It was the form—along with the function—that attracted us to this selection of new beauty launches. A perfectly curved (and limited-edition) matte white porcelain bottle holds a best-selling Korean skincare serum, a curved bottle adorned with a carved jade top contains a perfume that reminds the wearer of home, and, if you’re feeling adventurous—a bright matte violet lipstick (no, really, it’s actually very flattering) comes in an equally luxurious refillable case.
These were just a few of the items that caught our eye and ended up in our makeup bags for spring. There’s something for a better ponytail, brighter skin, a weekend with the paper, and a serum for busy mornings, too.
A version of this story appears in the May 2023 issue of ELLE.