Holidays call for a beauty routine upgrade—because, let’s face it, our skin is about to go on a wild ride! From festive glam to winter skincare saviors, October’s top beauty releases are here to keep you glowing through every celebration. This month, we’ve handpicked new in makeup essentials that deliver the perfect mix of hydration, shimmer, and longevity to match the season’s energy. Whether it’s a bold lip, a blurring foundation, or a luxe highlighter, these picks will make sure your beauty game is on point for the holiday whirlwind ahead.
Huda Beauty’s Icy Nude Palette is bringing all the frost as the weather cools down, and it’s not playing around. This palette has every texture you could want—matte, shimmer, bio-glitters—for a perfect mix of smooth, pigmented shadows. From cool silvers and dreamy pinks to rich burgundies and icy whites, it’s like winter in a compact. Whether you’re going full glam or soft and subtle, these shades are ready to give your eyes that effortless, chill-worthy look.
The Limited Edition Arcane Diamond Bomb will turn every moment into golden hour. This diamond-dusted highlighter is best-described as a shimmering 3D veil that feels cool, bouncy, and weightless on the skin. With a texture that glides and blends like a dream, it’s perfect for having a touch (or a whole lot) of glam to your daily routine. Plus, the jewel-like compact is as luxe as the glow itself—prepare to be obsessed!
Gisou’s Honey Infused Lip Oil is here to make your lips feel as lush as they look. Packed with 99% natural ingredients, this ultra-nourishing oil blend—featuring Mirsalehi Honey, Hyaluronic Acid, and botanical goodness—hydrates, plumps, and smooths lips while enhancing their natural color. Think of it as a daily treat for softer, golden-kissed lips that feel healthy and look effortlessly polished.
The LANEIGE Divine Lip Duo Set is pure holiday indulgence for your lips! Featuring two best-sellers in limited-edition flavors, it’s all about keeping your lips soft and shiny. The Lip Glowy Balm in Candy Cane gives balm-level hydration with a gloss-like shine—without the sticky feel. Meanwhile, the Peppermint Lip Sleeping Mask works overnight with berry extracts and Moisture Wrap™ Technology, keeping your lips plump and hydrated as you sleep. Perfect for gifting…or keeping all to yourself!
If you’re a fan of The Body Shop’s Vitamin C range, the new Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser is a total upgrade. This richer, velvety cream is loaded with olive-derived squalane, bakuchiol, and a stable form of vitamin C to give your skin that instant radiance boost and even tone.
Glow Recipe’s Banana Soufflé Moisture Cream is making a grand comeback for their 10th anniversary, and fans are buzzing! This beloved, limited-time treat is a lightweight, soothing dream for dry, sensitive skin, thanks to hydrating banana, magnesium, and calming centella asiatica. If you’re an OG, you already know the wonders of this creamy soufflé—but if you’re new, consider this your chance to grab a cult-favorite that leaves skin soft, calm, and oh-so-hydrated. Don’t wait, because it’s here for a good time, not a long time!
Hello lips! Meet the REFY Blur Liner, the one-and-done lip liner for a naturally fuller look—no blending needed! With its unique domed applicator, this liner hugs your lip line, creating a soft, blurred effect in a single swipe. The creamy, soft matte formula is comfortable and non-drying, available in six shades that mimic real lip tones, with neutrals and cool tones designed for all skin tones.
Now obviously, you need a cool bag to store all your new makeup essentials—and Tory Burch’s Logo-Plaque Makeup Bag is the perfect fit. With its sleek design and iconic logo plaque, this bag is all about style meets practicality. Roomy enough for all your beauty faves yet compact enough to toss into any tote.
