What’s new in beauty this August 2026? We’re calling it the baseline of care, with a range of new releases aimed at keeping skin looking good at its core. From skincare designed to treat acne, hydrate skin, and exfoliate, to makeup that keeps complexion looking good first, August 2026 is all about making you look like you, but better.
Chuck’s Drink Up Revitalising Kale Mist
Chuck’s newest addition to the S.O.S. range is the Drink Up Revitalising Kale Mist, a dual-layer mist that hydrates, locks in moisture, and leaves skin with a lasting glow. Formulated with 9.3% Kale Extract, plant collagen, three types of peptides, and a botanical complex, this oil-in-mist is gentle enough for daily use and suitable for all skin types. Our tip? Keep it in your bag or on your work desk and spritz to refresh your skin throughout the day.
RM98 | Shop here
Sisley Corrective Serum Blemish Prone Skin
Adult acne got you down? Consider the new Sisley Corrective Serum Blemish Prone Skin, developed specifically for adult acne. This is a high-performance, high-tolerance expert serum that targets the root cause of imperfections to break the blemish cycle of sebum production alternation, hyperkeratinization, microbiome imbalance, and inflammation without stripping or irritating your skin.
Its double action formula rapidly clears active breakouts while rebalancing the skin’s microbiota to prevent future flare-ups. With a formulation comprising succinic acid (a salicylic acid alternative), prickly pear, pomegranate, roucou seed, burdock root, and meadow sweet extracts, this sounds like the perfect addition to your skincare routine if you constantly break out.
RM880 | Available at all Sisley stores in Malaysia
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum Mist
If you’re a fan of the iconic Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum, you’ll love their latest release: the First Care Activating Serum Mist, designed for on-the-go skin refreshment while also serving to strengthen the skin against daily environmental stressors. Powered by the same ingredients that make the original serum so loved, this Serum Mist contains a proprietary active derived from fermented ginseng and Sulwhasoo’s patented JAUM Activator to awaken the skin’s natural strength. The mist also contains Panax Ginseng Root Water to enhance the skin’s moisture pathways and deliver up to 1.8x greater hydration.
RM210 | Shop here
Augustinus Bader The Solar Shield SPF 50
Whether it’s summer or not, sun protection is equally important—yet we always forget sunscreen on our bodies. Now, however, Augustinus Bader’s new launch, The Solar Shield SPF 50, is promising double duty with a single product. This body SPF is powered by the brand’s proprietary TGC8, which supports cellular renewal and prevents visible signs of premature ageing while also protecting against UVA and UVB rays. Tests have shown that 100% of subjects showed improvement in dark spots and luminosity, while skin firmness improved by 18% and elasticity improved by 17%. Most importantly, this body sunscreen is made to meet rigorous clean beauty standards: cruelty-free, vegan, and formulated without phthalates, parabens, silicones, DEA, mineral oil, petrolatum, talc, and heavy metals.
RM705 | Shop here
Farmacy Bright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliator
Sometimes in life, you just need a small injection of fun to your daily routine. The internet calls it “whimsy”. We call it swapping your AHA toner pads for a fun, foaming exfoliator in the form of Farmacy’s new Bright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliator. In addition to being fun to use, the foam exfoliator is also gentle enough for daily use, comprising a combination of ingredients including mandelic acid, fermented lemon peel, and panthenol to hydrate and support the skin barrier. The results? Brighter, softer, and smoother-feeling skin with visibly improved texture.
RM195 | Shop here
TK by Tyra The Eye Edit
Warm-toned and wearable are the two key identifiers of TK by Tyra’s latest release, The Eye Edit—a 9-pan eyeshadow palette. Created to make eyeamkeup approachable for beginners, founder Tyra Kamaruzzaman said, “I’ve always believed that makeup should feel exciting, not intimidating. When creating The Eye Edit, I wanted to design a palette that anyone could confidently use—whether it’s your very first eyeshadow palette or your hundredth. Every shade was intentionally chosen because I wanted it to be something I’d personally wear.”
RM50 | Shop here
It Cosmetics Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm
For the days when you want something easy and light on the skin, It Cosmetics has something new for you: the Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm. Formulated with a 92% skincare base comprising collagen peptide, hyaluronic acid, and Vitamin E, this lightweight balm keeps skin looking and feeling healthy. With its sheer coverage that is clinically proven to deliver better-looking bare skin in four weeks, perhaps you can do it all.
RM138 | Shop here
Albion Elegance Modeling Color Up Base UV
Is uneven skin tone the bane of your existence? Or do you simply want to put on a complexion product without the full coverage and call it a day? Albion’s Elegance modeling Color Up Base UV product is here to save the day. Featuring seven different colour-correcting shades to address your uneven skin tone woes, this primer will also refine skin texture while providing UV protection and hydration alongside being sebum- and water-proof.
Not sure which colour corrector you need? Use this as a quick guide: pink for complexion, orange for dark spots and circles, blue for yellow-tinged skin, green for redness and acne scars, yellow for dullness, purple for clarity and yellow-tinged skin, and beige for dull skin.
RM200 | Available at Isetan KLCC, Isetan The Gardens, Parkson Elite Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Parkson Elite One Utama
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Sticks
In the spirit of easy makeup, Charlotte Tilbury’s new Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Sticks truly make it easy for a one-and-done eyeshadow look thanks to its buttery formula and high-impact colour that sets for up to 24 hours of long wear. The collection is vast and allows for creativity, with 12 universally flattering shades in two finishes: matte blur and satin glow.
RM155 | Shop here
Estée Lauder Double Wear SkinFit Cushion Foundation
Estee Lauder’s iconic Double Wear foundation now comes in a cushion format, delivering the same long-wear, breathable, full-coverage product with a soft-lit matte finish. What makes this different is its lightweight, comfortable texture with Microflex Longwear Mesh that helps create that flexible, seamless layer that hugs the skin without settling or caking. It’s heat- and humidity-resistant with transfer-resistant coverage, and its slim, compact design makes it easy for you to bring around for touch-ups throughout the day, if needed.
RM240 | Shop here
La Prairie Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation
La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation SPF30 has undergone a reformulation to fit today’s beauty standards, and we’re here for it. It maintains the same high-coverage finish as the original and is infused with the brand’s proprietary Exclusive Cellular Complex, a lipidic Caviar Extract that supports skin firmness and elasticity and improves skin quality over time. Plus, with the concealer formula at the cap, it’s really a two-in-one product that’s perfect for flawless skin. The foundation is available in 24 shades.
RM1,480 | Available at the LA PRAIRIE Flagship Boutique at The Exchange, TRX, Isetan The Gardens Mall, Isetan Suria KLCC, and Parkson Elite Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
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