Balenciaga’s new fragrances, Sydney Sweeney’s bob and Officine Universelle Buly’s lipstick necklace

Jan 9 , 2026

Balenciaga has launched an entire collection of 10 new fragrances based around a 1947 vial of Le Dix, the first and original scent developed by the maison’s founder Cristóbal Balenciaga. Photo: Handout

This month we’re coveting a stunning blonde bob, a chic lip balm carrier, and beautiful new fragrances based on a classic

Among the most recent happenings and product releases to know from the world of beauty, highlights include Balenciaga’s collection of fragrances, which were inspired by the original scent developed by the maison’s founder; Sydney Sweeney’s chin-grazing bob; and Officine Universelle Buly’s unscented Baume des Muses lip balm.

Scroll to see what other products are worth checking out and splurging on this month.

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney debuted a dramatic haircut at the AFI Fest screening of her latest film Christy in Los Angeles back in October. The 28-year-old actress looked as glamorous as ever with a chopped bob featuring soft, effortless waves and a plunging pink halter gown by Miu Miu. Sweeney’s new look was cut and styled by long-time hairdresser Glen Coco Oropeza and coloured by Jacob Schwartz, who named the lighter hue “bleached suede blonde”.

Balenciaga

It took 15 years for Balenciaga archivists to track down a 1947 vial of Le Dix, the first and original scent developed by the maison’s founder Cristóbal Balenciaga. After getting their hands on the forgotten perfume bottle, the Paris-based brand went on to launch an entire collection of 10 new fragrances – all at once. We’re particularly fond of the mascara-inspired Muscara parfum and the reworked adaptation of the original Le Dix – which translates to “The 10” in French and refers to Balenciaga’s historic haute couture salon at 10 Avenue George V.

Officine Universelle Buly

Officine Universelle Buly has just released a special edition version of its unscented Baume des Muses lip balm. The product now comes in an elegant metal case that can be personalised and worn around the neck. The formula, which is enriched with beeswax and moisturising plant-based ingredients such as shea butter and castor oil, is particularly beneficial for those with chapped winter lips.

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