January Beauty News Roundup
Luxury meets innovation this month with THE WHOO’s ginseng cream reviving youthful radiance, CHANEL’s ROUGE NOIR reborn in a hypnotic satin finish, Lush’s Year of the Horse collection bursting with festive energy, and Svenson’s scalp treatments tackling winter hair loss with cutting-edge precision. From heritage remedies to high-tech solutions, these launches promise glow, confidence, and celebration all season long.
HOURGLASS

Hourglass Cosmetics redefines radiance with the launch of Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30, a groundbreaking formula that merges skincare, makeup, and innovation. Designed to visibly lift, hydrate, and perfect the skin in just 14 days, this creamy foundation delivers a luminous, weightless finish that lasts up to 12 hours. Infused with Advanced Hydra-Smoothing Technology and hyaluronic microspheres, it enhances skin texture while offering broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection. Available in 20 radiant shades, Illusion provides customizable coverage that looks effortlessly natural, making it the ultimate complexion essential for glowing, healthier-looking skin—anytime, anywhere.
ACCA KAPPA

ACCA KAPPA unveils the new SAKURA TOKYO Dry Body Oil, a sensory celebration of Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season. Inspired by the serenity of hanami, this luxurious dry body oil transforms daily care into a ritual of nourishment and renewal. Infused with a synergistic complex of six botanical oils—including Abyssinian, jojoba, and rosehip—it restores radiance, strengthens the skin barrier, and leaves a silky, non-greasy finish. Delicately scented with cherry blossom, it captures the poetry and elegance of Tokyo’s spring, offering both deep care and emotional escape.
THE WHOO

Hwanyu Imperial Youth Master Cream is a premier anti-aging treatment that blends traditional Korean herbal wisdom with modern dermatological science. It features the proprietary Imperial Youth Complex™ and protoplasts from 30-year-old wild ginseng to accelerate skin regeneration. This rich, velvety cream targets five major signs of aging: fine lines, deep wrinkles, loss of elasticity, uneven texture, and dullness. By deeply hydrating and strengthening the skin barrier, it restores a youthful, radiant complexion. Designed for ultimate luxury, it provides comprehensive repair while leaving skin exceptionally firm and smooth.
CHANEL

CHANEL unveils ROUGE NOIR in a new light with the ROUGE ALLURE L’EXTRAIT lipstick, a modern ode to its iconic “red almost black” allure. This intensely pigmented bullet dresses lips in a deep garnet veil that shifts with the light, echoing the mysterious lining of the 2.55 handbag. The texture is exquisitely satin yet lightweight, gliding on effortlessly for bold payoff in a single swipe. Comforting care-infused ingredients envelop lips in lasting hydration, ensuring colour that stays luminous and refined. ROUGE ALLURE L’EXTRAIT in ROUGE NOIR becomes a mood, a statement, and a cinematic finish in one.
LUSH

LUSH welcomes the Year of the Horse with its most vibrant Lunar New Year collection yet, celebrating energy, creativity, and renewal. Inspired by the spirit of galloping horses, each product blends vivid colours and rich scents to awaken vitality for the year ahead. Created by Lush’s Co‑Create teams worldwide, the collection represents multicultural collaboration and inclusivity. From the uplifting Sunrise Shower Gel to the radiant Gallop to Success Bath Bomb, every item embodies the festive hopes of strength, freedom, and new beginnings.
Svenson Hong Kong

Svenson Hong Kong launches a winter scalp renewal campaign featuring three high-tech treatments to combat seasonal hair loss and thinning for both men and women. The NMN Cellular Regeneration treatment uses NMN to boost cellular metabolism and support follicle health at special trial and package prices. VIVA Hair Follicles Regenerix applies NanoFractional RF and DiamondPolar technology to stimulate collagen, microcirculation and nutrient absorption on the scalp. INDIBA HairWave harnesses a patented 448kHz RF system to enhance blood flow, stem-cell regeneration and thicker hair growth, all offered in limited-time promotions for new clients.