If you’re celebrating Chinese New Year, this is the month to embrace the colour red, the symbol of good fortune and luck. Browse on to find the limited edition beauty buys we’re coveting, and the those that will also make the ideal celebratory gift.
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2021's Lunar New Year kicks off on Friday, February 12, which marks the beginning of the year of the Ox. Revered for its excellent work ethic, trustworthiness and honesty, the mighty Ox is not only a pillar of strength, as the second animal of the Chinese zodiac, it's also grounded, loyal, gentle, and inspires confidence in others. If you're born under this zodiac ox sign, this is the year to be proactive, and you will succeed.
As personality traits go, the ox is calm, patient, organised and trustworthy, although very opinionated, they can also be stubborn and hate to be challenged.
Below is the Lunar New Year limited edition beauty releases we love.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate 75ml Limited Edition, $188.
This the ultimate skin serum in our eyes. And a gift for anyone who wants to boost their skin’s immunity. Stacked with Reishi mushroom and iris root extracts, it helps protect and strengthen the skin against our punishing environment. It can be used day and night, alongside any skincare routine, you choose.
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate 75ml Limited Edition, $188.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, Lunar New Year Edition, $98.
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, Lunar New Year Edition, $98.
Day or night and suitable for any climate, this is one cream you could gift with confidence. It will slip into any skincare routine, it’s deeply hydrating and great if your skin is suffering from post-holiday dryness.
NARS Quad Eyeshadow in Deep Sunrise, $92.
Dressed in regal red, for the Lunar New Year, these long-lasting shadows in matte and shimmer are easy to blend. For creating a wash of colour on the eyes for the day or a dramatic look for after five, this is a palette that will flatter any skin tone.
NARS Quad Eyeshadow in Deep Sunrise, $83.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting + Firming Cream 50ml Limited Edition, $189.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting + Firming Cream 50ml Limited Edition, $189.
For anyone keen on deeply nourishing their dry, ageing skin, this little pot of gold, with the famous KURENAI-TruLift complex, safflower and Bulgarian rose water, will help you see your skin in the very best light.
Guerlain Rouge G De Guerlain Chinese New Year Collector Case, $39.
Luxurious and everlasting, for Guerlain Rouge G lipstick lovers this is the case to mark this happy occasion and a timeless beauty investment for any makeup lover.
Guerlain Rouge G De Guerlain Chinese New Year Collector Case, $39.
Clinique Limited Edition Cheek Pop Highlighter, $49.
Clinique Limited Edition Cheek Pop Highlighter, $49.
Each year Clinique highlight Chinese New Year with a pretty limited edition beauty buy. This delightful Cheek Pop, is just the hint of sparkle your skin needs for any party.
MAC Cosmetics Extra Dimension Moon Masterpiece Highlighter, $75.
This liquid-powder highlighter adds instant luminosity to the skin, and the shade, Double Gleam in limited-edition Lunar New Year packaging is the perfect power for an evening out and to keep for months to come.
MAC Cosmetics Extra Dimension Moon Masterpiece Highlighter, $75.
MAISON MARGIELA Replica Lunar New Year Edition Lazy Sunday Morning EDT, $223.
MAISON MARGIELA Replica Lunar New Year Edition Lazy Sunday Morning EDT, $223.
Finally, no party is complete without the smell of fresh scent. Our editor adores this crisp, summery cologne, a blend of lily of the valley, iris, pear and orange flower, it will be love at first spritz we promise.