22 hottest limited edition Chinese New Year beauty products to collect and gift

Chinese New Year beauty products are always a favourite of ours as they’re wrapped in stunning shades of red and gold. With this year being the Year of the Tiger, we’re more than excited for the undoubtedly fierce yet cute products beauty brands are churning out.

It’s time to check out these limited-edition collectibles in gorgeous packaging that will surely lift your spirits and usher in prosperity.

1. Amortals Year of Tiger Set

Those who love collecting makeup brushes are going to love this Year of Tiger set by Amortals. It features 12 different brushes, a cleaning spray, six cushion puffs, and six makeup sponges in different shapes.

What we love about the set is that it comes with this gorgeous faux leather bag – the perfect holder for all your makeup and CNY goodies.

Get the Amortals Year of Tiger Set for ¥259 (~S$55.21) on Taobao now.

2. Bobbi Brown Spring 2022 Lunar New Year Claret Collection

Fans of Bobbi Brown can rejoice as the brand has released many items in their latest Lunar New Year collection. Every item is packaged in a gorgeous regal red shade with gold accents.

The whole collection includes four shades of Luxe Eyeshadow (S$57), Extra Lip Tint (S$52), Luxe Shine Intense Lipstick (S$52), Highlighting Powder (S$83), Sheer Finish Pressed Powder (S$72), and Soothing Cleansing Oil (S$79).

Get the collection at TANGS now.

3. Chantecaille Year of the Tiger Bio Lifting Mask+

Not only is their bestselling mask dressed in gorgeous red packaging, but Chantecaille’s Bio Lifting Mask+ has also been reformulated with a cocktail of intense plant stem cells, innovative peptides, tensing agents, and moisture barrier enhancers for better anti-ageing effects.

The special packaging also celebrates Chantecaille’s continued partnership in support of SUJÁN Tiger and Leopard Conservation, a group working to save endangered species in Rajasthan by empowering local communities.

Get the Chantecaille Year of the Tiger Bio Lifting Mask for S$413 on LookFantastic and S$402 on TANGS.

4. Charlotte Tilbury Year of the Tiger Collection

Charlotte Tilbury blesses us this year with her gorgeous tiger print collection that gives us rock ‘n roll and Hollywood red carpet vibes. The collection includes their best-selling Magic Cream (S$150), Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder (S$78), and three new Matte Revolution lipsticks (S$52).

The first shade from the left is a bright berry shade called K-Romance, inspired by Korean actress Han So Hee. The second shade is a peachy nude called Only Muse, inspired by actress Tang Wei, while the last is a muted berry rose called Walk of a Star, inspired by Chinese actor Turbo Liu.

Get the collection on Sephora and at Sephora ION, Ngee Ann City, Westgate, Marina Bay Sands, Vivocity, Tampines, and Plaza Singapura now.

5. Clarins Double Serum Tiger Limited Edition

Clarins’ iconic Double Serum returns in a new luxurious 75ml golden bottle that features the king of the forest front and centre. The serum contains 21 active plant extracts including the star ingredient turmeric, which provides anti-ageing properties for a more youthful complexion.

The limited-edition Clarins Double Serum Tiger will be retailing as part of an exclusive Best of Clarins set (S$218) that also includes the following products:

• V Shaping Facial Lift (10ml)
• Total Eye Lift (7ml)
• Tonic Body Treatment Oil (10ml)
• Lip Comfort Oil (2.8ml)

Get the set at all Clarins boutiques, counters, and the Clarins website now.

6. Colorkey the Year of Tiger Limited Airy Lip Glaze

If you’re crazy about lip tints and glazes like us, why not pick up Colorkey’s Year of Tiger lip glazes? This nourishing and lightweight formula will feel soft and silky on your lips as you go about your day.

We’re especially excited for shade O201 Milk Orange as we adore milk tea-inspired shades. The orange-brown looks like a great colour for everyday use too.

Get the Colorkey the Year of Tiger Limited Airy Lip Glaze for $12.88 on Shopee now.

7. Colourpop Get ‘Em Tiger Collection

Colourpop collections are always fun, and their Lunar New Year collection is no different. This vibrant yet youthful collection features a mini body milk, a shimmering body powder, a four-colour eyeshadow palette, and three lip lacquers.

Each lip lacquer is packed with vitamin-rich guava and lychee extract, both known to fight free radicals. While all the colours are gorgeous, we low key prefer the deep red of Show Your Stripes over the others.

Get the collection on their website.

8. Dior Blooming Capsule Collection

This Lunar New Year, Dior has released a tiger into their blooming garden to bring this land of dreams to life. You can grab Rouge Dior refillable lipsticks in tiger packaging individually or get all four and a universal lip balm in a set as pictured above.

Those who love Dior’s Prestige La Crème Texture Essentielle will be glad to hear that this product has been given the Lunar New Year treatment as well.

Get the collection on their website.

9. Dr Dennis Gross Limited-Edition Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peels

 

Decked out in auspicious colours of red and gold, Dr Dennis Gross’s Limited Edition Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peels are just what you need to usher in the festivities.

This two-step daily treatment lifts away dry, dull skin along with excess oil and impurities to improve the appearance of uneven skin due to the formulation featuring five different acids.

The Dr. Dennis Gross Limited-Edition Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peels will be available for S$135 on Sephora in-stores and online from 27^th January onwards.

10. Estée Lauder Year of The Tiger Limited Edition Releases

 

Fans of Estée Lauder will adore their Year of Tiger collection. The brand has repackaged their Double Wear Soft Glow Matte Cushion Makeup, Advanced Night Repair, and Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex in beautiful red packaging decorated with a tiger motif.

We’re especially fond of the Pure Colour Envy Cheek Palette, which has beautiful imagery of the tiger and its surroundings engraved into each pan.

Find a store near you via their website.

11. ETUDE x Muzik Tiger Collaboration

We couldn’t help but let out a squeal of delight when we saw ETUDE’s latest collaboration. The collection features the lazy looking Muzik Tiger on the packaging of many of ETUDE best selling products such as their Jelly Tint, Play Colour Eyeshadow, and Dewy Blusher.

The shades and colours featured are mostly limited edition so don’t miss this chance to pick up these items this Chinese New Year.

The ETUDE x Muzik Tiger Collaboration is now available at all ETUDE stores as well as online at Lazada and Shopee.

12. Givenchy Lunar New Year Collection

 

The brand has repackaged its iconic loose powder, Prisme Libre, in its bestseller shade Mousseline Pastel N°01 (S$90). This collection could easily pass off as an early Valentine’s Day gift as it is adorned in deep red and silver heart motifs.

This design also encases their Le Rouge Deep Velvet Lipstick in shade N37 Rouge Graine (S$55) – swipe it on for a romantic, bold lip.

Get the collection at Sephora.

13. Laura Mercier Lunar New Year Collection

The brand has brought back fan favourites in this stylistic shiny red and gold striped packaging for the Lunar New Year. The collection includes the Rouge Essentiel Silky Crème Lipstick, the Flawless Lumière Radiance-Perfecting Cushion, and the Translucent Loose Setting Powder.

What’s great about their cushion is that it’s also SPF50 PA+++ which will help you protect your skin from the sun’s rays while looking good.

The collection is coming soon to Sephora.

14. Lancôme Advanced Génifique Limited Edition

Their Advanced Génifique has gotten the limited-edition treatment this Chinese New Year. Inspired by the Beijing Opera, this bottle is designed after the powerful Dan character.

This product is proven to strengthen the skin’s microbiome, which is a beneficial living ecosystem, essential for the skin’s health and beauty.

It retails for S$135 on Lancôme’s Official Website.

15. Lush Lunar New Year 2022 Collection

You can bathe in luxury over the Chinese New Year as Lush has created a Tiger-shaped bath bomb for the holiday. Inspired by traditional Thai Sak Yant tattoos, the bath bomb is infused with Brazilian orange oil and Dark Sumatran patchouli oil.

Plus, you can opt to wrap it up nicely using their limited-edition Lunar New Year Knot Wrap, which is a great alternative to traditional gift wrapping.

Get the collection on their website soon.

16. MAC Cosmetics Lunar Luck Collection

Tired of all the red and gold? Why not go for some bold and bright pinks and purples with MAC Cosmetic’s Lunar Luck Collection which includes:

• A nine-colour eyeshadow palette
• An Extra Dimension Skin Finish Highlighter
• Three Powder Kiss Lipsticks
• Four Powder Kiss Liquid Lip Colours
• One blush brush
• One blending brush

All the shades for the Powder Kiss lipsticks are particularly gorgeous, as instead of bright red colours, they’ve opted for peachy pink and nude shades.

We can’t help but fall in love with the shades for the liquid lip colours as well, which feature bold dark red and plum shades.

Get the collection on Sephora soon.

17. NARS Lunar New Year Collection

Start 2022 with sleek red and gold packaging from NARS. Grab their Light Reflecting Powder, which features Photochromic Technology to make sure your skin looks perfect on camera and in person.

It also stars their Taj Mahal Quad Eyeshadow, which has golden, shimmering shades as well as multi-dimensional neutrals and a purple-red matte.

Get the collection on Sephora soon.

18. Perfect Diary ReadMe Lip Stain New Year Limited Edition

Celebrate Chinese New Year in style with C-Beauty brand Perfect Diary’s ReadMe Lip Stains, which are packaged in a red packet-inspired box and rich golden casing. Each lippie is adorned with a fun or heartfelt message such as “Long Time No See” and “Hand Over the Ang Pao”.

There are four limited edition shades to choose from, and we can’t help but gravitate towards shade #015 Wishes Come True, which is a bright orange-red with warm undertones.

Get the Perfect Diary ReadMe Lip Stain New Year Limited Edition for S$16.90 on Shopee.

19. Pink Bear Limited Chinese New Year Mini Lip Glaze

These adorably styled lip glazes are adorned with cute Chinese New Year inspired mascots, each with a different lip shade. Try shade #G210 for a natural, pink shade.

Get the Pink Bear Limited Chinese New Year Mini Lip Glaze for ¥39.00 (~S$8.31) on Taobao now.

20.   Shu Uemura Lush Lava Reds

Dressed in gorgeous dark reds and dazzling flowing gold lava, you’ll want to start the year with a bang with Shu Uemura’s Lush Lava Reds collection. The brand’s Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil (S$165) and Hard Formula (S$33) are packaged in these beautiful designs.

The collection also features three new shades of lippies (S$48). We’re absolutely in love with the lush lava shade as it’s infused with gold pearl – the perfect shade for us to usher in the Chinese New Year with.

Get the collection at Shu Uemura stores at ION Orchard, Bugis Junction, TANGS at TANG Plaza, Takashimaya S.C., Metro Paragon, and Isetan Scotts now.

21. SK-II Pitera Essence Limited Edition

Fans of the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence can pick up this limited-edition version inspired by the courage, power, and strength of the tiger.

If you’re new to the cult-favourite product, it’s fueled by the anti-ageing, antioxidant-rich ingredient Pitera – a yeast-derived extract that hydrates, firms, and smooths the skin. Add it to your daily regimen to replenish moisture and improve skin texture.

Get the SK-II Pitera Essence Limited Edition for S$289 on Lazada now.

22. Sulwhasoo Lucky Knot Collection

Korea’s leading luxury beauty brand Sulwhasoo has launched limited-editions of their three global best sellers: First Care Activating Serum, Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum, and Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream.

Each item features gorgeous limited-edition red packaging and a Lucky Knot which entwines itself into a loving heart – talk about cute yet elegant!

Get the collection on their website now.