I’ve got some bad news for anyone whose new year’s resolutions include getting rid of expired pre-pandemic beauty products: The extra real estate in your medicine cabinet is going to quickly get snatched up with some of the first batch of products launching in 2022.
Whether you’ve made a promise to yourself to wear sunscreen every day this year or want to streamline your morning routine with a foundation that offers coverage and skincare benefits, your favorite beauty brands are here to help you start 2022 off right.
Supergoop! is kicking things off with an innovative skin barrier-supporting face oil with SPF 40 and Charlotte Tilbury’s latest foundation innovation is a medium coverage formula that offers a glowy second-skin finish.
And that’s just a sneak peek at all of the noteworthy haircare, skincare, and makeup products hitting shelves this month. Ahead, we’ve compiled our top 15 picks.
Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream
While many eye creams tend to be on the rich side, this whipped formula is lightweight. However, it doesn’t hold back on treating fine lines and wrinkles, all thanks to a peptide complex that helps boost skin’s natural collagen.
Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Sticks
With a slightly dewy finish, all five shades of Rare Beauty’s creamy bronzer stick create a seamless sunkissed glow or soft contour.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Glossy Nourishing Anti-Frizz Hair Oil
It might be the middle of winter, but this decadently-scented hair oil will temporarily transport you to a Brazilian beach. It’s infused with a blend of antioxidants, fatty acids, and essential vitamins plant oils to boost hydration and moisture. Run a few drops through strands to reduce frizz or focus on dried-out ends.
Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream
Retinol is without a doubt one of the most revered skincare ingredients, because it boasts a number of benefits. Maybe you’re new to retinol or looking to streamline your routine in 2022. Either way, the latest addition to Dr. Dennis Gross’ Advanced Retinol + Ferulic collection is this this nourishing cream. In addition to acting as an a.m. and p.m. moisturizer, the formula includes a blend of retinol, ferulic acid, bakuchiol, and rambutan to treat wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of firmness.
Supergoop! Daily Dose Hydra Ceramide Boost + SPF 40
Supergoop! continues to make wearing sunscreen a little easier. Its latest innovation is a hydrating, skin barrier-protecting face oil that also provides SPF 40 protection.
Kosas 10-Second Eye Gel Watercolor Eyeshadow
Fans of Kosas’ original 10-Second Eyeshadow will rejoice over the improvements the brand has made to the formula. This edition requires no shaking and has a cooling gel texture that blends like a dream. There are now six neutral shades that illuminate the eye with a glitter-free sheen.
Amika 3D Daily Leave-In Hair Thickening Treatment
Amika’s 3D Daily Leave-In Hair Thickening Treatment is a daily scalp treatment that sets the foundation for healthy hair growth. The secret sauce is a patented blend of ingredients, along with hydrolyzed rice and vegetable proteins that add body and shine.
Tatcha The Texture Tonic AHA Liquid Exfoliating Treatment
Tatcha’s latest innovation is a skin-smoothing, redness-reducing exfoliator powered by fruit-derived AHA acids, niacinamide, Japanese mugwort, and wild rose.
Bareminerals BAREPRO 16-HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation
$35; SEPHORA.COM (AVAILABLE JAN. 20)
Not all powder foundations are created equal. Case in point: BareMinerals’ full-coverage foundation is infused with skincare ingredients and stays put for up to 16 hours without creasing or fading.
Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream
You can always count on Summer Fridays products to look pretty on your vanity, but the formulas also make them ‘grammable. The tangerine Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream is a brightening, de-puffing treatment that also works to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
Herbal Essences Mango & Aloe Oil Curl Refresh Mist
The delicious scent of this mist is reason alone to spritz your hair with it, but the aloe vera and mango-powered formula gives curls extra definition and boosts hydration.
Osea Undaria Algae Body Butter
The skin below your neck deserves some TLC – especially during the winter when the air is extra drying. Osea’s latest launch is a super-nourishing body butter that conveniently offers long-lasting hydration and anti-aging benefits.
Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer
All five of Smashbox’s Photo Finish Silkscreen Primers offer the same smooth base for makeup like the brand’s OG Smooth & Blur Primer with the addition of skincare benefits, including protection from environmental aggressors like blue light and pollution. With its universal illuminating peachy-pink pearls, the Illuminate Glow Primer from the collection is perfect for dull mid-winter skin.
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner
Pantene’s beloved Daily Moisture Renewal Condition got an upgrade for 2022. The revamped formula is packed with the double the nutrients to leave hair soft and smooth for up to 72 hours. It’s safe for all hair types, including color-treated hair.
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Liquid Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid
Three years in the making, Charlotte Tilbury’s medium coverage foundation blurs imperfections so skin has a natural, glowy finish. It’s all thanks to the formula’s skincare ingredients, including a rose complex, hyaluronic acid, and bix-activ.
