January arrives with a quieter kind of confidence. Free from spectacle, the first beauty launches of the year focus on refinement scent that lingers close to the skin, skincare rooted in performance and ritual, makeup that enhances rather than transforms, and objects designed to be lived with.
From heritage fragrance houses and niche perfumers to plant-powered skincare and elevated body care, January’s arrivals reflect a considered approach to modern luxury: intentional, sensorial and enduring.
Jo Malone London
Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense
Jo Malone London expands its Cologne Intense collection with Amber Labdanum, a fragrance inspired by the golden hour glow of southern Spain. Evoking the sun-drenched hills of Andalusia, the scent centres on labdanum a richly faceted resin harvested from wild cistus plants and revered since antiquity.
Developed by Céline Roux and perfumer Yann Vasnier, the composition opens with bitter orange before unfolding into the warmth of labdanum, resting on a glowing amber base. Accents of vanilla and roasted oak lend smoothness and depth, leaving a rich, sensual trail that feels both powerful and intimate.
Available at JoMalone.com
50ml £116 | 100ml £164
Chanel Beauty
Chanel Le Lift Flash Eye Patches
CHANEL refines under-eye care with the newly renovated LE LIFT Flash Eye Patches, a targeted skincare essential designed to deliver instant smoothing and luminosity.
Enriched with low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid for deep absorption, the high-performance patches visibly plump, firm and hydrate the skin while addressing puffiness and dark circles. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, they offer a discreet yet powerful boost ideal pre-event, post-travel or as a daily refinement step.
Available at chanel.com
10 pairs £86
Tom Ford
Soleil Neige EDP
Soleil Neige Eau de Parfum enters the TOM FORD Signature collection, joining a curated wardrobe of timeless fragrances inspired by the historic art of perfumery and reinterpreted through a modern lens.
Radiant and exhilarating, Soleil Neige captures the house’s alpine fantasy bright citrus shimmering against white florals and soft musk. The scent evokes the crisp thrill of snow-dusted peaks before melting into the celebratory warmth of après-ski. Elegant yet transportive, it settles close to the skin with a luminous, addictive softness.
Available at Tomfordbeauty.com
10ml £40 | 50ml £108 | 100ml £150
KILIAN PARIS
La Maison Kilian: A New Ritual of Indulgence
KILIAN PARIS extends its universe beyond fragrance with La Maison Kilian, a Bath & Body collection designed to transform everyday care into scented ritual. The line introduces a Body Lotion and Hand & Body Wash, crafted to moisturise the skin while enveloping it in the house’s most iconic signatures.
All formulas are refillable, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to sustainable luxury. The collection launches in two hero scents: Angels’ Share, a tribute to Kilian Hennessy’s heritage with notes of Cognac, Oakwood and Cinnamon; and Good Girl Gone Bad, a radiant floral blend of Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Tuberose.
Aveda
Advanced Botanical Kinetics
Aveda introduces Advanced Botanical Kinetics™, a new skincare collection designed to restore hydration, firmness and radiance through high-performance plant science.
Powered by Phytotech Vegan Collagen, Vegan Peptide Complex and Kinetic Energy Infusion, the range helps plump skin with hydration, diminish the appearance of fine lines and activate skin’s natural energy. The collection offers a complete daily ritual, from cleanser and essence to serum and moisturisers, all formulated to be suitable for sensitive skin. Sustainability remains central, with vegan formulas, refillable options and recycled packaging underscoring Aveda’s commitment to conscious, results-driven skincare.
Available Aveda.co.uk
Guerlain
L’Art de Vivre collection
Guerlain unveils L’Art de Vivre, a new collection that distils the Maison’s heritage into objects of everyday elegance. Rooted in the six raw materials that have shaped Guerlain’s olfactory identity for more than a century bergamot, rose, jasmine, iris, vanilla and tonka bean the collection represents the purest expression of the house’s craftsmanship and savoir-faire.
At its heart are tailor-made candles, crafted from high-quality beeswax and designed to be refillable and customisable. Their two-tone jars echo Guerlain’s most recognisable symbols, from the iconic bee to the Square Bottle, with colours and motifs inspired by each Guerlinade ingredient. The candles are designed for mixing, matching and personalisation, enhanced by Guerlain’s engraving service.
The collection is completed by precious body and hand soaps, faceted like gemstones and enriched with shea butter. Reinterpreting the collection’s octagonal form, they deliver a luxuriously creamy lather and leave behind a soft, lingering scent transforming daily ritual into a moment of refined indulgence.
Available at guerlain.com
Candles £130 | Scented soaps £40
Dior Beauty
Dior Cuir Saddle La Collection Privée Christian Dior
Dior introduces Cuir Saddle, the latest addition to La Collection Privée Christian Dior, translating one of the house’s most iconic fashion emblems into scent. Inspired by the legendary Saddle silhouette, the fragrance draws on Dior’s equestrian heritage through a refined leather accord.
Smoky, supple and quietly powerful, Cuir Saddle evokes the warmth and patina of finely crafted leather. Designed to settle close to the skin, it offers an intimate, tactile expression of luxury polished rather than overpowering. Housed in the minimalist La Collection Privée bottle, the fragrance embodies Dior’s dedication to craftsmanship, materiality and timeless design.
Available at dior.com
50ml £175 | 100ml £255
Roja London
Isola Snow Parfum
ROJA London expands its Isola Collection with Isola Snow, a striking new parfum inspired by an alpine escape. Created by guest perfumer Antoine Cotton, the fragrance sets out to capture the sensation of a snowflake cool, crystalline and energising.
A Snowflake Accord meets brisk peppermint and earthy cypress, evoking the purity of glacial air and snow-covered peaks. Highly concentrated and immersive, Isola Snow is a bold, niche fragrance designed for collectors drawn to atmosphere and artistry.
Available at Rojalondon.com
50ml £385
