Is there ever such a thing as too soon when it comes to preparing for Raya? We argue, no. Before you know it, the big day arrives, and you don’t want to be caught off guard. Between rushing to your berbuka appointments with friends and family (these are some great places to consider, by the way), and shopping for your Raya looks, you may want to squeeze in some time to take stock of what’s happening in your beauty stash. Perhaps you’re due for a top-up here and there, but in this list are the latest beauty releases that we think you should highly consider. Keep reading for our thoughts on the new drops.
The Best New Beauty Releases of February 2026
Pop Shower Oil in Grapefruit & Vanilla
If you’re still only using a gel body cleanser in your shower routine, then you’ve got a lot to catch up on. No, it doesn’t mean you have to have a 10-step regimen, but it does mean that there’s room to explore what your cleansing ritual could look like. Enter: the shower oil. A body wash that cleanses the skin without overly stripping the natural moisture our skin still needs to keep it protected and healthy. And these days, we don’t always have to look for imported options to fill that gap, because this one’s made by Pop, a Malaysian brand that puts safe ingredients at the forefront of their operation.
So how does it work? Well, it’s a little bit like a facial cleansing oil, where it gently lifts buildup and dirt off the skin. Similarly, you would need to use it on dry or damp skin and emulsify it by adding water. However, here’s the difference. Unlike a makeup cleansing oil, following it up with a second cleanse is not necessary. Left after the wash will be a layer of oil that keeps the skin moisturised, smooth, and gleaming for the entire day. And bonus, you can also use this in your shaving routine.
RM109 | Shop here
Lumi Beauty Hydrogel Patches
When a 15-minute sheet mask doesn’t do the trick anymore, that’s when you turn to Lumi Beauty’s multi-hour-long ones. These ones, however, inject the skin with similar goodness, but with smaller patches, designed for your convenience. Perfect for prepping the skin ahead of makeup application or a shot of deep nutrition for the skin, the hydrogel patches come in two formulas: Soothe + Balance to cool heat-stressed skin, and Brighten + Revive to brighten and fortify the skin barrier—both of which are made to be suitable even for sensitive skin.
Each box arrives with five pairs that are packed in individual sachets, and we bet these will make it into many an in-flight beauty pouch. The heart-shaped patches are also very useful and allow for flexible placements. Wear it on the cheeks, around the lips, or on your forehead—the cut is that intuitive. After three hours, peel them off to reveal healthy and radiant skin that looks like you just stepped out of a facial.
RM68 | Shop here
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
Nothing gives us the ick more than a moisturiser that doesn’t seem to want to sink into the skin—especially in our tropical climate. Which is why we quickly jumped on board when we heard of what this microemulsion can do. One may look at the key ingredients and find them to be nothing out of the ordinary (lipids, amino acids, jojoba oil, and natural moisturising factors), but sometimes it takes simplicity itself to solve a common issue we all could be having: dehydrated and poorly maintained skin barrier. The solution is typically delivered through a dense moisturising cream, but skincare developers at The Ordinary recognised that it’s not a texture that many can work with. If you’ve been looking for a moisturiser that can deeply hydrate and moisturise the skin without feeling too occlusive, then you’ve found just the one. It’s fluid, silky, and most importantly, effective.
RM80 | Shop here
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Concealer
It’s a release that many have been waiting for, especially if you’ve already fallen in love with its foundation pair. Promising to deliver the same high-definition smoothness, full coverage, and 24-hour wear that put them on the map, the concealer is also infused with ingredients that lock in moisture to nourish the skin and prevent any unsightly cracking. Worried about shine? Don’t fret, because it has an amazing oil-controlling technology that keeps the makeup looking freshly applied—even when you’ve had it on for a full work day. Even this Malaysian weather would not hold a candle to it, as the concealer is formulated to be both water- and transfer-resistant.
Even on your clean girl makeup days, this concealer will come in clutch. Though it has that full coverage claim, it’s actually flexible in the sense that you can use as little as you need, or amp it up to hide any and all imperfections.
RM160 | Shop here
Fenty Beauty Limited Edition Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
Rihanna understands that Valentine’s Day is a day for us girls to shine, and that’s what the entire Wattabrat line is for. The limited-edition collection is dripping in scintillating pinks that are made to turn heads. While we know there’s no need to tell you to cop the iconic Gloss Bombs, we do want to showcase the Killawatt Freestyle Highlighters for your consideration.
In 2026, everyone has found their favourite trick to ace their blush. Whether you’re sticking to the old-reliable powders or the natural flush of a cream formula, one thing is for certain: we still need highlighters to top it all off. The two colourways here are curated to be the cherry on top of that cake. Perfect for a flirtatiously fun look, we think this product can easily pull double duty. Thanks to its pearlescent and glittery quality, it lends itself to be a stunning finishing touch for any pink-hued eye looks. Don’t want all that glitter on the cheeks? You can work it into the skin a little more to reveal more of the pearly glow.
RM105 | Shop here
Kosas Shiny Objects
For those who find themselves yearning for a translucent, ethereal shine, we’ve got Kosas Shiny Objects in this list just for you. Highlighters are slowly but definitely creeping back into our daily lives, and this one is a small step in the right direction. It’s lowkey yet impactful, and is easily becoming an on-the-go favourite, no matter the makeup look we’re going for.
Inspired by the luminosity of a liquid highlighter, Sheena, founder of Kosas, wants to deliver the very same kind of nonchalant shine through a powder format. The wet-pressed powder is easily malleable, working great with brushes and even better with fingers. With five colours in total, you’re bound to find a hue that’s going to create that delicious glistening glow on your skin tone. Swipe it across high points of the face, eyelids, and even your shoulder and collarbone to create a juicy, monochromatic look.
RM159 | Shop here
Anastasia Beverly Hills Glidr Shadow Sticks
We’ve come to realise that the most impactful eye looks don’t always have to be painstakingly achieved. Sometimes, it can be done with so much ease that you would not have believed that it could ever be that easy. Shadow sticks have always been that girl—a potent dose of pigment that offers some play time before they completely dry down and last throughout the entire day, with very few signs of wear. The latest in this area is the Glidr Shadow Sticks, a product that comes in a rainbow of colours, both neutral and bright.
Over at the recent House of Sephora, this was the star of the show at the Anastasia Beverly Hills counter. True to its name, each colour glided on, imparting full colour with just a single pass. Mattes blend with minimal feathering (you just have to work fast before it sets into place) and have a soft-focus finish. The shimmers? They’re the standouts. Each option offers intense colour and glitter pay-off, so much so that you might just convert into exclusively using these instead of the usual palettes.
RM144 | Shop here
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