November is right around the corner, and with it comes a wave of can’t-miss beauty launches that are bound to elevate your holiday glam.
This month, we’re seeing everything from shimmery body oils to sensual fragrances that capture the essence of a crisp autumn evening. The Japanese skincare scene is having a major moment too, with plenty of innovative formulas debuting just in time for the season.
And, of course, no festive beauty lineup would be complete without lip products to give your pout that perfect holiday-ready sheen.
Consider this your insider’s guide to the best of the best.
Skincare
ONE by KOSÉ Serum Veil Deep Repair
Kicking off the list is the ONE by KOSÉ Serum Veil Deep Repair, a bestseller since its debut in 2017. Now in its third evolution, this powerhouse serum is more than just a hydrator – it’s a moisture-boosting wonder designed to give your skin the nourishment it craves.
The star ingredient, Rice Power® No. 11, enhances moisture retention, ceramide production, and elasticity, while preventing dryness and dullness. Its new formula also includes acetyl amino acid to stop harmful ceramide formation, helping your skin stay supple and firm.
With a calming green floral fragrance, this serum is perfect for anyone looking to tackle roughness, pores, and uneven texture while simplifying their makeup routine.
ONE by KOSÉ Serum Veil Deep Repair retails for S$74 (60ml) at all KOSÉ departmental store counters, including BHG, Isetan, Metro, OG, all Welcia-BHG stores, and KOSÉ official stores on Shopee and Lazada.
SEKKISEI BLUE
A skincare line that takes a holistic approach to skin health, SEKKISEI BLUE targets common modern-day skin concerns like inflammation and stress-induced oxidation with the power of traditional Eastern herbal medicine.
Key ingredients like ginseng, Sasa Veitchii (Kuma bamboo grass), and Inula flower extract work together to promote elasticity, even skin tone, and deep hydration. The luxurious, herbal-infused scent provides a sensory experience to calm your mind as it revives your skin.
- Charcoal Scrub Cleanser (S$45 for 125g): Gently exfoliates dead skin cells and absorbs sebum with charcoal, leaving your skin refreshed and soft.
- Clarifying Toner (S$55 for 180ml): Packed with grapefruit water and haskap extract to moisturise and exfoliate your skin for a fresh, clean feeling.
- Cream (S$100 for 50g): A lightweight, non-sticky moisturiser that deeply nourishes while locking in hydration for a radiant, smooth complexion.
SEKKISEI BLUE is available at all KOSÉ departmental stores at BHG, Isetan, Metro, OG, and KOSÉ Official Shopee Store.
CHANEL SUBLIMAGE L’Extrait de Lotion and SUBLIMAGE L’Extrait Pommade Or
CHANEL takes skincare to the next level with the new SUBLIMAGE L’Extrait de Lotion and L’Extrait Pommade Or. These luxurious additions to the Les Extraits ritual are designed to rejuvenate, repair, and illuminate your skin.
- L’Extrait de Lotion (S$506 for 125ml): This silky pre-serum smooths and brightens your skin, thanks to the powerful vanilla planifolia and Swertia extracts that prep your skin for the next step in your routine.
- L’Extrait Pommade Or (S$860 for 15g): The final step in this luxe ritual, this rich pommade strengthens your skin barrier, boosts radiance, and leaves your skin velvety smooth with a sheer, iridescent finish.
CHANEL SUBLIMAGE L’Extrait de Lotion and SUBLIMAGE L’Extrait Pommade Or are available now on the CHANEL Official Fragrance & Beauty Online Store, at all CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty boutiques, and CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty counters.
ELIXIR The Serum
Designed with cutting-edge collagen research, ELIXIR The Serum fights five signs of ageing in just one day.
Its secret? CoreXymide, an ingredient exclusive to ELIXIR, boosts collagen production and reduces fine lines, pores, and dark spots while increasing skin firmness and moisture. If you’re looking for a product that delivers rapid anti-ageing benefits, this serum is a game-changer.
ELIXIR The Serum retails for S104 (50ml) at ELIXIR Takashimaya Boutique Store, Metro Paragon L2 Counter, OG Albert L1 Counter, and the official Lazada Store.
d program Overnight Refining Gel Mask
Perfect for sensitive skin, the d program Overnight Refining Gel Mask works while you sleep to restore your skin’s natural balance.
With ingredients like beech bud extract and Rehmannia chinensis root, this gel mask boosts skin cell turnover, soothes irritation, and minimises pores.
Unlike wash-off masks that can worsen pore size, this leave-on formula retains moisture and prevents further pore enlargement while calming redness.
d program Overnight Refining Gel Mask retails for S$42 (60g) exclusively at selected Watsons stores and Watsons Online, Welcia stores, as well as the official d program stores on Lazada and Shopee.
Hunter x SHISEIDO Limited-Edition Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
In a stunning collaboration with actress and artist Hunter Schafer, SHISEIDO presents a limited-edition Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate.
Housed in a vibrant, chartreuse bottle adorned with Schafer’s original illustrations, this cult-favourite serum is packed with collagen-supporting peptides, fermented roselle extract, and reishi mushroom.
The fast-absorbing formula strengthens your skin’s defences against ageing and environmental stressors.
Hunter x SHISEIDO Limited-Edition Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate retails for S$215 (75ml) at TANGS and Takashimaya.
DECORTÉ AQ Youth Enhancing Radiance Cleansing Water Gel and Youth Renewing Radiance Cleansing Foam
Get ready for glowing skin with DECORTÉ AQ’s new cleansing products that focus on pore care and radiance.
- Youth Enhancing Radiance Cleansing Water Gel (S$95 for 175g): This gel cleanser is 90% beauty essence, gently removing dirt, dead skin cells, and excess oil for a refreshing cleanse without friction.
- Youth Renewing Radiance Cleansing Foam (S$84 for 125g): With its dense, finely textured foam, this luxurious cleanser removes deep-seated impurities and brightens your complexion, thanks to its unique Pore Clarifying Lasting Nano Foam technology.
DECORTÉ AQ Youth Enhancing Radiance Cleansing Water Gel and Youth Renewing Radiance Cleansing Foam are available at all DECORTÉ department store counters in Takashimaya Shopping Centre, BHG Bugis Junction, Isetan Scotts, and Metro Paragon.
SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS Mild Peel Care Serum
For those with sensitive skin, the SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS Mild Peel Care Serum offers a gentle exfoliation that brings out a silky-smooth complexion.
Designed to condition and soothe, this serum is formulated with keratin-conditioning ingredients to promote a soft, even skin texture. Perfect for those battling roughness or dull skin while maintaining a sensitive skincare routine.
SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS Mild Peel Care Serum retails for S$42 (30ml) at all Welcia-BHG locations, selected Guardian stores, and the official KOSÉ shops on Shopee and Lazada.
JUNGSAEMMOOL BeginS Pore Curing Solution Range
This pore-focused skincare range is aimed at reducing enlarged pores and preventing future issues using fresh green grapes as the star ingredient.
Formulated with the unique Grape Cica Cell Complex, this line not only helps minimise pores but also boosts elasticity and controls sebum, all while delivering a serious dose of antioxidants.
- Pore Clear Pad (S$30 for 70 pcs): These convenient 2-in-1 toner pads are your go-to for deep cleansing and toning. Made from eco-friendly biodegradable material, they’re gentle enough to use every day, and you can even tear them in half for targeted pore love on your T-zone.
- Pore Perfecting Serum (S$33.50 for 30ml): If you’re looking to get ahead of pore problems, this serum’s got you covered. Lightweight and refreshing, it tightens pores, keeps shine in check, and leaves skin feeling baby-smooth – all with a natural minty-fresh scent.
- Pore Tightening Cream (S$33.50 for 50ml): The perfect balance of moisture and oil control, this rich cream absorbs fast and smooths out skin with a non-sticky, soft-focus finish. Bonus: it’s packed with rice butter liposomes for a bouncy, firm complexion.
JUNGSAEMMOOL BeginS Pore Curing Solution Range is available at JUNGSAEMMOOL’s website, Shopee, Lazada, and stores.
Clarins Double Serum Generation 9
Clarins’ iconic Double Serum just got a major upgrade – and trust us, your skin is going to feel it.
Generation 9 is all about harnessing nature’s finest. Packed with 95% naturally sourced ingredients and a dual-phase formula, this serum delivers 22 plant extracts, including the ever-reliable turmeric and five new active molecules, to keep your skin looking youthful and radiant at every stage of life.
With its advanced Epi-ageing Defence technology and organic provencal reed extract, this serum slows down lifestyle-induced ageing and helps your skin better resist the environment.
Clarins Double Serum Generation 9 retails for S$145 (30ml), S$195 (50ml), and S$260 (75ml) at Clarins counters and Clarins.com.sg.
Dr Dennis Gross DermInfusions™ Blur + Repair Cream
This dermatologist-developed wonder is lightweight, luxurious, and loaded with skin-plumping ingredients like four types of hyaluronic acid, peptides, shea butter, and ceramides.
The encapsulated Resveratrol is like a supercharged antioxidant boost for your skin that delivers deep hydration while filling in fine lines. The result? A silky, satin-matte finish that leaves you looking like you’ve walked out of a soft-focus lens.
The best part is that it’s non-comedogenic and free from silicones, so it’s suitable for every skin type.
Dr Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions™ Blur + Repair Cream retails for S$113 on Sephora.sg and in-stores at Sephora Singapore.
Carté HD by KOSÉ Moisture Care Range
If your sensitive skin has been craving some TLC, KOSÉ’s new Carté HD Moisture Care Range is here to deliver.
Developed with the expertise of Maruho (Japan’s leading name in dermatological research), this range is designed specifically to target dry, flaky skin, locking in moisture with Heparinoid HD to repair and hydrate deeply.
- Moisture Cleansing Oil Gel (S$20 for 130g): Melt away makeup and impurities with zero friction, while leaving your skin soft, smooth, and perfectly hydrated.
- Moisture Washing Foam (S$20 for 150ml): This fluffy foam cleanser absorbs dirt like a pro but won’t strip your skin’s natural moisture, leaving it hydrated and happy.
- Moisture Face & Body Spray (S$30 for 150g): A fine mist of hydration that’s gentle enough for kids and portable enough to take anywhere. Perfect for on-the-go moisture boosts.
Carté HD by KOSÉ Moisture Care Range is available exclusively at all Welcia-BHG stores.
INNISFREE Green Tea Hyaluronic Moist Sun Serum
Sunscreen meets skincare in INNISFREE’s latest launch, the Green Tea Hyaluronic Moist Sun Serum.
Combining the hydrating goodness of their iconic Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum with SPF 50+ PA++++ protection, this lightweight sun serum delivers a powerhouse of moisture while keeping your skin shielded from UV rays.
No white cast here – just a smooth, transparent finish that layers seamlessly under makeup, leaving your skin dewy, hydrated, and perfectly protected. Bonus: it’s dermatologist-tested, vegan, and totally safe for sensitive skin.
INNISFREE Green Tea Hyaluronic Moist Sun Serum retails for S$35 at INNISFREE stores and online.
Makeup
Clé de Peau Beauté Limited-Edition City of Dreamlight Collection
The City of Lights meets the magic of the holidays with Clé de Peau Beauté’s latest City of Dreamlight collection.
Inspired by Paris’s mystical allure, this limited-edition collection has us swooning over the luxe, dream-like packaging designed by French artist Jean Dalin. Each item captures the transformative, luminous glow that Clé de Peau is known for.
Here are our top picks:
- Wings of Wonder Eye Color Quad (S$125): Featuring a spectrum of soft beige, golden shimmer, a dreamy greenish blue, and a rosy terracotta
- Radiant Multi Repair Oil Mini Set (S$150): Contains the existing Radiant Multi Repair Oil and a new limited-edition holiday floral fragrance showcasing Magnolia and Natural Rose.
- Lipstick in Enchantment Blooms (S$270): A pinkish-red hue as elegant as a macaron blooming in a Parisian café
Clé de Peau Beauté’s City of Dreamlight Collection is available online at Sephora.sg and in stores from 1 November 2024.
SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS Airy Skin Veil BB Essence
Looking for a makeup-skincare hybrid that’s friendly to sensitive skin? SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS has got your back.
Their Airy Skin Veil BB Essence offers a trifecta of benefits: pore-blurring coverage, a radiant finish, and a feather-light feel. This hypoallergenic, low-irritant formula offers SPF protection against everything from UV rays to blue light.
Its breathable veil helps minimise redness and dullness, making it your go-to BB for that effortless no-makeup-makeup look.
SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS Airy Skin Veil BB Essence retails for S$29 (30ml) at all Welcia-BHG locations and selected Guardian stores.
Rare Beauty True to Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder
Rare Beauty fans, rejoice! Selena Gomez’s brand is gifting us a game-changing, multitasking gem: the True to Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder.
Available in 12 versatile shades, this talc-free formula blurs imperfections while setting makeup with a radiant, lit-from-within finish. Whether you’re touching up your look or using it on bare skin, this powder melts effortlessly, never caking or creasing.
Plus, it’s photo-friendly, so say goodbye to flashback fears.
Rare Beauty True to Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder retails for S$52 at Sephora stores, in-app and online at Sephora.sg.
Biossance Pro-Peptide™ Lip Perfector
The Biossance Pro-Peptide™ Lip Perfector is here to give your lips the royal treatment.
Packed with squalane and high-weight hyaluronic acid, this vegan balm plumps, smooths, and delivers 24 hours of moisture. Available in clear and two sheer shades, it’s perfect for all skin types.
Biossance Pro-Peptide™ Lip Perfector retails for S$29 at Sephora stores, in-app and on Sephora.sg.
Kosas Hotliner Hyaluronic Acid Contouring Lip Liner
Kosas is heating things up with the Hotliner Hyaluronic Acid Contouring Lip Liner.
Available in eight stunning shades like Mega (cool pink) and Supreme (rich neutral brown), this retractable lip liner defines and enhances your lips while keeping them hydrated and plump.
The hyaluronic acid and konjac root nourish and protect your lips from environmental damage while offering long-lasting, buildable colour. Perfect for achieving a natural contour or going full glam.
Kosas Hotliner retails for S$35 on Sephora.sg, in-app and in-store at Sephora.
SEPHORA COLLECTION Cream Lip Stain
If you’re a fan of the SEPHORA COLLECTION Cream Lip Stain, you’re going to love its new, upgraded formula.
This beloved liquid lipstick is now vegan and boasts a 10-hour hold, making it perfect for long-wear lovers. Did we mention the addition of avocado oil for extra comfort?
Available in a revamped shade range, its ultra-thin, transfer-proof texture delivers rich, matte colour without drying out your lips.
SEPHORA COLLECTION New Cream Lip Stain retails for S$24 in stores and online at Sephora.sg.
Hunter x SHISEIDO Limited-Edition DAIYA FUDE Face Duo and Aura Dew Illuminator
Hunter Schafer and SHISEIDO have teamed up to deliver an artist’s dream with the DAIYA FUDE Face Duo and Aura Dew Illuminator.
The diamond-shaped brush’s hidden core technology blends products flawlessly, while the Aura Dew Illuminator adds an ethereal pink glow to the skin. With these tools in your beauty arsenal, creating a flawless, radiant complexion has never been easier.
Hunter x SHISEIDO Limited-Edition DAIYA FUDE Face Duo retails for S$68 on TANGS and Aura Dew Illuminator retails for S$55 on TANGS.
Kosas Blush is Life Baked Dimensional + Brightening Blush
Kosas wants to make you flush with its talc-free Blush Is Life Baked Dimensional + Brightening Blush.
Swirled with two tones for a marbled effect, this blush adds depth and dimension while infusing skincare benefits like hyaluronic acid and squalane. It’s the perfect finishing touch for a healthy flush and glow.
Kosas Blush Is Life Baked Dimensional + Brightening Blush retails for S$46 online at Sephora.sg, in-app and in-store at Sephora.
Haircare
Klorane Prickly Pear Range
Inspired by the moisture-retaining properties of the prickly pear cactus, the Klorane Prickly Pear Range brings intense hydration to both hair and scalp.
The Opuntia ficus-indica extract used in this range offers dual-action hydration, helping restore shine and vitality while keeping hair smooth and manageable.
- Quenching Shampoo (S$19.30 for 400ml): A lightweight formula that provides hydration without weighing hair down. Suitable for frequent use, it doubles hair’s shine, making it a must for those with dry or dull strands.
- Quenching Conditioner (S$19.30 for 200ml): This conditioner complements the shampoo, detangling hair while sealing the cuticles for optimal moisture retention and added shine.
- Replumping Mask (S$30.90 for 250ml): Designed to restore bounce, this hydrating mask works in just five minutes, leaving hair soft and revitalised.
- Quenching Serum (S$40.60 for 100ml): With hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and heat protection, this leave-in serum is perfect for maintaining moisture balance throughout the day.
Klorane’s Prickly Pear Range can be found in all Watsons, Guardian and Unity stores, as well as on Lazada and Shopee.
Hair Rituel By Sisley Intense Nutrition Hair Care Mask
Sisley’s Intense Nutrition Hair Care Mask brings a luxurious solution to dry, damaged hair with its blend of five precious oils and butters, such as coconut oil and kokum butter.
Whether you have smooth, curly, or frizzy hair, this mask nourishes and softens all three layers of the hair fibre, leaving it feeling weightless but intensely moisturised.
It replenishes lost lipids in your hair, restoring suppleness and shine after just five minutes of use.
Hair Rituel By Sisley Intense Nutrition Hair Care Mask retails for S$160 (90ml) at Sisley counters islandwide and online.
Moist Diane MAEGAMI Hair Styling Stick
For taming flyaways and frizz on the go, the new Moist Diane MAEGAMI Hair Styling Stick is a game-changer. Infused with natural oils, this compact hair stick offers a long-lasting hold without the stiffness, giving you a sleek, polished look perfect for everyday use or special occasions.
This easy-to-use stick smooths down even the most stubborn strands, keeping your fringe and flyaways in place for a flawless finish.
Moist Diane MAEGAMI Hair Styling Stick retails for S$14.90 at local retailers such as Watsons, Welcia BHG, Don Don Donki, and on the Mandom Official Store on Shopee.
Bodycare
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse® Or Florale
Iconic French beauty brand NUXE has unveiled the new Huile Prodigieuse® Or Florale, bringing all the radiant rose-gold shimmer with a refreshing floral twist. This hybrid beauty oil combines the illuminating power of Huile Prodigieuse® Or with the delicate fragrance of Huile Prodigieuse® Florale.
Formulated with 96% naturally derived ingredients, this vegan-friendly dry oil nourishes and hydrates the skin while imparting a subtle rose-gold glow that enhances every skin tone.
Infused with seven botanical oils, including Tsubaki, argan, and camellia, it also provides antioxidant protection, leaving the skin silky-soft and beautifully radiant.
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse® Or Florale retails for S$49.90 (50ml) at Guardian, Watsons, Shopee, Lazada, and GrabtoGlow.
Fragrances
Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense
Inspired by the Japanese ritual of forest bathing among Hinoki trees, Jo Malone London’s Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense brings a fresh yet woody scent to the fore.
Composed by Anne Flipo, this fragrance masterfully fuses aromatic clean top notes with the warmth of Hinoki Wood and Cedarwood at its base.
The rich, earthy fragrance transports you to the heart of the Japanese wilderness, where the grounding presence of Hinoki trees is complemented by clean aromatic notes and a powerful woody intensity.
Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense retails for S$240 (50ml) and S$350 (100ml) in-store and online.
Chloé L’Eau De Parfum Intense
Chloé introduces its L’Eau de Parfum Intense, an enchanting new take on its signature rose fragrance.
This iteration brings out the rose’s full sensuality, opening with vibrant raspberry notes that deepen the fragrance’s rich, floral heart. The scent captures every facet of the rose, from its fresh and green morning bloom to its warm, honeyed accents in the evening.
Accompanied by warm, ambery softwoods, ambroxan and cashmeran add depth and luxury, while Cedarwood enhances the fragrance’s sophistication – a celebration of femininity, freedom, and boldness.
Chloé L’Eau De Parfum Intense retails for S$205 (50ml) and S$290 (100ml) at Chloé Fragrances Vivocity Boutique, leading department stores, and Sephora.sg.
Byredo Desert Dawn Eau de Parfum
Capturing the essence of nature’s creative dualities, Byredo Desert Dawn juxtaposes olfactive intensity with refreshing lightness.
With top notes of sweet cardamom and rose petals, the fragrance evokes the arid beauty of the desert’s dry heat. At its heart, cedarwood and sandalwood deliver a comforting warmth, while the base is enriched with vetiver and silk musk, offering a smoky yet airy finish.
This striking scent is perfect for those who appreciate the raw yet graceful beauty of natural contrasts.
Byredo Desert Dawn Eau de Parfum retails for S$297 (50ml) and S$414 (100ml) at the Byredo Boutique at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, 391A Orchard Road, #B1-34, Singapore 238873, and online at escentials.com.
Sublime by Tory Burch
In collaboration with master perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Tory Burch introduces Sublime, a complex fragrance that weaves together leather, delicate rose, and rich vetiver with fresh mandarin.
Floral notes of osmanthus and earthy patchouli add depth, while hints of magnolia and ivy give it a unique, sexy dimension.
Sublime by Tory Burch retails for S$42 (10ml travel spray), S$115 (30ml), S$159 (50ml), and S$210 (90ml) at Takashimaya, TANGS At Tang Plaza, TANGS Vivocity, Metro Paragon, Metro Causeway Point, and BHG Bugis.
narciso rodriguez parfums all of me eau de parfum intense
For fans of the original all of me, narciso rodriguez elevates this signature scent with the new all of me eau de parfum intense.
The reimagined fragrance amplifies the iconic rose-geranium accord, fusing it with black iris and vanilla pod absolute for a deeper, more addictive scent. Its musky base, featuring pure white muscs, lends a smooth, enveloping quality that lingers on the skin.
narciso rodriguez parfums all of me eau de parfum intense retails for S$123 (30ml), S$183 (50ml), S$230 (90ml), and S$255 (150ml refill) in selected stockists and Sephora.sg.
Ralph Lauren Polo 67 Fragrance Eau De Toilette
Master perfumer Marie Salamagne crafts a fresh yet sophisticated fragrance in Ralph Lauren Polo 67 Eau De Toilette, paying homage to the year of the brand’s founding.
Opening with invigorating bergamot and pineapple, this fragrance evolves with a floral and herbal heart of geranium and clary sage before settling into a warm, woody base of vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli.
Ralph Lauren Polo 67 Fragrance Eau De Toilette retails for S$110 (40ml), S$124 (75ml), S$156 (100ml) at Sephora.sg.
Le Labo CYPRÈS 21 Candle
Le Labo introduces CYPRÈS 21, an aromatic sanctuary in candle form.
Grounded with the earthy aromas of juniper, clove, star anise, and patchouli, this warm, spicy scent is perfect for creating a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Le Labo CYPRÈS 21 Candle retails for S$128 at Le Labo’s stores.
