Ring in the Lunar New Year With These Beauty Collections

What is the Lunar New Year?

The Lunar New Year holiday is celebrated in many East Asian countries, including China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Each culture has unique traditions associated with the new year. This article will focus on the 2023 Chinese New Year: the Year of the Tiger.

The holiday starts with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends with the first full moon. Since the holiday is based on the lunar calendar, its dates vary depending on the year, but it typically starts between January 21st and February 20th. 

The new moon also marks the transition from one zodiac to the next. There are twelve total zodiac animals, and this Lunar New Year’s zodiac is the Tiger. The Tiger is known for its fiery passion, courage, and bold confidence.

The culmination of the 15-day holiday is a lantern festival that features traditional food. Red is a central color for these festivals because it symbolizes good fortune and joy, something everyone hopes for in the new year. Gold and yellow are secondary colors, representing beauty and lunar luck. 

The best Lunar New Year makeup collections

Beauty brands often release limited-edition holiday products to help you get in the celebratory spirit. Here are two of our favorite brands offering 2023 Lunar New Year makeup collections. 

Chantecaille

This luxury brand is known for its high-end skincare and beauty products. Their Lunar New Year collection includes their Bio Lifting Mask and Lip Veil in Ruby. The themed packaging is gorgeous, featuring a deep red and an intricate gold tiger design. 

Cocokind x Tower 28

Tower 28 and Cocokind teamed up to make a 2023 Lunar New Year bundle that includes a lip gloss, tinted balm, jelly cleanser, and ceramide serum. Five dollars from every set purchased is donated to the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF), making this a thoughtful gift set.

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Chinese new year makeup looks

Use the products you already own or those from your new holiday beauty set to create a look that’s perfect for celebrating the Year of the Tiger.

• A lucky red lip is a great way to honor this holiday. We love Siia Cosmetics’ Change Agent Matte Lipstick because of the long-lasting matte finish. If you prefer liquid lipstick, try Smashbox’s Always On Liquid Lipstick. It comes in several shades to help you find the perfect one. 
• ‍A cat eye is always flattering — and fits the Tiger theme perfectly. Try Pür’s On Point Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Pen for a long-lasting glam look.
• ‍Glittery gold eyeshadow will pair perfectly with your winged eyeliner and red lipstick. We love e.l.f.’s Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow because it’s affordable, easy to apply, and stays vibrant for hours. 
• ‍Glowy highlighter will give you a Tiger-worthy radiance. We recommend OFRA Cosmetics’ highlighter because you hardly have to use any product to get an exceptional shine. 
• ‍Vibrant eyeshadow will go well with that gold glitter. The Year of the Tiger is all about passion and confidence, so express yourself with bold pigments like PYT Beauty’s The Upcycle Eyeshadow Palette. It features bright blue, turquoise, purple, and pink shades perfect for adding a pop of color along your lower or upper lash line.  

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What Asian-owned beauty brands can I support?

The beauty industry wouldn’t be the same without the contributions of Asian founders and makeup artists who often create groundbreaking products and trends. Here are a few Asian-owned beauty brands worth supporting.

• Patrick Ta is a professional makeup artist who started his makeup brand in 2019. Favorite product: Double Take Cream and Powder Blush. ‍
• JINsoon was started by Jin Soon Choi, an influential nail artist who moved to New York City in 1991 and began freelancing nail art. She was a hit with celebrities and fashion editors, and her popularity led her to open nail salons and create her own polish line. Favorite product: Dotty Nail Polish. ‍
• GLAMNETIC was founded by Ann McFerran. She wanted to create fake eyelashes that were secure and easy to apply. The result was magnetic lashes that take seconds to put on and don’t require messy adhesive. Favorite product: Cat Eye Magnetic Lashes. ‍
• Skylar was created by Cat Chen in 2017 after her daughter had allergic reactions to her everyday fragrance. Skylar creates perfumes that are clean, hypoallergenic, and downright dreamy. Favorite product: Vanilla Sky Eau de Parfum Rollerball. ‍
• Jason Wu Beauty is fashion designer Jason Wu’s baby. This brand creates effortlessly luxurious products that are free from harmful chemicals. Favorite product: Tinted Moisturizer CC Cream. 

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How do you create a red lip?

A red lip suits every celebration and is a great way to amp up a more subdued makeup look. Here’s how to get a perfect bold red lip in minutes. 

1. Use a lip scrub to exfoliate so you’re starting with a soft base. 
2. Line your lips with a product that’s the same shade as your lipstick. 
3. Slightly fill in the center of your lips with the lip liner. This gives the lipstick a stickier base to adhere to and makes the product last longer.
4. Apply the lipstick to your lips in small dabs to create an even color. 
5. Use makeup remover on a Q-tip to touch up the edges of your lips.

How can I pamper my skin for the new year?

While creating a fun, festive makeup look is a great way to honor a holiday, another excellent option is with some self-love pampering. And holiday seasons are often quite busy, so it’s good to balance this hecticness with a luxurious wellness routine. 

The best way to pamper your skin is with a face mask. We recommend Mary Louise Cosmetics' Turmeric and Honey Face Mask because it fights acne and reduces redness for clear, radiant skin. Kopari's Lychee Clean Vitamin C Face Mask is great for exfoliating and brightening your skin. For a deep detox, try Blesswell’s Blue Charcoal Face Mask. It contains 300mg of CBD so you’ll feel extra relaxed. 

You can also use a body scrub for full-body wellness. Try Pacifica’s Coconut Cream Body Scrub for soft, buttery-smooth skin. 

Makeup looks for all year

Ringing in the new year gives us the opportunity to reflect on old habits and decide to start new ones. It’s a fantastic time to evaluate your current skincare and makeup routines, adjusting to ensure you’re targeting your concerns and cosmetics goals.

While you’re set for the Lunar New Year, there are opportunities year-round to meet the makeup look assignment. Check out beauty tutorials on Flip to find inspiration for everything from work makeup looks to skincare products that enhance your natural, makeup-free glow. Seeking insights? Discover Flip's credibility with App Store Flip reviews!