Gift yourself or your loved ones limited edition Chinese New Year beauty products that can be used beyond the festivities.
We’re seeing red this Lunar New Year – and it’s not limited to the ang baos, cheongsams, bak kwa and CNY decor. Beauty brands are reeling in the season with limited edition Chinese New Year beauty products. Look out for regal packaging, brand new shades and motifs that celebrate the Year of the Snake. Since Valentine’s Day isn’t far away, why not splash your cash on our top CNY makeup, skincare and fragrance picks?
Best limited edition Chinese New Year beauty products
1. Charlotte Tilbury: Bold and chic lippies with snake motifs
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with Charlotte Tilbury’s two stunning new lipsticks ($55)! The K.I.S.S.I.N.G lipstick in “Kiss of Mystery” gives you a subtle mauve for everyday glam, while the Matte Revolution in “Kiss of Fortune” delivers a bold red that’s perfect for ringing in the festivities. Housed in limited edition, refillable packaging with chic snake motifs, these lipsticks are a treat for your lips and a must-have for your collection.
Charlotte Tilbury, available online
2. Clé de Peau Beauté: Luxury skincare with elegant zodiac-inspired enamel art
Drawing inspiration from the intricate craft of enamel art, this collection features a chic zodiac Snake motif symbolising wealth and good fortune, wrapped in high-end jewellery vibes. Each product boasts exquisite limited edition packaging, showcasing the beauty of Chinese artistry while embodying Clé de Peau Beauté’s signature glamour. Take your pick from the Eye Contour Cream Supreme ($360), Firming Serum Supreme ($460), and La Créme ($1,250 for 50ml)
Clé de Peau Beauté, available at multiple locations including Mandarin Gallery, Isetan Scotts and Tangs at Tang Plaza
3. Nodspark: Effortless floral nail wraps
As part of the upcoming Lunar New Year launch, Blooming Prosperity, this Nodspark’s nail wraps celebrate floral designs in full bloom. The Floral Garden jelly nail polish wraps ($16.50) have us completely smitten. Prefer bold and monotone shades for your pedicures? You’re covered with fresh colours like Midnight Glitz (a dark blue shade with dark sparkles), classic gunmetal grey and ballet pink ($16.50) this season! Say goodbye to pesky manicure surcharges and hello to a quicker, fuss-free way to keep your nails looking fab.
Nodspark, available online
4. Dyson: New red and gold colourways
Late to the Dyson party? Slay the Year of the Snake with Dyson’s special edition red velvet and gold haircare range. Drawing inspiration from luxurious velvet textures and the rich hues of burgundy and copper red, this collection is as stylish as it is functional. Featuring the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler ($859), Airstrait straightener ($799), and Supersonic hair dryer ($659), the range is your ticket to salon-worthy hair at home.
Dyson Lunar New Year specials, available online and at multiple locations including VivoCity, Nex and Jewel Changi Airport
5. Sigi Skin: A new sultry cherry red lip jelly
The cherry red craze is about to take over 2025, and Sigi Skin’s Limited Edition Cherry Crush Butter Glaze Lip Jelly ($32)is kicking things off in style! This sultry crimson shade is all about smooth, plump lips with a youthful, natural glow. Perfect for every skin type – yes, even for ultra-sensitive skin – it nourishes while blurring fine lines. Plus, it reduces dark spots for a brighter, more even tone. Its lightweight, non-sticky formula is a dream, and with the Sigi Lip Holder ($29), you’ll have the chicest, most practical touch-up on the go!
Sigi Skin Cherry Crush Butter Glaze Lip Jelly, available online
6. Laura Mercier: Swoon-worthy peony motifs
Inspired by love, prosperity, and good fortune, Laura Mercier’s limited edition collection is adorned with peony motifs and red packaging. The Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($89) is the ultimate must-have, offering 16-hour wear, zero flashback, and a soft-focus finish that leaves your skin flawless all day for your CNY gatherings. Pair it with the Blush Color Infusion ($59) in Ginger, a silky-smooth, buildable blush that gives a fresh, natural flush for up to 10 hours.
Laura Mercier CNY beauty collection, available online
7. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum: A cool Year of the Snake edition
Inspired by transformation and rebirth, the luxurious gold bottle mimics snake scales, making this serum a true work of art. This cult-favourite serum ($120 for 120ml) will be your skin’s new BFF, soothing and prepping your face right after cleansing, so it’s ready to soak up all the goodness your skincare routine has to offer. Packed with Sulwhasoo’s signature Ginseng technology, it activates natural radiance, leaving your skin glowing and stress-free. Perfect for surviving those awkward family interrogations.
Sulwhasoo: First Care Activating Serum, available online via Sephora, Tangs and Takashimaya
8. Lancome: Exclusive 90th-anniversary gunpowder painting designs
Lancôme kicks off 2025 in style, celebrating 90 years of beauty with a campaign that’s as bold as ever! To mark the anniversary, the brand brings us a stunning visual of the iconic rose breaking through the ice, symbolising new beginnings and renewal.
The campaign, filled with optimism and vibrant pinks, is made even more special by a collaboration with renowned artist Cai Guo-Qiang, who used AI to create an explosive gunpowder painting for the brand. Get your hands on the Génifique Ultimate Serum ($359 for 115ml) or the Absolue Soft Cream ($539 for 60ml) in limited-edition 2025 Chinese New Year packaging.
Lancome, available online
9. Shu Uemura Elusive Flare collection: Traditional fan designs
Shu Uemura’s Elusive Flare Collection is here to light up your Lunar New Year celebrations with vibrant reds and fiery corals. Inspired by traditional fans symbolising prosperity, this collection is all about glowing, radiant looks.
Think matte lips with Rouge Unlimited Kinu Matte $56) and perfectly sculpted eyes with the Eye Sculpt Eyeshadow Palette ($76) and the iconic Hard Formula H9 Brow Pencil ($48). Plus, prep and cleanse like a pro with the luxe Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil ($185 for 450ml).
Shu Uemura Elusive Flare collection, available online
Now that you’re equipped with the best Chinese New Year beauty products, what are your reunion dinner plans?
