Best New Beauty Launches of August 2026

From fresh approaches to skincare to new takes on fragrance and complexion, these are the beauty launches to know this August.

Words: Alisha Azuddin
Published: 12 August 2026
Reading time: 1 min

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A considered mix of new beauty launches has arrived, from fresh approaches to cleansing, blemish care and eye treatments, alongside new interpretations of some of beauty’s most recognisable signatures. Here, the launches worth knowing about.

From fresh approaches to skincare to new takes on fragrance and complexion, these are the beauty launches to know this August.

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Fenty Beauty’s iconic Gloss Bomb gets a more colourful update with Gloss Bomb Burst, a limited-edition gloss that builds in intensity the longer it is worn. Available in vivid pink ‘Pink Blink’ and deep berry ‘In a Jam’, the shimmer-free formulas combine a high-shine, jelly-like finish with a subtle tint. Vitamin E, shea butter and peptides help keep lips feeling soft and conditioned, while the oversized applicator makes application quick and easy.

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Le Labo expands its Home Collection with Incense, a new way to experience some of the house’s most recognisable scents beyond perfume. Inspired by Kōdō, the Japanese art of incense, each stick is designed to burn slowly, allowing its fragrance to gradually fill a space. The collection includes Ambroxyde 17, Encens 9 and Santal 26, with each set containing 35 hand-crafted sticks made in Kyoto using traditional techniques.

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Designed with oily and blemish-prone skin in mind, Tatcha’s Matcha Foam Cleanser transforms from a gel into a fine, airy foam that removes excess oil and impurities without leaving skin feeling stripped. Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha extract helps soothe visible redness, while prebiotic inulin supports the skin barrier and green clay helps draw out dirt and sebum.

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Following the original Kurky Eau de Parfum, Maison Francis Kurkdjian introduces an alcohol-free version of the playful fragrance. Kurky Eau Parfumée retains the same signature composition but is presented in a water-based formula, giving its fruity, candy-like character an even softer and more rounded feel. With hints of musk and vanilla, it has an easy, comforting quality and can be misted freely over skin, hair and clothing.

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Clarins revisits its eye-care offering with an updated Double Serum Eye formula designed to address several visible signs of ageing around the delicate eye area. The treatment works across fine lines, dark circles and puffiness, while helping the skin cope with environmental stressors. Marjoram and turmeric extracts support the skin’s natural functions, while niacinamide targets the appearance of pigmentation and phyto-caffeine helps refresh the look of tired eyes.

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For adult blemish-prone skin, Sisley Paris introduces a lightweight serum that takes a two-pronged approach to breakouts. Rather than focusing solely on existing imperfections, the formula is designed to help rebalance the skin and reduce the likelihood of recurring blemishes. Succinic acid helps clear blocked pores, while prickly pear, pomegranate, roucou, burdock and meadowsweet extracts work across excess sebum, post-blemish marks and the skin’s natural defences.

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Giorgio Armani introduces I WILL, a new masculine fragrance fronted by actor Jonathan Bailey as the house’s Global fragrance ambassador. Its composition centres on a darker interpretation of vanilla, pairing Madagascar vanilla absolute with woody leather for a rich, long-lasting finish. Bergamot, lavender and violet leaf provide a fresher opening before the warmer heart emerges, while a dual-patchouli base adds depth.

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Guerlain’s Parure Gold Skin Serum Foundation has been reformulated with an even greater focus on skincare, combining a fluid serum-like texture with 86 percent skincare ingredients. White peony extract and black bee honey work together to support hydration, skin-barrier care and a smoother-looking complexion, while the formula leaves behind a luminous finish. Created with Asian skin tones and humid climates in mind, it also offers SPF 45 PA++++ and long-lasting colour stability too.

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