Hundreds of products come across our desks every month, but not all of them deliver on their claims or live up to the hype. (Not everything that goes viral on TikTok is a miracle worker.) This is our exclusive curation of the best-in-class beauty products our editors can’t stop talking about right now. From Dior’s gorgeous Glass Lipstick to Lancôme’s innovative Absolue Longevity collection, here’s the inside scoop on all the newness.
The Best New Beauty Products This Month
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Serum ($22)
If you’ve tried the brand’s 345 Relief Cream (it’s also a 2026 NewBeauty Award Winner), you know how much excitement there is for this serum. Designed to complement the cream (the collection also includes a really nice face mist), this acne-friendly, fragrance-free formula utilizes the brand’s signature Triple Reset Care (3-4-5) complex to soothe, nourish and restore skin in one step.
Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Skin Refresh Water Lotion ($28)
For anyone who hates the feel of a heavy body lotion, this one’s for you. The ultralight water-gel formula absorbs fast without leaving behind a greasy residue, while the brand’s beautiful Cheirosa 48 fragrance lingers on skin. A mix of hydrating and antioxidant-rich ingredients—including guava leaf essence, multi-glycerin and star fruit—does the heavy lifting, leaving skin feeling quenched and comfortable.
Lancôme Absolue Longevity MD Intercept Cream ($155; refill $145)
We were thrilled to see this collab between Lancôme and Timeline (and if you haven’t tried the brand’s cult-favorite Mitopure supplement, a 2025 NewBeauty Award Winner, we highly recommend it). Designed to help reverse skin’s visible biological age (the age at which skin functions, rather than its chronological age), this lightweight cream is ideal for anyone ages 35 to 55 who is experiencing signs of aging like uneven skin tone and lack of firmness.
Formulated with Timeline’s proprietary postbiotic Mitopure alongside LHA, Matrixyl, niacinamide and rose pro-xylane, it “boosts the creation of up to 4 million new skin cells per day,” which is 20 percent more than the body produces naturally. It’s also clinically proven to deliver a “76-percent increase in skin elasticity in just four hours for a smoother, more lifted appearance.”
ghd Speed Ionic Hair Dryer ($429)
This new hair dryer was used to style so many A-listers at this year’s Met Gala, from Cher to Zoë Kravitz. Backed by 25 years of research and 4,000 hours of consumer testing, the brand says it protects the scalp, virtually eliminates heat damage and reduces frizz by 54 percent. It does so by harnessing the power of “the fastest motor on the market” (hence the name), which is also 91 percent smaller in size than the average blowdryer.
Thayers Hydrating Milky Mist ($15)
Thayers superfans have been demanding this product for quite some time, and now it’s finally here! Two of them—content creators Nina Pool and Shelby Ann Bell—actually helped co-create this new milky mist, which is ultrafine, amazing for dry skin types (though all skin types will love it) and gives skin 24-hour hydration. Infused with oat milk and 7 percent glycerin, it quenches the skin barrier without any sticky residue and refreshes parched skin in seconds.
"I love to use my milky mist over my makeup after using powder to melt everything together,” says Bell. “I also love carrying it in my bag to refresh my makeup after hours of wear!"
Dior Addict Glass Lipstick ($48)
From the brilliant mind of Dior Makeup creative and image director Peter Philips comes this new shine-boosting lippie, which combines the best of a lipstick and a gloss. Choose from two new finishes—a mirror-effect glossy finish or a shiny, sparkly finish—and 16 gorgeous shades (184 Gem Dior is shown here). The formula is made of 90-percent oils and oil derivatives for maximum light diffusion and 48 hours of moisture.
iS Clinical GeneXC Firming Eye Gel ($130)
As we enter the warmer weather months (finally), many of us are swapping heavier creams for lightweight gels, especially those living in humid climates. Harnessing the brand’s proprietary GeneXC technology, hyaluronic acid, peptides, biofermented actives and two forms of vitamin C, the potent yet gentle formula helps visibly firm, smooth and brighten delicate skin around the eyes. We love the cooling stainless steel applicator, too, for a built-in depuffing effect.
Kerativ Redensify Treatment Serum ($65)
New York dermatologist Joyce Park, MD (who you may know on Instagram as @teawithmd) is bringing her in-office expertise to the masses in a brand-new way: hair products. After hearing concerns from her patients day in and day out about hair thinning, shedding and scalp health, she decided to help tackle the problem herself. This scalp serum—which Dr. Park tells me is the first of its kind to incorporate an adapinoid (a derivative of the retinoid adapalene)—also includes 3 percent Redensyl, 1 percent Kopexil and the brand’s proprietary TrichoCore Complex (made with caffeine, zinc, adenosine and pumpkin seed oil) to stimulate and nourish hair follicles.
In clinical studies, it was shown to increase hair density and volume in three months, as well as reduce shedding and soothe the scalp. Plus, it absorbs quickly without any greasiness, which we always appreciate.
Blue Lagoon Skin Science BL+ Cleansing Balm ($80)
We love everything coming out of BL+’s Iceland-based lab (I visited the brand there in 2022, and the facility is wildly impressive), and this fragrance-free cleansing balm is no exception. Like the rest of the luxurious collection, the formula is powered by the brand’s BL+ Complex, which combines its proprietary Blue Lagoon Silica, Microalgae and seawater. Going beyond the deep clean of a traditional cleansing balm, it uses “a targeted delivery system to help stimulate collagen synthesis, prevent collagen degradation and reinforce the skin barrier as it cleanses.”
RANAVAT Firming Bakuchi Serum ($145)
We love the brand’s best-selling Brightening Saffron Serum for dark spots, but this new formula is meant for those concerned with lack of firmness and fine lines. Combining the best of the brand’s Ayurvedic ingredients with bakuchi seed extract and eight different peptides, the silky, milky serum is a treat for aging skin.
“In Ayurvedic science, there’s a belief that the whole bakuchi seed is so important, so it’s a little different than bakuchiol, which is more processed,” says CEO Michelle Ranavat, who tells us this serum took two years to develop. “I think it’s a little more impactful and purist. Bakuchi seed is all about cellular renewal and it provides that scientific result you want—the plumping, firming, etc.—without the irritation associated with retinol. This serum is also very nourishing for your skin barrier and gives you a smoothing, glass-skin finish.”
