As festive shopping reaches a crescendo this month, Becki Murray, Citizen Femme’s beauty editor, rounds up the best new December beauty launches.
Whether you’re looking for a gift for a friend or family member, or want a little something for yourself in the hectic run up to Christmas, our review of the best new beauty launches for December has plenty of inspiration.
From Sol de Janeiro’s nourishing bodycare to skin and energy-boosting supplements to start your 2025 health kick early, these are the best December beauty launches that the CF team love and recommend this month.
Want to quickly prep your face before your Christmas or New Year's Eve parties? This tool will help you do just that with a refreshing, plumping lift provided by the dual-headed roller. The smooth jade head promotes circulation and reduces puffiness by stimulating blood circulation, why the gua sha edge sculpts and defines by stimulating lymphatic drainage.
Sol de Janeiro's latest bodycare hero is just the tonic for colder, darker nights. There's the deliciously moreish scent (so sweet and vanillary) and the nourishing texture that avoids feeling heavy by transforming from oil to milk on your skin. Consider it your indulgent way to keep dry skin at bay this winter.
I already swear by the K18 shampoo for giving my (rather flat hair) a bit of life – so I was quick as a flash to try the brand's new on-the-go dry shampoo. My review: it's the perfect solution for refreshing greasy strands during the busy festive period (and the slump time between Christmas and New Year too). That's because it soaks up excess oil and adds volume – without turning your face white like Father Christmas.
We are calling it now. Electrolytes are set to be one of the biggest wellness trends in 2025. Probably best known among athletes in the less chic form of Lucozade, these supplements are all about boosting your body's hydration levels to reduce brain fog, fatigue and inflammation. Best of all, the new Black Cherry flavour contains six essential electrolytes and no artificial sweetners, so they won't disrupt your gut.
Skin feeling a little winter-worn of late? This silky serum should be top of your wishlist. Deeply hydrating and smoothing, the concentrate uses some real skincare powerhouses to lift and firm your complexion. That includes ceramides, macroalgae and a patented nanopolymer (a blend of hydrating hyaluronic acid and polyglutanic acid, plus lysine to support collagen production).
You've heard of fragrance layering – now let us introduce candle layering. Designed to help you create a personalised aroma for your home, each candle of this chic collection represents a different layer of the fragrance pyramid (top, mid and base) that can be enjoyed individually or together. There's the swirl of mineral mosses, joy of gourmand and a rich leatheriness to be experienced.
This cream is like an indulgent cuddle for your skin, perfect for locking in moisture as soon as you've hopped out of the shower. Packed with hero hydrating ingredients, such as ceramides, coconut oil and hyaluronic acid, it leaves your limbs soft and smooth and, in even better news, it absorbs like a dream.
Already sold out once on first release, we can see why: Scarlett Johansson's The Outset has solved all your winter lip problems with this gloss-come-treatment. As well as providing an on-trend super glossy finish, it contains all the goodies you want for a firmer, smoother pout. There's hydrating humectants, plumping peptides, and moisturising squalane, plus some lactic acid to give your lips a brightening boost.
Did you know that collagen decline in our bodies starts from our 20s. And that it is a key contributor to poor skin, hair and nail health? Fret not – a good collagen supplement can help, and this new one is recommended by a host of dermatologists – so you can trust it's suitably evidence-backed. The powder combines a hefty dose of scientifically proven marine-derived collagen peptides, alongside potent antioxidants including zinc, biotin and B, C and D-vitamins.
Candles are a brilliant present, and they don't come more giftable than the latest Bibi Parfum launches. The unique yet not overpowering scents have a long burntime and fill a room brilliantly. If you have to pick just one, my favourite new aroma is Birth Country as you'll never get bored of the fruity, gourmand and woody blend.
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