-correcting-blurring-concealer-with-peptides-P520649?skuId=2928661&amp;icid2=products%20grid:p520649:product" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>

Prada Conceal Blurring + Micro-Correcting Concealer. Photography courtesy of Prada Beauty.

Prada

YSL Beauty never misses when it comes to mascara, and its latest launch, Lash Latex, is no exception. While the award-winning Lash Clash is beloved for its bold volumizing, thickening, and inky payoff, Lash Latex fills a different&mdash;and equally important&mdash;gap: it&rsquo;s ideal for mascara cocktailing.
Designed as a lengthening formula, Lash Latex helps lift and hold the curl, but what truly sets it apart is the slim wand with short, precise bristles. For those with shorter lashes like mine, it&rsquo;s especially effective, gripping and coating even the tiniest strands to build length with each layer. The result is a clean, lifted definition that doesn&rsquo;t smudge or transfer. Clumping is virtually impossible with this formula.
YSL Beauty Lash Latex Lengthening and Sculpting Mascara, $34, <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/lash-latex-sculpting-lengthening-mascara-P520022?skuId=2925717&amp;icid2=products%20grid:p520022:product" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>

YSL Beauty Lash Latex Lengthening and Sculpting Mascara. Photography courtesy of YSL Beauty.

While Makeup by Mario stays true to the classics (and does them well), the brand proves it can be just as playful&mdash;reimagining an entirely new category in the process. Enter the Jelly Jar Lip &amp; Cheek Balm, a collection of multi-use balms with a natural, buildable tint that&rsquo;s perfect for pared-back makeup days and effortless on-the-go touch-ups.&nbsp;
True to its name, the formula has a surprisingly jelly-like texture that melts into the skin, leaving behind a fresh, balmy wash of color that makes makeup feel fun again. The Jelly Jar Lip &amp; Cheek Balm is available in six shades: Pink Chai (a warm pink-beige), Rose Crush (a warm rosy pink), Pink Sugar (a soft pop of pink), Cherry Pie (a bright neutral red), Mauve Latte (a rosy mauve), and Berry Toasty (a rich berry).
Makeup by Mario Jelly Jar Lip &amp; Cheek Balm, $28, <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/P519836" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>

Makeup by Mario Jelly Jar Lip & Cheek Balm. Photography courtesy of Makeup by Mario.

Makeup by Mario

Saie&rsquo;s new CitySet Setting Spray is a dream come true for dry-skin devotees and anyone committed to a dewy, skin-first makeup look. The alcohol-free formula feels more like a hydrating skincare mist than a traditional setting spray, refreshing the complexion while locking makeup in place without any tightness or stickiness. Infused with Mandarin Orange Extract, it also helps defend the skin against environmental stressors like pollution, UV exposure, and chemical irritants, making it as protective as it is glow-enhancing.
Saie CitySet Lightweight Setting Spray, $34, <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/P520037" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>&nbsp;

Saie CitySet Lightweight Setting Spray. Photography courtesy of Saie.

Saie

At long last, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare&rsquo;s foray into makeup has arrived, beginning with a collection of tinted lip plumpers. Over the last few years, we&rsquo;ve seen a rise in skincare-infused makeup&mdash;and coming from a trusted authority in luxury skincare, this launch is one worth paying attention to.
Dr. Dennis Gross&rsquo;s DermInfusions Plump &amp; Repair Lip Treatment Tints go far beyond the average lip tint or plumper that simply adds shine and color. They deliver the immediate look of fuller lips without the stinging or irritation often associated with traditional plumping formulas, while offering richly pigmented color payoff that holds its own.
Equally impressive is the formula&rsquo;s skincare-first approach: deeply hydrating and conditioning, it&rsquo;s especially welcome during the cold, dry months when windburn and chapping are all too common. Even as the color fades, lips are left smooth and comfortable&mdash;never dry or tight. That&rsquo;s thanks to a thoughtful blend of four molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, peptides, and barrier-repairing ingredients like ectoin, which work together to nourish and protect the lips over time.
Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump &amp; Repair Lip Treatment Tints, $28, <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/derminfusions-tm-plump-repair-lip-treatment-with-hyaluronic-acid-P506789?country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;skuId=2940997&amp;om_mmc=ppc-GG_17798154149___2940997__9060351_c&amp;country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17790678136&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADnIXb27Ws0xsiS2T4idPtw4GWnSa&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAgvPKBhCxARIsAOlK_EoEBdRd3Elh8_rhA5sVrjdBBE-6E4Ke-poifsj8MtFOGODlNh5s4NAaAkeNEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>&nbsp;

Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump & Repair Lip Treatment Tints. Photography courtesy of Dr. Dennis Gross.

Dr. Dennis Gross

Finding a sunscreen that wears well under makeup can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Too often, we&rsquo;re asked to tolerate white casts, pilling, greasiness, or heavy textures in the name of sun protection. Supergoop, however, is one of the rare brands that makes sunscreen feel like a part of the routine you&rsquo;d actually look forward to. It&rsquo;s exactly why the original Unseen Sunscreen became such a cult favorite.
Now, the brand builds on that success with a two-in-one sunscreen and primer: the Dewscreen Hydrating Primer SPF 50. Like Unseen, the formula feels lightweight, but this time it&rsquo;s specifically designed to work with makeup. The grippy, milky-cream texture helps complexion products adhere and last longer, while leaving behind a soft, radiant finish that feels less like sunscreen and more like the final step of skincare.
Supergoop Dewscreen Hydrating Primer, $38, <a href="https://www.ulta.com/p/dewscreen-hydrating-primer-spf-50-pimprod2055953?sku=2648083" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ulta</a>&nbsp;

Supergoop Dewscreen Hydrating Primer. Photography courtesy of Supergoop.

Supergoop

<h2 style="text-align: center;">January 2026 Beauty Launches: Skincare</h2>

True to its lineup of simple yet efficacious beauty essentials, Summer Fridays welcomes the new year with two new skincare additions: the Pink Dew Gel Cleanser and the Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer. Infused with coconut-based surfactants and a vitamin B complex, the cleanser features a gel-to-foam formula that gently cleanses the skin, removing oil, makeup, and SPF without stripping away natural moisture.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Cloud Dew Gel Cream&mdash;now with an updated formula and packaging&mdash;is a lightweight moisturizer that delivers hydration without any heaviness or stickiness. It&rsquo;s especially well-suited for combination and oily skin types, or as a breathable base for daytime makeup. Together, the duo creates an effortlessly effective two-step routine for days when a full, multi-step regimen feels unnecessary (or too much work). 
Summer Fridays Pink Dew Gel Cleanser, $28, <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/P520819" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>&nbsp;
Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel Cream Moisturizer, $38, <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/P520770" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sephora</a>&nbsp;

Summer Fridays Pink Dew Gel Cleanser. Photography courtesy of Summer Fridays.

Summer Fridays

Le Prunier reimagines the art of double cleansing with Plum Cleanse. Infused with the brand&rsquo;s signature Plum Beauty Oil, this transformative oil-to-lather cleanser thoroughly removes dirt, makeup, and impurities accumulated throughout the day&mdash;all while remaining gentle enough for acne-prone and eczema-prone skin. It eliminates the need for a second cleanse, doing it all in one step.
Le Prunier Plum Cleanse Biome Balancing Oil Cleanser, $60, <a href="https://leprunier.com/products/plum-cleanse?_pos=1&amp;_sid=68374ef0e&amp;_ss=r&amp;variant=62352377446771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Le Prunier</a>&nbsp;

The January 2026 Beauty Edit: Welcome the New Year With These Fresh Launches

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