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Filipino beauty favourite Vice Cosmetics is about to deal a winning hand. The brand has teased the Three Strikes Eyeshadow Palette, a magnetic, stackable eyeshadow palette with a curated mix of matte and shimmer shades. It comes in three versions, so you can go from soft and sweet to dark and smoky. Here's everything we know so far, including the release date, the three products and every shade name.

Three Palettes, Three Personalities

The launch is themed like a deck of cards. The brand's graphic shows a "3" playing card with hearts, with the three palettes stacked on top of each other. Because they're stackable, collectors who pick up all three can store them as one neat tower.

✨ Miss Golden brings warm browns and gold. Shades: off duty, blowout, hot choco, icon, moofie, #llergeeffect, hey guys and diva. Icon looks like a gold shimmer and diva a bronze-brown shimmer. Both are ideal for a glowy everyday look.

🎀 Miss Cutie is the pink and berry palette. Shades: poppy, like, muse, glass, 3 strikes, baby doll, bb and femme. Glass appears to be an icy white shimmer and femme a rosy copper. The campaign model wears this palette as a soft pink eye.

🖤 Miss Smokey covers neutrals, greys and black. Shades: low key, side part, independent, gemini, cloud, night out, bolby and spot. Look out for gemini, a silvery white shimmer, and spot, a black base with silver glitter.

In the swatch image, the remaining shades in each palette look matte. That gives you plenty of transition and crease options alongside the shimmers.

How to Play Your Cards Right

• Build in layers: Sweep a light matte across the lid first, then deepen the crease with a mid-tone. Keep the darkest matte for the outer corner.
• Press on shimmers: Use a fingertip or a damp flat brush to pat shimmers like icon or femme onto the centre of the lid for the most shine.
• Brighten the inner corner: Highlight it with glass or gemini to open up the eyes.
• Go day to night: Start with a soft wash from Miss Golden. Later, smoke out the lash line with a deep shade from Miss Smokey. Nothing stops you from mixing shades across palettes.

Release Date and Launch Details

The Three Strikes Eyeshadow Palette debuts on 23 October 2026 at 7PM (Philippine time) on @pereylierge's TikTok Live. Vice Cosmetics hasn't announced a price yet. It also hasn't confirmed where the palettes will be sold after the live launch.

So far, only official teaser images have been released: a model shot, the playing-card graphic and labelled swatches. We'll update this post with pricing and full details once they're available.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed
• Philippines: Launching on @pereylierge's TikTok Live on 23 October 2026 (price not yet announced)

So, which palette are you picking up: Miss Golden, Miss Cutie or Miss Smokey? Or are you going for all three strikes? 👑

UK indie favourite Arttitude Cosmetics is expanding its Metallic Shimmer Shadow Singles with four new shades: 24 Carat, Gilded, Rose Foam and Nectar. They launch on 9 October 2026 and join the brand's existing silver, Starlight. The result is a five-shade line-up of golds, pinks and silver in magnetic pans, designed so you can build your own custom palette.

What's New in the Shimmer Shadow Line-Up

The four new shades split into two warm families:

• Two golds: 24 Carat and Gilded
• Two rosy pinks: Rose Foam and Nectar

Together with Starlight, an intense true silver, they make a coordinated set for anyone who loves high-impact glam. In the brand's campaign images, the model holds a clear acrylic five-pan palette filled with the gold, pink and silver shades and wears a warm gold smoky eye. The look suggests how well these shades work for evening and festive makeup.

The full collection will also be sold as a bundle containing all five shades and a magnetic eyeshadow palette. Arttitude has also asked followers whether they would want a separate bundle of only the four new shades. That option is not confirmed yet.

Why Foiled Shimmer Singles Are Worth a Look

Arttitude describes its shimmers as highly pigmented with a foiled formula that "looks like glitter, but performs like shadow." Other features include:

• Instant, intense sparkle that is designed to stay put all day
• Developed by make-up artists and suitable for all skin tones
• Magnetic iron pans that fit any universal 26mm palette, so you can mix them with shades you already own

How to Apply Metallic Shimmer Shadows

• For a softer finish: pat the shadow on with a dense flat brush.
• For maximum foil intensity: use your fingertip or a silicone applicator over a glitter primer.
• For a bolder look: layer the shimmer over a matte or cream base in a similar tone.
• For a gold smoky eye like the campaign look: blend a warm transition shade into the crease, then press gold shimmer onto the centre of the lid.

Build Your Own Magnetic Palette

To store your singles, the Empty Magnetic Acrylic Palette (with lid) holds five 26mm pans and costs £11.99. It has a snap-on lid, pin holes underneath for popping shades out, and a peel-off protective film. Buy the lidless version if you want to stack several palettes, then keep one lidded palette for the top of the stack. This setup suits make-up artists on the go as well as collectors.

Where to Buy

• US: Arttitude Cosmetics ships tracked to the US, with tariffs included at checkout. Other US retailers: Not yet confirmed.
• UK: Arttitude Cosmetics (Starlight £7.99; new shades from 9 October 2026), plus the Empty Magnetic Acrylic Palette (£11.99). UK shipping is free on orders over £40. Other UK retailers: Not yet confirmed.
• International: Arttitude Cosmetics ships tracked to 50+ countries. EU duties are covered on orders below about £130, though some countries may add a small handling fee. International shipping is free on orders over £150. Other retailers: Not yet confirmed.

Arttitude says its launches tend to sell out fast, so it's worth joining the brand's mailing list before 9 October 2026.

Tom Ford Beauty's most luxurious lipstick line just got bigger. The Tom Ford Reserve Lip Color Refill has launched in Germany with three new shades, Sloane Coral, Soho Mauve and Sublime Rose, alongside two returning favourites, Rodeo Red and the bestselling Scarlet Rouge. All five are available now at Breuninger, and a wider worldwide rollout is expected soon. Here's everything we know about the shades, prices and formula.

What's Inside the Reserve Formula

Reserve Lip Color debuts the Reserve oil blend, a complex formulated exclusively for Tom Ford. Pure pigments are paired with a specially developed gloss-enhancing technology that, according to the brand, gives dimensional, colour-rich radiance in a single swipe. The texture is described as weightless and silk-like, coating lips in moisture throughout the day.

Tom Ford's campaign claims 6 hours of fade-resistant wear, 6 hours of true colour clarity and 8 hours of moisture. The formula includes chamomile flower oil, and the brand states the formula is free from parabens, mineral oil and silicone.

A nice detail for collectors is that each shade is named after one of the house's iconic store locales.

The Shades

• Sloane Coral (new): a bright, warm coral for a sunny pop of colour.
• Soho Mauve (new): a soft, rosy mauve-brown nude that works as an everyday "my lips but better" shade.
• Sublime Rose (new): a pinky-beige rose nude that is polished, elegant and easy to wear.
• Rodeo Red (returning): a deep wine-toned blue-red with evening drama.
• Scarlet Rouge (returning bestseller): a classic bright red with timeless appeal.

The Refillable Case

The Reserve system is refillable by design, and the refills only work with the Tom Ford Reserve Lip Color Case. The case is forged from a single plane of aluminium, and each refill simply clicks into place. To refill, insert the bullet into the case, rotate it gently and listen for a soft click to make sure it is secure. In the US, the case comes in Black Fluted or Gold Fluted for $125, or you can buy the case and a refill together for $175.

How to Apply

Glide the lipstick directly from the bullet, starting at the cupid's bow for the most precise definition, then follow the contours of your lips. The bolder reds, Rodeo Red and Scarlet Rouge, benefit most from a crisp edge.

Where to Buy

• US: Tom Ford Beauty US ($50 per refill). The Reserve Lip Color Case costs $125 and the case + refill costs $175. Rodeo Red and Scarlet Rouge are listed there, but the new shades are not yet listed and US availability is not yet confirmed.
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Breuninger Germany (€49 per refill, all 5 shades)

Our Verdict

If you already own a Reserve case, these refills are an easy way to expand your collection. Soho Mauve and Sublime Rose are the wearable nudes, and Sloane Coral brings the fun. Will you be adding any of the new Tom Ford Reserve Lip Color shades to your case?

Gucci Beauty has released its limited-edition Gucci Beauty Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection. It went on sale in the US on 3 October 2026, with blush, lipstick and gloss priced from $42 to $50, and launches in Japan on 4 November 2026. The cases are deep forest green, decorated with a gold, cream and red pattern known as the "Leonardo motif" and finished with polished gold accents. Japan has confirmed full pricing, and swatches of the blush, lipsticks, cushion and gloss have been published.

What's in the Holiday 2026 Collection

The line-up reissues Gucci's core products in limited-edition festive packaging. Some shades are existing favourites given a seasonal refresh. The most notable is 509 Gucci Rosso Ancora, the signature deep red lipstick that debuted under Creative Director Sabato De Sarno.

• Cushion de Beauté Foundation: comes in a green holiday compact. It's the same lightweight, refillable cushion with SPF 20 PA++, glycerine and black rose oil. According to Gucci, it gives a luminous finish with 24-hour hydration, and Gucci Japan says the formula contains 90% skincare ingredients. It comes in limited shades 02.5 and 04.
• Blush de Beauté Cheek & Eye: available in 12 Peony Veil (described by the brand as a soft peach) and 14 Poppy Red (a vibrant red), both in the green and gold-toned compact. The powder contains shea butter, hyaluronic acid and black rose oil. According to Gucci, it is a luminous matte, buildable, long-lasting colour for cheeks and eyelids.
• Rouge à Lèvres Mat Lipstick: Gucci's matte formula with rich pigments and oils, housed in a gold-toned tube with a green cap. The Leonardo motif decorates both the case and the cap. Shades are 509 Gucci Rosso Ancora (red), 217 Valeria Rose and 122 Eliza Ginger (described by the brand as a glowing ember). The brand says the formula is smudge-resistant and long-wearing.
• Gloss à Lèvres: comes in a patterned pink and gold holiday tube with a slanted precision applicator. The gloss contains menthol, ginger and cayenne pepper (capsicum) extracts and hyaluronic acid. According to Gucci, it plumps, blurs lip lines and keeps lips hydrated for up to 8 hours. The holiday shade 135 Lola Latte is a soft milk-tea nude with a high-shine finish.

Holiday Fragrance Gift Sets

Gucci's fragrances are also available as holiday coffrets in the same deep-green boxes:

• Gucci Guilty: full-size bottle, mini and a shower gel/balm tube.
• Gucci Flora: full-size bottle, mini and a body lotion tube.
• Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum Gift Set (Japan): 50 ml Eau de Parfum plus 50 ml Body Lotion. The scent is a tuberose-and-jasmine floral, and the set comes in limited holiday packaging.

Prices include tax. In the US, the blush, lipsticks and gloss range from $42 to $50. Individual US prices have not been announced.

How to Wear It

For a full Gucci holiday look:

1. Start with the Cushion de Beauté as the base.
2. Sweep Blush de Beauté in 14 Poppy Red across the cheekbones.
3. Finish with 509 Gucci Rosso Ancora for a classic red lip.

For a softer look, swap in 12 Peony Veil and 217 Valeria Rose. You can also top 122 Eliza Ginger with 135 Lola Latte for a glossy milk-tea nude.

Where to Buy

• US: On sale since 3 October 2026 ($42–$50); retailer product pages not yet confirmed
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Japan, at Gucci Beauty counters from 4 November 2026 (prices above)

Sources

• Gucci Beauty Japan release information (prices and 4 November 2026 date)
• Gucci Beauty product descriptions for the Holiday 2026 limited-edition collection
• US release details (3 October 2026, $42–$50), as reported by BeautyVelle

Gold check compacts are coming. Burberry Beauty's Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection has started to surface ahead of its expected November launch, and the first look shows what the brand does best: neutral, classic, wearable shades in giftable gold packaging. This is an early preview, so below we separate what's confirmed from what's still under wraps.

Eye Quad Eyeshadow Palette Holiday Edition: No. 10 Winter Gold

The star of the collection is the Burberry Eye Quad Eyeshadow Palette Holiday Edition in No. 10 Winter Gold. Its four shimmer and satin shades are inspired by the iconic Burberry Check, and each pan is embossed with the pattern. From the product photos, the lineup includes:

• A peach shimmer
• A silver-taupe glitter
• A copper-bronze shimmer
• A plum-brown satin

According to the official product description, the formula offers eight-hour, smudge-proof wear with intense colour payoff, and it resists humidity, sweat and heat. The texture is described as buildable and blendable with a silky-smooth finish.

How to wear it: Sweep the peach shimmer across the lid for a soft daytime glow, then deepen the crease and outer corner with the plum-brown satin. For a party look, press the copper-bronze or silver-taupe on top with a damp applicator. The shades can be used dry or wet to intensify the colour.

The packaging is the other highlight. The gold signature-check compact comes with a mirror and a double-ended applicator. Once the palette is used up, the inner grid can be removed, leaving a mirror compact. Burberry describes it as "designed to be gifted."

Winter Rose Blush: No. 62

The second confirmed makeup product is a holiday blush in No. 62 Winter Rose. Photos show a peachy-coral shade embossed with the Burberry check. It sits in a matching gold check-lid compact with a built-in brush. Formula, finish and price have not yet been announced.

Tip: A peachy-coral blush pairs naturally with the warm tones of Winter Gold. Dab a little on the cheeks and blend it upward for a coordinated holiday flush.

Holiday Fragrance Gift Sets

Burberry is also preparing festive fragrance sets for her and him. The preview image shows:

• Burberry Hero and Burberry Goddess bottles in red-based snow globes
• A green-check Burberry Hero set
• Red Burberry-check gift boxes for Burberry Goddess and Burberry Her sets, with body lotion, travel spray and lipstick minis

The exact contents and prices of these sets are not yet announced.

Release Date and Price

Early reports point to a November 2026 release for the Holiday 2026 collection. Central in Thailand already lists the Eye Quad Holiday Edition at THB 2,660. Swatches have also appeared on Japanese beauty accounts. US and UK prices, the blush price and exact release dates are not yet announced. We'll update this post as more products, shades and prices are confirmed.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet announced
• UK: Not yet announced
• International: Central (Thailand) (THB 2,660)

Could this BE any cuter? The FRIENDS™ x SHEGLAM makeup collection brings Monica's purple door, the Central Perk sofa and a very famous lobster to your vanity. It launched in late September 2026, it's on sale now at SHEGLAM US, and individual items cost $5.29 to $21.99. Here's what's inside the collection, along with the shades and prices.

The Products and Shades

SHEGLAM's brief was simple: "Transport your makeup routine to Apartment 20." Each piece in the collection references the show in a different way.

• Purple Door Eyeshadow Palette ($10.19, 8 g): The packaging copies Monica's purple door, yellow peephole frame included. Its eight shades mix smooth pearlescent shimmers with buttery mattes: Turkey Hat, Prom, Apt 20, Unagi, Lasagna, Melon Drink, Bagpipes and Leather Pants.
• Take A Seat Velvet Sofa Blush ($7.19, 5 g): A peachy blush inspired by Central Perk's orange sofa, in a compact with a tufted upholstery pattern on the lid. It has a silky, velvety feel and a soft-focus finish.
• Central Perk Blurring Lip Tint Set ($21.99, 4 x 3.5 ml): Four coffee-scented tints in Latte, Herbal Tea, Decaf and Espresso. They feel lightweight and leave a soft, blurred finish. The set comes in a box shaped like the Central Perk storefront.
• Manhattan Mood Kohl Eyeliner ($5.29 each, 0.25 g): Each liner has a built-in sharpener. Choose from The Stylish One (blue), The Musical One or The Chef One.
• My Lobster Dual-Ended Lip Liner + Lipstick Duo ($7.79 each): Each duo has a lipstick (0.8 g) at one end and a liner (0.2 g) at the other, joined by a lobster-shaped middle. The four shades are named after couples: Monica + Chandler, Ross + Rachel, Phoebe + Mike and Joey + Alex. Alex is a nod to the Joey spin-off.

The Full Collection Set

Collectors can buy the Full Collection Set ($108.39). It includes the palette, all three eyeliners, the blush, all four lip duos and the four-tint set. Everything arrives in a lilac presentation box designed like Monica's door. It also comes with a free Peephole Mini Picture Frame printed with "Welcome to the real world. It sucks. You're gonna love it!"

How to Wear It

• Easy daytime look: Sweep a soft matte from the Purple Door palette across the lid. Tap the Velvet Sofa blush onto the apples of your cheeks and blend upward. Finish with the Latte or Decaf tint.
• Blurred lips: Dab a lip tint onto the centre of your lips and press it outwards with your fingertip for a diffused, just-had-coffee flush.
• Defined lips: Line your lips with the liner end of a My Lobster duo, then fill in with the lipstick end for a crisp shape that lasts longer.
• Pop of colour: Smudge The Stylish One along your lower lash line for a playful blue accent.

Where to Buy

• US: SHEGLAM US ($108.39 full set). Individual products:

- Purple Door Palette ($10.19)

- Velvet Sofa Blush ($7.19)

- Central Perk Lip Tint Set ($21.99)

- Kohl Eyeliner ($5.29)

- My Lobster Duo ($7.79)

• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: SHEGLAM global site (prices in local currency)

Which piece would you pick first, the lobster lip duo or the sofa blush?

KIKO Milano Maxi Mod High Pigment Eyeshadow is a single eyeshadow in 48 shades across six colour families, with matte, metallic and shimmer finishes. It costs $10 per shade in the US and was listed on KIKO Milano's US site by 17 September 2026; other markets have not yet been confirmed. It is the newest addition to KIKO's Maxi Mod line, which already includes the Maxi Mod Mascara.

When Did the KIKO Milano Maxi Mod High Pigment Eyeshadow Launch?

KIKO Milano hasn't announced an official release date. The eyeshadow appeared on KIKO Milano's US online store on 17 September 2026. As of 1 October 2026, it was not yet listed on KIKO's UK or Italian stores.

Price

• US: $10 per shade, the same price for all 48 shades
• UK: Not yet announced
• Europe: Not yet announced

KIKO notes that launch dates may vary by country.

The Shades

According to KIKO, the 48 shades span six colour families, from versatile nudes to high-impact colours. KIKO uses descriptive shade names, including:

• Rosy Beige, Medium Taupe and Dark Reddish Brown
• Light Bordeaux
• Rose Gold, Warm Gold, Cool Gold, Silver and Metallic White
• Fuchsia, Red, Yellow and Lilac
• Primary Blue and Light Blue
• Medium Bluish Green, Medium Golden Bluish Green, Cool Green With Golden Tones and Dark Cool Green
• Black

The brand says the shades are designed to pair with one another for day or night looks.

High Pigment Eyeshadow vs Maxi Mod High Pigment Eyeshadow

The Maxi Mod High Pigment Eyeshadow is sold alongside KIKO's original High Pigment Eyeshadow.

Both are highly pigmented single eyeshadows. The Maxi Mod version narrows the range to three finishes.

Some shades from the original carry over under new numbers. KIKO says: "You loved them. We kept them."

• Maxi Mod 02 = High Pigment Eyeshadow 37
• Maxi Mod 03 = High Pigment Eyeshadow 20
• Maxi Mod 04 = High Pigment Eyeshadow 22
• Maxi Mod 14 = High Pigment Eyeshadow 30
• Maxi Mod 16 = High Pigment Eyeshadow 31
• Maxi Mod 26 = High Pigment Eyeshadow 32
• Maxi Mod 40 = High Pigment Eyeshadow 38

Where to Buy

• US: KIKO Milano US ($10)
• UK: Not yet confirmed (not listed on KIKO's UK store as of 1 October 2026)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed (not listed on KIKO's Italian store as of 1 October 2026)
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

For more new eye products, see our makeup releases page.

What Makes the KIKO Milano Maxi Mod High Pigment Eyeshadow Different?

• It is a 48-shade range in three finishes (matte, metallic, shimmer). The original High Pigment Eyeshadow has 54 colour combinations in five finishes.
• Seven shades from the original High Pigment Eyeshadow carry over under new Maxi Mod numbers.
• All 48 shades are sold individually at the same $10 US price.

It is one of several new single eyeshadows this autumn, alongside the higher-priced Urban Decay Chrome Melts Eyeshadow at $26 a shade. It also sits alongside the build-your-own Arttitude Cosmetics Metallic Shimmer Shadow Singles.

Formula Details

According to KIKO, the formula has:

• A very high concentration of pigments for colour payoff from the first swipe
• A smooth-gliding, buildable texture that adheres to the eyelids, blends easily and is comfortable to wear
• Wear of up to 8 hours, based on clinical and instrumental testing
• Ophthalmological testing, including on sensitive eyes, and suitability for contact lens wearers

In KIKO's panel test of 20 women, at least 70% found the colour even across the lid, the shadow easy to apply and blend, and the coverage high from the first application. The eyeshadow is made in Italy.

KIKO's other new launch this season is the KIKO Milano Twist 'N Twinkle Holiday 2026 Gift Sets, its range of holiday gift sets.

Sources

• KIKO Milano US: Maxi Mod High Pigment Eyeshadow product page
• KIKO Milano UK and Italian online stores (checked 1 October 2026)

The Hermès Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection is a limited-edition line of an eyeshadow palette, a highlighter, a lipstick and a nail colour.

Status: Unconfirmed — leaked images. Hermès has not officially announced this collection. Product names, shades, packaging and release dates may change.

Leaked images show the 07 Ombre Sable eyeshadow palette, the 02 Permabrass highlighter embossed with the maison's lucky charms, a holiday-cased Rouge Hermès lipstick in 23 Beige Doblis and a softly metallic nail colour, shade 50. The collection is reported for October 2026, and prices have not been announced.

When Will the Hermès Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection Launch?

Hermès hasn't announced an official release date. The collection is reported for October 2026. Official product images surfaced before any announcement on Hermès's own channels. Other holiday launches are listed in BeautyTalkClub's makeup releases.

Price

• US: Not yet announced. For reference, the current Fall 2026 limited-edition Rouge Hermès lipsticks are listed at $90 on hermes.com US.
• UK: Not yet announced
• Europe: Not yet announced

What's Inside

• 4 products, each shown individually: 1 eyeshadow palette, 1 highlighting powder, 1 lipstick, 1 nail colour
• The palette holds 4 eyeshadow shades
• Sizes and weights: Not yet announced

07 Ombre Sable Eyeshadow Palette

The images show the Ombre Sable Palette in a round black compact with a white lid and gold medallion. They show four shades: a mauve-taupe, a pale champagne, a peachy copper-pink and a deep brown. The description accompanying the images highlights a satin beige, a deep matte brown and a copper-pink.

Hermès has used a round, four-shade format before, in the Ombre d'Hermès Palette Quatuor from the HERMÈS BEAUTY Eye Collection.

02 Permabrass Highlighter

The Permabrass Illuminating Powder is described in the leaked material as a champagne glow with a hint of rose. The caption gives the shade as "02 All Permabrass", while earlier reports named it "No.02 Or Permabrass", so the final name is still to be confirmed. The images show the powder embossed with a parade of Hermès charms:

• an anchor chain link, a riding boot and a Kelly-style bag
• a cadenas padlock, a horse head, a saddle and a horseshoe
• an H buckle and a round "HERMÈS PARIS" medallion

23 Beige Doblis Rouge Hermès Lipstick

23 Beige Doblis is described as a matte, warm deep rose. The shade isn't new: it is already part of the permanent Rouge Hermès matte lipstick range at Harrods. The holiday version differs in its limited-edition white, black and gold case, and its bullet is engraved with an H motif.

Hermès has previously added limited-edition shades to the Rouge Hermès Matte Lipstick line, as in the Hermès Beauty Spring - Summer 2024 Collection. An engraved bullet also featured on the Hermès Rouge à Lèvres Matte Rouge Amazon 75.

50 Nail Colour (Reported as "All Rose")

The images show shade 50 in the signature Les Mains Hermès bottle with its gold band. The caption writes the shade as "All Rose" and describes it as a pink with a subtle metallic sheen and hints of silver.

Where to Buy

Hermès has not confirmed stockists for the Holiday 2026 collection in any market. Hermès limited editions usually launch at hermes.com and Hermès boutiques.

• US: Not yet confirmed. The Fall 2026 limited edition is currently stocked at Nordstrom.
• UK: Not yet confirmed. Selfridges currently carries the Fall 2026 limited edition.
• Canada: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: Not yet confirmed

We'll update this post once Hermès confirms prices, dates and stockists.

What Makes the Hermès Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection Different?

• The Permabrass highlighter is embossed with nine Hermès motifs, from a Kelly-style bag to a cadenas padlock.
• 23 Beige Doblis is an existing permanent shade, reissued in a limited-edition white, black and gold case with an H-engraved bullet.
• The palette, highlighter and lipstick share a white, black and gold colour scheme, with gold medallions on both compacts.

Packaging and Formula Details

The highlighter compact has a white lacquered lid with a gold engraved medallion and a black outer ring around the pan. For context only, an earlier limited-edition Permabrass powder was a fine, melting formula with golden mother-of-pearl. Hermès hasn't said whether the new highlighter uses the same formula.

Sources

• Hermès make-up listings on hermes.com US (Fall 2026 limited-edition Rouge Hermès pricing)
• Harrods: Rouge Hermès Matte Lipstick, 23 Beige Doblis
• First-look product images and shade descriptions for the Hermès Holiday 2026 collection, reported by amit.beauty.talk

MUA Makeup Academy's Christmas 2026 gift sets are eight holiday makeup sets, from a 25-day advent calendar to lip, balm and shimmer-spray trios. They cost £9 to £75 (UK) and are listed on MUA's official UK store, which currently ships to UK addresses only. The line-up also includes a mini Discovery Set, two themed 12-piece sets (Velvet Chocolate and Sugar Plum) and a 10-balm lip vault.

When Did the MUA Christmas 2026 Gift Sets Launch?

MUA hasn't announced an official release date. All eight sets were listed on MUA's official UK store when we checked on 7 October 2026. They join the other new launches on our makeup releases page.

US and European prices have not been announced. According to MUA, the Advent Calendar's contents would cost over £125 if bought separately; the calendar itself costs £75.

What's Inside

MUA has not published individual product sizes for any set.

• Advent Calendar: 25 pieces, including 9 limited-edition exclusives, in a reusable mirrored case
• Discovery Set: 11 minis listed by MUA, including 6 new limited-edition exclusives, plus a makeup bag
• Velvet Chocolate and Sugar Plum: 12 pieces each (10 limited-edition exclusives and 2 fan favourites), in a clutch bag
• Juiced Up Lip Balm Vault: 10 lip balms, 5 of them new exclusive shades
• X's & O's Lip Trio: 3 Lip Duos (matte lipstick + gloss) in a mesh bag
• Glow Mist Set: 3 shimmer sprays
• Beauty Balm Trio: 3 Beauty Balm sticks

Products

MUA 25 Day Advent Calendar

The calendar is the largest set in the collection. MUA's listed contents include:

• PRO/BASE Hydrating Hyaluronic Jelly Primer and a Mini Cleansing Balm in Raspberry
• Dream Core 10 Shade Eyeshadow Palette
• Shimmer Highlight Powder in Peach Diamond, Beauty Balm in Hollywood Rose, Air Brush Blush Wand in Frenzy and Plush Blush in Peony Pinch
• Control Freak Brush Tip Eyeliner in Chocolate Brown, an Intense Colour Eyeliner Duo and Lash & Brow Gel Mascara in Clear
• Two Hydra Juice Peptide Lip Balms, in Cherry Kiss Shimmer and Caramel Glaze
• Intense Colour Lip Liner Duo in Black Cherry & Americano and Lipeaze Lip Liner in Mocha Muse
• Tools including a travel eyelash curler and brushes

Everything comes in a reusable makeup case with a built-in stand mirror and a detachable 5x magnifying mirror with suction cups. MUA says the case alone is worth over £25.

MUA Discovery Set

The Discovery Set holds minis of MUA's best-known products. They include:

• PRO/BASE Glow Dew Illuminating Primer in Spark and PRO/BASE Banana Brightening Primer
• MetamorpHosis Lip & Cheek Oil in Plump It Up
• Setting Powder in Luminous Glow, with a powder puff
• Trio Eyeshadow Palette in Bare Muse
• Volume Mascara in Black
• Satin Sheen Lip Stylo in Maple and Liquid Cream Blusher in Dusky Rose

Similar travel-size discovery kits include the Polite Society Petite & Popular 5 Piece Discovery Set, which also comes in a mini makeup bag.

MUA Velvet Chocolate and Sugar Plum Gift Sets

Both themed sets contain the same core items, each in the set's own shade:

• A 5-shade eyeshadow palette
• A matte lipstick and gloss duo
• A Hydra Juice Peptide Shimmer Lip Balm
• Intense Colour liners, including a matte and shimmer duo eyeliner
• A Stop The Search mascara
• A matching charm keyring and mirror

Velvet Chocolate uses warm cocoa shades and what MUA calls molten metallics. It adds a Beauty Balm and a Body Highlighter, and its mascara comes in Mocha. Sugar Plum uses plum and berry tones, with the mascara in Blackberry.

MUA X's & O's Lip Trio

The trio introduces all-new Lip Duos in three shades:

• Pinky Promise (light nude pink)
• Hush Hush (medium nude pink)
• Deepest Secrets (deep burgundy red)

Each duo pairs a new matte lipstick, which MUA calls ultra-comfort, with a high-shine gloss.

MUA Glow Mist Set

The set holds three scented shimmer sprays for skin and hair:

• Pearl: pearl champagne, vanilla scent
• Gold: warm gold, coconut scent
• Bronze: deep bronze, caramel scent

MUA Beauty Balm Trio

The trio contains Blush Baby, Moondust and Rouge Noir. According to MUA, two are new limited-edition shades and one is a fan favourite.

MUA Juiced Up Lip Balm Vault

The limited-edition vault holds 10 Hydra Juice Peptide Lip Balms, 5 of them new exclusive shades. MUA describes the balms as having dessert-inspired scents.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: MUA official store:
  • Advent Calendar (£75)
  • Velvet Chocolate Gift Set (£30)
  • Sugar Plum Gift Set (£30)
  • Discovery Set (£25)
  • Juiced Up Lip Balm Vault (£15)
  • Glow Mist Set (£13.50)
  • X's & O's Lip Trio (£10)
  • Beauty Balm Trio (£9)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed. MUA's store says it currently cannot ship outside the UK and plans to launch a stockist page.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

MUA's store offers UK next-day delivery for £7.50. According to MUA, unopened items can be returned within 14 days. For other UK holiday sets, see the ICONIC London Holiday 2026 Gift Sets, priced from £25 to £65.

What Makes the MUA Christmas 2026 Gift Sets Different?

• According to MUA, the Advent Calendar's 9 limited-edition products are available only in the calendar.
• Velvet Chocolate and Sugar Plum each pair 10 limited-edition exclusives with 2 fan favourites, including set-specific Stop The Search mascara shades (Mocha and Blackberry).
• The X's & O's Lip Trio debuts MUA's new matte lipstick formula and a new curved gloss doe-foot applicator.

Formula and Packaging Details

• Lip Duos: The lipstick and gloss contain murumuru butter, marula seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil and vitamin E. According to MUA, the curved doe-foot applicator delivers more product while following the contours of the lip.
• Beauty Balms: The sticks contain shea butter, vitamin E, sweet almond oil and apricot oil. According to MUA, they are 100% vegan and cruelty free, and they build up from a fresh, natural finish.
• Hydra Juice Peptide Lip Balms: The balms contain palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and vitamin E. MUA says they help reduce the look of lip lines.
• Glow Mists: MUA describes the formula as quick-drying and buildable.

How to Use

MUA's directions for the Glow Mists are to shake well, hold the bottle 20–30cm from skin or hair and spray evenly. Let it dry before dressing, and layer for a more intense shimmer.

Sources

• MUA official UK store: 25 Day Advent Calendar and Discovery Set product pages
• MUA official UK store: Velvet Chocolate Gift Set and Sugar Plum Gift Set product pages
• MUA official UK store: X's & O's Lip Trio and Glow Mist Set product pages
• MUA official UK store: Beauty Balm Trio and Juiced Up Lip Balm Vault product pages