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The Sulwhasoo White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask is a warming hydrogel face mask with physical exfoliating particles, PHA and a vitamin C derivative. It costs $70 for 120 mL and has been on sale at Sulwhasoo US since 30 September 2026. It is also listed at Sephora US, where it appears as the Ginseng Exfoliating Mask. It joins the rinse-off masks from Sulwhasoo.

Updated 8 October 2026: in stock at Sulwhasoo US ($70); listed at Sephora US ($70) with a "New" badge.

When Did the Sulwhasoo White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask Launch?

Sulwhasoo hasn't announced an official release date. The 120 mL mask appeared on Sulwhasoo's international site on 30 June 2026, without a price. It was published on the Sulwhasoo US store at $70 on 30 September 2026. By 8 October 2026, Sephora US listed it at $70 with a "New" badge and no reviews yet.

Price

• US: $70 for 120 mL / 4.05 fl. oz., at both Sulwhasoo US and Sephora US
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: listed on Sulwhasoo's international site without a price

The new mask should not be confused with Sulwhasoo's older White Ginseng Radiance Refining Mask. Sephora US still lists that mask at $68, and it has been on Sephora since at least 2022. Its page is no longer live on Sulwhasoo's US site.

Where to Buy

• US: Sulwhasoo US ($70); Sephora ($70)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• International: Sulwhasoo international site (int.sulwhasoo.com), price not shown
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 8 October 2026: in stock at Sulwhasoo US; listed at Sephora US.

What Makes the White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask Different?

• Warming hydrogel format: Sulwhasoo says the soft hydrogel texture warms on contact. The brand describes this as a spa-like ritual inspired by Korean spas.
• Two kinds of exfoliation: the mask combines physical particles, including walnut shell powder, with chemical exfoliants, including PHA.
• Broad skin-type listing: the brand lists it for normal, dry, combination and oily skin. Sephora tags it for dullness, pores and uneven texture. Sulwhasoo's own page also names dryness, fine lines, and loss of firmness.

For other temperature-led masks, see the Sofie Pavitt Face Temp Check Hot + Cold Mask Duo and the Dr.Jart+ Cryo-V Jawline Lifting Mask. For more texture-focused K-beauty launches this season, see the Mary Kay K-Beauty Texture Edit 2026.

Formula and Key Ingredients

According to Sulwhasoo:

• White Ginseng Powder helps address dead skin cell buildup and supports the skin's moisture barrier.
• Vitamin C derivative (EAE) + PHA brighten skin for a more even-looking complexion.
• Korean Herbal Complex (JAUM ACTIVATOR™) soothes, moisturises and strengthens the moisture barrier.

What the Brand Says

Sulwhasoo cites a clinical study with 32 subjects. According to the brand, one use reduced dead skin cells by 32%, improved radiance by 22% and removed 99.9% of pore impurities. After two weeks, 100% of subjects agreed their skin looked smoother and more refined, and 96% agreed their skin tone looked visibly brighter. The brand also reports that 90% felt the scrub particles were mild during use. These results are self-assessed and instrumental figures published by Sulwhasoo.

How to Use

Sulwhasoo's directions are to apply a quarter-size amount to clean, dry skin and massage it in with a rolling motion. Leave it on for 3–5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. The brand recommends using it 2–3 times a week.

Browse more mask and serum launches in our skincare section.

Sources

• Sulwhasoo US product page
• Sephora US product listing
• Sulwhasoo international site (int.sulwhasoo.com)

INNBEAUTY PROJECT's Extreme Routine Firming & Barrier Repair Set is a new limited-edition skincare set with a moisturizer, eye cream and cleanser. It costs $63 at Sephora US, which lists it at a $90.00 value, and it was on sale there by 7 October 2026. The brand's own graphic calls it the Extreme Routine Firm & Restore Travel Gift Set. You can find more launches from the brand on our INNBEAUTY PROJECT tag page.

Updated 8 October 2026: listed at Sephora US online for $63. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

When Did the INNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Routine Set Launch?

INNBEAUTY PROJECT hasn't announced an official release date for the set. It was listed and on sale at Sephora US by 7 October 2026, when it was first reported as "available now at Sephora." Sephora labels it "New Limited Edition," "Only at Sephora" and "Online Only," and in-store pickup isn't offered.

Price

The set costs $63 at Sephora US. Sephora lists the same items as a $90 value if bought separately. For context, INNBEAUTY PROJECT's own site lists the full-size Extreme Cream at $50, the full-size Extreme Cream Eye at $52 and the full-size Extreme Cleanse at $29. The set contains smaller sizes than those.

This set is not the same as two other sets on the brand's own site. The Extreme Cream Travel Duo sells for $49 and the Extreme Indulgence Trio for $36, both listed on innbeautyproject.com.

What's Inside

Sephora lists these three products:

• 0.5 oz / 15 mL Extreme Cream Firming & Lifting Moisturizer
• 0.5 oz / 15 mL Extreme Cream Eye Firming & Contouring Eye Cream
• 1 oz / 30 mL Extreme Cleanse Milky Micellar Cleanser

Products and Brand Claims

Every result below comes from INNBEAUTY PROJECT's clinical testing as shown on Sephora's listing:

• Extreme Cleanse: removes 100% of makeup and impurities after one wash, removes SPF, and strengthens the barrier for 8 hours after one wash.
• Extreme Cream: a 181% increase in hydration, 100% of users saw an increase in firmness and contour, and a 90% reduction in rough texture.
• Extreme Cream Eye: a 74% reduction in wrinkle depth, a 70% reduction in wrinkle length and width, and a 39% decrease in puffiness.

The brand says the routine works under concealer and makeup without pilling. If you're following the brand's firming products, see our earlier post on the iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Serum.

Where to Buy

• US: Sephora ($63). Sephora currently lists it as an online-only exclusive. The set is not sold on innbeautyproject.com.
• UK: Not yet confirmed. INNBEAUTY PROJECT is not listed at Sephora UK.
• Canada: Not yet confirmed. The set is not listed at Sephora Canada.
• Europe: Not yet confirmed.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 8 October 2026: listed at Sephora US (online only, $63); not listed at Sephora UK or Sephora Canada.

Other skincare sets out this season include the Topicals Faded Dark Spot Kit Gift Set and the Peach & Lily Glass Skin Holiday 2026 Kits.

What Makes the Extreme Routine Firming & Barrier Repair Set Different?

• It pairs a cleanser, an eye cream and a face moisturizer from INNBEAUTY PROJECT's Extreme line in one routine.
• Sephora currently lists it as a limited-edition, online-only exclusive.
• At $63, it costs $27 less than the $90 value Sephora lists.

Formula and Packaging

• Extreme Cleanse Milky Micellar Cleanser: the brand cites Adaptive Lipid Technology and micellar spheres, which it says attract, trap and rinse away makeup, SPF and impurities. It comes in a 1 oz / 30 mL size.
• Extreme Cream Eye: the brand cites Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 and biomimetic peptides, which it says smooth and depuff "360°" around the eye. It is a cream format.
• Extreme Cream: the brand cites its 3X Ceramide and Lipid Complex along with squalane, which it says support the skin barrier. INNBEAUTY PROJECT says the cream uses a reverse-emulsion texture.

INNBEAUTY PROJECT describes the set as:

• Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil and SLS/SLES.
• Vegan, gluten-free and cruelty-free.
• Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic.
• Dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested.

Sephora tags the set "Clean at Sephora."

How to Use

The brand's suggested order is Extreme Cleanse first, then Extreme Cream Eye, then Extreme Cream. INNBEAUTY PROJECT recommends using the routine morning and night.

Sources

• Sephora US product page
• INNBEAUTY PROJECT Extreme Cream product page (official site; full-size prices)

Topicals' Faded Dark Spot Kit Gift Set is a new three-step dark-spot set with a cleansing bar, two peel pads, 10 spot patches and a metal travel case. It costs $28 at Sephora US, where it carries a "New" badge and was reported as available on 6 October 2026. Sephora Canada also lists it at C$37.50, currently out of stock.

Updated 8 October 2026: listed at Sephora US; out of stock at Sephora Canada.

Topicals' other new gift set this season is the Topicals Bright Eyes & Slick Lips Kit, a $30 Sephora set of Faded eye masks and Slick Salve lip balms.

When Did the Topicals Faded Dark Spot Kit Launch?

Topicals hasn't announced an official release date for the kit. These are the dated sightings:

• 6 October 2026 – on sale at Sephora US (first seen), announced as "available now at Sephora" on Instagram
• 8 October 2026 – listed at Sephora Canada (out of stock when checked)

Price

The Topicals Faded Dark Spot Kit Gift Set costs $28 at Sephora US. Sephora puts the value at $44 if the items were bought separately. In Canada it is C$37.50, with a stated value of C$60. Topicals hasn't published a per-item breakdown for the kit's sizes.

The kit is not to be confused with three other Topicals sets on mytopicals.com: the Faded Starter Kit ($25), the Faded Complete Dark Spot Bundle ($80) and the Travel Cleansing Bar Set ($35, a Faded bar and a Slather bar with a tin). The Faded Dark Spot Kit itself was not listed on Topicals' own site on 8 October 2026.

What's Inside

Sephora lists these contents:

• 3.5 oz / 100 g Faded Brightening & Cleansing Bar
• 2 Faded Peel Pads
• 10 Faded Dark Spot Patches
• Cleansing Bar metal travel case

The Three Steps

Sephora's images label each product as one step of a routine:

1. Cleanse – Faded Cleansing Bar: a hydrating, non-stripping bar that gently brightens uneven skin tone on the face and body.
2. Treat – Faded Peel Pads: an exfoliating pad that smooths texture and visibly reduces stubborn discoloration.
3. Target – Faded Dark Spot Patches: patches that brighten dark spots and minimise future discoloration.

According to Topicals and Sephora, the kit is "formulated with award-winning Faded actives, each step targets discoloration from a different angle." The brand says the kit can "fade stubborn dark spots in as little as 14 days."

Where to Buy

• US: Sephora ($28)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Canada: Sephora Canada (C$37.50, out of stock)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 8 October 2026: listed at Sephora US; out of stock at Sephora Canada. Not listed as a kit on mytopicals.com and not found at Sephora UK.

What Makes the Faded Dark Spot Kit Different?

• It packs three formats into one set: a rinse-off bar, leave-on peel pads and overnight spot patches.
• The cleansing bar comes with a metal travel case.
• Sephora's description says it works on dark spots "without stripping the skin."

Spot patches are also part of this season's gift sets from other brands, such as the Coquette Spot Dots in Peach Slices Holiday 2026 at Ulta. For more seasonal sets, see Paula's Choice Holiday 2026 Skincare Kits.

Formula and Packaging

• Faded Brightening & Cleansing Bar: Topicals says it contains shea butter, niacinamide and vitamin C. The brand describes it as fragrance-free and non-bleaching. It works on both face and body.
• Faded Peel Pads: The pads contain glycolic, mandelic, lactic, salicylic and tranexamic acids plus retinol. Each pad comes pre-soaked in its own sachet. Topicals says the pads are "clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark spots and post-breakout marks in 4 weeks," based on a 4-week clinical and consumer perception study with 34 participants.
• Faded Dark Spot Patches: The patches contain niacinamide, tranexamic acid, ascorbic acid and kojic acid in a gel patch. According to Topicals, they are "clinically proven to reduce dark spots in as little as 6 hours," based on a clinical study of 30 participants.

According to Sephora's listing, the set is free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, hydroquinone, SLS/SLES and more, and contains less than 1% synthetic fragrance. Sephora's images show the box with the open metal tin, a flat-lay labelled Cleanse/Treat/Target, a three-step chart with models, and before-and-after photos for the peel pads at four weeks.

How to use: Topicals directs lathering the bar on damp skin, leaving it on for about one minute, then rinsing. Swipe a peel pad once over clean, dry face and neck at night, 2–3 times a week, without rinsing. On other nights, apply the patches gel-side down on dark spots overnight or for at least 6 hours, and wear SPF during the day.

Browse more skincare launches.

Sources

• Sephora US – Faded Dark Spot Kit Gift Set
• Sephora Canada – Faded Dark Spot Kit Gift Set
• Topicals (mytopicals.com) – Faded Dark Spot Peel Pads, Faded Dark Spot Patches and Faded Brightening Cleansing Bar product pages
• Instagram post announcing availability at Sephora, 6 October 2026

La Prairie's Platinum Rare Rejuvenation Trunk Gift Set is a nine-piece Platinum Rare skincare set of creams, elixirs and a mask in a keepsake trunk. It costs £6,040 and is currently listed at Harrods, where it first appeared on 7 October 2026. The trunk contains nine listed Platinum Rare products: four full-size formulas, a mask, a Life Lotion and three miniature elixirs.

Availability update (8 October 2026): listed at Harrods with "Add to bag" (purchasable online). It is not listed on laprairie.com US or UK.

When Did the La Prairie Platinum Rare Rejuvenation Trunk Launch?

La Prairie hasn't announced an official release date for the trunk. It appeared on Harrods on 7 October 2026, and a UK beauty-box Instagram account posted it the same day at £6,040. As of 8 October 2026, it was not listed on La Prairie's own US or UK websites.

Price

The Platinum Rare Rejuvenation Trunk costs £6,040 at Harrods. No US or other international price has been announced.

Harrods also sells four of the products in matching full sizes:

• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Cream (50ml): £1,425
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Eye Cream (20ml): £920
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Elixir (30ml): £1,265
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Eye Elixir Serum (15ml): £950

Bought separately, those four items cost £4,560. That figure covers only 4 of the 9 products. The mask, the Life Lotion and the minis are not included in it.

The trunk should not be confused with La Prairie's smaller Platinum Rare Rejuvenating Indulgence Set at £2,555, which is officially listed on La Prairie's UK website (in stock when checked on 8 October 2026) and also sold at Harrods. The trunk itself is not on La Prairie's site.

What's Inside

The trunk contains 9 products (four full-size formulas, a mask, a Life Lotion and three miniature elixirs), listed by Harrods as:

• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Cream: 50ml
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Eye Cream: 20ml
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Elixir: 30ml
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Eye Elixir: 15ml
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Mask: 20ml (12 x 0.7ml), as Harrods lists it
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Life Lotion: 10ml
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Eye Elixir: 3ml
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Night Elixir: 3ml
• Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Elixir: 5ml

Products and What the Brand Says

Every item belongs to La Prairie's Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation line. According to Harrods, the products are designed to:

• strengthen the skin barrier
• improve firmness and elasticity
• give an immediate lifting effect
• soften the appearance of fine lines

Harrods describes the set as suitable for all skin types and lists it as made in Switzerland.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed (no trunk found in a laprairie.com US search, 8 October 2026)
• UK: Harrods (£6,040). Not listed on laprairie.com UK.
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 8 October 2026: listed at Harrods with "Add to bag"; not listed on laprairie.com US or UK.

What Makes the Platinum Rare Rejuvenation Trunk Different?

• A vanity-trunk format with a mirrored lid, a top tray and two pull-out drawers, rather than a standard gift box.
• Nine products across one line: four full-size formulas, a mask, a Life Lotion and three miniature elixirs.
• Priced well above La Prairie's other Platinum Rare holiday set: the trunk is £6,040, while the Rejuvenating Indulgence Set is £2,555.

Packaging

Harrods presents the set as a keepsake trunk. Its images show:

• a deep purple leather-look vanity case with leather carry handles and a silver La Prairie plaque
• a mirrored lid and a front panel that folds down
• a grey suede-look top tray holding the faceted purple Platinum Rare jars, the elixir bottle and two applicator spatulas
• two drawers: one holds the mask jar and minis, and the bottom one holds more minis and a ring-style compartment

For other high-end launches this season, see the Clé de Peau Beauté Courage to Wish Holiday 2026 collection. For more skincare sets, see the Tatcha Holiday 2026 Gift Sets. You can browse all skincare launches on BeautyTalkClub.

Sources

• Harrods: La Prairie Platinum Rare Rejuvenation Trunk Gift Set product page
• Harrods La Prairie brand page (full-size prices and the Rejuvenating Indulgence Set)
• La Prairie US and UK websites (checked 8 October 2026)
• UK beauty-box account's Instagram post, 7 October 2026
• La Prairie UK: Platinum Rare Rejuvenating Indulgence Set (checked 8 October 2026)

The GlyMed+ Bakery Holiday 2026 collection is a range of five limited-edition skincare sets, each packed in a bakery-inspired gift box. The sets hold cleansers, masques, serums, moisturisers and facial ice globes, and are priced from $35 to $250 (US). GlyMed+, the professional skincare brand from Provo, Utah, sells them on glymedplus.com and through licensed skincare professionals. The first four sets appeared on its international store on 1 October 2026, and the brand announced all five on Instagram on 5 October 2026.

Availability update (7 October 2026): all five sets are in stock on glymedplus.com, and four are in stock on glymed.global. Because they are limited edition, stock can change quickly.

GlyMed+ joins several other holiday skincare launches this season. Among them are the Paula's Choice Holiday 2026 Skincare Kits and the Peach & Lily Glass Skin Holiday 2026 Kits.

When Did the GlyMed+ Holiday 2026 Sets Launch?

GlyMed+ hasn't announced an official release date. The sets were seen on the following dates:

• 1 October 2026: four sets appeared on GlyMed+'s international store, glymed.global.
• 5 October 2026: GlyMed+ posted on Instagram that "The GlyMed+ Bakery is officially open for the holidays", with all five sets "available now" on glymedplus.com.

Prices by Market

• US (glymedplus.com):

- Petit Fours Cleansers: $35

- Ageless Macaron Masque: $45

- Hydrating Chocolate Mousse: $150

- Frozen Souffle Recovery: $150

- Brightening Orange Madeleine: $250

• International (glymed.global, listed in USD):

- Petit Fours Cleansers: $27.37

- Ageless Macaron Masque: $35.17

- Hydrating Chocolate Mousse: $117.26

- Brightening Orange Madeleine: $195.43

Prices may vary by regional storefront. GlyMed+ hasn't published a value-if-bought-separately figure for any set.

GlyMed+ hasn't published the size of any product in the sets, so the total size per set isn't known yet.

Where to Buy

• US: GlyMed+ holiday collection. Individual product pages:

- Petit Fours Cleansers ($35)

- Ageless Macaron Masque ($45)

- Frozen Souffle Recovery ($150)

- Hydrating Chocolate Mousse ($150)

- Brightening Orange Madeleine ($250)

- The sets are also sold through GlyMed+ skincare professionals.

• UK: Not yet confirmed.
• International: glymed.global holiday collection lists four sets. Frozen Souffle Recovery is not listed there.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 7 October 2026: all five sets are in stock at glymedplus.com. Four sets are in stock at glymed.global, which does not list Frozen Souffle Recovery. No Sephora, Ulta Beauty or other retailer listings were found.

What Makes the GlyMed+ Bakery Sets Different?

• Pastry theme: each set is named after a pastry (petit fours, macaron, chocolate mousse, soufflé, madeleine) and comes in a bakery-style box.
• Wide format range: the sets run from a four-cleanser travel set at $35 to a four-step routine at $250.
• Tools included: Frozen Souffle Recovery is the only set in the collection with facial ice globes, and it isn't listed on the international store.

Formula and Packaging

The packaging differs for each set:

• Petit Fours Cleansers: striped blue-and-white box with a bow
• Ageless Macaron Masque: red-and-white box
• Hydrating Chocolate Mousse: red-and-white striped box
• Frozen Souffle Recovery: navy snowflake box
• Brightening Orange Madeleine: pale-blue harlequin box with red stars

GlyMed+ hasn't published full ingredient percentages for the sets.

GlyMed+ gives these directions:

• Use each Macaron masque for 5–10 minutes, two to three times a week.
• Chill the ice globes in the fridge before use.
• Use Brilliant Tone at night only, and wear SPF during the day.

For another limited-edition skincare gift, see the Eminence Superfood Icons Limited Edition Set, or browse all skincare releases.

Sources

• GlyMed+ US holiday collection and product pages (glymedplus.com), checked 7 October 2026
• GlyMed+ international store holiday kits collection (glymed.global)
• GlyMed+ official Instagram announcement, 5 October 2026

FRUDIA's Retinal B3 EXO RED Bubble Pack Booster, a 140 ml dual-layer "bubble toner" from the Korean brand's F-LAB line, is on sale at YesStyle for a list price of 133.04 zł on the retailer's Poland storefront. YesStyle tags it "Trending New", and a customer review dated 15 September 2026 shows it has been on sale there since at least mid-September 2026. The exact launch date has not been confirmed. FRUDIA is also promoting the booster through a FRUDIA × YesStyle creator collaboration announced on Instagram on 6 October 2026.

What's New

The booster's main difference from a standard toner is its dual-layer formula. It combines a creamy layer and a water layer in a 1:9 ratio, which the brand's graphic describes as "10% cream, 90% water". You shake it before use to mix the two layers. The packaging line reads "For Plumping & Glow With NAD+, Peptide."

The "EXO" in the name refers to punica granatum (pomegranate) callus extracellular vesicles.

Key Ingredients

YesStyle's listing includes these notable ingredients:

• Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
• Volufiline, at 5%
• Retinal, which appears well down the ingredient list. No percentage is given.
• NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) and NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)
• sh-Oligopeptide-1, ceramide NP and sodium hyaluronate
• Sodium DNA, collagen amino acids, adenosine and bromelain

What the Brand Says

According to FRUDIA and YesStyle's product listing, the booster:

• helps improve skin texture and volume
• gives instant radiance
• hydrates and smooths the skin, which the brand says helps stop makeup from caking or flaking

The brand says the combination of 5% Volufiline and niacinamide helps improve the look of uneven skin tone and enlarged pores and helps restore skin volume. The listing states that a skin irritation test has been completed.

FRUDIA's Instagram graphics make similar claims: dewy hydration, instant radiance, smoother texture, plumper-looking skin and better makeup prep.

How to Use

The brand's directions are:

1. Shake the bottle well to combine the cream and water layers.
2. After cleansing, dispense 2–3 pumps.
3. Apply to the skin.

Because the formula contains retinal, follow the brand's directions and on-pack guidance.

Price

YesStyle shows prices in each shopper's local currency. The only verified price comes from the Poland storefront: a list price of 133.04 zł, reduced to 119.74 zł with a 10% discount at the time of writing. A twin pack is also available. Prices in other regions appear at checkout in local currency.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed. YesStyle ships to the US, with the price shown at checkout in local currency.
• UK: Not yet confirmed. YesStyle ships to the UK, with the price shown at checkout in local currency.
• International: YesStyle (133.04 zł list price, Poland)

Sources

• YesStyle product listing: FRUDIA Retinal B3 EXO RED Bubble Pack Booster 140 ml
• FRUDIA's official Instagram (FRUDIA × YesStyle collaboration post, 6 October 2026)

Mary Kay launched the K-Beauty Texture Edit on 5 October 2026, a special-edition collection of three Korea-made skin care products priced from $26 to $32 each in the US. The brand says it will be available in 40 markets while supplies last. Mary Kay describes the collection as inspired by Korean skin care and self-care, and it follows the brand's global platform, Beauty Is More Beautiful Shared, which launched in September 2026.

What's New

The K-Beauty Texture Edit covers three familiar steps: cleansing, patches and moisturizing. Mary Kay says each product is designed to fit into an existing routine, so customers can try new textures without replacing their current regimen. There is no bundled set. The products are sold individually.

The Products and Prices

Melt-In Cleansing Balm, $26 (1.6 fl. oz.)

This is a twist-to-dispense balm that, according to Mary Kay, melts on contact into a velvety oil and turns milky when water is added. The brand lists a PDRN (salmon DNA) infusion, rice bran oil, vitamin E and an emollient blend that it says helps dissolve impurities, face makeup and excess oil. Mary Kay says the balm leaves skin feeling soft and clean.

Snail Gel Face Patches, $32 (60 patches, 3.1 oz.)

These are flexible, embossed hydrogel patches shaped for areas such as the forehead and cheeks. They are separate from Mary Kay's existing Hydrogel Eye Patches. The brand says the formula combines snail mucin (snail secretion filtrate), niacinamide, licorice extract and triple hyaluronic acid to help hydrate and brighten the appearance of skin, with a cooling hydrogel base.

Collagen Moisturizing Gel, $28 (1.6 fl. oz.)

This is a pale pink jelly moisturizer. Mary Kay says it delivers hydration, plumpness and a "glass skin" glow. Listed ingredients include low-molecular-weight collagen peptides, niacinamide, squalane, and a superfood blend of oat kernel, tomato, spinach and blueberry extracts.

How to Use

Mary Kay gives these directions for each product:

• Cleansing Balm: Give it a half turn for bare skin or a full turn on sunscreen or makeup days. Melt the balm, massage it in, add water and rinse. Use it alone or as the first step of a double cleanse, up to twice daily.
• Face Patches: Use 2–3 times a week. Apply to clean skin with the included spatula and leave on for 20 minutes. Avoid the eye and lip areas. Pat in any remaining essence and reseal the jar.
• Moisturizing Gel: Dip the spatula in, dab the gel onto skin and press to absorb. Use morning and evening on the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. The brand says it can be used as a seasonal swap for another Mary Kay moisturizer or layered with one.

Where to Buy

• US: Mary Kay Melt-In Cleansing Balm ($26), Mary Kay Collagen Moisturizing Gel ($28), Mary Kay Snail Gel Face Patches ($32). The products are also available through Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants.
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Available through Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants in participating markets (40 markets, according to Mary Kay). Local prices are not yet confirmed.

Sources

• Mary Kay press release, "Mary Kay Introduces the K-Beauty Texture Edit" (5 October 2026)
• Mary Kay US: Melt-In Cleansing Balm
• Mary Kay US: Snail Gel Face Patches
• Mary Kay US: Collagen Moisturizing Gel

Summer Fridays has launched a limited-edition Body Layering Set priced at $46. It pairs a full-size Body Butter Balm with a travel-size Body Fragrance Mist in one of three scents. The set appeared on SummerFridays.com late on 5 October 2026, the brand announced it on Instagram on 6 October 2026, and it is sold only through the brand's own US website.

What's New

The set brings two existing Summer Fridays body care products together in one matched-scent bundle. You pick a scent, and both products come in that fragrance. All three versions cost the same.

The set costs $46. Buying the same two items separately would cost $56, made up of the $32 full-size Body Butter Balm and the $24 travel-size mist, so the bundle saves $10.

The set does not include the full-size Body Fragrance Mist (240 ml / 8.1 fl oz, $38) or the travel-size Body Butter Balm (60 ml / 2 fl oz, $18). Both are still sold separately.

Scent Options

The brand lists these notes for each version:

• Vanilla: Vanilla Cake, Tonka Bean and Fluffy Musk
• Pink Guava: Guava Nectar, Pink Strawberry and Pear Blossom
• Pistachio Milk: Pistachio Milk, Creamy Woods and Raspberry Sugar

What the Brand Says

According to Summer Fridays, the Body Butter Balm has a buttery texture that gives rich, nourishing hydration and a radiant finish. The brand says it "absorbs immediately, leaving the skin visibly hydrated, radiant and soft."

Summer Fridays cites two studies for the balm, each with 35 participants aged 18–65:

• An independent clinical study: the brand reports an immediate improvement in skin hydration and better skin texture after seven days.
• A consumer perception study measured after 24 hours: participants said their skin felt hydrated, nourished, soft and smooth.

The brand describes the Body Fragrance Mist as its "effortlessly indulgent, long-lasting body fragrance mist."

How to Use the Products

Summer Fridays suggests layering the two products for a longer-lasting scent:

1. Apply the Body Butter Balm first. Massage it all over the body.
2. Follow with the Body Fragrance Mist. Spray it over the moisturised skin.
3. Reapply the mist as needed throughout the day.

The travel-size mist is small enough to carry for top-ups away from home.

Key Details

• The set is a limited edition. The brand has not said how long it will be available.
• It is excluded from promotions and discounts on SummerFridays.com.
• Because of shipping regulations, the set and the rest of any order containing it must ship ground.
• Summer Fridays offers free US shipping on orders of $35 or more, which the $46 set meets.

Where to Buy

• US: Summer Fridays ($46)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Sources

• Summer Fridays, Body Layering Set product page
• Summer Fridays individual product pages for the Body Butter Balm and Body Fragrance Mist
• Summer Fridays official Instagram announcement, 6 October 2026

Epicutis announced on Instagram on 6 October 2026 that The Lymphatic Brush by massage and lymphatic educator Cecily Braden will come in its limited-edition Epicutis Bodycare Simplified Set. Price and release date have not been announced.

Status: Partially confirmed. Epicutis has teased the set on Instagram, but it is not yet listed on epicutis.com. Its contents beyond the brush, its price and its release date may change.

What's New

The brush itself is not new. Cecily Braden already sells The Lymphatic Brush under the Cecily Braden name in two sizes. The new part is an Epicutis-branded version, which Epicutis says is "exclusively available with" the Bodycare Simplified Set.

Epicutis's image shows the brush in a half-moon shape. It has a dark wood-grain top with the Epicutis logo, amber flexible fibres and rows of rounded brown nubs. The design matches Cecily Braden's Large brush.

Epicutis has not said whether its Lipid Body Treatment ($225 on epicutis.com) will be in the set.

What the Brand Says

Epicutis describes the tool as "the original, patented, and award-winning brush." According to Epicutis, it is designed to bring lymphatic drainage into an at-home body care routine. The brand says its textured bristles gently engage the skin to encourage tissue-fluid movement. It also says the brush supports the body's natural drainage and metabolic processes for "healthy, vibrant-looking skin."

Cecily Braden says the brush is "not a dry brush, a make-up, or a cleansing brush." Cecily Braden calls it a draining device, and says its bristle pattern and density grip the skin to target the superficial lymph vessels just under the surface. According to Cecily Braden, used with Braden's own techniques, it mimics the passive contractions of those vessels to stimulate lymph flow. The design is patent-protected in the US, EU, Australia, Canada and the UK.

Key Details: Sizes and Use

• Large: for the face, neck, crown and full body, with shorter, firmer bristles. This is the size the Epicutis edition matches.
• Small: for the face, with longer, softer bristles.
• Cecily Braden publishes face and body tutorials with step-by-step routines.

Cecily Braden advises caution, or a changed routine, in these cases:

• Bronchitis: don't use the brush directly over the sternum.
• Menstruation: it may make periods heavier.
• Raised moles: work around them.
• Low blood pressure: keep sessions shorter.
• Hyperactive thyroid: avoid working directly on the thyroid.
• Other conditions: the same list also includes deep vein thrombosis, congestive heart failure and acute infection or inflammation.

Where to Buy

• US: Epicutis (set not yet listed). The standalone brush, The Lymphatic Brush Large, is available from Cecily Braden ($78).
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Sources

• Epicutis, official Instagram announcement (6 October 2026)
• Cecily Braden, The Lymphatic Brush Large product page
• Epicutis official website (checked 6 October 2026)