August Beauty News
Armani Beauty: Jonathan Bailey is the star of I Will
Armani Beauty presents I WILL Eau de Parfum, the new Giorgio Armani men’s fragrance, fronted by Jonathan Bailey, the maison’s new Global Fragrance Ambassador. Created by Alberto Morillas and Nathalie Lorson, the composition reinterprets vanilla in an intense, masculine key, blending it with smoky nuances and woody and leathery notes. A sensual, deep and long-lasting jus, housed in a bottle with essential lines, black on top and transparent at the base.
August Beauty News
Laneige: New Additions to the Cream Skin and Makeup Line
LANEIGE expands its Cream Skin line with three new products designed to combine hydration and convenience. The Cream Skin Cerapeptide Mist is a travel-size mist that combines ceramides, peptides and squalane for skin that’s more hydrated, plumped and radiant at any time of day. The Cream Skin Milky Hydration Sheet Mask offers an intensive sheet treatment with a Cerapeptide concentration five times higher than the line’s classic toner, for a boost of hydration and comfort. Rounding out the new launches is the Neo Essential Blurring Finish Powder, a micro-fine powder that controls shine and visually minimizes pores and imperfections, leaving skin smooth, fresh and naturally luminous.
August Beauty News
Summer Fridays: Body Fragrance Mist & Body Butter
Summer Fridays expands its body line with the Body Butter Balm, a rich, buttery body cream that nourishes and hydrates skin thanks to a blend of five oils, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. The formula, enriched with a soothing complex, leaves skin soft, radiant and wrapped in sweet notes of Vanilla, Pink Guava and Pistachio Milk. Completing the collection are the Body Fragrance Mists, three light, enveloping scents inspired by a vanilla cake, a tropical escape and a pistachio milk, to be sprayed freely throughout the day.
August Beauty News
Prada Beauty: Zendaya x Prada Paradoxe
Prada Beauty announces Zendaya as the new Global Ambassador of Prada Paradoxe, embodying a free, authentic and ever-evolving femininity. The brand’s new chapter coincides with the launch of Prada Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry Eau de Parfum, a floral-fruity fragrance combining blackcurrant syrup, orange blossom absolute and a neroli milk accord, reinterpreting sweetness in a sophisticated key. The campaign is directed by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins.
August Beauty News
Amouage: Elsewhere
Olfattorio Bar à Parfums and Amouage present Elsewhere, a new Essence de Parfum inspired by the journey of Sinbad the Sailor and his return home. The fragrance, woody, spicy and amber, opens with honey, mango, apricot, ginger and cardamom, before revealing a heart of black tea, davana and a cappuccino accord, and an enveloping base of vanilla, tonka bean, cedar and patchouli. Part of the Essences collection, it undergoes a long maturation process with sandalwood and oak and has a 30% concentration.
August Beauty News
Rare Beauty: Rare Beginnings
Rare Beauty expands its olfactive universe with Rare Beginnings Eau de Parfum, a new fruity floral fragrance inspired by new beginnings. The composition combines pear nectar, gardenia and jasmine, closing with a soft, enveloping vanilla, with up to 12 hours of longevity. The fragrance can also be personalized through the new Fragrance Layering Balms, in Fruity Pear and Sweet Marshmallow variants, to create a bespoke scent signature. As always, Rare Beauty pays particular attention to accessibility, with an ergonomic bottle designed for simple, intuitive use.
August Beauty News
Foreo: The New issa™ Teeth Whitening Set
FOREO presents the issa™ Teeth Whitening Set, the new sonic teeth-whitening system that combines Dual LED technology with the patented Sonic Pulse Technology. The peroxide-free treatment uses a gel with 18% PAP to combat stains and promises visibly whiter teeth in just 6 days, with 15-minute sessions. The blue LED light supports whitening, while the red light is dedicated to gum care, for an approach that combines aesthetics and oral wellness.
August Beauty News
Ringana: Eyeconic Eyecare
RINGANA expands its FRESH Eyecare line with the new FRESH eye cream and the reformulated FRESH eye serum, for a routine dedicated to eye-contour longevity. The cream, with a rich, nourishing texture, combines peptides, vegan PDRN, bakuchiol and ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier and improve firmness and elasticity. The serum, meanwhile, harnesses five peptides and botanical extracts to combat dark circles and puffiness and deliver an immediate brightening effect. The two products are designed to work in synergy: serum in the morning, cream in the evening.
August Beauty News
Kosas: The New Cloud Set Loose Powder
Kosas expands the Cloud Set Collection with the new translucent version of the Cloud Set Loose Powder, an ultra-light loose powder designed to set and blur makeup without dulling the skin’s natural radiance. The talc-, silicone- and fragrance-free formula blends into the complexion without looking dry or powdery and, thanks to bamboo stem extract, helps absorb excess sebum. Available in eight translucent shades, including five new complexion tones and three illuminating ones, it promises a natural, smoothed finish along with up to 12 hours of set makeup. Rounding out the line are the Cloud Set Baked Powder, the compact version with a velvety, skincare-infused texture, and the Cloud Set Airy Setting + Smoothing Mist, an alcohol-free setting mist that hydrates, smooths and extends makeup wear for up to 12 hours. A collection designed to achieve a matte yet lively complexion, in perfect balance between shine control and luminosity.
August Beauty News
Glowery: Sunkiss Remedy & Moonrise Dew
Sunkiss Remedy – Daily Jelly Cream is a hydrating, soothing cream-gel designed to relieve skin stressed by sun and high temperatures. Its jelly-like texture melts into the skin, delivering an immediate sense of freshness while helping to rehydrate, calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier, preserving the complexion’s radiance. It can be used as an express mask before makeup, left on for five minutes, or overnight for a hydration boost. No rinsing required. Price: €29 – 50 ml. Moonrise Dew – Jelly Face Wash is a gentle cleansing gel that removes impurities and residue without disrupting the skin’s balance, leaving it fresh, soft and radiant. The melting texture transforms into a pleasant wave of freshness, while the formula combines upcycled Japanese mandarin, niacinamide and vitamin C to help smooth, hydrate and even out skin texture.
August Beauty News
The Ordinary: Lacto-PDRN™ 4% + B9 Eye Cream
The Ordinary expands its skincare offering with Lacto-PDRN™ 4% + B9 Eye Cream, an eye-contour cream that combines biotechnology and targeted actives to address the main signs of aging. The formula pairs Lacto-PDRN™, a vegan alternative to traditional fish-derived PDRN obtained through Lactobacillus rhamnosus fermentation, with folic acid (vitamin B9), for an action aimed at improving firmness, elasticity, hydration and texture in the delicate eye area. The lightweight yet nourishing texture is designed to offer an immediate toning effect thanks to Film Former Technology, a combination of polysaccharides that creates a thin, flexible, smoothing film on the skin. The brand’s clinical tests also show a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and crepey texture, along with a 72% increase in hydration within two hours. Designed for daily use, the cream is also compatible with makeup, including concealer and foundation.
August Beauty News
Chanel Beauty: Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu
CHANEL presents COCO MADEMOISELLE CRUSH ABSOLU, a new interpretation of the iconic fragrance created by Olivier Polge. An intense, sensual amber composition in which grapefruit and lychee meet rose and jasmine, before giving way to the depth of patchouli, vanilla and vetiver. The result is an enveloping, magnetic sillage, conceived as a true declaration of freedom and self-affirmation. The face of the new campaign is Gracie Abrams, singer-songwriter and the Maison’s Ambassador, who embodies a free, instinctive and unconventional Coco Mademoiselle. In the Parisian night, her energy transforms everything, giving rise to a spontaneous, contagious party.
August Beauty News
Kilian Paris: The Cocktails
KILIAN PARIS expands the Kilian Bar universe with The Cocktails, a new trilogy of fragrances inspired by the art of mixology. Three compositions turn iconic cocktails into olfactive experiences: Sparkling Royal, inspired by the Kir Royal, combines Moroccan mint, Italian lemon, blackcurrant, rose and tonka bean; Piña Paraíso reinterprets the Piña Colada with pineapple, rum, coconut, frangipani and vanilla; Midnight Espresso, dedicated to the Espresso Martini, blends Arabica coffee, rum, dark chocolate, hazelnut and vanilla. A collection that brings the creativity and conviviality of a cocktail bar into the world of avant-garde perfumery.
August Beauty News
Tom Ford Beauty: Ombré Leather Reserve
Tom Ford Beauty presents Ombré Leather Reserve, a new woody, leathery fragrance inspired by the wild landscapes of the American West. The iconic black leather accord intensifies alongside silver juniper, cypress, pinyon wood, sandalwood and Texas cedar, creating a deep, warm and textural composition. Housed in an elegant matte black bottle with platinum-colored details, the fragrance is available in 10, 50, 100 and 250 ml sizes.
August Beauty News
e.l.f. Beauty: Slushy Truck
e.l.f. Cosmetics brings the energy of Coachella to Italy with “e.l.f.scape to Balm Beach,” the colorful slushy truck that will stop in Piazza Roma in Riccione on August 1st and 2nd. A summer activation centered on beauty, fun and good vibes, with free slushies, games, exclusive gadgets and discount coupons to use at Douglas. Admission is free.
August Beauty News
Kayali: The New Lip and Body Products
KAYALI extends its iconic layering ritual beyond fragrance with the new Yum Lip & Body Collection, dedicated to Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81 and Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33. The collection includes the Silk Soufflé Body Cream, a body cream with a soft, velvety texture offering up to 24 hours of hydration, and the Cashmere Kiss Lip Balm, a lip balm that hydrates for up to 8 hours. Both capture the indulgent notes of the two fragrances, turning scent into a head-to-toe sensory ritual.
August Beauty News
Clinique: Smart Clinical Repair™ Collagen + PDRN
Clinique expands its Smart Clinical Repair™ line with the new Collagen + PDRN Cream, a lightweight, elastic-textured cream formulated with collagen, PDRN, peptides and hyaluronic acid. Designed to combat the early signs linked to collagen loss, it helps improve skin firmness, elasticity, hydration and radiance. According to the brand’s clinical tests, after four weeks the complexion appears firmer, more elastic and plumper, while texture already looks more even and luminous after the first use. The formula is fragrance-free, dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive skin too.
August Beauty News
Cherigan: Shanghai Le Soir
CHERIGAN tells the story of 1933 Shanghai with Shanghai Le Soir, a unisex fragrance that turns the nighttime allure of the “Pearl of the Orient” into an olfactive tale. The fruity opening of lychee, blackcurrant and pink pepper gives way to a sophisticated heart of rose, violet, iris and cedarwood, while a base of white musk, cashmere wood and woody notes lends depth and sensuality. A cinematic scent, suspended between luxury, mystery and exotic glamour.
August Beauty News
Charlotte Tilbury: The New Airbrush Flawless Icon
Charlotte Tilbury expands its iconic Airbrush Flawless line with two new formulas: the Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder, an ultra-fine loose powder that smooths, sets and visibly minimizes pores and imperfections for a hyper-blur effect and up to 24 hours of shine control, and the Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur, the new silky blush with a dream-blur effect, designed to give cheeks a natural bonne mine glow and up to 16 hours of wear. Rounding out the collection is the new Airbrush Flawless Easy Soft Blur Bronzer + Blusher Brush and a wide range of shades to suit every complexion.
August Beauty News
Lancôme: La Vie est Belle Very Cherry
Lancôme presents La vie est belle Very Cherry, the new Eau de Parfum that reinterprets cherry in a sophisticated, bold key. A dark cherry accord meets violet leaf absolute, hints of cocoa and rose, down to an enveloping base of oud, benzoin and musks. Once again fronting the new campaign is Julia Roberts, star of a film directed by Damien Chazelle and set to “Heart of Glass” by Blondie. The bottle, featuring the line’s signature crystal smile, is dressed in a dark cherry lacquer.
August Beauty News
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty: Alisha Boe Is the New Global Ambassador of Black Opium
YSL Beauty announces Alisha Boe as the new Global Ambassador of Black Opium, opening a new chapter for the iconic fragrance. The 13 Reasons Why actress embodies the maison’s bold, authentic and gritty attitude, becoming the face of Black Opium Pink Glaze, the new gourmand, sensual interpretation of the fragrance, driven by an irresistible strawberry accord. A new obsession designed for a generation that lives the night without rules.
August Beauty News
Chanel Beauty: Coco Mademoiselle Makeup Collection 2026
CHANEL celebrates the free-spirited, unconventional nature of COCO MADEMOISELLE with a new make-up collection designed to explore every shade and reinterpret beauty without rules. At the heart of the collection is the limited-edition LES 9 OMBRES – The New Smoky palette, featuring five high-impact eyeshadows and four sparkling top coats to create looks ranging from subtle to bold. Lips are dressed in ROUGE COCO Crush, a delicate lilac-mauve with a skincare-infused formula and a soft luminous finish, embellished for the first time with the Maison’s iconic double C engraved directly onto the lipstick. Completing the collection are STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF in Brun Agapé, a satin bronze brown, JOUES CONTRASTE INTENSE in Rose Radiant, a warm antique rose, and LE VERNIS in the new Coco shade, a delicate matte pink that enhances the natural beauty of the nails.
August Beauty News
Guerlain: L’Heure Bleue
GUERLAIN revisits one of the Maison’s icons with L’HEURE BLEUE, a new feminine fragrance that captures the magic of the natural phenomenon of the same name: that suspended moment between day and night when the sky turns blue and everything seems possible. Created by Delphine Jelk, Guerlain Director of Perfume Creation, the fragrance opens with a fresh ozonic accord, evoking a breath of air and the sensation of the sky settling on the skin, before revealing a delicate heart of iris and orange blossom. Completing the trail is vanilla, warm and enveloping, blended with Ambroxan for an intimate and sophisticated effect. The undisputed star is the precious iris tincture, an exclusive raw material developed by the Maison over three years of research from dried iris rhizomes, a signature of the Guerlinade and at the heart of Jacques Guerlain’s original 1912 creation. The bottle also pays tribute to the Maison’s heritage, reinterpreting the iconic “inverted heart” design with a refined blue lacquer finish and golden details.
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