The Best New Beauty Products of 2023 So Far

Tatcha The Silk Serum (£98)

"Despite my job as a beauty editor, I'm a skin-care minimalist. I rarely use products outside of the necessary cleanser, moisturiser, and sunscreen. That said, Tatcha's new The Silk Serum may have convinced me to add a step to my routine. It's packed with antioxidant-rich cranberry extract to target dullness, which, in combination with sea fennel, also helps soften lines. I've only been using it for two weeks so far, but I'm already loving the glowy results." — KC

Fenty Skin Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream (£29)

"While I've got my cleansing and moisturising routine down, I am guilty of skipping the eye cream step. Due to the harsh winter, I've noticed my eyes feeling a lot drier and duller than usual, so I started using the Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream every evening. I'm not exaggerating when I say it has worked miracles. Dry skin? Never heard of her. Thanks to this one product, I'll never skip eye cream again." — CD

Glow Recipe Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops (£29)

"I like to keep my skincare and makeup routine as simple as possible, often guilty of skipping the primer step. These Glow Recipe Blur Drops are the easiest way to make sure my skin is in tip-top shape, keeping it hydrated whilst doubling as a pore and oil minimiser. Not only does it create the perfect base, it also has the most delicious strawberry scent." — CD

"My girlfriend effectively steals the Milk Makeup Sculpt Cream Contour Stick (£22) straight out of my cosmetics bag every single time I use it, and I now have to keep hiding it from her. I can understand why, of course: not only is the packaging cute and bite-size (perfect for overnight trips or when you're rushing from one place to another), but the tiny packaging also makes the act of contouring a lot less intimidating, for which I am forever grateful." — Kelsey Castañon, beauty director

"What do you get when you combine a delicious neutral lip colour, a long-lasting formula, and an affordable price tag? The Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink (£12). The shade Captivated is hands down my favourite from the brand's Vinyl Ink line, and when I say it doesn't transfer, you'll just have to believe me. This product almost feels too good to be true, but the proof is in the pudding." — Ariel Baker, assistant beauty editor

"The new L'Oréal Telescopic Lift Washable Mascara (£11) is actually incredible. It makes my lashes look long and fluttery, and while the Telescopic line is known for its lengthening capabilities, this mascara actually also gave me quite a bit of volume. I love a good drugstore makeup find." — AB

"This is definitely a splurge but if you're looking to add a bit of luxury into your self care routine, try the new Tatcha The Rice Wash (£41). After just a couple of uses, I noticed my skin was feeling silkier than ever. I found that using it i my routine every other day gives me a gorgeous glow and keeps my breakouts minimal." - CD

"There's no body moisturiser quite as recognisable as Sol de Janeiro's Bum Bum cream, but have you tried its sister Bom Dia? The Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Body Scrub (£39) is like a facial for your entire body. If you like to have silky soft skin all year-round, add this to your selfcare shower routine ASAP." — CD

"After being on Roaccutane my skin needs all the hydration it can get, however I tend to shy away from facial oils as I don't want to add any excess oil back into my skin. However, this OLEHENRIKSEN Hydrabarrier Nourishing Face Oil (£45) is really light and gentle and it leaves my face feeling really smooth without the greasy feeling I was afraid of." — CD

"Out of all steps in my makeup routine, I'm endlessly lazy when it comes to my brows. (Cara Delevingne, I am not.) Most days I can't be bothered to do anything to them, which is why even I was surprised that the Benefit Cosmetics Fluff Up Brow Flexible Brow-Texturizing Wax (£24) has become the best beauty discovery I've made in months. Unlike most brow pencils, stencils, or powders that require precision — and frankly, a few f*cks to give, which I don't have — this is a clear, flexible pomade that creates a feathery (read: natural) look with zero flakes. Plus, once you set the style, it does not budge all day; that means you could layer it on top of other brow products to keep them in place if you're into that sort of thing, or you could be like me and use on its own." — Kelsey Castañon, director, beauty

"My go-to brow products usually come from Benefit, and the brand's new Fluff Up Brow Wax quickly made it to my list of favourite new products this month. It keeps my brows in place all day without leaving them crunchy. It works well on its own, but it's also perfect for layering over my favourite brow pencils." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer

"Bobbi Brown Cosmetics partnered with celebrity jewellery designer Stephanie Gottlieb to create a stunning limited-edition collection. The line features some of the brand's best sellers but with new shades and jewel-inspired packageing, like the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Highlighting Powder in Pink Glow (£39). The formula itself is a hybrid between a gel and a powder, leaving your skin with a lit-from-within glow. It glides on effortlessly, doesn't disrupt your other face products underneath it, and catches the light beautifully." — JH

"Another day, another chance for a lip balm to get a coveted spot on my nightstand. This month, the Fenty Skin Plush Puddin' Intensive Recovery Lip Mask (£18) is the one that made the cut thanks to its deeply hydrating formula and absolutely adorable packaging. It doesn't take up much space on my admittedly crowded bedside table, and I don't have to dip my fingers into a pot thanks to the twist-up wheel on the bottom. When I wake my lips are soft, pillowy, and still have a slight shine from the night before, which I love." — AB

"I'm a big fan of Gisou hair products, especially its newly updated shampoo formula: the Gisou Honey Infused Hair Wash Shampoo (£29). The brand was created by influencer Negin Mirsalehi, and the products are made with honey from her family's bee garden. The shampoo smells amazing, keeps my hair looking bouncy and fresh, and leaves it feeling silky smooth." — RR

"Maybelline's products always impress me, and the Maybelline New York Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation (£12) is no exception. I'm admittedly not a huge powder foundation girl (I have dry skin, which typically doesn't mix well) but this new formula played nicely with my complexion in more ways than one. It didn't leave my face feeling like a desert or cake-y after wearing it for hours, and though it has a matte finish, it still looks like your skin but with a soft focus filter. It's available in 16 shades and offers medium-to-full coverage that can be applied all over or, if you're like me, used to spot target certain areas only where I want it." — Jessica Harrington, editor, beauty

"Ok so technically this one launched in the UK at the end of 2022, but this French brand is bound to hit must-try lists this year. I've struggled with face exfoliators in the past, but this Exfoliating Powder (£35) is my new go-to. Mixed with a few drops of water, it lathers up on the face and leaves me feeling super fresh." — JC

"Have I had any reason to be wearing body shimmer over the last few weeks? No. But have I been taking any and every opportunity to wear the Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Shimmering Body Oil (£195) anyway? Yes. This oil has the scent of the now-viral fragrance but also flecks of gold shimmer to leave my skin looking extremely well moisturised. It's a pricier product but it doesn't look glittery on the skin, so if you want to get your money's worth and wear it every day, you can. Plus it will make you look next-level moisturised for special nights out. This is a win-win in my book." — AB