As the year speeds past us, it’s almost startling to believe we’ve only got two months left in 2021. This November, we’re finding comfort in the familiar, yet at the same time, intrigued by glimpses of the novel and interesting.
That’s why in our picks for the latest beauty drops this month, we’re exploring classics that take an unexpected turn. These include beloved skincare products from Laneige and SK-II, readapted through collaborations with the art and fashion world, and a sensual new take on a traditional English rose scent by Penhaligons.
Elsewhere, we see an increased focus on high doses of hydration, from Fenty Beauty’s intensive hand mask to the skin plumping, Frankincense based essence from Neal’s Yard. Even Burberry Beauty’s new matte lipsticks are infused with hyaluronic acid to make sure the lips don’t get left out in all the hydration hype.
Read on as we round up the latest beauty launches we’re planning to fill our carts with.
Gucci Beauty Cushion De Beauté
Introducing its first ever cushion foundation, Gucci Beauty adds its old world elegance to the new release with a refillable packaging featuring House motifs, designed by Alessandro Michele. Developed with SPF, anti-pollution and anti-blue light properties, the moisturising foundation provides buildable coverage and a luminous finish. Glycol and Glycerin hydrates the skin for up to 24 hours, while the addition of Black Rose Oil provides a dose of antioxidant protection. Available in six shades, the foundation also uses titanium dioxide and Butterfly Bush extract to combat pollution and SPF 22 filters to shield from sun damage.
Available in store at Gucci Beauty stores and boutiques, and on Sephora.
Neal’s Yard Frankincense Intense™ Hydrating Essence
Joining the Frankincense Intense™ Lift Skincare line, this new, feather-light essence conditions and refines the skin with a luxurious layer of hydration to bring visibly smoother skin. Due to the soothing powers of Boswellia sacra (frankincense) essential oil, the essence delivers deep relaxation in addition to hydrating skin for up to 24 hours. As an integral part of the Intense™ Lift Skincare beauty ritual, the essence’s pomegranate extract preps the skin to better absorb the serums and moisturisers that follow. On top of that, the hyaluronic acid and argan oil work to plump and strengthen the skin, resulting in softer, more radiant skin.
Available at Neal’s Yard Remedies.
Maison Kitsuné X Laneige Limited-Edition NEO Cushion
The cult-favourite NEO Cushion foundation from Laneige receives a new limited edition look in partnership with Paris-meets-Tokyo brand Maison Kitsuné. In this collaboration, two of the top selling NEO Cushion Matte shades, 21N and 23N, will come in a cream-coloured casing featuring Maison Kitsuné’s ‘Chillax Fox’ logo, placed in random positions. The limited edition sets will also include a ‘Hey NEO! Let’s CHILLAX!’ themed pouch or tote bag. Laneige’s NEO Cushion’s 24-Hour sweat-resistant wear, full coverage and comfortable matte finishing has made it a fan favourite since its launch last year. Other features adding to its appeal include its innovative borderless design and spinning refill structure.
Available at Laneige online and at Laneige boutiques and counters.
Burberry Beauty Kisses Matte
Bringing a luminous matte finish to the Burberry Beauty Kisses line, this new set of lipsticks boasts a long lasting formula that is enriched with hyaluronic acid, moisturising the lips for up to 24 hours. The lipstick provides an intense pigment that easily glides onto lips, thanks to its rich, creamy texture. In addition to its fresh rose scent, the matte lip colour smoothes fine lines and results in a flawless finish. Burberry Global Beauty Director Isamaya Ffrench suggests lining the outer section of the lip with a darker shade of red and filling in with a brighter one to create dimension and add an ombre twist to the classic red lip.
Available at Burberry.
Bobbi Brown Intensive Serum Foundation SPF 40 PA++++
The smoothing, radiance-boosting Intensive Skin Serum Foundation from Bobbi Brown has been redesigned to include ten times the cordyceps and even more skincare benefits. Along with its enhanced skincare properties, the foundation delivers fuller coverage and up to 12 hours of wear without caking or creasing. For adequate protection, the broad-spectrum UV filters, Vitamin E and Deep Sea Ferment work together to mount a formidable defence against sun damage and free radicals. Ginseng, together with cordyceps are used in the formula replenish the skin, leaving a supple, healthy glow.
Available at Sephora.
Andy Warhol X SK-II PITERA™ Essence Collection
Teaming up with The Andy Warhol Foundation, SK-II has released a limited edition Andy Warhol X SK-II PITERA™ Essence collection. Containing the SK-II’s bestselling, signature essence, the bottles’ design features a bold, technicolour, pop-art ‘Andy Warhol T.V.’ style that the 20th century artist was known for. Emblazoned with famous quotes from Warhol such as “All is pretty” and “If everybody is not a beauty, then nobody is”, the PITERA™ Essence collection is an invitation to ‘broadcast your beauty’. The essence, loved by many for its ability to bring youthful, clear skin, comes in a gift set that includes a unique pouch made from infinitely recyclable ECONYL® regenerated nylon.
MAC Cosmetics Ruby’s Crew Powder Kiss Lipstick in Ruby New
A whipped, mousse-like version of the popular Ruby Woo lipstick, the Ruby’s Crew Powder Kiss Lipstick contains the same vivid blue-red hue but with an extra dose of hydration, moisturising the lips for up to ten hours. Its non-flakey, non-setting colour provides a blurred, matte look while remaining soft and comfortable on the lips, thanks to the special blend of vitamin E and emollient properties. In addition to the formula’s extra cushioning and flexibility, the hourglass shaped applicator makes it easy to fill in lines and create a smoothing, blurring effect.
Available at MAC Cosmetics.
Farmacy Honey Halo Ceramide Face Moisturiser
Coming to the rescue of dry, distressed skin, this hydrating moisturiser gives skin a plumping boost and improves the look of fine lines. The star ingredient of antioxidant rich buckwheat honey in the Honey Halo Ceramide Face Moisturiser works to soothe and hydrate while the plant-based ceramides help restore the skin’s barrier. Packing in extra moisturising goodness, the paraben free, synthetic fragrance free and cruelty free moisturiser uses fig extract and shea butter to leave skin smooth and supple.
Available at Sephora.
Fenty Skin Hydra’Reset Intensive Recovery Glycerin Hand Mask
After almost two years of fastidious hand washing and using sanitiser liquids, our hands are probably in need of some extra love, and Fenty Beauty has just the cure. The Hydra’reset Intensive Recovery Glycerin Hand Mask works while you sleep to deeply moisturise and revitalise the skin. Its cushiony formula with 40 percent glycerin securely locks in moisture so that you wake up with pillowy soft hands. A potent combination of plant extracts and fruit oils also help nourish the skin, and is reflected by its clean, fresh scent reminiscent of tropical fruits and flowers.
Available in Sephora.
Penhaligon’s The Coveted Duchess Rose
One of the most popular scents from its Portrait collection, The Coveted Duchess Rose is one of the fragrances from Penhaligon’s that can now be found at the newly opened Escentials store in Malaysia. Opening with citrusy mandarin notes, the burst of freshness is followed by an intoxicating rose scent. This then gives way to a warm woodsy character, revealing a sense of mischief and sensuality beneath that prim, proper veneer. Echoing the perfume’s impish twist on traditional scent profiles, its bottle strays from the brand’s signature ball top silhouette and instead features a whimsical polished fox head.
Available at Escentials.
