Beauty Insider: January

Welcome to Beauty Insider, where each month we bring you all of the latest beauty news, the best new product launches and the beauty brands we think should be on your radar. It’s a must-read for any beauty lover who wants to be in the know. 
 

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Big news in beauty
 

• After weeks of teasing a makeup collection centred around daughter Stormi, Kylie Jenner has taken to Instagram to officially announce the news. Landing on February 1 (Stormi’s second birthday), the range is a Valentine’s Day themed collection consisting of three mini lip kits, a mini eyeshadow palette, a mini high gloss set, and a pressed powder blush. Wallets at the ready.

• Kat Von D has announced her withdrawal from the beauty business, selling her stake in Kat Von D Beauty, the vegan, cruelty-free makeup line she created in partnership with LVMH beauty incubator, Kendo. No need to fret if any of your go-to’s are KVD, though; the line will live on, now fully owned by Kendo and rebranded as KVD Vegan Beauty.

• In news bound to delight beauty buffs worldwide, Charlotte Tilbury has released an entire range of products themed around the brand’s iconic lipstick shade ‘Pillow Talk’. “I’ve dialled up my iconic nude-pink Pillow Talk shade adding warmth and deeper, sweeter rose tones, for every skin tone from fair to medium to deep, expanding the Pillow Talk universe for every moment, every mood and everyone," said Tilbury of the release. 

• Hourglass have announced their first-ever brand ambassador, with model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stepping into the role, one she describes as an authentic fit. “I feel at this point in my life, a partnership has to be a meaningful one, has to have integrity,” Huntington-Whiteley told WWD. “For me to be able to talk about the brand or promote it, it has to be authentic and in this case, it absolutely is.”

• In other exciting brand ambassador news, Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has been appointed as the first global brand ambassador for Clinique. “We didn’t go with a model, we went with somebody with a human personality,” Clinique Senior Vice President and Global Creative Director, Elizabeth Nolan, said of the choice. “She’s got such a human, emotional, real authenticity to her. She’s funny, she’s honest, she hasn’t shied away from being herself. That sums up the Clinique consumer as well.” Mother of Dragons, and now the face of Clinique; quite the CV.

The best beauty launches you might have missed this month
 

Rodan + Fields Recharge Detox Mask
This mousse-like mask is the highly coveted brand's latest drop, and honestly, we're already obsessed. The formula is packed with charcoal (for detoxifying), volcanic sand (for exfoliating) and a trio of hydrators (mango seed butter and coconut and avocado oils) to reveal radiant, replenished skin post-rinse.
Discover Rodan + Fields Recharge Detox Mask

Aveda Nutriplenish™ Leave-In Conditioner
Aveda have launched their vegan and silicone free Nutriplenish™ collection, a new range able to provide an impressive 72 hours of nutrient-powered hydration. The leave-in conditioner is a serious standout, great for hydrating, detangling and protecting hair in one hit.
Discover Aveda Nutriplenish™ Leave-In Conditioner

Ardell Naked Lashes 422
Looking for a pair of barely-there lashes? You’re in luck. Soft, lightweight and amazing for creating an eye-lifting effect, Ardell’s Naked Lashes are basically undetectable, striking the ideal balance between sultry and subtle.
Discover Ardell Naked Lashes 422

Key-Sun Zinke Clear Zinke Vegan SPF 50
We’re all well aware of how important sun protection is, and this vegan sunscreen is a great way to get it. A mineral UVA and UVB formula with 22 per cent zinc oxide, it’s preservative and fragrance-free, and stays water-resistant for four hours at a time.
Discover Key-Sun Zinke Clear Zinke Vegan SPF 50
 

New brands on bh
 

Tribe Skincare

An all-natural, vegan-friendly and Australian-made skincare brand designed for sensitive skin, it’s safe to say Tribe Skincare ticks all our boxes. We’re head over heels for this lush facial oil; the richly nourishing blend of oils within the formula work to hydrate and strengthen skin in just two weeks - very impressive.

bh loves: Tribe Skincare Repair Me! Facial Oil
 

26’ Deep

A brand built around harnessing the power of plants, flowers and seeds, 26’ Deep are all about finding coastal ingredients with natural properties which deliver therapeutic benefits for skin. This everyday cleansing formula is our fave; it combines macadamia oil and seaweed extract to deliver a gentle yet effective cleanse that soothes and softens skin.

bh loves: 26’ Deep Face Wash