English text by Selina Lum
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Are we the only ones who blinked and suddenly October was over? With only two months left to go in the year that will undoubtedly stand out forever as one of the most…sensational changes of everyday life, we’re at least soothed by knowing the beauty industry has blessed us with fall and winter products. Needing another new, richer night cream for winter, or a shimmering lipstick and nail polish to “decor” into the holiday spirit? How about a relaxing CBD salt soak, or a moderate retinol serum that will have your skin sparkling in just a few days? There’s all that and more in our 11 picks for the best new products spotlighted in November 2020. Check them out for yourself below.
VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY, Posh Lipstick in Sway
The second addition to Victoria Beckham’s lip category is an oh-so-creamy lipstick in nine shades. It’s full of nutrient-rich oils for a moisturizing finish that really lasts. No cracked lips here! And in true Posh fashion, every single one of the colors is to die for. The editing team is partial to the dusty rose Sway, but you can’t go wrong with each one of them, in our opinion.
($38)
DĒAWY, Concentrated Super Serum
This soothing and hydrating potent CBD product is packed with rich antioxidants which may reduce free radical damage and protect vulnerable skin from daily exposure to pollutants and dehydration, so when we find one that actually delivers that enviable plump, dewy glow, it’s a major discovery. While added Hyaluronic acid creates a moisture barrier, and keeps you away from pore inflammation and irritation. Formulated with rose, sodium PCA, DMAE, and Ceramides (all good stuffs!) to help soften and moisturize the skin’s natural lipid barrier and to fortify the skin for maximum impact. No obscure formulations here, just the essentials for healthy, deeply moisturized skin.
($55)
OUAI, Hand Wash
Obviously, as winter approaches, our hand-wash game is better than ever, and the new formula from Jen Atkin’s Ouai is one of Editor’s Picks. It gently exfoliates with biodegradable jojoba esters (a must for removing dead skin), while avocado and rose-hip oils impart plenty of moisture for dry winter hands. Imagine the aroma – the magnolia, musk, and violet scent – so divine!
($32)
TAMMY FENDER, Celestial Rose Crème
As the weather turns colder, we’re on the lookout for richer moisturizers to keep our skin protected and hydrated from morning to night. This velvety new cream from natural skin-care maestro Tammy Fender is totally water-free, replacing it with eco-friendly and nourishing aloe leaf juice, plus rose-hip seed oil and manuka honey for a serious moisture boost. Skin is left looking plump and dewy, no matter how dreary it is outside.
($145)
HUGH & GRACE, Renewing Night Serum
Your skin does most of its restoration at night. This new nighttime serum oil contains a blend of rose-hip oil, grapeseed oil, blue tansy oil, and pumpkin seed oil to soothe breakouts, calm redness and inflammation, balance, and restore lackluster skin after a tiring day. You’ll want to incorporate this into your regimen this season.
($90)
KATE SOMERVILLE, Kx:
VItamin B3 + VItamin C Serum
Winter is the ideal time to target lingering skin discoloration or texture issues left over from the summer (since you’re getting less sun exposure) with an active concentrates serum. Niacinamide, vitamin C, peptides, and citrus fruit extract work to brighten and lighten hyperpigmentation for a more luminous complexion, fast.
($98)
TOM FORD, Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum
Just because summer is over does not mean we are saying goodbye to fruity, floral scents. This new Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford contains an exhilarating blend of pêche de vigne and Sicilian blood orange oil that as if bringing us to a small Italian countryside, where all our troubles seem but a distant memory. The patchouli scent lures us into the deep and romantic feeling of being snowed in with a lover.
($350)
DIOR PRESTIGE, Micro Oil de Rose Advanced Serum
Rose is one of those skincare ingredients that can hydrate, reduce redness, diminish the signs of aging, in addition to soothing unwanted breakouts. Just like Vitamin C, rose is a great source of antioxidants. Dior’s Dior Prestige new serum oil is as dreamy in its formulation as it is in its look. It contains a potent amount of micro-nutrients from both rose petals and rose sap from the beautifully French Rose de Granville—can you say très chic?
($285)
ORCÉ COSMETICS, Come Closer:
Perfecting Setting Powder
Although the cooler weather is creeping up on the East Coasters, that does not mean all the skin types are reaching for the richest oils and moisturizers they can get our hands on. If you experience oily skin, consider adding this powder at the end of your makeup routine. Its fine texture will lock cosmetic products in place while allowing for a proper lit-from-within glow to peer through.
($42)
OUI THE PEOPLE, The Big Reveal:
PHA Ingrown Relief Toner
Whether shaving the underarms, legs, or bikini area, women like us are bound to stumble upon pesky ingrown hairs from time to time. The secret to banishing ingrown hairs is proper exfoliation. With poly-hydroxy acid (the gentlest of the hydroxy acids) gluconolactone, this toner exfoliates sensitive skin while drawing water to the inflamed area.
($25)
L’ORÉAL, Revitalift Derm Intensives Night Serum with 0.3% Pure Retinol
Want a powerful retinol product that doesn’t cost half your paycheck and has a longer shelf life thanks to a patent-pending formulation? Well, L’ORÉAL’s new serum might just be your answer. The pure retinol delivers the ultimate anti-aging ingredient in a concentrated dose that is guaranteed to leave the skin looking brighter and with less defined wrinkles. It’s also totally fragrance-free, suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
($37)
