Lust list: The beauty products that deserve every bit of the hype

Nykaa Cosmetics Matte to Last 16HR Bullet Lipstick, ₹599 

From desk to drinks—through meals and mirror checks—it stays (and slays) all day long. Available in 25 shades best suited to Indian skin tones, Nykaa Cosmetics’ high-impact bullet lipstick delivers a soft matte finish in a single swipe.

La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Sheer, ₹56,300 onwards 

Luxury Swiss beauty brand, La Prairie, has finally made its way to India! And the Luxe Cream Sheer from the house’s iconic Skin Caviar collection is our top pick, owing to its superior lifting and firming performance.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum, ₹6,500 onwards 

Boasting 91 per cent natural origin ingredients, Shiseido’s Ultimune Power Infusing Serum targets skin ageing as we know it. A strengthened skin barrier and elasticity in a matter of weeks!

Clarins Double Serum Light Texture, ₹6,200 onwards 

Clarins’ next-gen Double Serum Light Texture lives up to its name. As effective as its predecessor, the renewed formulation is far lighter, allowing for quicker absorption to deliver powerful age-defying benefits to the skin.

Kiehl’s Truly Targeted Blemish-Clearing Solution, ₹2,800 

If pimple patches do you no good, turn to the Truly Targeted Blemish-Clearing Solution by Kiehl’s—an invisible liquid patch to protect and treat active acne while fading post-mark discolouration.

Sol de Janeiro Body Badalada Vitamin-Infused Lotion, ₹3,285 

You’ll now find SDJ’s cult-favourite Cheirosa 62™ scent in a nourishing, new formulation. Meet Body Badalada: An amalgam of hyaluronic acid blend, Brazilian sugarcane, and Brazil nut oil to deliver all-day hydration.

Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve, ₹15,300 for 50ml 

Tom Ford Beauty introduces the Black Orchid Reserve—a fragrance debuting the Ghost Orchid, a phantom-like flower considered to be one of the most elusive in the world. A single whiff reveals an interesting blend of black orchid accord, patchouli, and ghost orchid accord.

Jo Malone Raspberry Ripple Cologne, ₹13,300 for 100ml 

Reminiscent of warm British summer, this limited-edition fragrance indulges in a seasonal favourite—raspberry ripple ice cream. Featuring notes of redcurrant, raspberry, and white musk accord, it’s a scrumptious scoop in a bottle.

Aminu Milky Mineral Sunscreen, ₹2,800 

Aminu has upgraded your all year round skin saviour. Presenting the Milky Mineral Sunscreen leaving no white cast, no pilling, and no stinging upon application. The best part? The dermatologically tested, silicone-free formula is water-resistant for up to 40 minutes.

Dolce & Gabbana Blueberry Nutri Tint, ₹4,500 

Here’s a hybrid beauty must-have you can’t miss. Enriched with ultra-moisturising ingredients such as Italian blueberry extract and glyceryl glucoside, it lends a weightless, ‘my skin but better’ finish while shielding against sun damage. Sensitive skin girlies, take note—the formula is non-comedogenic.

Sommer Beauty Ride the Wave Tubing Mascara, ₹999 

Weightless, smudge-proof, and super lengthening—these three golden words exemplify Sommer Beauty’s Ride the Wave Tubing Mascara, which promises to survive the rain, sweat, and even a good cry sesh... and comes off with just lukewarm water.

Forest Essentials Phoolon Ki Diwali Festive Gifting Range - Tulsi, Skincare Basics, ₹2,595 

Forest Essentials’ thoughtfully curated gifting range draws inspiration from the beauty of Indian flowers. Perfect for the festive season, this box contains all your skincare can’t-do-withouts, including the Delicate Facial Cleanser, Facial Tonic Mist, Lip Balm, and Sheer Sun Fluid SPF 50 PA++++.

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This article first appeared in Cosmopolitan India's September-October 2025 print edition.

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