Venturing into different waters is not a new thing for brands in the fashion or art industry. If the last few years are anything to go by, where we've witnessed many fashion brands starting their own beauty lines (to our delight), we can make an educated guess that this business trend is only going to continue. The stakes are high, though. If the beauty products are not hand in hand with the quality we've come to be accustomed to, not only may the brand in question lose their credibility on the beauty front, it may actually devalue our perception and experience of the quality of their initial product(s), services and identity they've curated over time.

Stakes are even higher when our expectations are as high as the mark they've set and have been setting for decades. Reputations are built and proven over years, but can crumble in a matter of days. Certain brands have had our trust for a long time, rightfully so, and they've justified it over and over again. One such brand is Barney's New York, not only a brand, but a cultural institution in its own right. Style, luxury, quality and sophistication are the pillars of Barney's NY identity. High standards — high quality. So, when such an institution announces their own skincare line, you know you're about to be introduced to something marvelous. New ground is broken, indeed. The gem that awaits: Glocela — a premium antioxidant complex that has been created exclusively by the Barneys New York wellness R&D team. It is made up of 8 rare ingredients in a golden ratio to deliver powerful antioxidant benefits and improve skin tone, texture and moisture retention — setting a new standard for luxury skincare in 2022: meaning clean and high-quality ingredients from around the world, beauty that comes from within, aka powerful formulations which work on beautifying, treating and strengthening our skin from the inside out. Their debut product line includes a serum, hybrid cleanser, water essence, rich cream, light gel cream and 5 two-step double action hydrogel masks addressing different skin concerns such as redness, dehydration and irritation. Among these new arrivals, there are also waters, supplements, lip balms and something that got me, personally, very interested — the Sentiage line — hand and body care product lineup created with scent-entrapped technology, using premium, cruelty-free and vegan fragrance that spreads instantly upon contact with the skin and lingers on. Click through for our selection and be among the first to experience the beauty of Barney's.

Image via @barneysbeauty

Rich in complexion improvement ingredients, this cream makes the skin tone clear and even, while powerful antioxidants strengthen the skin's natural defense, relieve skin irritation and improve skin texture and elasticity. High molecular weight moisturizing ingredients and Aqua Shield System provide moisture that lasts up to 24 hours.

Get it

Powerful enough to remove makeup and sunscreen, this hypoallergenic hybrid cleanser with cloudberry seed extract, 4th generation peeling ingredients PHA & LHA and melting encapsulated cellulose, is also gentle enough in effectively removing blackheads, whiteheads, dead skin cells, and impurities, all without drying out the skin.

Get it

Pore-refining, brightening and texture-smoothing, it is also rich in vitamins C and E. The powerful antioxidant Glocela complex — featured in all Glocela line products, consists of cloudberry seeds (skin tone, elasticity, hydration), cranberry (preventing skin damage and removing free radicals), bilberry (protects the skin from external stimuli), edelweiss (anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and hydrating properties), Iceland moss (relieves skin troubles and promotes the synthesis of hyaluronic acid), rock samphire (helps strengthen the skin barrier by promoting protein synthesis), red algae (reduces skin redness by helping constrict capillaries) and alteromonas: a fermented extract of microorganisms that grow 3,000 meters below sea level and has a structure similar to that of hyaluronic acid. It strengthens the skin's immune system, prevents skin damage from UV rays and chemical stimuli and effectively regenerates damaged skin. Talk about getting your money's worth!

Get it

A mask for any skin occasion, and we all know that not all skin occasions are pretty or lovely. This set lets you try them all, whether you are battling blemishes, sensitivity, lack of radiance (shout-out to Damask Rose Water in the "Ready to Party" mask) or vitality. Double action refers to the PHA and LHA toner pad which first preps the skin for the second step: the actual mask. The honey mesh layer of the mask allows for the mask to adhere seamlessly to skin without tearing. The masks respond to skin temperature and allow for the active ingredients in the gel to absorb faster and more effectively, leaving skin more hydrated and radiant.

Get it