New Year 2026: Six make-up and skincare products that are perfect to start the year glowing

If a healthy, glowing skin is part of your New Year goals, then you should invest in a skincare wardrobe. Make-up and skincare tubs, palettes and tubes make for easy upgrades. Our wish list edit features six formulas to ensure that you start the year with a glowing skin.

Mary&May Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream
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Eye for detail

Mary&May Tranexamic Acid + Glutathione Eye Cream works on fixing dark circles and fine lines. People have been dotting it around their mouth and other facial areas affected by pigmentation. It will not replace a messed up sleep cycle, but it will definitely reduce discolouration. Trust the combination of brightening tranexamic acid, glutathione and Vitamin C to work their (science-backed) magic.

Available for ₹2,180 on marynmay.com

Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
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Flutter your eyelashes

Now that the brand Essence is finally in India, it is time to stock up on its incredible mascara that blew up on TikTok and for all the right reasons. Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara is budget-friendly evenly coats lashes with a lift that legitimately gives you the false-lash effect without having to struggle with the lash glue.

Available for ₹400 on tirabeauty.com

VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask
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Unmasking glow

Irritated or angry skin, rosacea flare-ups, post-exfoliation hydration — VT Cosmetics Cica Daily Soothing Mask looks after your skin every time it is in need of some extra care. The box of 30 makes usage mess-free, comes with a pair of mini tongs to avoid contamination and is safe enough to use everyday. If you’ve heard of the brand’s viral at-home micro needling Reedle Shot serum, think of this as the finishing touch.

Available for ₹1,999 on tirabeauty.com

Etude Fixing Tint
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Colour scheme

We love an India exclusive, and this time around, K-beauty powerhouse Etude has created three new shades specifically for Indian skin tones. Each of them being nude.

In shades Noor, Sufi Red and Mocha Mantra — Etude Fixing Tint is worth adding to the cart if you are after a lightweight, matte lip tint that will not budge.

Available for ₹950 on tirabeauty and nykaa.com

Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
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Scrub it off!

Of course, you have seen the sunscreen by Beauty of Joseon all over your Instagram feeds and part of everyone’s recommendations. Take our word for it — this clay mask deserves a shot too. Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask refreshes and unclogs your pores without drying your skin; possibly one of the most gentle kaolin clay masks you will find, with gentle exfoliation courtesy of Korean red beans.

Available for ₹1,740 on tirabeauty and nykaa.com

Bright like a diamond

Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil
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Of course, Rihanna’s shimmer-bomb highlighters took over the Internet the minute they dropped. But the party season hack that we have been loving is using them as eyeshadow. The shades are super pigmented, so all you need is your fingertip to swipe some directly onto your lids — a single-step glitter eye look with zero fallout. The diamond-shaped casing is a treat to the eyes, too. Our pick? Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil.

Available for ₹4,375 on tirabeauty, nykaa, and fentybeauty.com