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Catrice's Hydra Fusion Lip Treatment is a new limited-edition balm-meets-gloss lip treatment with vegan PDRN and squalane, offered in two shades, C010 Nude Veil and C020 Rosy Dew. It costs €4.99 on catrice.eu Germany and €4.95 at Boozyshop Italy, where it was first seen on sale on 5 October 2026.

Availability update (7 October 2026): both shades are in stock at catrice.eu Germany and Boozyshop Italy. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

The brand's other launches this season include the Catrice Fall 2026 Collection and the Catrice House of Gold Advent Calendar 2026.

When Did the Catrice Hydra Fusion Lip Treatment Launch?

Catrice hasn't announced an official release date. Both shades first appeared on sale at Boozyshop Italy on 5 October 2026 and were listed as in stock on catrice.eu Germany when checked on 7 October 2026. Catrice showed the product on Instagram on 6 October 2026.

Price

On catrice.eu Germany, each shade is €4.99. Boozyshop Italy lists both shades at €4.95. No US or UK price has been announced.

Shades

The Hydra Fusion Lip Treatment comes in two shades, each with a dual-tone swirl in the tube:

• C010 Nude Veil: described by Catrice as a light nude shade; its swatch on glass shows a warm nude-brown.
• C020 Rosy Dew: described by Catrice as "a soft rosy shade"; its swatch on glass shows a rosy pink.

Where to Buy

Checked 7 October 2026: in stock at catrice.eu Germany (both shades, €4.99) and Boozyshop Italy (both shades, €4.95). The product was not yet listed in dm Germany's product search.

• US: Not yet confirmed (catricecosmetics.com search returns no results)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe (Germany): catrice.eu: C010 Nude Veil (€4.99, in stock); C020 Rosy Dew (€4.99, in stock)
• Europe (Italy): Boozyshop: C010 Nude Veil (€4.95, in stock); C020 Rosy Dew (€4.95, in stock)
• Europe (Poland): Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

What Makes the Catrice Hydra Fusion Lip Treatment Different?

• Hybrid format: Catrice describes it as a balm-meets-gloss texture that combines a balm's comfort with a gloss's shine.
• PDRN in a lip product: the formula lists sodium DNA, which Catrice calls vegan PDRN. On Instagram, Catrice describes it as "rose-derived."
• Donut applicator: the product twists up from the pack and is applied with a soft donut-shaped silicone tip, which Catrice's Instagram calls a "slanted donut applicator."

Formula and Packaging

According to Catrice, the Hydra Fusion Lip Treatment is enriched with vegan PDRN and squalane. The brand says it leaves a sheer, glossy, non-sticky finish and helps visually even out fine lip lines. Key listed ingredients include:

• Squalane
• Macadamia seed oil
• Ceramide NP
• Panthenol
• Tocopheryl acetate
• Sodium DNA (the PDRN ingredient)
• Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

The formula also contains parfum (fragrance).

Catrice's directions are to twist the texture up and glide it evenly over the lips with the silicone applicator, then reapply as desired during the day. The brand says it can be worn alone or over a lip liner or lipstick.

The lip treatment belongs to THE FORMULA (+) EDIT, a limited-edition "Trend Drop" listed under Catrice's New and Limited Editions. The edit also includes the PDRN Moisture Lip Butter (€3.99) and the PDRN Glow Multi Stick (€6.99), along with primers, a serum blush, a highlighter, a skin beautifier and a brush. For another recent lip launch with a donut theme, see the Marin Skincare Cider Donut Lip Treatment.

Sources

• catrice.eu Germany product pages: C010 Nude Veil and C020 Rosy Dew
• Boozyshop Italy listings: C010 Nude Veil and C020 Rosy Dew
• Catrice on Instagram, 6 October 2026

The e.l.f. Power Grip Gold Drip Duo is two new limited-edition products sold separately, not a boxed set: the Power Grip Gold Drip Primer and the Power Grip Gold Drip Setting Spray. Both are Power Grip formulas infused with gold micro-shimmer flecks, and each costs $11 in the US and £11 in the UK. e.l.f. Cosmetics officially announced the duo on 7 October 2026, saying it is available now on elfcosmetics.com, the e.l.f. app and TikTok Shop, with retailer rollouts starting 9 October.

Availability update (7 October 2026): in stock at elfcosmetics.com and elfcosmetics.co.uk; not yet listed at Ulta Beauty, Target, Superdrug or Amazon UK. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

The duo arrives alongside the brand's other fall and holiday launch, the e.l.f. POP Spicy Bundt Nice Tromsø Collection.

Release Date

e.l.f. officially launched the Gold Drip duo in the US on 7 October 2026 on elfcosmetics.com, the e.l.f. app and TikTok Shop. The products had already appeared on the e.l.f. UK website in September 2026, ahead of the official announcement. Retailer dates for each market are listed under Where to Buy below.

Price

• US: $11 each
• UK: £11 each
• Canada, Mexico, Europe: price not yet listed

In the UK, both match the £11 price of the regular-size Power Grip Primer and Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray.

Products

• Power Grip Gold Drip Primer ($11 / £11, 30 ml): According to e.l.f., it is the same sticky gel Power Grip Primer formula, now infused with gold micro-shimmer flecks. The brand says it grips makeup for long-lasting wear and illuminates all skin tones with a radiant glow.
• Power Grip Gold Drip Setting Spray ($11 / £11, 80 ml): A bi-phase spray that e.l.f. says combines a moisturising oil phase with a makeup-gripping water phase. According to the brand, it sets makeup in a fine, non-sticky, non-greasy mist and leaves a gilded finish.

Where to Buy

• US: e.l.f. Cosmetics US (primer, $11) and e.l.f. Cosmetics US (spray, $11), plus the e.l.f. app and TikTok Shop. e.l.f. says the duo comes online to Target, Ulta Beauty, Walmart, Walgreens and Amazon from 9 October. In-store, it is due at Walgreens on 9 October, Ulta Beauty on 11 October, Target, H-E-B and Kroger on 25 October, CVS on 1 November, and Meijer on 4 November.
• UK: e.l.f. Cosmetics UK (primer, £11) and e.l.f. Cosmetics UK (spray, £11). e.l.f. says Superdrug will stock it online and in-store, with Amazon UK online, from 9 October.
• Canada: e.l.f. says it comes online to Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart Canada and Amazon.ca from 9 October, and in-store at Shoppers from 11 October. Price not yet listed.
• Mexico: e.l.f. says it arrives at Ulta Beauty Mexico online and in-store on 11 October, and at Sephora Mexico on 15 October. Price not yet listed.
• Europe: e.l.f. says the rollout starts online on 9 October, with in-store dates in Poland, Italy and Germany; see the country table below. Price not yet listed.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 7 October 2026: in stock at elfcosmetics.com and elfcosmetics.co.uk; not yet listed at Ulta Beauty, Target, Superdrug or Amazon UK.

What Makes the Power Grip Gold Drip Duo Different?

• Both formulas add gold micro-shimmer flecks to the existing Power Grip formats.
• The primer keeps the original sticky gel texture, and the spray uses a shake-to-activate bi-phase formula.
• e.l.f. sells the duo as a limited edition, and the Gold Drip Primer comes in a 30 ml tube versus the original's 24 ml regular size, at the same £11 UK price.

The Gold Drip Setting Spray (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz, £11) sits alongside the core e.l.f. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray, which e.l.f. UK also sells at £11. The main change across both Gold Drip products is the added gold micro-shimmer.

Formula and Packaging

e.l.f. says both products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and the primer page cites Leaping Bunny and PETA certification. The brand's swatch images show the primer as a gold gel and the spray as a white bi-phase swatch. e.l.f. also shares before/after images and campaign shots of both products on a gold background.

If you want a primer in a different format, the brand also makes the e.l.f. Stay Cool Gel Primer Stick, and you can browse all new makeup releases for the season's other launches.

How to use, per e.l.f.: Start with clean, moisturised skin, let the moisturiser absorb for 1–2 minutes, then apply a pea-sized amount of primer. Shake the setting spray to activate both phases, then mist from about 6 inches away with eyes and lips closed.

Sources

• e.l.f. Cosmetics US product pages: Power Grip Gold Drip Primer, Power Grip Gold Drip Setting Spray
• e.l.f. Cosmetics UK product pages: Power Grip Gold Drip Primer, Power Grip Gold Drip Setting Spray
• e.l.f. Cosmetics Instagram announcement, 7 October 2026

Urban Decay's When Sip Happens Lip Toy Duo is a new limited-edition holiday set of two full-size Lip Toy pH-reactive lip oil stains in Fresita and Drizzled. The $35 set has a $48 value, and Sephora US currently lists it as an app exclusive. It was first seen on sale on 7 October 2026; Urban Decay hasn't announced an official launch date.

Availability update (7 October 2026): listed at Sephora US as an app exclusive, with purchase available through the Sephora app; not listed at Sephora Canada; not found at Sephora UK or Boots. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

Urban Decay's other new launch this season is the Urban Decay Chrome Melts Eyeshadow.

When Did the Urban Decay When Sip Happens Duo Launch?

Urban Decay hasn't announced an official release date. The duo was first seen on sale at Sephora US on 7 October 2026, labelled "New Limited Edition" and "App Exclusive."

Price

The set costs $35 at Sephora US. Bought one by one, the two shades would cost $48, because the single Lip Toy sells for $24 at Sephora US. No UK, Canadian or European price has been published.

What's Inside

• 2 full-size Lip Toy Long-Lasting pH Hydrating Lip Oil Stains
• 1 high-stain shade, 1 low-stain shade
• 0.4 oz / 12 ml each
• Total: 2 x 12 ml = 24 ml (0.8 oz)

Shades

• Fresita: a pink with a high stain, scented like strawberry milkshake.
• Drizzled: a mauve with a low stain, scented like açai bowl.

The single Lip Toy comes in eight shades. Urban Decay's images show a swatch of each duo shade, and each shade worn on three different skin tones. One image shows a model wearing Fresita, and another shows Drizzled paired with Urban Decay 24/7 Lip Liner in Blackmail.

Where to Buy

• US: Sephora ($35; currently listed as an app exclusive). Single shades are at Sephora ($24 each).
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International (Canada, Europe): Not yet confirmed (not listed at Sephora Canada)
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 7 October 2026: listed at Sephora US as an app exclusive (the website directed shoppers to the Sephora app; shipping and pickup weren't offered on the website); not listed at Sephora Canada; not found at Sephora UK or Boots.

What Makes the When Sip Happens Duo Different?

• It pairs one high-stain shade with one low-stain shade, both full size.
• Each shade has its own dessert-inspired scent: strawberry milkshake and açai bowl.
• Sephora currently lists it as a Sephora app exclusive, while the single Lip Toy shades are sold on the website too.

Formula and Packaging

According to Urban Decay and Sephora, Lip Toy is a hybrid lip-caring oil that combines the non-sticky shine of a gloss with the long-lasting tint of a pH-reactive stain. The brand says it provides up to 24 hours of hydration. Its highlighted ingredients are:

• Hyaluronic acid, which the brand says hydrates.
• Ceramides, which the brand says strengthen the lip barrier.
• Vitamin E, which the brand says supports healthier-looking lips over time.

The products are listed as vegan and cruelty-free.

Sephora's page for the single Lip Toy cites a consumer study of 118 women aged 18–29 after one week of use. In that study, 93% agreed bare lips looked healthier, 91.5% said lips felt softer and moisturised, and 94.5% described them as juicy.

The set comes in a purple box with silver star sparkles and "When Sip Happens" lettering. The tubes are pink (Fresita) and berry-mauve (Drizzled), with stripe graphics.

Lip Toy is one of several pH-reactive lip oils launched this autumn, alongside the jane iredale Just Kissed pH Lip Oil. For another $35 holiday lip duo, see the BUXOM Dancing Duo Lip Kit.

How It Works

Sephora's directions are to apply the oil to clean, dry lips. Then wait two minutes for the pH reaction to develop the stain.

FAQ

How much is the Urban Decay When Sip Happens duo?

It costs $35 at Sephora US. Buying the two shades separately would cost $48.

Can I buy it on the Sephora website?

Not as of 7 October 2026. Sephora currently lists the duo as an app exclusive, with purchase available through the Sephora app. Retailer exclusives can change, so check the listing.

Which shades are included?

Fresita (pink, high stain) and Drizzled (mauve, low stain).

Is it available in the UK or Canada?

Not yet confirmed. As of 7 October 2026, it isn't listed at Sephora Canada, Sephora UK or Boots.

Does the set have reviews yet?

Not yet. The set had zero customer reviews on Sephora when checked.

Browse more makeup releases.

Sources

• Sephora US: When Sip Happens Lip Toy Lip Oil Stain Duo
• Sephora US: Urban Decay Lip Toy Lip Oil Stain
• Urban Decay product information via Sephora

ASOS has released five ASOS Face + Body Christmas Beauty Edits for 2026, sold under ASOS Gifting. They cost £28–£30 in the UK and $49–$52 in the US, and both stores had them on sale by 7 October 2026. Each edit combines makeup, skincare, hair or fragrance products in a branded red/burgundy translucent wash bag with an animal-print sleeve. Each one is an ASOS exclusive.

Availability update (7 October 2026): All five edits are in stock at ASOS UK. The Party, Clean Girl and K Skin edits are in stock at ASOS US. The Gourmand Girl and Pamper edits are not listed at ASOS US.

What Makes the ASOS Christmas Edits Different?

• Themed by mood, not category: the edits are named Party, Gourmand Girl, Pamper, Clean Girl and K Skin, and several mix makeup, skincare, hair and fragrance in one bag.
• Savings in the product names: ASOS lists a saving of between 48% and 64% in each edit's title.
• Matching packaging: every edit comes in the same branded translucent wash bag with a zebra-, cow- or pony-hair-style print sleeve.

ASOS The Party Beauty Edit – 51% Saving

Price: £30.00 (UK); $52.00 (US)

What's Inside (5 products + cosmetic bag):

• MAC Strobe Cream in Pinklite, travel size 15ml
• NARS Mini Blush in Orgasm Rush, mini 2.5g
• Eylure Half Lash No.5
• Revolution Lip Shift Ink Liner in Red Reveal, mini size (a peel-off lip stain)
• KIKO 3D Hydra Lip Gloss in Sparkling Red Garnet, full size 6.5ml

ASOS The Gourmand Girl Beauty Edit – 51% Saving

Price: £28.00 (UK only). ASOS UK marks this edit as having shipping restrictions.

What's Inside (4 products in a wash bag):

• Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum, Chocolate Frosting, 12g
• Gisou Pineapple Hair Perfume (size not stated)
• The Beauty Crop Oui Cherie Hydrating & Gripping Primer, 20ml. According to ASOS, it has a red tint that disappears on application and contains cherry extract and hyaluronic acid.
• Kopari Ultra Restore Body Butter, 30ml. ASOS lists coconut oil and prickly pear, with a Tahitian vanilla scent.

ASOS The Pamper Beauty Edit – 59% Saving

Price: £30.00 (UK only). ASOS UK marks this edit as having shipping restrictions.

What's Inside (5 products):

• Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Foaming Shower Gel, travel size 50ml
• Hair by Sam McKnight Happy Endings Nourishing Balm Defrizz, travel size 30ml
• ARKIVE The Reset Dry Shampoo, limited-edition Decorated Woods scent, full size 200ml
• This Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon Moisturiser, 50ml
• NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, 10ml

ASOS The Clean Girl Beauty Edit – 64% Saving

Price: £30.00 (UK); $52.00 (US)

What's Inside (5 products + cosmetic bag):

• e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi-Stick, full size 5g
• bareMinerals nourishing Lip Oil, full size 3.8ml
• Sculpted by Aimee Liquid Lights Highlighter in Golden Glow, full size 7ml
• Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara, Black, full size 7.2ml
• Elie Saab Le Parfum Absolu spray, 10ml. ASOS describes it as warm and ambery, with orange blossom, ylang-ylang, cedarwood and musk.

ASOS The K Skin Beauty Edit – 48% Saving

Price: £30.00 (UK); $49.00 (US)

What's Inside (5 full-size products in a wash bag):

• TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner
• haruharu wonder Rose PDRN Peptide Glowy Balm (lip balm)
• Dr. Reju-All Advanced PDRN Rejuvenating Mask
• BIODANCE Collagen Peptide Jelly Serum Mist
• Anua Peach 70 Niacin Brightening Collagen Mask

ASOS Gifting also released the larger ASOS Beauty Treasures Edit – 61% Saving this season, priced at £65.00 (UK). It holds seven products:

• Sunday Riley Tidal Plumping Serum (deluxe)
• Caudalie Beauty Elixir (travel)
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Mousse Cleanser (travel)
• Huda Beauty Blush Filter Watermelon Pop (full size)
• Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Hydrating Primer (full size)
• Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Pillow Talk (full size)
• Dr. Dennis Gross Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum (mini)

Release Date

ASOS has not announced a formal launch date. The edits were first seen on sale on 7 October 2026 at ASOS UK and ASOS US, where the listings were live and in stock that day.

Where to Buy

• US: ASOS US sells the Party Beauty Edit ($52.00), the Clean Girl Beauty Edit ($52.00) and the K Skin Beauty Edit ($49.00). The Gourmand Girl and Pamper edits are not available in the US.
• UK: ASOS UK sells the Party Beauty Edit (£30.00), the Gourmand Girl Beauty Edit (£28.00), the Pamper Beauty Edit (£30.00), the Clean Girl Beauty Edit (£30.00) and the K Skin Beauty Edit (£30.00).
• Europe: Not yet confirmed. ASOS's German and French stores did not list the edits.
• International: Not yet confirmed beyond ASOS's international shipping from its UK store.
• Other markets: Availability varies by region; check your local ASOS store.

Checked 7 October 2026: All five edits were in stock at ASOS UK. The Party, Clean Girl and K Skin edits were in stock at ASOS US. The Gourmand Girl and Pamper edits were not listed at ASOS US, and none of the edits were listed at ASOS Germany or ASOS France.

For more holiday sets, see our coverage of the Next A Touch of Luxury Beauty Box October 2026, the OPV Beauty Christmas Beauty Box and the Space NK 12 Days of Luxury Advent Calendar 2026. You can also browse more beauty news.

FAQ

Which ASOS Christmas edits are sold in the US?

The Party, Clean Girl and K Skin edits are sold at ASOS US.

Which edit is the cheapest?

The Gourmand Girl Beauty Edit costs £28.00. The other four edits cost £30.00 each in the UK.

Can I buy the edits anywhere other than ASOS?

No. Each edit is an ASOS exclusive.

Sources

• ASOS UK product pages for the Party, Gourmand Girl, Pamper, Clean Girl and K Skin Beauty Edits, and the Beauty Treasures Edit
• ASOS US product pages for the Party, Clean Girl and K Skin Beauty Edits
• Instagram post showing the five ASOS Christmas edits

Fara Homidi has released the Essential Lip Contour Trio, a limited-edition holiday 2026 set of three mini Smudge & Contour Lip Pencils, priced at $64 in the US. The set pairs the brand's signature shade Faun with two new shades made only for this set, Grie and Noisette.

It's one of two Fara Homidi holiday 2026 sets. The other, the Fara Homidi Essential Cruise Box, pairs an Essential Blonzer Compact with the brand's debut Shine Baume Stick.

Availability update (7 October 2026): on sale at farahomidi.com for $64, with the shades Faun, Grie and Noisette. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

Release Date

The Essential Lip Contour Trio went on sale at farahomidi.com on 7 October 2026, after it was listed overnight on 6–7 October (ET). Fara Homidi previously announced that it would reach Sephora US on 12 October 2026. We haven't been able to confirm that listing yet.

Price

The set costs $64 in the US. At checkout on farahomidi.com it costs £60 in the UK and CA$89 in Canada. For comparison, a full-size Smudge & Contour Lip Pencil costs $36 on farahomidi.com.

What's Inside

• 3 mini lip pencils (Smudge & Contour Lip Pencil formula)
• Total: 2.43 g / .08 oz
• Packaging: a box in the brand's signature shade, embossed with the FH monogram, which opens to a white insert holding three slim, light-blue mini pencils

Shades

• Faun: very soft beige with cool undertones. This is the brand's signature shade and is also sold in the full-size line.
• Grie: taupe with cool-pink undertones. It is new and exclusive to the set.
• Noisette: deep-dark brown with neutral undertones. It is new and exclusive to the set.

The brand describes the set as "a trio of cool-toned, lip-defining mini pencils curated to shape, contour and softly enhance the natural lip," designed "to layer for shadow, depth and soft definition to create the illusion of a fuller, poutier lip."

Where to Buy

• US: Fara Homidi ($64, in stock). Sephora is expected from 12 October 2026, per Fara Homidi.
• UK: farahomidi.com ships to the UK (£60)
• Canada: farahomidi.com ships to Canada (CA$89)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 7 October 2026: in stock at farahomidi.com (US). Sephora US is expected 12 October 2026 per Fara Homidi but can't yet be verified. No listing was found at Violet Grey or Niche Beauty. farahomidi.com ships to the US, UK and Canada only.

What Makes the Essential Lip Contour Trio Different?

• Two of the three shades, Grie and Noisette, are exclusive to this holiday set. The third, Faun, is the brand's signature shade.
• All three shades are cool or neutral in tone, running from a soft beige through taupe to a deep brown.
• The pencils come in a mini format, with three of them totalling 2.43 g / .08 oz.

Formula and Packaging

The minis use the same formula as the full-size Smudge & Contour Lip Pencil. According to Fara Homidi, a vegan wax blend lets the pencil glide on easily and gives long-lasting hydrated wear. The brand says sunflower seed oil rehydrates and soothes dry lips, and squalane helps prevent loss of hydration. The brand also says the pencils can be worn alone for a full-bodied lip or layered together for an ombré, nude lip look.

How to Use

Fara Homidi's directions start with slightly over-lining the whole lip in Faun as a base shadow. Next, trace Grie over the cupid's bow and under the centre of the bottom lip for depth. Finish with Noisette to define the corners and the cupid's bow, leaving the centre of the lip bare, then buff with the Lip Brush or your fingertips for a blurred finish.

You can browse more makeup launches on our makeup page.

Sources

• Fara Homidi: Essential Lip Contour Trio product page
• Fara Homidi: Essential Lip Contour Trio how-to page

Fara Homidi's Essential Cruise Box is a limited-edition holiday 2026 set pairing the new Shine Baume Stick with a full Essential Blonzer Compact. The set, also called the Boîte Croisière Essentielle, went on sale at farahomidi.com on 7 October 2026 for $110 (US). It comes in two options, Universelle + Nue and Universelle + Velle. According to Fara Homidi, Sephora US will follow on 12 October 2026.

Availability update (7 October 2026): in stock at farahomidi.com (US) in both options. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

Fara Homidi's holiday 2026 releases also include the Fara Homidi Essential Lip Contour Trio, a set of three mini Smudge & Contour Lip Pencils in Faun, Grie and Noisette.

Release Date

The Essential Cruise Box went on sale at farahomidi.com on 7 October 2026, after being listed overnight on 6–7 October ET. Fara Homidi previously announced Sephora US availability from 12 October 2026. That listing could not yet be verified.

Price

• US: $110 for either option
• UK: £103 at farahomidi.com checkout
• Canada: CA$154 at farahomidi.com checkout

For comparison, the standalone Essential Blonzer Compact is $78 on farahomidi.com. The Shine Baume Stick is not sold separately.

What's Inside

The set contains 2 products, one powder and one balm, for a total net weight of 0.44 oz (.12 oz + .32 oz):

• 1 x Essential Blonzer Compact, a powder blush-bronzer (Net Wt .12 oz)
• 1 x Shine Baume Stick, a balm illuminator (Net Wt .32 oz)

Products and Shades

Fara Homidi describes the set as "a radiant complexion pairing to evoke a sunny escape", designed "for sheer luminosity and a softly flushed finish". Both options use the same Shine Baume shade:

• Universelle + Nue: Shine Baume Stick in Universelle (a champagne sheen) with Essential Blonzer in Nue (beige with cool-pink undertones)
• Universelle + Velle: Shine Baume Stick in Universelle with Essential Blonzer in Velle (burnished-berry with deep-cool undertones)

The standalone Blonzer also comes in Baie (berry with cool undertones), but that shade is not offered in the Cruise Box. Another limited-edition bronzer-and-blush pairing this season is the LYS Beauty Mini Elite Standard Bronze + Blush Collection, a $20 set of two cream sticks.

Where to Buy

• US: farahomidi.com ($110); Sephora (expected from 12 October 2026, according to Fara Homidi)
• UK: farahomidi.com (£103)
• Canada: farahomidi.com (CA$154)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 7 October 2026: in stock at farahomidi.com (US); Sephora US expected from 12 October 2026 per Fara Homidi; no listing found at Violet Grey or Niche Beauty. farahomidi.com ships to the US, UK and Canada only.

What Makes the Essential Cruise Box Different?

• New format: the Shine Baume was previously sold only inside a compact, beside the brand's Smooth Veil Soft Matte formula. This set is its first release as a stick, and the brand says the stick is only available in this set.
• Two shade options: buyers choose the Blonzer in Nue or Velle, while the Shine Baume shade, Universelle, stays the same.
• Finish pairing: the set combines a luminous-matte powder with a gel-to-cream balm.

Formula and Packaging

According to Fara Homidi, the Essential Blonzer is a powder-to-cream formula made with Lumi-Matte Technology. The brand says this technology combines one rich and one light oil with talc-free powders for a "high-creaminess texture", plus a fine silicone. The brand also highlights these ingredients:

• snow mushroom and hyaluronic acid, for hydration and antioxidant protection
• passionfruit seed oil, for softness and suppleness
• squalane, to help prevent moisture loss

The ingredient list for the Nue set includes fragrance (Parfum) and vanillin.

The brand describes Shine Baume as "a universal translucent illuminator with a glass-like warm champagne sheen". It says the gel-to-cream formula offers "a dewy radiance and a subtle candlelit glow". Its key ingredients, according to Fara Homidi, are:

• Phylcare Hyacolor, a hyaluronic acid microsphere technology the brand says has a plumping effect
• sunflower seed oil, which the brand says supports the skin's moisture barrier
• hyper-reflective mica

Fara Homidi says both the set and the compact are made of hand-polished lacquered metal, with the stick in a red lacquered case. According to the brand, the compact's inner base and refill pan use 42% cellulose-based plastic sourced from sustainably managed forests.

How to Use

Fara Homidi recommends using the Shader Brush to sweep the Blonzer over the cheeks, nose and forehead, either as an all-over soft dusting or for precise blonzing. The brand describes the result as a feather-light luminous matte flush. It then suggests gliding the Shine Baume Stick across the cheekbones, eyelids, bridge of the nose and cupid's bow.

The Essential Cruise Box sits alongside this season's other holiday sets in our makeup releases section.

Sources

• Fara Homidi: Essential Cruise Box product page
• Fara Homidi: Essential Cruise Box how-to page

KISS NEW YORK has launched the Line & Fill Lip Stain, a dual-ended lip stain marker in 10 shades priced at $5.99 each, listed on ivyusa.com on 30 September 2026. The brand announced the range on Instagram on 6 October 2026, introducing it as a new "lip lineup" spanning nudes, pinks, berries and browns.

What's New

The Line & Fill Lip Stain combines a lip liner and a lip stain in one marker. Its dual-sided plush tip has a slim precision edge for outlining and a flat surface for filling in color. According to KISS NEW YORK, the formula is highly pigmented and buildable, and gives long-lasting, feather-free color with minimal bleeding. The brand also describes it as non-sticky and non-drying.

The formula includes three conditioning ingredients. KISS NEW YORK makes the following claims for them:

• Peptides help reduce the look of fine lines.
• Biotin helps strengthen the skin barrier.
• Panthenol provides deep hydration.

The listed formula is water-based and also contains hydroxyethyl urea, glycerin and tripeptide-1. Depending on the shade, it may contain colorants including Red 33, Red 28, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6 and Blue 1.

Shades

The 10 shades and the brand's descriptions from its swatch chart:

• Cashmere: warm nude
• Pretty Please: soft pink (labeled "Pretty Pink" on the Instagram chart)
• Doll: cool nude
• PB&J: warm brown
• Stilettos: berry red
• Cherry Cola: dark rose
• Teddy: taupe brown
• Bittersweet: burgundy brown
• Espresso: rich brown
• After Hours: black

Every shade costs the same price.

How to Apply

KISS NEW YORK recommends these steps:

1. Start with clean, dry lips. Remove any oils, balm or other lip products first.
2. Use the slim edge of the tip to outline and define the lip shape.
3. Turn to the flat side and glide it across the lips to fill in color evenly.
4. Add more layers for richer, more vibrant color.
5. Let the stain dry completely before applying other lip products. The brand says this gives long-lasting, transfer-resistant wear.

After use, the brand advises storing the marker upside down (tip down) so the tip stays saturated with color.

Key Details

• Price: $5.99 for every shade on ivyusa.com, the online store of KISS's parent company, Ivy Enterprises.
• Release date: 30 September 2026 on ivyusa.com, followed by the Instagram announcement on 6 October 2026.
• Shipping: ivyusa.com offers free standard shipping on member orders of $19.99+ and guest orders of $29.99+.
• Size: The net volume has not been listed.

Where to Buy

• US: Ivy Beauty (ivyusa.com) ($5.99)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Sources

• KISS NEW YORK Line & Fill Lip Stain product page, ivyusa.com
• KISS NEW YORK's official Instagram (announcement post, 6 October 2026)

UK indie brand Arttitude Cosmetics has revealed Espresso, a 16-pan neutral eyeshadow palette launching on Friday 9 October 2026 at 5pm BST on the brand's official site. The palette was revealed on Instagram on 6 October 2026, with the palette built around a coffee theme and a lineup of everyday browns, creams and golds.

What the Brand Says

Arttitude's founder wrote the reveal in the first person, calling Espresso "an ode to the perfect neutral, and the art of simplicity" and saying they hope it "becomes as much a part of your daily routine, as your morning coffee." The founder explains the aim was "a palette that isn't just going to sit on the shelf" but one "you will genuinely reach for time and time again", summing it up as "My take on the perfect neutral. A classic - brewed to perfection."

What's New: Packaging and Design

Official images show a 16-pan palette laid out in a four-by-four grid, with a mirror in the lid. The inner lid reads "The Daily Essentials, Brewed To Perfection...", and the matte pans are embossed with a coffee-bean motif. The box art features an illustrated woman holding a takeaway coffee cup, with "Espresso" in gold script.

Espresso Palette Shades

Every shade is named after coffee. Shade descriptions below are based on how the colours appear in the brand's images, listed row by row:

• Row 1: Dark Roast (deep espresso-brown matte), Espresso (copper-brown glitter), Bitter Note (deep plum-brown matte), Crema (cream matte)
• Row 2: Soft Pour (gold-and-silver duochrome glitter), Gesha (warm mid-brown matte), Caramel Haze (pinky-rose shimmer), Cortado (orange-tan matte)
• Row 3: Arabica (chocolate brown matte), Liquid Gold (bronze glitter), Steamed Silk (taupe-beige matte), Blonde Shot (gold glitter)
• Row 4: Burnt Sugar (berry-rose glitter), Blush Brew (dusty rose matte), Microfoam (icy silver shimmer), Extraction (red-brown matte)

Key Details

Arttitude has not yet announced the price, pan size, ingredients or vegan and cruelty-free status.

On the same launch day, Arttitude is also adding four new shades to its Metallic Shimmer Shadow Singles range.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Arttitude Cosmetics, from 9 October 2026 at 5pm BST (price not yet announced)
• International: Not yet confirmed

Sources

• Instagram reveal of the Espresso palette (6 October 2026)
• Arttitude Cosmetics official product images

ColourPop has revealed Disney's A Very Mickey Christmas collection, a seven-piece holiday makeup line priced from $8 to $25 that launches on colourpop.com on 8 October 2026 at 12pm CST. The brand describes it as "Mickey Mouse bringing the holiday magic" with "festive shades, all the sparkle, and cheer in every piece."

Products and Prices

ColourPop's reveal lists these products and US prices:

• 15-pan eyeshadow palette: $25
• Lip kit: $16
• Jelly Much eyeshadow stick kit: $18
• Ultra Glossy Lip: $12
• Creme gel liner kit: $12
• Face stamp: $12
• Glitter face freckle tattoos: $8

The product images also show two Shimmer Lip Gloss Keychains (3.6 g each). One is labelled "for Mickey" and is clear and iridescent. The other is labelled "for Minnie" and has red glitter. Their price has not yet been announced.

Key Details

The eyeshadow palette comes in an outer box that reads "A Very Mickey Christmas" and "Oh Jolly," with Mickey and Minnie inside a holiday wreath. Its 15 shades cover pinks, berries, silvers and greys and mix matte and shimmer finishes.

The lip kits pair a lip liner with a lipstick. Their boxes show Mickey and Minnie kissing inside a wreath.

The Jelly Much eyeshadow stick kit holds two pink-tubed gel sticks, one silver and one champagne, in a "You Made The List" gift box.

The creme gel liner kit comes in a "Dear Santa" box with two pencils, one red-brown and one silver.

The face stamp is a black stamp pen with Mickey branding.

The glitter face freckle tattoos come in a "Sleigh All Day" sleeve.

ColourPop has not yet announced shade names, sizes (except for the keychains) or ingredients.

Release Date and How to Shop

The Disney collection goes live on 8 October 2026 at 12pm CST on colourpop.com. According to ColourPop, customers who buy the full collection get a free gift tag sticker sheet.

Where to Buy

• US: ColourPop ($8–$25 per item), from 8 October 2026
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Sources

• ColourPop official collection reveal on Instagram (6 October 2026)
• ColourPop official product images for A Very Mickey Christmas