The 35 Best Beauty Launches of February, According to Editors

"Charlotte Tilbury is bringing back powder highlighters with the release of its Hollywood Glow Architect Highlighter ($48). My favorite shade is bronze glow, and it makes my face look like I've actually been drinking my water. The formula is smooth, not streaky, and blends like a dream. I haven't put it down since getting it." — Ariel Baker, assistant beauty editor

"I'm picky when it comes to my lip products, and the ColourPop Lippie Pencil ($7) passes all of my tests with flying colors. It goes on creamy and smooth, and it lasts for hours — even through eating and drinking on dates. Plus, ColourPop just launched at Target, which has made restocking on all of my favorites super easy." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer

"The new L'Oréal Telescopic Lift Washable Mascara ($15) is actually incredible. It makes my lashes look long and fluttery, and while the Telescopic line is known for its lengthening capabilities, this mascara actually also gave me quite a bit of volume. I love a good drugstore makeup find." — AB

"The Caliray Surfproof ($35) has been my go-to for setting my makeup ever since I got my hands on a bottle. The ultrafine mist makes the setting spray really enjoyable to apply and keeps my makeup locked in all day. While some setting sprays can feel a little dry, this is more like a hydrating skin-care mist with the addition of prickly pear, agave, and glycerin in the formula." — JH

"The Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss ($22) range was recently expanded to include three new shades. Of the three, Revealed is my absolute favorite color. It adds a beautiful light pink to any lip combination I'm wearing, taking my normal lip look up a notch with an added layer of shine. The formula also smells like a delicious lemon pound cake, so that's a plus." — AB

"Anything Alicia Keys tells me to put on my face I will try in the effort to achieving even one-fourth of her glow, and after using the Keys Soulcare Truly Becoming Multi-Benefit Peptide Serum ($38) for almost two weeks now, I think I'm nearly there. I'm not sure if it's the formula's gentle, gel-cream texture, or perhaps the moisturizing peptides and hyaluronic, but there's something about smearing this stuff on every night that gives me an instant dose of calm. The bonus is that I also happen to wake up with softer, healthier-looking skin." — Kelsey Castañon, beauty director

"The Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Serum Toner ($39) has saved my skin this winter. The two-in-one product combines a serum and a toner into one ultra-hydrating treatment. I use it after cleansing and before my retinol to give my skin a boost of moisture. The thick, jelly-like texture makes it really refreshing to apply." — JH

"I'm always looking for ways to combat my dry, dehydrated skin, especially in the winter. The first time I tried the Jouer Hydrate & Repair Skin Barrier Cream ($40), I knew it was going to be a staple in my skin-care routine. It's thick and luxurious but not too heavy that it irritates my acne-prone skin." — RR

"The Naturium Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50 ($22) is what every sunscreen should feel like. The formula absorbs quickly, and once it's all blended, it imparts a glow so delicious, I can skip my dewy primer and go straight into my makeup routine." — AB

"In the wintertime, my skin tends to freak out a bit, and in those moments, I reach for a straightforward, barrier-repairing moisturizer. The Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Barrier Cream ($48) is perfect because it repairs and hydrates without causing any further irritation to my compromised skin. The thick, creamy texture of this cream feels amazing and layers nicely under my other products." — JH

"There is no slump quite as low as the midday, post-lunch slump in winter, which is why I keep the Melt By Melissa Optimyst Mineralizing Spray ($44) stored next to my computer for moments I need a pick-me-up. It's loaded with soothing aloe vera and green tea, plus an invigorating lemongrass scent, so I can spritz it on for an instant refresh, anytime." — KC

"A few friends of mine swear by slugging under the eyes for wrinkles, but it's not something I've ever subscribed to. After trying the Jouer Luminize Overnight Dark Circle Slugging Balm ($30), however, I totally get the hype. Using this product under my eyes at night has made my dark circles all but disappear, and I swear my wrinkles are less noticeable. This stuff is truly magic." — RR

"I love retinol, but it's not often that a formula impresses me in terms of texture — usually, it's all about the results. What's amazing about the Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream ($23) is it is effective and feels really nice when you put it on. It feels like a hydrating serum thanks to squalane in the formula but packs a punch with 0.75 percent encapsulated retinol." — JH

"The dry winter air has my hair looking less than voluminous, so I set out to find a new mousse. The Function of Beauty Zero Gravity Styling Hair Mousse ($13) is the perfect modern formula — it creates volume and body and offers just the right amount of hold without any crunch. And it gets bonus points for smelling amazing and coming in at such a steal of a price." — DD

"When done right, Sundays are for hitting the rest and reset button. Sometimes, for me, that means nothing but Netflix binges, but other times, it's a time to take a moment for myself, which is where the Bumble and Bumble Sunday Purifying Clay Detox Shampoo ($34) comes in. No product resets my scalp quite as well; it features gently exfoliating lactic acid to slough away any flakes or dryness, plus kaolin and bentonite clays to absorb any oil, so I can start the week off right." — KC

"Oribe's Hair Alchemy line now features a brand-new Strengthening Masque ($68), and it's absolutely heavenly. The hydrating formula strengthens hair from the inside out, preventing future damage. As soon as you open the bottle, you're hit with the delicious scent. In a matter of minutes, it makes my hair feel silky soft and adds a ton of shine." — JH

"One spritz of the Kms Hairplay Dry Texture Spray ($26) in between styles can completely transform your look. It can take you from tousled waves to messy bun to intentional bedhead and back again, all depending on your mood." — KC

"The new Pattern Beauty Hair Dryer ($189) is fire, and it has a lot to do with the attachments. The comb attachment is wide enough to blow-dry the length of my small knotless braids and concentrated enough to also get the roots without hassle. While the attachments themselves get hot, the body of the dryer does not, meaning you can hold the nozzle comfortably without burning yourself. If you want a finer comb through, you can use the brush attachment." — AB

"I'm not a fragrance person (I know, bad beauty editor), but this Nest Balinese Coconut Perfume Oil ($98) is about to change me. One swipe onto my wrists, and I feel like I'm suddenly in the Caribbean, perched up on a beach with a piña colada in my hand. Unlike other perfume oils that tend to fade in a few hours, this one lasts, too." — KC

"I recently ended an eight-year relationship, and although it was depressing at first, I've been having lots of fun going out on dates. The Maison Margiela Replica On a Date Eau de Toilette ($160) has become my go-to fragrance, and I've received tons of compliments every time I wear it. The scent is long lasting but not too overpowering, which makes it the perfect first-date fragrance." — RR

"Diptyque just launched a limited-edition fragrance called the Do Son Eau de Parfum ($205), which has notes of tuberose, orange blossom, and jasmine and comes in a beautiful blue bottle. The scent is really fresh and light, making it perfect for year-round wear." — JH

"I always have a candle burning at all times, and my current favorite is the P.F. Candle Co. Wild Herb Tonic ($24). The scent is zingy and fresh and reminds me of being outside after a fresh rain. Plus, even my mom, who is a self-proclaimed candle hater, loves this one, too." — RR