Springtime is finally upon us, and this season of awakening is a perfect time to shift your focus on self-care. The month of March offers a plethora of exciting new products, from a viral foundation that provides an extra juicy glow to an uplifting floral fragrance that inspires you to be unapologetically yourself. Get ready to spice up your beauty routine with a list of must-have products. Here are the top March beauty launches to watch out for!

The Best March Beauty Launches 2023

1. Shiseido Eudermine Activating Essence 

On top of our list of the best beauty launches in March is the newly reformulated Shiseido Eudermine Activating Essence. It is supercharged with oil microparticles that constitute just 1/100 the size of an emulsion, allowing it to penetrate deep into the stratum corneum. This serum is also formulated with ActiveRED Technology, a never-before-seen innovation that is powered by Lifeblood. It stimulates the skin’s restoration process by retaining moisture levels and minimising the appearance of imperfections for a youthful glow.

Why we love it:

  • New replaceable packaging
  • Non-comedogenic-tested
  • Replenishes the skin’s restoration 

Price: RM360.00

Where to buy: Available at nationwide counters, boutiques, kiosk and selected Sephora stores: click here to view the store locations and online sites: Shiseido’s official website and Lazada

2. AROMATICA Ritual Hair Oil Lavender & Patchouli

AROMATICA Ritual Hair Oil Lavender & Patchouli houses a medley of eight types of plant-derived oils along with lavender and patchouli essential oils. These ingredients work together to replenish the hydration level, control unruly frizz, and boost hair strength and shine. With its oil-based formulation, it can help detangle the hair easily for a glossy and smooth finish. This hair oil imparts a refreshing herbaceous and citrus aroma that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. It opens up with bergamot and sweet orange before a lasting scent of lavender and patchouli lingers. 

Why we love it:

  • Sustainable packaging
  • Herbaceous and citrus aroma
  • Suitable for coloured and permed hair

Price: RM95.00

Where to buy: Sephora

3. Dr.Jart+’s Pore·remedy™ Renewing Foam Cleanser & Smoothing Primer

Dr.Jart+ has added a Renewing Foam Cleanser and Smoothing Primer to its Pore·remedy™ collection. This cult favourite collection leverages powerful ingredients including PHA and panthenol, to resurface the skin. The Dr.Jart+ Pore·remedy™ Renewing Foam Cleanser features a concoction of an amino-based surfactant, 5% of glycerin and 1% panthenol. It gently cleanses the skin from impurities and makeup while keeping it hydrated. The  Dr.Jart+ Pore·remedy™ Smoothing Primer is a hybrid product that blurs out the appearance of pores and uneven skin texture. Apart from providing skincare benefits, it also helps to keep your makeup looking fresh for 12 hours. 

Why we love it:

  • Targets uneven skin texture
  • Minimises the appearance of pores
  • Gentle exfoliating properties

Price: Dr.Jart+ Pore·remedy™ Renewing Foam Cleanser (RM120) and Dr.Jart+ Pore·remedy™ Smoothing Primer (RM150)

Where to buy: Sephora 

4. Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau De Toilette

For this best March beauty launches list, celebrate your authentic self with Marc Jacobs Perfect Eau De Toilette. This luminous floral scent features a wonderful blend of pink peppercorn and polygonum as top notes. The floral accord is augmented with a heart of white daffodils, which exudes a mellow dry-down of cedarwood aroma. The falcon design reflects the epitome of the fragrance. The signature Marc Jacobs’ classic, rounded bottle is topped with an eccentric collection of mismatched charms.

Why we love it:

  • Long-lasting scent
  • Refreshing floral scent
  • Stunning packaging 

Price: RM468 (100ml), RM393 (50ml) and RM239 (30ml)

Where to buy: Available at Sephora stores, sephora.my, Sephora in-app and Lazada.  

5. Fenty Skin Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser

Meet your new best friend, Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser by Fenty Skin. It boasts a powerful medley of kalahari melon, baobab, sunflower and castor oils, which gently cleanse the skin from excess sebum, impurities, and makeup. While shea butter is rich in fatty acids to help soften the skin. Thanks to a proprietary blend of rosemary, clary, bergamot, orange and grapefruit oils, they impart a refreshing scent that will elevate your skincare routine.

Why we love it:

  • Mess-free pump
  • Keeps skin hydrated
  • Dissolves and cleanses waterproof makeup

Price: RM160.00

Where to buy: Sephora 

6. Tarte Maracuja Juicy Foundation

Get your glow on with Tarte Maracuja Juicy Foundation. . As the name suggests, this viral foundation provides sheer-to-medium coverage with a radiant finish. It is jam-packed with skin-loving ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, maracuja and 10 types of superfruits. Thanks to the encapsulated maracuja spheres, it boosts the skin’s dewiness, while an antioxidant-rich flower extract helps to blur the imperfections on the skin. 

Why we love it:

  • 16-hour long wear
  • Waterproof
  • Radiant finish

Price: RM185.00

Where to buy: Sephora

7. Hermès Un Jardin à Cythère

The Hermès Un Jardin à Cythère is created by in-house perfumer Christine Nagel. Inspired by her first trip to the island of Kythira in the Peloponnese of Greece, the fragrance embodies a combination of sensual and woody scents. The captivating aroma is enveloping, with a hint of olive wood and fresh pistachio for a subtle warmth and citrusy scent. 

Why we love it:

  • Box that is illustrated by Greek artist, Elias Kafouros
  • Sensual and woody scent
  • Long-lasting

Price: RM390 (30ml), RM538 (50ml) and RM766 (100ml)

Where to buy: Available at selected Hermès retail outlets

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