5 Lunar New Year Beauty Products To Celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake

Lunar New Year 2025 marks the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake, a time for communities around the world to celebrate traditions rooted in centuries of cultural significance. It starts January 29, and is celebrated in countries such as China, Vietnam, Korea, and other parts of Asia with family feasts, fireworks, and red decorations — symbols of good fortune and happiness. Join us in celebrating with the gorgeous (and useful!) products, below. 

1. Oribe Lunar New Year Magnificent Volume Hair Collection

We already love Oribe’s Magnificent Volume line, and now it comes in the prettiest Lunar New Year packaging, perfect for gift-giving. The brand enlisted Australian Chinese artist Chris Chun to create a custom snake design with vivid shades of red. 

2. Le Mini Macaron Snake Goddess & Cherry Red Mini Kit Bundle

The Lunar New Year is about fresh, new beginnings — and why can’t that include your nails? The AAPI-founded brand launched 2025’s kit with four gel polish colors, the cutest snake nail stickers, and the Le Mini Macaron LED lamp.

3. U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound Tinted in Fortune

This ultra-hydrating lip oil now comes in the limited-edition shade Fortune, a hot red flecked with subtle gold shimmer, inspired by founder Tina Chen Craig’s Chinese culture. It might just bring you good luck.

4. Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI Lunar New Year Limited Edition

This bestselling K-beauty serum provides lasting hydration while it works to target fine lines, uneven skin tone, and texture. This year, it comes in shimmery new packaging with snakeskin details.

5. Glasshouse Fragrances Wisdom of the Snake Triple Scented Soy Candle

For something a little brighter in color and scent, Glasshouse Fragrances is celebrating “a year of no limits” with this soy-blend wax candle featuring a zigzagging serpent. The fragrance is an uplifting blend of fresh orchid and sweet citrus, with rich cedarwood and musk.