Beauty Bag: What’s New for January

Everything you need to get glam this month.

Hello, 2016! - Welcome to the New Year! And don’t let anyone tell you differently — it’s the perfect time to revamp our life, from your career and relationships to your beauty bag. Click ahead for a look at the latest and greatest beauty goodies to add to your bag this month. By Britt Middleton(Photos from left: Urban Decay, Laura Mercier, TATCHA)

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Hello, 2016! - Welcome to the New Year! And don’t let anyone tell you differently — it’s the perfect time to revamp our life, from your career and relationships to your beauty bag. Click ahead for a look at the latest and greatest beauty goodies to add to your bag this month. By Britt Middleton(Photos from left: Urban Decay, Laura Mercier, TATCHA)

Shea Moisture Professional Smooth Finish Thermal Protection ($19.99) - Going from curly to straight is very serious business for naturalistas. And Shea Moisture’s new thermal styler not only smells divine and coats strands richly with its KeraVega Monoi Oil Complex without weighing hair down, it also makes the blow dry process much easier.(Photo: SheaMoisture)

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Shea Moisture Professional Smooth Finish Thermal Protection ($19.99) - Going from curly to straight is very serious business for naturalistas. And Shea Moisture’s new thermal styler not only smells divine and coats strands richly with its KeraVega Monoi Oil Complex without weighing hair down, it also makes the blow dry process much easier.(Photo: SheaMoisture)

Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Hydrating Cream ($30.07) - This pampering, all-natural moisturizing cream is everything. It’s a super-thick, creamy formula (a little goes a long way) and is enriched with jojoba seed oil and a proprietary blend of anti-aging plant extracts. It’s magic on the face, especially during the winter months. (Photo: Neal's Yard Remedies)

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Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Hydrating Cream ($30.07) - This pampering, all-natural moisturizing cream is everything. It’s a super-thick, creamy formula (a little goes a long way) and is enriched with jojoba seed oil and a proprietary blend of anti-aging plant extracts. It’s magic on the face, especially during the winter months. (Photo: Neal's Yard Remedies)

Maybelline Eye Studio Master Graphic Liquid Liner ($7.99) - Get that cat-eye on fleek! This is the tool you need for a thick, dramatic wing. The thicker tube makes it easy to handle and the innovative squared felt tip makes for a precise angle. (Photo: Maybelline)

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Maybelline Eye Studio Master Graphic Liquid Liner ($7.99) - Get that cat-eye on fleek! This is the tool you need for a thick, dramatic wing. The thicker tube makes it easy to handle and the innovative squared felt tip makes for a precise angle. (Photo: Maybelline)

Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation ($48) - Remember when luxury brands had only one shade for brown-skinned gals? Not anymore. Laura Mercier’s latest foundation is optimized for an ultra-glowy finish and comes in an impressive array of shades, such as caramel and deep ebony.  (Photo: Laura Mercier)

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Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation ($48) - Remember when luxury brands had only one shade for brown-skinned gals? Not anymore. Laura Mercier’s latest foundation is optimized for an ultra-glowy finish and comes in an impressive array of shades, such as caramel and deep ebony.  (Photo: Laura Mercier)

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit ($40) - The hype around the original Anastasia contour palette makes it one of the hottest on the market (and a personal favorite of mine). This new cream formula is prized for being super blendable (no crazy lines!).(Photo: ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS)

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit ($40) - The hype around the original Anastasia contour palette makes it one of the hottest on the market (and a personal favorite of mine). This new cream formula is prized for being super blendable (no crazy lines!).(Photo: ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS)

BeautyBlender Liquid BlenderCleanser ($30) - Your BeautyBlender is so good to you. It buffs in your foundation for the gawds and cleans up a jagged winged eye like magic. Therefore, you should extend its life by cleansing regularly with a mild, dye and irritant-free cleanser. (Photo: BeautyBlender)

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BeautyBlender Liquid BlenderCleanser ($30) - Your BeautyBlender is so good to you. It buffs in your foundation for the gawds and cleans up a jagged winged eye like magic. Therefore, you should extend its life by cleansing regularly with a mild, dye and irritant-free cleanser. (Photo: BeautyBlender)

Environ Intensive Avance DFP 312 Cream ($126) - As the name suggests, Environ’s Intensive Avance DFP 312 Cream intensely rejuvenates skin. A blend of amino acids and supercharged peptides gives skin a smoother, plumper appearance and helps fight off the visible signs of aging. Use this product as a preventative measure after toning and before your sunscreen. (Photo: Environ / Smart Is Avance)

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Environ Intensive Avance DFP 312 Cream ($126) - As the name suggests, Environ’s Intensive Avance DFP 312 Cream intensely rejuvenates skin. A blend of amino acids and supercharged peptides gives skin a smoother, plumper appearance and helps fight off the visible signs of aging. Use this product as a preventative measure after toning and before your sunscreen. (Photo: Environ / Smart Is Avance)

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base ($56) - This is my go-to smoothing product at the moment. Spiked with shea butter, it can be used as both a makeup primer and a moisturizer, plus it’s oil-free! It makes foundation lay like silk on the skin. (Photo: Bobbi Brown)

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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base ($56) - This is my go-to smoothing product at the moment. Spiked with shea butter, it can be used as both a makeup primer and a moisturizer, plus it’s oil-free! It makes foundation lay like silk on the skin. (Photo: Bobbi Brown)

Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Lip Balm ($36) - Any brand can put out a moisturizing lip balm, but how many come enriched with 24-karat gold leaf? Exactly. Treat yourself, girl. (Photo: TATCHA)

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Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Lip Balm ($36) - Any brand can put out a moisturizing lip balm, but how many come enriched with 24-karat gold leaf? Exactly. Treat yourself, girl. (Photo: TATCHA)

Urban Decay UD Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette ($58) - You’ll be able to create a variety of looks from this 15-shade collection comprised of nudes and rich jewel tones in both matte and shimmery finishes. We love dazzling Danger, a iridescent blue topaz inspired by ‘80s glam. (Photo: Urban Decay)

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Urban Decay UD Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette ($58) - You’ll be able to create a variety of looks from this 15-shade collection comprised of nudes and rich jewel tones in both matte and shimmery finishes. We love dazzling Danger, a iridescent blue topaz inspired by ‘80s glam. (Photo: Urban Decay)