Cosmetics Business picks: Limited edition Lunar New Year beauty launches

By Lollie Hancock | Published: 20-Feb-2026
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As Lunar New Year marks the start of the first new moon of the lunar calendar, we take a look at the best limited-edition beauty launches to celebrate the occasion

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Lunar New Year fell on 17 February 2026, marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar and the start of 15 days of celebration.

2026 sees us enter the ‘Year of the Fire Horse’ – believed to represent an intense, fast-paced year centred on momentum, with life and mindset coach Jo Irving explaining it as, “an invitation to reconnect with inner confidence and finally get started on projects you have been putting off”.

To mark the celebration, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, several beauty brands have launched limited-edition products centred around the Year of the Fire Horse.

From body care launches by Lush to Oribe’s special launch for your own mane, read on to discover our top picks.

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