Cover Shu Uemura’s Chinese New Year beauty collection. (Photo: L’Oreal Singapore)
Shu Uemura’s Chinese New Year beauty collection. (Photo: L’Oreal Singapore)
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These gorgeous beauty palettes and sets capture the festive spirit with its array of skincare and make-up products in luminous limited-edition packaging
While Christmas and New Year festivities are over, many of us in Singapore remain in a celebratory mood as the vibrant activities of Chinese New Year approach. Many luxury beauty brands are unveiling exquisite collections designed to celebrate the season.
This month, we explore the latest launches that not only embody the spirit of renewal and prosperity but also make for perfect gifts to share with loved ones. From elegantly packaged skincare sets to beautiful make-up palettes, these offerings are too pretty to pass up.
Read on to see what’s in store—we won’t judge if you end up adding an item or two to your shopping cart by the end of the story!
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Shu Uemura
Above Shu Uemura celebrates the Year of the Snake with a festive collection
Shu Uemura celebrates the Year of the Snake with a festive collection
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Shu Uemura welcomes the Lunar New Year 2025 with its Elusive Flare Collection, a vibrant array of products designed to embody the festive spirit. The collection features captivating reds, ranging from soft pinks to vibrant corals, aimed at illuminating the celebrations with a radiant glow. Drawing inspiration from traditional fans, symbols of growth and prosperity, this collection includes standout items such as the Rouge Unlimited Kinu Matte and Amplified Liquid Pigment lipsticks. Completing the collection are the Chromatics4 Eye Sculpt, the luxurious Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil, and the Hard Formula H9 Brow Pencil.
Lancôme
Above Lancôme celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2025
Lancôme celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2025
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This year, Lancôme introduces a collaboration with renowned artist Cai Guo Qiang, who has created a unique gunpowder painting titled, Paris Rose. The artwork serves as the inspiration for limited-edition gift boxes adorned with the rose motif. The collection includes the Génifique Ultimate Serum in a 115ml format and the Absolue Soft Cream in a 60ml size. Both products are presented in special packaging celebrating the festive season and Lancôme’s 90th anniversary milestone in 2025.
Guerlain
Above Guerlain’s limited-edition releases for Chinese New Year
Guerlain’s limited-edition releases for Chinese New Year
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Guerlain introduces an exclusive collection for the Lunar New Year, themed around the Year of the Snake. The highlight of this collection is the Rouge G lipstick, featuring a unique case inspired by the snake’s skin and a new satin shade, N0669 Mystic Red. This marbled shade blends deep and vibrant tones for an exclusive, rich finish. The collection includes a limited-edition version of the Parure Gold Cushion, infused with 24-karat gold for a radiant complexion and impeccable hold. The cushion is elegantly wrapped in red fabric, embroidered with golden thread.
The French maison also has a new fragrance, Pêche Mirage, crafted by Delphine Jelk in collaboration with artist Charles Pétillon. This scent combines notes of saffron, blackcurrant, osmanthus, and peach, creating an addictive yet elegant aroma that captures the essence of renewal.
Clé de Peau Beauté
Above Clé de Peau Beauté’s Chinese New Year collection includes three bestsellers.
Clé de Peau Beauté’s Chinese New Year collection includes three bestsellers.
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Clé de Peau Beauté’s Limited Chinese New Year collection is a celebration of the rich heritage of enamel art and modern luxury. This year’s collection draws inspiration from the intricate craftsmanship of enamel painting, merging Western and Eastern techniques to create vibrant hues that radiate depth.
Designed by International Master of Enamel Arts Pei Qing Lee, the collection features a contemporary interpretation of the Chinese zodiac, Snake, symbolising wealth and good fortune.
The collection includes the Eye Contour Cream Supreme, Firming Serum Supreme and La Créme. Each product from this collection is elegantly presented in limited-edition packaging that focuses on the timeless elegance and beauty created by traditional Chinese art, symbolising the harmonious blending of cultures and the pursuit of unparalleled luxury.
Andrea Saadan is the Senior Digital Editor of Tatler Singapore. She oversees all digital content for the website and currently leads the Beauty and Lifestyle verticals. As a child, she had always enjoyed reading and writing but it was only after she joined her college newspaper, The Spectrum, in Buffalo, New York, that she considered a career in journalism. Her love for all things beauty started from the age of two—when she was caught playing with (and damaging) her mother’s YSL lipstick. On top of her day job, she is also an unpaid beauty consultant for friends and family. Besides make-up, her obsessions include the wizarding world of Harry Potter, podcasts, ice-cream, her walking pad and watching endless re-runs of The Office (US).
