Face Value: The 5 Best Beauty Drops of January
Welcome to Face Value, Highsnobiety’s monthly guide to the best new beauty products and the brands behind them.
New year, new products. After a short break courtesy of the holidays, we're back with the latest and greatest from our favorite beauty brands.
From Pat McGrath's "porcelain doll" face mask to Frédéric Malle's new special edition fragrance, these are the January beauty drops worth adding to cart.
Pat McGrath Labs Glass 001
Since Maison Margiela's Spring 2024 Couture collection took the world by storm, Pat McGrath — the legendary makeup artist who turned the show's models into glamorous "porcelain dolls" — has been working on bringing the otherworldly look to your living room. Last week, Pat McGrath Labs unveiled Glass 001, a peel-off mask with an ultra-lacquered, glossy finish that will let you transform into your own Margiela doll.
ILIA - Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream
ILIA's new moisturizer is so good, the brand is putting it to the ultimate test: a ski trip to the slopes. Earlier this month, the beauty brand launched Barrier Build, a skin-protecting cream that stands up to drying, winter weather. To help celebrate the release — and prove just how effective it is — ILIA teamed up with buzzy skiwear brand Halfdays on a custom ski suit, so you can update your winter skincare routine and your winter wardrobe.
Rouje - Les Patchs Yeux
Rouje, the effortlessly French fashion brand, has added a new offering to its curated beauty collection: A set of reusable patches that help enhance product absorption and soothe under-eyes when applied over your favorite serum or cream.
REFY - Face Sculpt
REFY's lightweight, everyday moisturizer is also a massage in a bottle. With a nozzle featuring cooling, metal roller balls, Face Sculpt helps de-puff and lift your skin as you apply — a relaxing ritual for morning and night.
Frédéric Malle - Portrait of a Lady 15th Anniversary
Since its launch in 2010, Frédéric Malle's Portrait of a Lady — a striking, rose-patchouli perfume crafted by Dominique Ropion — has become a cult classic. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Frédéric Malle is releasing the fragrance in a limited-edition bottle, dressed in red lacquer that's as bold as the scent itself. (Fragheads, you'll want to collect this one.)
