The heating's on, the party invites are rolling in, and your skin is asking for a little extra love. November is all about getting glam-ready while keeping things cosy, and this month's launches nail both. We've got a couture cushion foundation, a fragrance trio made to match your mood, a gourmand scent that smells like dessert in the best way, a bouncy jelly moisturiser, and a calming hero for stressed-out skin. Let's get into it.
YSL Skin Affair Cushion Foundation
K-beauty fans, this one's for you. YSL has given the cult cushion compact a couture makeover with the Skin Affair Cushion Foundation, and it's already all over your FYP.
The formula is 72% serum-infused, so it feels more like skincare than makeup. It's packed with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, polyglutamic acid and squalane to plump and hydrate, while giving you light-to-medium coverage you can build up without ever looking cakey. The finish? A soft, poreless glow that looks like your skin, just on its very best day.
It comes in 31 shades and is refillable, all housed in a pearly pink quilted compact that looks more like a clutch than a foundation. Tap it on at home, then tap again before the office party. That's the whole point.
Kylie Cosmetics Mood Stones Kylie Jenner Collection Eau de Parfum
Why settle for one signature scent when you can have one for every mood? Kylie Cosmetics just dropped Mood Stones, a trio of eau de parfums in gorgeous stone-shaped bottles, each designed for a different side of you.
Cashmere Muse is your calm, serene era: bergamot and mandarin blossom up top, ylang ylang and frangipani in the heart, and a soft base of tonka and salted musk.
Blush Wood is for feeling flirty and romantic: juicy apple and rose melt into honeysuckle and gardenia, then settle into vanilla and cedarwood.
Velvet Brew is bold and a little mysterious: creamy hazelnut and plum, coffee flower and orange blossom, finished with coffee and patchouli.
They're vegan, long-lasting, and made to be layered, so go ahead and mix your moods. Velvet Brew over Blush Wood for date night? Yes please.
Estée Lauder Glimmer Eau de Parfum
If you love a sweet scent with real depth, meet your new obsession. Estée Lauder Glimmer is an amber floral with a gourmand twist, and it smells as good as it sounds.
It opens bright and mouthwatering with a raspberry mousse accord, mandarin and orange flower. Then the heart turns warm and dreamy with macaron rose, vanilla bean and cashmeran, before settling into a cosy base of patchouli, amber, sandalwood and tonka bean. Created by three legendary perfumers (Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo and Jean-Marc Chaillan) and fronted by Hailee Steinfeld, it's a scent made for the little moments that light you up.
Pro tip: layer it with the matching Glimmer shower gel and body lotion to make it last even longer. The sculpted, light-catching bottle with its gold cap will look stunning on your dresser, too.
Medicube Hyaluronic Ceramide Jelly Cream
Medicube keeps winning at K-beauty skincare, and its new Hyaluronic Ceramide Jelly Cream is the moisturiser your skin needs this winter.
It's powered by 10 types of hyaluronic acid for long-lasting hydration and plump, bouncy skin, plus ceramides and multi peptides to support your skin barrier and lock all that moisture in. You'll also find niacinamide, squalane and ectoin in the mix.
The best part? That jelly texture. It feels rich and cushiony but absorbs fast, with zero greasy or sticky finish, so it sits beautifully under makeup in the morning. It works for all skin types, but dry skin is going to especially love it once the cold weather really kicks in.
Clinique Daily Calm™ Soothing Repair Cream
Cold winds outside, central heating inside, and suddenly your skin is red, tight and cranky. Clinique to the rescue with the Daily Calm™ Soothing Repair Cream, a comforting moisturiser made for sensitive skin.
It's formulated with Uniflavon™, a soothing botanical blend, plus magnolia to calm the look of redness, and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration. In clinical testing, it soothed, helped repair the skin barrier and reduced irritation in just one use. It's been tested on very sensitive skin and is free from fragrance, drying alcohol and SLS/SLES.
Bonus: it doubles as an eye cream, so it's one less product to pack for those winter weekends away.
That's five gorgeous reasons to treat yourself (or start that Christmas wishlist early 👀). Which one's going straight into your basket: the cushion, the Mood Stones, Glimmer, the jelly cream, or the calming cream?
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