As we step into the final month of the year, we deserve only the absolute best after a year of hard work? From the latest releases by Gucci, Guerlain, and more, there’s a new launch this month for everyone!
Whether it’s makeup, skincare, haircare, or fragrances, we’ve got you covered. And if you’re on the hunt for festive gifts, we’ve got those, too!
So, dive in, start browsing, and hit that “add to cart” button now!
Makeup
Make Up For Ever’s Rouge Artist For Ever Matte & Artist Color Pencil
For those who adore lip products, these are a must-have!
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist For Ever Matte
Make Up For Ever has reintroduced its Rouge Artist For Ever Matte line with five fresh shades, featuring distinctive packaging inspired by the pro lip brush. The seamless swipe applicator ensures a flawless 24-hour matte finish with just one stroke!
Let’s explore the new shades suitable for any occasion:
- 96 Can’t Stop Espresso (Neutral Medium Brown)
- 242 Blossom for Eternity (Cool Fresh Pink)
- 290 Never-Ending Plum (Deep Plum)
- 438 Steady Red Poppy (Bright Red-Orange)
- 446 Timeless Burgundy (Deep Rose Red)
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist For Ever Matte retails for S$39 each and is available in Sephora stores and Sephora.sg.
Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil
Unleash your inner artist with this all-in-one multi-use pencil designed for lips, eyes, brows, and face. Loved by celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Lopez, this exclusive set includes three versatile shades: 600 Anywhere Caffeine, 606 Whatever Walnut, and 718 Free Burgundy.
Whether you’re using a single colour for a monochrome look or different shades for a multicolored look, you’re sure to create a lip combination you love!
Make Up For Ever Artist Colour Pencil retails for S$60 and is exclusively available on Sephora.sg.
Skincare
Mikimoto Advanced Mask
For a radiant glow, try the Mikimoto Advanced Mask’s seven-day skincare routine! Developed by the renowned Mikimoto Cosmetics, this mask combines a jeweller’s perspective with top-notch techniques.
Packed with black pearl conchiolin, it aims to enhance clarity and elasticity for a luminous complexion. The soft cotton sheet masks are infused with 17ml of serum, ensuring thorough moisture for your entire face. This seven-day regimen not only hydrates but also boosts brightness and elasticity, reducing visible pores.
Plus, the mask carries the captivating scent of “Mikimoto Eau de Parfum” for a luxurious experience.
Mikimoto Advanced Mask retails for S$189 at Mikimoto Marina Bay Sands and Mikimoto Takashimaya.
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Mask
This sheet mask, enriched with the First Care Activating Serum VI, boosts your skin’s hydration, elasticity, and vitality. Thanks to Sulwhasoo’s ginseng expertise, it leaves your skin radiant! Whether you’re prepping for an event, combating dryness, or seeking a refreshing experience, this mask has you covered.
The upgraded mask, now 100% made from young fibres of paper mulberry, offers a softer feel, minimising skin friction. These sheets, certified vegan and eco-friendly, can absorb ten times their weight, ensuring the mask’s ingredients deeply penetrate your skin.
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Mask (5 sheets) retails for S$75 and is available at Sulwhasoo Boutiques, Sulwhasoo Official e-Boutique, selected Sephora stores, and Sephora online.
Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Looking for a cleanser to fix your damaged skin barrier? Try Glow Recipe’s Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser!
Packed with pre+postbiotics and ceramides, it not only cleanses effectively, but also safeguards and strengthens your skin. Ceramides seal in moisture and protect against irritants, while prebiotics maintain a healthy microbial balance, and postbiotics soothe and replenish moisture.
Glow Recipe’s Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser (150ml) is available for S$45 online and in-store at Sephora.
Derma Lab Hydraceutic Pink Vitamin B12 Serum
Derma Lab’s Hydraceutic Pink Vitamin B12 Serum is designed for Asian skin, focusing on a healthy skin barrier to ease sensitivity, inflammation, and irritation.
Packed with Vitamin B12 and skin-building ceramides, this serum helps soothe inflammation, reduce irritation, and minimise moisture loss. By strengthening the skin barrier, it protects against damage from UV rays, stress, acne, and pollution.
This proactive approach not only prevents sensitivity reactions and signs of premature ageing, but also lowers the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)!
Derma Lab Hydraceutic Pink Vitamin B12 Serum (30ml) retails for S$49.90 on Shopee, Fairprice and Watsons.
Haircare & Bodycare
Lush Snow Fairy Collection
Lush’s Snow Fairy collection is a festive favourite for many, and this year, they’ve added three exciting new products to the 2023 lineup!
Let’s explore the new offerings:
Snow Fairy Bath Bomb
This beloved bubblegum bestseller is back with a new look! Pink, glittery, and infused with the delightful scent of bubblegum, the limited edition Snow Fairy Bath Bomb is a must-have for fans.
Lush Snow Fairy Bath Bomb retails for S$18 at Lush online.
Snow Fairy Shower Jelly
This revitalising shower jelly is enriched with fresh raspberry juice, packed with vitamin C to cleanse, clear, and brighten your skin!
Lush Snow Fairy Shower Jelly retails for S$25 at Lush online.
Snow Fairy Foaming Body Scrub
Experience a new innovation with the foaming body scrub from the Snow Fairy range. Simply add water, and the foaming formula will leave your skin with a fairy-like glow!
Lush Snow Fairy Foaming Body Scrub retails for S$25 (100g) and S$35 (240g) at Lush online.
Hair Rituel by Sisley The Invisible Hold Hairspray
Sisley’s Invisible Hold Hairspray from Hair Rituel is an advanced styling spray that gives long-lasting, flexible hold and a natural finish. It’s invisible on application but effectively maintains your hairstyle’s structure and definition while adding instant body and volume.
The formula is anti-frizz and humidity-resistant, caring for your hair during styling. Enriched with pro-vitamin B5 and vitamin E acetate, it improves hair softness and shine.
Its flexible hold and gentle mist make it suitable for various styles, from natural to sophisticated, textured to controlled or voluminous looks!
Hair Rituel by Sisley The Invisible Hold Hairspray (250ml) retails for S$123 and is available at all Sisley Paris stores islandwide and Sisley Paris online.
Diane Perfect Beauty Extra Scalp Refresh Liquid Shampoo
Elevate your at-home pampering routine with the Diane Perfect Beauty Extra Scalp Refresh Liquid Shampoo – a salon-worthy treat for your hair and scalp!
It deeply cleanses the scalp using AHA & BHA, with amino-based surfactants for a gentle yet thorough cleansing. AHA softens dead skin, while BHA clears clogged sebum from hair follicles. The shampoo also includes juniper berry oil and soothing herbs to relieve scalp irritation, neutralise odors, and refresh the scalp.
Moreover, it prevents acne and is enriched with a premium blend of keratin, collagen, and seaweed extract to moisturise your hair and add volume for beautiful locks!
Diane Perfect Beauty Extra Scalp Refresh Liquid Shampoo retails for $16.92 on Shopee.
Fragrances
Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Femme and Pour Homme
Step into luxury with Gucci Beauty’s latest fragrances – Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Femme and Pour Homme. These scents amplify the iconic Gucci Guilty signatures, creating timeless and modern fragrances that are both captivating and inviting!
For Her: Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Femme
A burst of refreshing energy and charm, this amber floral scent combines wisteria accord, fruity mandora, vanilla absolute, and tonka beans. With hints of rose and violet, it’s a mysterious yet radiant fragrance.
Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Femme (60ml) retails for S$275 at Gucci Beauty online.
For Him: Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Homme
An amber-infused leathery scent that amplifies the signature patchouli of Gucci Guilty. Vanillin extract and orris butter add warmth, while Ambrofix™ with hints of nutmeg elevates the scent. Base notes of benzoin bring depth and magnetism, making it an irresistible fragrance.
Gucci Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Homme (60ml) retails for S$255 at Gucci Beauty online.
Gucci A Floral Verse Eau de Parfum
If you love floral scents, Gucci’s A Floral Verse Eau de Parfum is a must-try! This new addition from The Alchemist’s Garden Collection combines nature’s delicate aromas seamlessly.
Starting with Indian Jasmine Sambac, it’s a fruity and warm fragrance. The heart features Sri Lankan Black Tea, giving it a fresh and spicy twist. The white musk base note, created after 90 years of research, leaves a charming trail.
Plus, it’s made with alcohol from 100% recycled carbon emissions.
Gucci A Floral Verse Eau de Parfum (100 ml) retails for S$575 at Gucci Beauty online.
BOSS Bottled Elixir
If you’re familiar with the classic BOSS Bottled, get ready for something special – BOSS Bottled Elixir, a new, premium take on modern masculinity.
It’s the most concentrated BOSS Bottled yet, adding a touch of luxury to the lineup! Initial notes of incense and cardamom essences create a warm and vibrant impression, while a heart of vetiver and patchouli adds an earthy touch.
The fragrance unfolds to reveal a base of cedarwood essence and labdanum absolute, delivering a robust, woody allure. It comes in two sizes: 100ml (S$210) and 50ml (S$155).
BOSS Bottled Elixir is available islandwide in leading Department Stores and Sephora.
New Skincare, Haircare, and Fragrance Collections
Clarins My Clarins
Looking to care for younger, delicate skin? Explore the revamped My Clarins collection, tailor-made for women aged 18 to 25. With seven vegan products catering to various skin types, including dry, combination, and oily skin, this range aims to provide soft, hydrated, and healthy skin.
Let’s dive into the lineup:
- RE-MOVE Purifying Cleansing Gel: A cool, smooth gel that removes impurities, excess sebum, and daily pollution in one step. Leaves the skin fresh and clean while minimising shine and reducing pores. Formulated with 95% natural ingredients, including meadowsweet extract for increased skin purity.
- RE-BOOST MATTE Hydra-Mattifying Cream: A light cream-gel that eliminates shine, blemishes, and visible pores in one step. Preserves the skin’s moisture barrier, maintaining radiance and a matte finish. Formulated with 93% natural ingredients, including organic strawberry tree fruit extract to reduce skin shine.
- RE-BOOST RICH Hydra-Nourishing Cream: A rich-textured cream that nourishes and hydrates dry skin, restoring bounce and softness. Reduces dryness, redness, and discomfort. Formulated with 96% natural ingredients, including organic Shea Butter for increased skin comfort.
- RE-FRESH Fatigue-Fighter Eye Care: A refreshing, lightweight gel that hydrates, illuminates, and targets signs of fatigue. Reduces dark circles and puffiness, instantly reviving and protecting the skin around the eyes. Formulated with 95% natural ingredients, including Plant Caffeine for refreshed eyes.
- PURE-RESET Mattifying Hydrating Blemish Gel: Targets imperfections and excess sebum, mattifying oily and blemish-prone skin. Smoothens and refines skin texture, bringing brightness and freshness. Formulated with 94% natural ingredients, including hibiscus sabdariffa flower acids for reduced visible blemishes.
- RE-CHARGE Hydra-Replumping Night Mask: A night mask with a relaxing cream-gel texture that quenches and recharges the skin. Illuminates and hydrates through the night, leaving the skin velvety soft, fresh, and plumped. Formulated with 94% natural ingredients, including Huang Qi extract for improved complexion freshness.
- PURE-RESET Resurfacing Blemish Serum: An innovative solution against imperfections in young skin, providing a healthy glow without shine. Visibly reduces imperfections and mattifies oily skin. Formulated with 92% natural ingredients, including organic small apple extract for reduced visible imperfections.
The Purifying Cleansing Gel, Fatigue-Fighter Eye Care and Resurfacing Blemish Serum will be available at all Clarins boutiques and on Clarins.com. The Hydra-Mattifying Cream, Hydra-Nourishing Cream, Mattifying Hydrating Blemish Gel and Hydra-Replumping Night Mask are available on Clarins.com exclusively.
Ryo Hair Loss Expert Care Yeosu Sky & Gyeongju Moon
Looking to pamper your hair? Check out Ryo’s Hair Loss Expert Care Premium Perfume Line with two new scents inspired by South Korean cities Gyeongju and Yeosu. These products use Ginsen9EX™ for nine hair benefits, including protection and scalp care.
Plus, they come in relaxing scents for a luxurious shower experience! Let’s dive into the new scents:
Yeosu Sky Range
Warm and woody, this scent with green-fig leaf, cyclamen, sandalwood, and vanilla revitalises each strand.
Ryo Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume Shampoo Yeosu Sky (585ml) retails for S$25.20 at Watsons online.
Ryo Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume Treatment Yeosu Sky (200ml) retails for S$16.10 at Watsons online.
Gyeongju Moon Range
Aromatic and floral, featuring thyme, geranium, muguet, and olibanum, for a cozy autumn night vibe.
Ryo Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume Shampoo Gyeongju Moon (585ml) retails for S$25.20 at Watsons online.
Ryo Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume Treatment Gyeongju Moon (200ml) retails for S$16.10 at Watsons online.
Guerlain L’Art & La Matière Fragrance Collection – Les Extraits
Check out the newest fragrances in the L’Art & La Matière Collection! Les Extraits pays tribute to Guerlain’s magical scents, taking each ingredient to its peak with a 30% concentration.
Les Extraits Signature reveals the six key elements in Guerlinade, each showcasing its best expression with special expertise:
- Iris Pallida Extrait 6 (50ml, S$950): Elegant and powdery, with almond, musk, and a hint of leathery suede.
- Rose Centifolia Extrait 1 (50ml, S$950): Overflowing with the fruity, spiced, and honeyed facets of precious may rose absolute.
- Vanille Planifolia Extrait 21 (50ml, S$950): The perfect Guerlain vanilla with spice, wood, myrrh, and white musk.
- Bergamote Fantastico Extrait 11 (50ml, S$950): Fresh bergamot meets smoky, woody guaiac wood essence.
- Jasmin Grandiflorum Extrait 30 (50ml, S$950): A burst of jasmine with sweet strawberry top notes and a smooth base of sandalwood.
L’Art & La Matière Fragrance Collection – Les Extraits is available at Guerlain Boutiques islandwide.
Limited-edition Holiday Collections
NARS The Holiday Collection 2023
The NARS Holiday Collection is a limited-edition lineup showcasing the brand’s top sellers and emerging favourites, all adorned in exclusive designs that radiate festive charm!
Let’s explore the offerings:
- Starlight Powermatte Lipstick (S$47): Apply irresistible colour with the Powermatte Lipstick, now available in silver glitter holiday cases! Choose from two star-worthy shades: American Woman 112 (Dusty Rose) and Too Hot To Hold 133 (Maple Red). Exclusively available at all NARS stores, excluding Sephora.
- After Party Light Reflecting™ Setting Powder (S$65): Lock in your look with the exclusive holiday edition Light Reflecting™ Setting Powder, featuring a glamorous gold compact. Available at all NARS stores and retailers islandwide.
- Fatal Attraction Blush (S$53): Achieve a rosy, seductive look with the Fatal Attraction Blush in the shade Sex Appeal (Soft Peach). The exclusive holiday edition compact is available only at NARS 391 Orchard and NARS JEM.
- Golden Spark Pure Radiant Protection Aqua Glow Cushion Foundation Case (S$20): Elevate your foundation routine with the metallic gold holiday edition compact exclusively designed for Pure Radiant Protection Aqua Glow Cushion Foundation. Exclusively available at NARS 391 Orchard and NARS JEM.
- Holiday-edition Radiant Creamy Concealer (S$48): Illuminate, correct, and perfect with the Radiant Creamy Concealer, now in glittering packaging! Choose from two shades: Vanilla (Very Light to Neutral Undertones) and Custard (Medium with Neutral Undertones). Exclusively available at Sephora.com.
- All That Glitters Light Reflecting™ Cheek Palette (S$90): Illuminate your cheeks with six shades of Light Reflecting™ Blush in a limited-edition, glitter-decorated palette. Shades include Sliver Screen (Metallic Cool Pink), Vertigo (Metallic Brilliant Red), City lights (Satin Persimmon Orange), Wild Side (Metallic Shimmering Champagne Gold), Hotspot (Satin Soft Peach), and Sabrina (Satin Terracotta Red-Brown). Available at all NARS stores and retailers islandwide.
- Endless Nights Eyeshadow Palette (S$90): Explore a limited-edition palette featuring nine high-pigment, seductive eyeshadows ranging from shimmering neutrals to pops of pink and purple. Available at all NARS stores and retailers islandwide.
- Invite Only Mini Afterglow Liquid Blush Set (S$65): Indulge in the exclusive set of Mini Afterglow Liquid Blush in coveted shades Orgasm (Peachy Pink with Golden Shimmer) and Dolce Vita (Dusty Rose), along with the new rosy bronze Orgasm Rush (Rosy Bronze). Available at all NARS stores and retailers islandwide.
- Private Party Climax Mascara Duo (S$38): Unleash lash drama with the Climax Mascara featuring a full and mini-size duo for intense impact and travel convenience. Exclusively available at Sephora.
& Other Stories Neon Rush and Déjà Vu Mood
This festive season, & Other Stories is introducing two new exquisite and luxurious fragrances to enhance their beauty line. Let’s explore them!
Neon Rush Eau De Toilette
The newest addition to & Other Stories’ beauty collection, this fragrance ensures a lusciously scented and fresh experience throughout the day. This fragrance unfolds with captivating notes of clementine, ruby cherry, and pink pepper. The heart reveals a harmonious blend of frangipani, wild orchid, and jasmine sambac, while the base notes linger with tonka beans, vanilla beans, and liquid musks.
Neon Rush Eau De Toilette (50ml) retails for S$55 on Zalora.
Déjá Vu Mood
& Other Stories’ beloved fragrance, Déjá Vu Mood unveils a surprisingly familiar yet captivating scent. The enigmatic charm of Déjá Vu Mood lies in its meticulously crafted fusion of notes. It features a blend of raspberry, intertwining with a bespoke floral heart of jasmine sambac, blue cyclamen, and saffron flower.
With depths of ambroxan and driftwood, the fragrance is enveloped in the delightful sweetness of cotton candy — unexpected and undeniably alluring!
Déjá Vu Mood (50ml) retails for S$55 on Zalora.
Maison Margiela Fragrances Replica Holiday Limited Edition
If you’re a fan of Maison Margiela Fragrances’ iconic ‘Replica’ scents, be sure to add these to your cart! Explore their latest limited-edition collection in striking silver and gold, drawing inspiration from the Maison Margiela Fashion House’s renowned “broken mirror” signature!
For a limited time, you can indulge in two iconic ‘Replica’ fragrances and their corresponding candles. Let’s take a closer look:
By the Fireplace
By the Fireplace is presented in a gold edition, embracing its warm aroma of roasted chestnuts that captures the essence of a winter evening at home. It opens with top notes of cloves, pink pepper, and orange blossom, followed by middle notes of chestnut, guaiac wood, and juniper, and base notes of vanilla, Peru balsam, and cashmeran.
By the Fireplace Eau De Toilette Limited Edition Silver retails for S$210 at Maison Margiela Ngee Ann City, VivoCity, and Jewel Changi Airport.
By the Fireplace Candle Limited Edition Silver retails for S$115 at Maison Margiela Ngee Ann City, VivoCity, and Jewel Changi Airport.
Lazy Sunday Morning
Lazy Sunday Morning is presented in a metallic silver edition, with its iconic scent evoking the comfort of bed sheets on a cold winter morning. It opens with top notes of aldehydes, lily-of-the-valley, and pear. As the scent develops, the heart reveals notes of rose, iris, and orange blossom, settling into notes of white musk, ambrette (musk mallow), and Indonesian patchouli leaf.
Lazy Sunday Morning Eau De Toilette Limited Edition Silver retails for S$210 at Maison Margiela Ngee Ann City, VivoCity, and Jewel Changi Airport.
Lazy Sunday Morning Candle Limited Edition Silver retails for S$115 at Maison Margiela Ngee Ann City, VivoCity, and Jewel Changi Airport.
TOS X Porcelain Train Case
If you’re always on the move, you can now conveniently carry your skincare essentials with you! In a unique collaboration, Porcelain and Tocco Toscano, two Singapore brands, bring you the TOS X Porcelain Train Case—a limited-edition holiday collection tailored for globetrotters and the perfect festive gift!
The TOS X Porcelain train case offers curated skincare regimens for different skin types, available in blue and taupe.
Explore the various curated skincare regimens:
- For All Skin Types: The TOS X Porcelain Train Case Skin Revival Set is perfect for those with no specific skin issues. It includes Porcelain’s Hydro Cleanser, Deep Recovery Gel, and Bio-DNA Defence Aqua Gel—an indulgence for essential skincare on the go!
- For Dry And/Or Sensitive Skin: Combat environmental changes with the TOS X Porcelain Train Case Sensitive Repair Set. Keep your skin healthy and hydrated with the Botanical Sensitive Care Toner, HA+ Hydrating Serum, and Botanical Soothing Gel—perfect for staying nourished on the move.
- For Oily, Problematic, Acne-Prone Skin: Say goodbye to blemishes with the TOS X Porcelain Train Case Zit Zap Set. Featuring Natural Skin Refiner and pH Balancing Essence, this kit restores balance for a harmonious complexion, wherever you are.
- For Anti-Ageing: Keep your skin radiant with the TOS X Porcelain Train Case Timeless Set. This luxurious kit targets signs of ageing with premium products like Pre-Cleansing Milk and Bio-Reset Intensive Night Recovery Elixir— a go-to for youthful and flawless skin!
The TOS X Porcelain Train Case is priced at S$495, includes a Porcelain Travel Kit with four sets catered to different skin types, and is available in blue and taupe. Now available at Porcelainskin.com, Porcelain Origins, Porcelain Spa (Guoco Tower) and Porcelain Spa (Funan).
Glow Recipe Holiday Sets
This holiday, Glow Recipe has rolled out three special edition sets with art from talented kids at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. Whether you’re a skincare pro or just starting out, these sets are tailored to all skin needs!
Check out the lineup:
Dewy Skin Goals
Get that sought-after dewy, glass skin with a three-step routine focused on watermelon hydration. Start with the Watermelon Glow Toner, follow up with the Niacinamide Dew Drops, and finish with the Pink Juice Moisturizer for a radiant glow!
Glow Recipe Dewy Skin Goals retails for S$100 (Worth S$137) at Sephora online.
Plum Hydration Heroes
For ultimate hydration, try the plum and hyaluronic acid duo. The Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream hydrates for a lasting, juicy glow, and the Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm revives parched lips.
Glow Recipe Plum Hydration Heroes retails for S$71 (Worth S$97) at Sephora online.
Smooth Skin Dreams
Don’t neglect your skin during holiday travels! Grab this travel-friendly set with salicylic acid and strawberry power. The Strawberry Smooth BHA+AHA Salicylic Serum clears breakouts and refines pores, while the Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops instantly reduce pore size.
Glow Recipe Smooth Skin Dreams retails for S$39 (Worth S$53) at Sephora online.
