The 7 Best New Beauty Products To Try Now
From the couture lipstick colors to covet to the first certified-organic plant-based retinol alternative and the ultimate high-tech tool upgrade, these are the latest launches you need to know about, as chosen by the NET-A-PORTER team
The high-impact lip finish Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick
The power of a painted lip can pull any beauty look together, but formula is everything. This is where Pat McGrath Labs’ ultra-hydrating SatinAllure lipsticks really shine. Offering a richly pigmented, part-satin, part dewy finish, the formula’s botanical collagen and passion-fruit oil get to work plumping, nourishing and hydrating lips as soon as it’s slicked (or finger-tapped) on. Try the Venusian Peach shade for a flesh-toned hue that suits all skin tones, or Entranced, a deep, warm rose, for a pop of high-impact, day-to-night color. Newby Hands, global beauty director
The lightweight redness reliever RéVive Sensitif Calming Serum Skin Barrier Repair
As the latest edition to the doctor-brand’s skin-soothing range of products, RéVive’s Sensitif Calming Serum has a special featherweight gel-like texture – perfect for balmy summer days and nights. The main job of this skin-restoring formula is to nourish and rebuild the skin’s delicate barrier using the brand’s signature peptide complex, but it also balances the skin’s microbiome, works wonders to relieve extra-sensitive skin (yogurt, licorice and chamomile override irritation), and offers major moisturizing benefits, too. Use it on its own or under your usual moisturizer for even deeper skin hydration. Malena Harbers, acting beauty editor
The transformational hair refresher Olaplex No.4 Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo
If you love how Olaplex’s bond-building technology spins lackluster, damaged hair back into silk-like strands, then you’ll want to stock up on this hair-restoring dry shampoo. It not only repairs hair, but it soaks up excess oils until your next wash – and without any leftover ‘ashiness’, so it’s great for all hair types and colors. Use it as you would a dry shampoo in between washes, or even on freshly washed hair to add a little lift and texture at the roots. Katie Jennings, beauty buyer
The essential tool update NuFace Trinity+ and Effective Lip & Eye Attachment Set
The newest version of the A-list’s favorite microcurrent tool delivers all the brow-lifting, cheekbone-sculpting, tightening and contouring benefits of the original, but with added ‘3-depth technology’ to get deeper into the muscles – plus, a lip and eye attachment to better target these hard-to-reach areas, and a boost button that emits 25% more microcurrent, which is great for wherever you need a little extra lift. There’s also a NuFace app that syncs with the device for simple tutorials, and a selfie tracker to clock your progress. MH
The next-gen retinol substitute Kora Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum
If your skin is too sensitive for retinol, this certified organic plant-based alternative (the first of its kind) is a great substitute to add to your skincare routine. “I use it morning and evening, as it doesn’t make your face peel like retinol does,” says Kora Organics founder Miranda Kerr. Formulated to smooth fine lines, improve skin tone and firm and strengthen skin, it’s packed with plant peptides, rosehip oil and bakuchiol to do the job. The results we’ve seen after four weeks of use are impressive – and it’s worth applying this serum twice a day to get the most skin-rejuvenating benefits. NH
The cult cleanser Vintner’s Daughter Active Renewal Cleanser
This gorgeously creamy formula from Vintner’s Daughter was created to do the work of a double cleanse in one step – using both oil and water-soluble ingredients – and it does so with ease, lifting stubborn makeup, SPF and pollution from pores when gently massaged in. Used on damp or dry skin, it leaves your skin softer, instantly brighter and much more refined once rinsed off. Plus, the brand’s signature mix of nutrient-dense botanicals deliver nourishment and a heavy helping of luminosity. It’s truly the ultimate double cleanser and skin treatment in one. Abigail Routley, senior buyer
The ultimate hair accessory Balmain Paris Hair Couture headband
Offering a sophisticated take on logomania, Balmain Paris Hair Couture’s French Riviera-inspired headband will elevate any hairstyle in seconds. It has a soft, nude nubuck lining, which helps it to grip onto hair and stay in place; plus, the warm cognac shade is extremely versatile and effortlessly timeless, so it will see you through many seasons to come. For a more muted take on the gold-plated Balmain logo, there’s also a skinnier style, in the same buttery-soft cognac-colored leather, with a discreet gold-tone ‘B’ to finish. Elle McGivern, assistant beauty buyer