The 15 Best New Beauty Products of January 2022

September 2024 · 5 minute read

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.

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.

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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

Sephora

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.

Price at time of publish: $57

Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Sticks

Sephora

With a slightly dewy finish, all five shades of Rare Beauty's creamy bronzer stick create a seamless sunkissed glow or soft contour.

Price at time of publish: $26

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Glossy Nourishing Anti-Frizz Hair Oil

Sephora

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.

Price at time of publish: $34

Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream

Sephora

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. 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.

Price at time of publish: $77

Supergoop! Daily Dose Hydra Ceramide Boost + SPF 40

Sephora

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.

Price at time of publish: $46

Kosas 10-Second Eye Gel Watercolor Eyeshadow

Kosas

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.

Price at time of publish: $15

Amika 3D Daily Leave-In Hair Thickening Treatment

Sephora

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.

Price at time of publish: $38

Tatcha The Texture Tonic AHA Liquid Exfoliating Treatment

Tatcha

Tatcha's latest innovation is a skin-smoothing, redness-reducing exfoliator powered by fruit-derived AHA acids, niacinamide, Japanese mugwort, and wild rose.

Price at time of publish: $62

Bareminerals BAREPRO 16-HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation

Sephora

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.

Price at time of publish: $38

Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream

Sephora

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.

Price at time of publish: $42

Herbal Essences Mango & Aloe Oil Curl Refresh Mist

Herbal Essences

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

Osea

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.

Price at time of publish: $56

Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Glow Primer

Sephora

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.

Price at time of publish: $16

Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

Target

Pantene's beloved Daily Moisture Renewal Condition got an upgrade. 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.

Price at time of publish: $5

Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Liquid Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

Sephora

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.

Price at time of publish: $49

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