New Makeup Releases: Release Dates, Shades & Prices

P.Louise's What Glows Around Advent Calendar 2026 is a pink-and-gold carousel with 25 full-size products, which P.Louise says are Advent exclusives. It is priced at £250 in the UK and $325 in the US. The calendar is on pre-order now for delivery in November 2026, and P.Louise has listed all 25 doors on its product pages.

The brand's Christmas gift sets, lip duos and PR boxes are covered separately in the P.Louise Christmas Collection 2026, which launched on 13 October 2026.

What Does the Calendar Look Like?

P.Louise describes a carousel with 3D horses, illuminating lights and a rotatable interior that spins to reveal each door. The box carries a gold crown, the PL monogram and the line "Open for Magic." The product pages say batteries (AA or AAA) are not included.

What Is Inside the P.Louise Advent Calendar 2026?

P.Louise has listed all 25 doors. Sizes for doors 1 to 18 come from the product labels visible in the door-reveal slides (screenshots of P.Louise's site).

Which Categories Does the Calendar Cover?

Grouped by product name, the doors break down as follows:

• Skincare and cleansing: 7 (doors 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 18, 22)
• Lips: 5 (1, 4, 17, 19, 24)
• Face makeup: 5 (7, 12, 16, 20, 21)
• Eyes: 4 (6, 15, 23, 25)
• Body and hands: 2 (5, 14)
• Tools: 2 (9, 13)

Makeup accounts for 14 of the 25 doors, but skincare and cleansing is the largest single group.

Pink Macaron appears on six doors (3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16) and Strawberry Snowflake on four (1, 4, 18, 19). P.Louise describes Make It Melt as Pink Macaron-scented. The pages we read don't say whether the name means a scent, flavor or color for the other products. According to P.Louise, the calendar includes "new formulas, flavours and shades made just for Christmas."

What the Brand Says

P.Louise's product pages describe the first doors in detail:

• Door 1: a lip conditioner with a faint pink tint and soft shimmer. The brand says it contains vitamin E and ginger root extract, and the charm clips to keys, bags or lanyards.
• Door 2: separate patches for the lips, under-eyes and nose. P.Louise says they use peptides, caffeine and hyaluronic acid and should be left on for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Door 3: a cleansing balm that, according to the brand, turns to oil on the skin and uses coconut, jojoba and meadowfoam seed oils.

How Much Does It Cost, and Can You Pay in Instalments?

The calendar is £250 in the UK and $325 in the US, plus $33 US shipping. P.Louise's UK page says the contents are worth £502 if bought separately, about twice the price. At £250, the average door costs £10. We couldn't verify individual product prices, so treat £502 as the brand's own figure.

Instalment plans are available on both sites:

• UK: plans start from £25 today, with equal monthly payments until 2 November. The final payment is taken then and the order ships. UK discount codes don't apply to Advent orders.
• US: the US page says plans are interest-free, run until 2 November and are set up through Partial.ly. The US site asks for a first payment of at least 10% (up to 75%) over one to six months. It cancels a plan after 10 days of missed payments.

When Does It Ship?

Both stores say pre-orders are delivered in November, and the UK page says early November. The whole order ships together when the pre-order is released, so order other items separately if you want them sooner.

How It Compares with Previous Releases

Last year's Cruising Home For Christmas calendar also had 25 days, and P.Louise's UK page lists it at £250. It was vehicle-themed (the page says it includes all four vehicles) and also needed batteries. One third-party roundup gave last year's price as £200, and sources differ on its stated value, so we haven't compared values. On the brand's own pages, the 2026 calendar has the same door count and the same listed price, with a carousel design in place of vehicles.

Key Details

• Several doors come in a set shade rather than a choice of shades, such as the Loose Powder in Shade 00.
• The calendar doesn't ship until November, so swatches and reviews are not yet available.

What Is Confirmed, and What Is Not?

Confirmed: the price, 25-door contents, design, dimensions and instalment terms come from P.Louise's UK and US product pages. Doors 1 to 18 also match the door-reveal slides in the Instagram post we sourced this from. The product pages also publish ingredient lists for individual doors.

Not confirmed: individual product prices, sizes for doors 19 to 25, the shades inside multi-shade sets, and which countries P.Louise ships to. The UK page mentions a free gift with purchase, but we didn't see the details.

7 October 2026: all 25 doors are listed, but reviews and unboxings don't exist yet. We'll update this post after delivery in November.

FAQ

Do I need batteries? Yes. The pages say AA or AAA batteries are not included.

Is it limited? P.Louise says it is limited edition with limited quantities.

Where to Buy

• US: P.Louise US ($325, plus $33 shipping)
• UK: P.Louise UK (£250)
• International: Not yet confirmed

Comparing calendars? See every 2026 beauty advent calendar with prices and release dates.

Sources

• P.Louise UK product page
• P.Louise US product page
• P.Louise's Instagram door-reveal post

Shiseido has released the Blockbuster Vanity Kit 2026, an eight-item skincare and makeup set priced at €250 with a stated value of €585. Six of the items are full size, and they come in a black woven pouch with a gold plaque. Durbin Rock reports that the set "has officially launched", and Beauty Detective's listing, dated 20 September 2026, says it is coming soon to the UK. The Instagram post we first saw also says it is coming soon to the UK. Below are the contents item by item and what the stated value does and doesn't tell you.

What Is Inside the Shiseido Blockbuster Vanity Kit 2026?

The list below comes from Durbin Rock and Beauty Detective. The promo image shows the same eight items.

Skincare and tools

• Clarifying Cleansing Foam, 125 ml (full size)
• Cleansing Massage Brush (full size)
• Ultimune Power Infusing Serum, 50 ml (full size)
• Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Advanced Cream, 50 ml (full size)
• Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream, 15 ml (full size)
• Ultimune Power Infusing Hand Cream, 30 ml (mini)

Makeup

• Imperial Lash Mascara in Black (full size)
• TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick in 415 Short Circuit (mini)

Durbin Rock describes the bag as the Shiseido Elegant Woven Pouch, a black woven zip pouch with a gold chrome Shiseido Ginza Tokyo plaque. The set is part of Shiseido's GINZA WONDER holiday collection.

Price and Value

The set costs €250. According to Shiseido, buying the items one by one would cost €585, so the set price is about 43 percent of the stated total. The sources do not give the individual retail prices of the eight items, so the €585 figure could not be checked independently. Stated values in gift sets are the brand's own totals.

How It Compares with Previous Releases

Beauty Detective's 2024 write-up lists that year's kit at £160 with a stated value of £320. That kit had three full-size items (the cleansing foam, the Vital Perfection cream and the mascara) and six smaller ones. The 2026 kit has six full-size items and two minis, so more of the contents are full size. The currencies differ (£ in 2024, € now), so the prices are not directly comparable.

Key Details

The Vital Perfection cream and the Ultimune serum are both 50 ml full sizes. The eye cream is also full size at 15 ml. The set also includes a cleansing foam, a cleansing massage brush, a hand cream mini and two makeup items: a full-size mascara and a mini lipstick.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Not yet confirmed. The set is listed as "coming soon to the UK" with no date. As of 7 October 2026, Shiseido UK's site shows no listing for the set and is promoting its 2026 Advent Calendar.
• International: Not yet confirmed (priced at €250; no retailer product page in our sources)

We will update this article when Shiseido confirms a UK price and launch date.

Sources

• Shiseido UK official website (checked 7 October 2026; no listing for the set yet)
• Durbin Rock, Shiseido Blockbuster Vanity Set 2026 (contents, price, stated value, pouch)
• Beauty Detective, Shiseido Blockbuster Vanity Kit 2026 listing dated 20 September 2026, and its 2024 kit write-up
• Instagram post announcing the kit as coming soon to the UK

Sunnies Face launched Skin So Good by Jelly Eugenio, a 4-step complexion system built around the professional makeup artist's own base routine: correct, perfect, blur, lock. According to the announcement, the four products are the Instant Color Corrector, RealSkin Longwear Foundation, MatteWear Blurring Powder and MatteWear Fixing Spray, which launched on September 27, 2026 on TikTok Shop. The corrector ($18), foundation ($24) and powder ($18) are on sale on the Sunnies Face international store in US dollars. Here is how the routine is meant to work.

Updated 20 October 2026: prices and shade names added from the Sunnies Face international store. The MatteWear Fixing Spray still isn't listed there.

What Is the 4-Step Skin So Good Complexion System?

Jelly Eugenio's quote on the campaign card says the collection "takes the techniques and products I use on celebrities, brides, and shoots, and makes them easy enough for anyone to use every day." The Sunnies Face homepage carries a shorter version: "The steps I do professionally, now made easier for you at home." Another slide pitches professional performance "without the heavy finish." The brand frames the routine as "correct. perfect. blur. lock." The four products are numbered so they are used in order. The descriptions below come from the brand's promo graphic and its online store.

Step 1: Correct With the Instant Color Corrector

Sunnies Face describes it as "a brightening liquid color corrector" and says it corrects discoloration while brightening and depuffing. In the product lineup it appears as three slim wands with a peachy tint. It comes in three shades, Light, Medium and Medium Tan, at $18.

Step 2: Perfect With the RealSkin Longwear Foundation

According to Sunnies Face, it is a longwear soft matte foundation with buildable medium coverage and a "real-skin" finish. The brand says it evens skin tone with all-day coverage, is made for heat and humidity, and blurs the look of pores and texture while absorbing excess oil. The brand also says it uses RealSkin AirMesh™ Technology with five skincare actives and a controlled cream-fluid texture, and that it is suitable for all skin types. Its listed ingredients include ceramide NP, niacinamide, panthenol and sodium hyaluronate. Sunnies Face says half a pump gives buildable medium coverage.

The lineup shows nine foundation bottles in frosted glass with a pale yellow rounded cap. The product page confirms nine shades:

• Light with cool undertones
• Light with olive undertones
• Light medium with neutral undertones
• Light medium with golden undertones
• Medium with neutral undertones
• Medium with golden olive undertones
• Medium tan with neutral undertones
• Medium deep with neutral undertones
• Deep with golden undertones

The store lists the nine shades as Milk, Buttermilk, Oatmeal, Malted, Dough, Barley, Buckwheat, Bran and Rye, at $24 each.

Step 3: Blur With the MatteWear Blurring Powder

Sunnies Face describes it as "a micro-fine weightless loose setting powder" and says it blurs pores, controls shine and sets makeup. The promo shows the powders as round compacts stacked in pairs in the same pale yellow packaging. It costs $18 and comes in four shades: Air, Brighten, Apricot and Honey.

Step 4: Lock With the MatteWear Fixing Spray

According to the brand, the final step sets makeup for a fresh, shine-controlled finish. The spray is the tall pale yellow bottle at the start of the lineup. It was still not listed on the Sunnies Face international store when we checked on 20 October 2026, so its price isn't confirmed.

Key Details

The Sunnies Face site also lists a dual-ended application and blending brush. The foundation's instructions mention using the silicone tip of the "Blurring Brush" to dot product and its brush end to buff it in. The brand has not presented the brush as one of the four numbered steps.

Is This the Same as Sunnies Face's Existing Skin So Good Range?

Sunnies Face already sells Skin So Good products, such as the Instant Brightening Concealer, Perfecting Setting Powder and Fix & Refresh Setting Spray. On the international store, the corrector, foundation and powder sit in a dedicated Skin So Good by Jelly Eugenio collection and are marked "new". The existing items appear separately. That points to a new Jelly Eugenio-led edit under the same name rather than a relaunch of existing items. Sunnies Face has not stated this directly.

When Does Skin So Good by Jelly Eugenio Launch and How Much Is It?

According to the announcement, the collection launched on September 27, 2026, on TikTok Shop. On the Sunnies Face international store the Instant Color Corrector and MatteWear Blurring Powder cost $18 each and the RealSkin Longwear Foundation $24. Which TikTok Shop regions carry the collection hasn't been confirmed.

We will update this article when the MatteWear Fixing Spray goes on sale on the Sunnies Face store.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Sunnies Face international store: Instant Color Corrector ($18), RealSkin Longwear Foundation ($24), MatteWear Blurring Powder ($18); TikTok Shop (region not stated)

Checked 20 October 2026: all corrector, foundation and powder shades in stock on the Sunnies Face international store; the fixing spray is not listed.

Sources

• Sunnies Face INT: Skin So Good by Jelly Eugenio collection page
• Sunnies Face INT: Skin So Good RealSkin Longwear Foundation product page
• Sunnies Face homepage (sunniesface.com)
• Sunnies Face launch announcement and campaign graphics

Fenty Skin has released the $45 Quench Kit at Sephora. The limited-edition set contains three hydrating minis: Fat Water toner essence, Dew N Plump slushie mask and Plush Puddin' lip mask in Vanilla. A lavender mini backpack is included free. Sephora's description, as shared on Instagram, says the kit is aimed at normal, dry and combination skin.

What Is in the Kit?

The promo images show three minis and a bag, all in a pink Fenty Skin box:

• Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence: 1.7 oz / 50 mL
• Dew N Plump Intense Hydration Slushie Mask: 0.8 oz / 25 mL
• Plush Puddin' Intensive Recovery Lip Mask in Vanilla: 0.17 oz / 5 g
• Mini backpack: lavender, free with the set

We did not find the kit on Fenty's own mini sets page, so it appears to be a Sephora listing.

Key Details

• Sephora lists the kit for normal, dry and combination skin. Oily skin is not among the listed types.
• All three products come as minis. Fenty Skin also sells them separately in full size.
• The kit is described as limited edition, and no end date has been announced.

Price and Value

The Quench Kit costs $45 at Sephora in the US. The sources we checked do not give full-size prices for the three products, so the value if bought separately is not yet confirmed.

What Fenty Says About the Fat Water Toner

According to Fenty, the toner strengthens the skin's moisture barrier and hydrates instantly. The brand also says it helps skin recover from stress and reduces the look of pores and uneven tone. The promo highlights hyaluronic acid with tamarind, mineral PCAs, panthenol and niacinamide.

How Do You Use the Dew N Plump Slushie Mask?

The promo gives four steps:

1. Apply it as the last step of your routine.
2. Pull out the spatula and apply to face and neck.
3. Massage until the oil bubbles burst.
4. Either rinse or leave it on.

According to Fenty, the mask is designed to be left on with no need to rinse. The brand claims it locks in moisture for up to 72 hours. The listed key ingredients are polyglutamic and hyaluronic acids, a Superquench Juice Complex, and Kalahari melon with baobab oil.

What Fenty Says About the Lip Mask

According to Fenty, the lip mask gives smoother, firmer, bouncier lips in one week, along with all-day hydration. The brand says 97 percent of testers agree it leaves lips feeling soft in the morning. Our earlier post on the full-size Plush Puddin' Intensive Recovery Lip Mask has more on the formula.

Every percentage and timeframe in the promo images comes from Fenty's own consumer and clinical studies, not from independent testing.

Where to Buy

• US: Sephora ($45)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Limited-edition sets can sell out, and availability may vary by region. We will update this article if Fenty or Sephora confirms an end date, a wider rollout or a price change.

Sources

• Sephora US listing for the Fenty Skin Quench Kit
• Fenty Skin promo images for the Quench Kit
• Sephora's product description as shared on Instagram

Chanel 31 Le Rouge Lip Balm is a tinted lip balm in five shades, Nos. 25 to 29, and the third format of Chanel's 31 Le Rouge line after the satin and matte lipsticks. It costs £145 in the UK and €170 in France for 3.3 g, with an €85 refill, and is on sale on Chanel's UK and French sites.

Updated 20 October 2026: Chanel has now launched the balm officially, under the name 31 LE ROUGE Lip Balm (Baume à Lèvres in France), not "Supreme Lip" as first reported. We've added the official shade names, UK and French prices, the refill and Chanel's formula claims.

When Did the Chanel 31 Le Rouge Lip Balm Launch?

Chanel hasn't published an exact launch day. The balm was first reported for October 2026, and on 20 October 2026 it was on sale on Chanel's UK and French sites. Chanel's US site has a 31 Le Rouge Lip Balm page, but we couldn't confirm a US price. It arrives in the same month as the Chanel Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection, Chanel Winter Village.

How Much Is Chanel 31 Le Rouge Lip Balm?

The balm costs £145 in the UK and €170 in France for 3.3 g. In France, a refill costs €85. A US price isn't confirmed yet.

What Are the Chanel 31 Le Rouge Lip Balm Shades?

Chanel lists five shades. Each is labelled "Exclusivité" on its French site. The descriptions are Chanel's.

Early reports gave No. 25 as "Le Beige de Chanel" and No. 29 as "Le Gulna". Chanel's official names are Le Beige and Le Grenat.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed. Chanel's 31 Le Rouge Lip Balm page is live, but we couldn't confirm a price.
• UK: Chanel UK (£145)
• Europe: Chanel France (€170; refill €85)
• Other markets: availability varies by region; Chanel says 31 Le Rouge is sold in its most emblematic boutiques.

Checked 20 October 2026: listed with an add-to-bag button on chanel.com UK and France.

What Makes the Chanel 31 Le Rouge Lip Balm Different?

• It is the balm version of 31 Le Rouge. According to Chanel, it leaves a smoothing veil of colour with a natural shine and buildable coverage.
• The shades are numbered 25 to 29. Chanel's site lists 31 Le Rouge lipstick shades under the same system, such as No. 20, No. 21 and No. 23.
• It comes in the line's faceted glass case and can be refilled (€85 refill in France).

Formula and Packaging

Formula: According to Chanel, the formula is built around gardenia-infused oil, from flowers hand-picked in Chanel's gardens at Gaujacq, which it says keeps lips moisturised. Chanel says maracuja oil helps smooth and firm the lips over time, and that the fine, coating texture leaves a transparent film that doesn't migrate past the lip line.

Link to 31 Le Rouge: The name and shade numbering tie the balm to Chanel's existing 31 Le Rouge lipstick line. According to Chanel, 31 Le Rouge is "a lipstick as well as a plumping, smoothing and moisturizing product," and its page lists satin and matte versions.

Packaging: According to Chanel, each 31 Le Rouge lipstick comes in a faceted square case recalling the mirrors that line the Art Deco staircase at 31 rue Cambon. The case in the promo images follows that faceted design.

Chanel says 31 Le Rouge now comes in three formats: matte, satin and balm.

For other launches, see all makeup releases on BeautyTalkClub.

We will add the US price once Chanel lists it.

Sources

• Chanel 31 Le Rouge (official US site), for packaging, formula and line details
• Chanel makeup (official US site)
• Chanel France: 31 LE ROUGE Baume à Lèvres (shades, price, formula; read 20 October 2026)
• Chanel UK: 31 LE ROUGE Lip Balm (UK price)
• Promo images first shared by an Instagram beauty creator

Urban Decay has launched the Moondust Full Shimmer Quad Palette in Europe. It is a four-shade shimmer palette with Cosmic Quartz, Space Cowboy Rides Again, Rock Solid and Starry Haze, available from September 18, 2026, according to Glam Junkies. Glam Junkies' Instagram announcement says it's out now, and LOOKFANTASTIC Netherlands lists the palette as in stock. Per Glam Junkies, it was previously sold at Sephora US as the Moondust Stargaze Eyeshadow Palette.

What Are the Four Shades in the Moondust Full Shimmer Quad?

Urban Decay's own product imagery names and describes each shade:

• Cosmic Quartz: white and silver shimmer
• Space Cowboy Rides Again: light peach shimmer with silver glitter
• Rock Solid: magenta and lilac shimmer
• Starry Haze: lilac shimmer with silver pearls

According to Durbin Rock, Space Cowboy Rides Again is the one existing Moondust shade in the palette, and the other three are new.

What Is the Moondust Formula Like?

Urban Decay describes the finish as "shade-shifting micro sparkles" with a luminous finish. In its product imagery, the brand claims up to 12 hours of wear, based on a self-assessment of 100 subjects.

The European LOOKFANTASTIC listing gives a different wear claim. That listing describes crushed pearl and fine shimmer shades with a highly pigmented, buttery texture, fallout-free application and caffeine in each formula. It promises up to 16 hours of wear, and Glam Junkies cites the same 16-hour figure from Urban Decay.

Per Durbin Rock, the formula feels like a cream but applies like a powder, with microfine sparkle and no chunky glitter.

How Do You Wear It?

The brand's four-step look uses every shade:

1. Apply Starry Haze all over the lid.
2. Add Cosmic Quartz to the inner corner.
3. Apply Rock Solid along the lash line as eyeliner.
4. Finish with mascara.

According to Urban Decay, the shadows can be applied with a brush or fingertips. The brand recommends priming lids with Eyeshadow Primer Potion (sold separately) for more vibrant colour and crease-free wear.

Is This the Same Palette as Moondust Stargaze?

It appears so. Both Glam Junkies and Durbin Rock say the European release is the same palette Sephora sold as the Moondust Stargaze Eyeshadow Palette. Durbin Rock also describes Stargaze with the same four shade names.

When Does It Launch in Europe, and What Does It Cost?

• Reported by the sources we checked: European availability from September 18, 2026 (Glam Junkies), and the palette is listed as available at LOOKFANTASTIC Netherlands. Retailers named include Cult Beauty (Glam Junkies) and Lookfantastic and Debenhams (Durbin Rock). Durbin Rock lists the palette at £10 per shadow and calls it limited edition.
• Not confirmed: euro pricing, German retailers such as Douglas or Sephora Deutschland, and limited-edition status from Urban Decay itself.

Key Details

Three of the four shades sit in the pink-to-lilac range, and Cosmic Quartz is a white and silver shade. Urban Decay's swatches show all four shades on a light and a deep skin tone. On the deeper skin tone, Cosmic Quartz and Starry Haze appear as sheer sparkle rather than solid color.

Price and Value

Durbin Rock lists the palette at £10 per shadow, against £22 for a standalone Moondust shadow. At that rate, the four-shade palette works out to £40, compared with £44 for two standalone Moondust shadows.

We'll update this article once Urban Decay or a European retailer confirms euro pricing and availability.

FAQ

What shades are in the Urban Decay Moondust Full Shimmer Quad Palette? Cosmic Quartz, Space Cowboy Rides Again, Rock Solid and Starry Haze.

Is it available in Europe now? Yes. Glam Junkies reports availability from September 18, 2026, and LOOKFANTASTIC Netherlands lists it as in stock.

How much does it cost? Durbin Rock lists £10 per shadow. A euro price isn't confirmed.

How long does it last? Urban Decay's product imagery claims up to 12 hours of wear, based on a self-assessment of 100 subjects. The European LOOKFANTASTIC listing claims up to 16 hours.

Which shade would you reach for first: the icy Cosmic Quartz or the magenta Rock Solid? Tell us in the comments.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed under this name. It was previously sold at Sephora US as the Moondust Stargaze Eyeshadow Palette.
• UK: Reported at Cult Beauty, Lookfantastic and Debenhams. Product links are not yet confirmed.
• International: LOOKFANTASTIC Netherlands

Sources

• Urban Decay product imagery and shade descriptions
• LOOKFANTASTIC Netherlands product listing
• Sephora Moondust Stargaze Eyeshadow Palette listing
• Glam Junkies (European release date and Instagram announcement)
• Durbin Rock (price, pan size and retailers)

Tretiheal 0.05% Cream contains key ingredient tretinoin 0.05% w/w, a topical retinoid related to vitamin A. It is primarily used for acne and works by promoting skin-cell turnover and helping keep pores from becoming clogged. Tretiheal 0.05% is a prescription medicine, so it should be used according to a healthcare professional’s instructions.

All About Tretiheal 0.05% Cream

Tretiheal 0.05% Cream is a topical formulation containing main active medicine tretinoin. Tretinoin cream is commonly prescribed for severe acne because it helps increase the turnover of skin cells and prevents the buildup that can contribute to clogged pores. Depending on the medical advice and formulation, tretinoin may also be used for certain signs of photoaged skin.

Tretinoin Cream Working Way

Tretinoin works gradually rather than providing an immediate change in the skin. It promotes new skin-cell production and helps unclog pores. During the early stages of treatment, some people may experience increased redness, peeling, or a temporary worsening of acne before improvement becomes noticeable.

How to Apply Tretiheal Cream

Tretiheal 0.05% cream should be applied exactly as prescribed. Generally, the affected skin is gently cleansed and allowed to become completely dry before a thin layer is applied, often at bedtime. Avoid getting the cream into the eyes, mouth, nose, or onto cuts, sunburned, irritated, or broken skin. Applying more cream does not make tretinoin work faster and may increase irritation.

What Results Can You Expect?

Tretinoin usually requires consistent use over time. Acne may temporarily look worse during the first several days or weeks. Some improvement may appear after a few weeks, while more noticeable results can require longer treatment. Following the prescribed routine is therefore important rather than increasing the amount or frequency of application.

Common Side Effects of Tretinoin Cream

Dryness, redness, peeling, scaling, burning, or mild irritation can occur, particularly when treatment is started. These effects may become less noticeable as the skin adjusts, but persistent or severe irritation should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Sun Protection Matters

Prescription Tretinoin Cream can make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Limiting unnecessary sun exposure and using appropriate sun protection can help reduce irritation and sun-related skin damage. A gentle moisturizer may also help with dryness during treatment.

Who Should Take Extra Care?

Tell your doctor about other medicines and skincare products you use because some products can increase irritation when combined with tretinoin. People who are pregnant or planning pregnancy should discuss tretinoin with their healthcare professional before use; product information advises against use during pregnancy because of potential fetal risk.

A Simple Skin-Care Routine

While using Tretiheal 0.05%, keep skincare gentle. Cleanse without aggressive scrubbing, apply the prescribed amount of tretinoin, and use a suitable moisturizer if needed. During the day, protect your skin from excessive sunlight. Avoid adding multiple irritating acne products unless your doctor or pharmacist recommends them.

Final Thoughts on Tretiheal 0.05% Cream

Tretiheal Cream is a tretinoin-based prescription treatment commonly used for acne. Because tretinoin works gradually and can initially cause dryness or irritation, consistent use and appropriate skin care are important. Always follow the directions provided by your doctor or pharmacist and seek professional advice if you experience significant irritation or have questions about combining it with other treatments.

Medical disclaimer: This article is for general educational purposes and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use prescription medicines only as directed.

Bobbi Brown's Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ Moisturizer & Primer Gift Set Duo is available at Ulta Beauty for $95 (US). The set contains two full-size 1.69 oz jars of the reformulated Face Base+, which would cost $140 if bought separately. The set follows the brand's long-running Vitamin Enriched Face Base.

What's New in the "+" Formula

According to Bobbi Brown, Face Base+ is a reformulation of the original Vitamin Enriched Face Base. The brand lists these changes:

• 5x the vitamins compared to the original
• 24-hour priming for makeup wear
• An upgraded HydroPlump Moisture Complex with glycerin, extra hyaluronic acid, squalane, and shea butter
• Newly added acetyl glucosamine, which the brand says smooths skin texture over time

Bobbi Brown positions the product as a hybrid moisturizer and primer, used as a single step before foundation.

Key Ingredients

The brand highlights the following ingredients and their intended roles:

• Vitamin C: according to Bobbi Brown, brightens the look of skin and helps even tone over time
• Vitamin E: the brand says it helps shield against blue light, pollution, and daily environmental stressors
• Hyaluronic acid, squalane and shea butter: described by the brand as delivering plumping hydration
• Acetyl glucosamine: according to the brand, refines texture for a smoother base for makeup

What the Brand Says

According to Bobbi Brown, the formula is designed to:

• Help prevent foundation from caking, creasing, flaking, or fading
• Smooth the look of skin texture instantly and improve it over time
• Boost radiance immediately, with cumulative benefits with continued use
• Provide 24-hour hydration

How to Apply

1. Warm it between the fingers before pressing it into skin.
2. Allow it to absorb before applying foundation, particularly with long-wear or matte formulas.
3. Wear it alone as a moisturizer on days without makeup.
4. Apply it after sunscreen in a morning routine.

Price and Value

The duo costs $95 (US) at Ulta Beauty. Buying the two jars separately would cost $140, the set's stated value.

Where to Buy

• US: Ulta Beauty ($95)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Sources

• Ulta Beauty product listing for the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ Moisturizer & Primer Gift Set Duo (price, value, size, availability)
• Bobbi Brown's product description for Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ (formula and ingredient claims)

Tropic Skincare has released its Tropic Skincare Advent Calendar 2026, titled 24 Days of Pure Imagination. It is priced at £299, and Tropic puts the value of its contents at £668. The calendar is available to pre-order now from Tropic's UK site, and the brand says it will be dispatched in November 2026.

The calendar is styled as the shopfront of a festive pâtisserie and has 24 drawers. According to Tropic, it contains 8 never-before-seen formulas, 9 full-size favourites, 10 mini rituals and a secret surprise hidden in one drawer. The products span skincare, body care, makeup, fragrance and wellbeing.

What's Inside the Calendar

The nine freshly made full-size favourites are:

• Youth Potion Enriched Retinal Complex (30ml), described by Tropic as a high-strength natural retinal for smoothing and firming
• Glow Berry Brightening Serum (30ml), a vitamin-rich radiance serum, according to the brand
• Rainforest Dew Hydration Serum (30ml), a lightweight hydrating serum
• Sun Day Dewy Facial SPF 50 (40ml), a daily SPF with a dewy finish
• Eye Lift Exosome Midnight Balm (15ml), which the brand says targets fine lines and puffiness overnight
• Lashful Eyelash Growth Serum (4ml), which Tropic says is hormone-disruptor-free
• Body Smooth Refreshing Polish (250ml), Hand Therapy Softening Superfood Cream (80ml) and Foot Remedy Softening Buttercream (80ml)

The Pâtisserie exclusives and festive treats are:

• Cocoa Comfort Nourishing Ganache Mask (45ml)
• Mango Brûlée Cleansing Body Pebble (75g)
• Coconut & Tonka Exfoliating Body Cleanser (80ml)
• Bergamot Peel & Crushed Leaf Eau de Parfum (50ml)
• Lip Silk Plumping Ceramide Serum (5ml, limited edition)
• All Eyes On You Face & Body Liquid Highlighter (30ml)
• Wild Mango & Blood Orange Hydrating Body Serum (50ml) and Wild Mango & Blood Orange Gel Body Cleanser (50ml)
• Mandarin Blossom, White Tea & Cedar Smoothing Cleanser (50ml)
• Relax Inner Peace Pulse Point Roll-On (10ml), Sleep Evening Unwind Pulse Point Roll-On (10ml) and Relax Inner Peace Purifying Mist (30ml)

The remaining drawers hold skincare minis and essentials:

• Lamellar Milk Barrier Repair Essence (30ml)
• Skin Dream Firming Night Cream (15ml)
• Skin Feast Nourishing Moisturiser (20ml)
• Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser (20ml)
• Radiance Cleanser Pore-Refining Cleansing Oil (30ml)
• Morning Mist Soothing Toning Essence (30ml)

According to Tropic, one drawer hides an unreleased secret product. The brand says customers who find it get to try it before anyone else and can help shape the future of Tropic. Advent.center describes every product in the calendar as vegan and made in the brand's own kitchen.

How to Get the Most From It

The calendar includes several active products, so the order of use matters. Some general notes:

• Layer serums from light to targeted: apply Rainforest Dew first, then Glow Berry in the morning or Youth Potion at night.
• Avoid using retinal and exfoliants on the same evening: alternate Youth Potion with the Cocoa Comfort Mask.
• Use SPF as the last morning step: Sun Day goes on last in the morning routine.
• Apply the pulse point roll-ons before bed: use them at the wrists and temples.

Price and Value

The calendar costs £299. Tropic says the products would cost £668 if bought separately, which the brand presents as a £369 saving and its biggest-ever calendar saving. Individual retail prices for each item have not been published alongside the calendar, so the £668 total is Tropic's own figure.

According to Tropic, payment is taken when the pre-order is placed. The calendar is then dispatched in November, and the cost can be split using Clearpay. The brand says it has made only a limited quantity and expects the calendar to sell quickly; it also says last year's calendar sold out. Tropic's 90-Day Happiness Guarantee covers the calendar from the date it ships.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Tropic Skincare (£299, pre-order); also listed on Tropic Skincare offers
• International: Not yet confirmed

Comparing calendars? See every 2026 beauty advent calendar with prices and release dates.

Sources

• Tropic Skincare advent calendar page
• Tropic Skincare offers page
• Beauty Detective product list with sizes
• Advent.center calendar listing