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The Bobbi Brown x The Met Holiday 2026 Collection is a limited-edition makeup line of 8 products with Met artwork, priced $39 to $72 in the US. It includes an 8-well eyeshadow palette, two Brightening Blushes, a Luxe Shimmer Eyeshadow, two Luxe Lipsticks and two Extra Lip Tinted Balms, each sold separately, not as a boxed set. In the UK, prices run from £32 to £45 at Bobbi Brown UK, John Lewis, Selfridges and Lookfantastic. In Europe, the palette and blush cost €59 to €90 on Bobbi Brown's German and French sites.

In the UK, Boots also has a Bobbi Brown exclusive this season, the Bobbi Brown Soft Glam Essentials Gift Set (£54, worth £147.50).

Updated 13 October 2026: Per-product prices for the US, UK and Europe have been added, along with confirmed retailers. On bobbibrowncosmetics.com, every product can be added to the bag except the Neutral Rose Luxe Lipstick, which is listed as Coming Soon. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

The same month also brought the Bobbi Brown Desert Dreamer Collection 2026, the brand's limited-edition fall 2026 collection.

When Did the Bobbi Brown x The Met Holiday 2026 Collection Launch?

Bobbi Brown hasn't announced an official release date. The collection went on sale in September 2026:

• US: Beautyvelle reported on 19 September 2026 that the collection had "just released" and was available, priced $39 to $72.
• UK and Europe: Listings at bobbibrown.co.uk, John Lewis, Selfridges, Lookfantastic, bobbibrown.de and bobbibrowncosmetics.fr were seen on 13 October 2026. The dates of their first listings are not known.

Bobbi Brown promoted the collection for holiday gifting in an Instagram post on 12 October 2026. The post describes it as pairing "iconic artworks with the beauty essentials you already love."

Palette prices in Europe may vary by regional storefront.

For other luxury holiday palettes this season, see the Hermès Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection and the Tom Ford Soleil Neige Holiday 2026 Makeup Collection.

What's Inside the Bobbi Brown x The Met 8-Well Eyeshadow Palette

The palette is sold in the UK as The Met Holiday Eye Shadow Palette.

• 8 eyeshadows in one mirrored compact
• 3 matte shades and 5 shimmer or twinkling shades, based on Bobbi Brown's shade descriptions
• A pressed design on four of the shades
• 1.3 g (0.04 oz) per pan

The shades, with Bobbi Brown's descriptions:

• Gilded Frame: shimmering light champagne
• Sketch: medium matte warm brown
• Glimmering Gallery: shimmering soft yellow gold
• Graphite Glimmer: twinkling black brown
• Artist's Easel: matte beige
• Tapestry: shimmering soft true gold
• Midnight Ink: matte deep blue
• Sculpted Bronze: shimmering neutral bronze

Blush, Eyeshadow and Lip Shades

• Brightening Blush (6.6 g): comes in Blushed Peach and Blushed Burgundy. Each compact holds three coordinating shades in one pan, which can be worn alone or blended together.
• Luxe Shimmer Eyeshadow (2 g): comes in Rose Illusion, which Bobbi Brown describes as a seashell pink with a gold shift.
• Luxe Lipstick (3.5 g): comes in Neutral Rose and Parisian Red, a classic red.
• Extra Lip Tinted Balm (2.5 g): comes in Bare Rose and Bare Mahogany.

Where to Buy

• US: Bobbi Brown sells the full collection, including the palette ($72) and the blush ($52). Nordstrom lists the palette, blush, balm and lipstick.
• UK:

- Bobbi Brown UK: palette (£45)

- John Lewis: palette (£45), blush (£42.50), Parisian Red and Neutral Rose lipsticks (£36), Rose Illusion (£32), Bare Rose and Bare Mahogany balms (£33)

- Selfridges: balm (£33)

- Lookfantastic: palette (£45)

• Canada: Not yet confirmed.
• Europe:

- Bobbi Brown Germany: palette (€85), blush (€59)

- Bobbi Brown France: palette (€90), blush (€59)

• Other markets: Availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 13 October 2026: Every product shows Add to bag on bobbibrowncosmetics.com except the Neutral Rose Luxe Lipstick, which is listed as Coming Soon. The palette is in stock at Lookfantastic and available to order at bobbibrown.co.uk and bobbibrown.de. The other UK and Europe listings are live.

What Makes the Bobbi Brown x The Met Holiday 2026 Collection Different?

• It is the second Bobbi Brown x The Met collaboration. It is separate from the original Bobbi Brown x The Met collection and repeats none of its products.
• The holiday palette is built around neutrals, metallics and deep accents. The original collection's palette is lilac and purple.
• The packaging uses details from four artworks in The Met's collection, by Cross, Klimt, Redon and Monet. This gives each product its own museum-worthy case.

Formula and Packaging

• 8-Well Eyeshadow Palette: Bobbi Brown says the matte and shimmer textures are soft and smooth and blend seamlessly. The mirrored compact shows a detail from Henri-Edmond Cross's Landscape with Stars (1905–1908) in a gilded frame.
• Brightening Blush: According to Bobbi Brown, the shimmering shades brighten skin and the pearlescent powders add semi-transparent luminosity. Durbin Rock notes that the shades can also be used on the eyes. The compact features Gustav Klimt's Mäda Primavesi (1912–1913).
• Luxe Shimmer Eyeshadow, Rose Illusion: Bobbi Brown says it can be applied dry, or with a damp brush for a liquid-metal look. The case carries the same Cross Landscape with Stars detail as the palette.
• Luxe Lipstick: According to Bobbi Brown, the satin formula hydrates for 10 hours, resists fading, feathering and smudging, and helps reduce the look of lip lines. Panels from Odilon Redon's Pandora (1914) appear on the flat sides of the case.
• Extra Lip Tinted Balm: The brand says the balm contains 84% skin-caring ingredients and that its colour adjusts to the lips' pH. It comes in gold chrome cases with Claude Monet's Bouquet of Sunflowers (1881).

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Sources

• Bobbi Brown product pages: bobbibrowncosmetics.com, bobbibrown.co.uk, bobbibrown.de, bobbibrowncosmetics.fr
• Bobbi Brown's Instagram post, 12 October 2026
• Durbin Rock's early report on the Bobbi Brown x The Met Holiday 2026 Collection
• Beautyvelle's report, 19 September 2026

Lune+Aster's relaunch adds six new products in navy-and-silver packaging, led by the Cream Multi-Stick, Highlighting Multi-Stick and Eyeshadow Quad. Prices run from $24 to $48, and the products are sold only at Bluemercury, online and in stores. Lune+Aster announced the relaunch, a new look and new products, on 12 October 2026. The brand has been making multitasking makeup since 2015.

Updated 12 October 2026: all six products are in stock at bluemercury.com.

Release Date

Lune+Aster announced the relaunch on 12 October 2026 ("Discover it now in-store and online"). The new products were first listed on bluemercury.com in the week before the announcement:

• The Cream Multi-Stick on 5 October 2026
• The Highlighting Multi-Stick on 6 October 2026
• The Eyeshadow Quad on 7 October 2026
• The three brushes on 8 October 2026

Prices

All prices are in US dollars at Bluemercury:

• Cream Multi-Stick: $38
• Highlighting Multi-Stick: $38
• Eyeshadow Quad: $48
• Blending Brush: $38
• Powder Duo Brush: $48
• Eyeshadow Duo Brush: $24

Each product is sold separately. This is not a boxed set.

What's Inside the Eyeshadow Quad

• Four shades per quad. Bluemercury says each quad mixes matte and shimmer finishes but doesn't list how many of each.
• Classic Greys: Heather, Fog, Satin Plum, Smoky Prune
• Essential Browns: Buff, Honey, Bronze, Truffle
• Size: Bluemercury doesn't list a size per pan or a total weight.

Shades and Products

The Cream Multi-Stick is a cream color stick for cheeks, lips and eyes. It comes in Brick, Melon, Apricot, Blush and Berry. For other cream blush formats, see the Glow Deposit Silky Cream & Powder Blush Collection. For another multi-use launch, see the MILK MAKEUP The Party Pair Lip + Cheek Blush Set.

The Highlighting Multi-Stick is a cream highlighter stick that Bluemercury describes as giving a "lit-from-within finish." It comes in Pearly Rose, Golden Peach and Honeyed Bronze. The Tom Ford Architecture Highlighting Duo is another recent cream highlighter launch.

The Eyeshadow Quad comes in two versions, Classic Greys and Essential Browns. It is a neutral everyday eye product, like the Thrive Causemetics Focus Eyeshadow Palette.

The three brushes are:

• Blending Brush: new, for cream and liquid formulas
• Powder Duo Brush: a new version in the new packaging; dual-ended, for blush, bronzer, setting powder and highlighter
• Eyeshadow Duo Brush: a new version in the new packaging; dual-ended, for eyes

Where to Buy

• US: Bluemercury online and in Bluemercury stores:

- Cream Multi-Stick ($38)

- Highlighting Multi-Stick ($38)

- Eyeshadow Quad ($48)

- Blending Brush ($38)

- Powder Duo Brush ($48)

- Eyeshadow Duo Brush ($24)

• UK: Not available. Lune+Aster is a Bluemercury exclusive with no UK retailer.
• Europe: Not available.
• Other markets: Not available. Lune+Aster says it is sold only at Bluemercury.

Checked 12 October 2026: all six products in stock at bluemercury.com.

What Makes the Lune+Aster Relaunch Different?

• The new products come in navy-blue and silver packaging.
• The Cream and Highlighting Multi-Sticks are each listed for cheeks, lips and eyes.
• Each Eyeshadow Quad combines matte and shimmer shades, in a grey/plum story or a brown/bronze story.

Formula and Packaging

• Cream Multi-Stick:

- Ingredients: According to Lune+Aster, it contains hyaluronic filling spheres, rose hip oil, peptides and gardenia stem cells. The brand says these hydrate the skin and help protect against collagen loss.

- Brand study: In a 69-person, one-week consumer study, the brand reports that 94% agreed it feels comfortable and lightweight, 93% that it blends smoothly and evenly, and 88% that it feels non-greasy.

- Format: A twist-up stick with a dewy, buildable finish.

• Highlighting Multi-Stick: It has the same key ingredients and brand-reported study figures as the Cream Multi-Stick. Bluemercury suggests pairing it with the Blending Brush.
• Eyeshadow Quad:

- Ingredients: It is fragrance free and contains squalane and vitamin E. The brand says it hydrates the delicate eye area.

- Format: Bluemercury describes a "creamy powder texture" that is water-resistant.

How to Use

Lune+Aster says to apply the sticks to cheeks, lips or eyelids and blend with fingers, a sponge or a brush, building color as desired. For the quads, the brand suggests the lighter shades for daytime and the darker shades for a smoky evening look, applied with the Eyeshadow Duo Brush.

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Sources

• Lune+Aster relaunch announcement, Instagram, 12 October 2026
• Bluemercury: Cream Multi-Stick
• Bluemercury: Highlighting Multi-Stick
• Bluemercury: Eyeshadow Quad
• Bluemercury brush listings (Blending Brush, Powder Duo Brush, Eyeshadow Duo Brush)

Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Vital Radiance Serum Foundation SPF 20 is a new luminous liquid serum foundation in 24 shades, $140 at Bloomingdale's in the US. It joins Estée Lauder's luxury Re-Nutriv line, and Bloomingdale's lists it in its "New & Now" section. On the bottle, its full name is Re-Nutriv Age Reversal Vital Radiance Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20.

Updated 12 October 2026: on sale at Bloomingdale's (US) for $140, with low stock shown. Macy's and Belk also list it. It isn't on Estée Lauder's own US, UK or German sites yet.

When Did the Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Vital Radiance Serum Foundation Launch?

Estée Lauder hasn't announced an official release date. On 12 October 2026, the foundation was on sale at Bloomingdale's in the US, and Macy's and Belk had listings for it. On the same day, a German beauty news account announced it as launching. No German retailer listed it at that point, and neither Breuninger nor Douglas had it.

Price

Bloomingdale's sells the 30 ml bottle for $140. We couldn't confirm a price on the Macy's and Belk listings, and no UK or European price has been published.

Shades

Bloomingdale's lists 24 shades. In alphabetical order, as the retailer gives them:

Amber Honey, Bone, Buff, Cashew, Cool Bone, Cool Porcelain, Cool Vanilla, Desert Beige, Dusk, Ecru, Espresso, Fresco, Honey Bronze, Ivory Beige, Ivory Nude, Pure Beige, Rattan, Rich Cocoa, Sand, Sandalwood, Shell Beige, Softan, Spice Sand, Tawny.

Bloomingdale's listing includes official swatch images for 15 of the shades, shown above from light to deep. No shade codes are listed.

Where to Buy

• US: Estée Lauder US site not yet listed; Bloomingdale's ($140); Macy's (listed); Belk (listed)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed. It has been announced as launching in Germany, but no retailer lists it yet.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 12 October 2026: available at Bloomingdale's (low stock shown, no reviews yet); listed at Macy's and Belk; not on esteelauder.com, esteelauder.co.uk or esteelauder.de.

What Makes the Re-Nutriv Vital Radiance Serum Foundation Different?

• It is a serum foundation built on SIRTIVITYLP™, the Skin Longevity Science technology Estée Lauder uses in its recent Re-Nutriv skincare.
• It combines a luminous finish with medium to full coverage and Broad Spectrum SPF 20, and comes in 24 shades.
• It is not the same product as the earlier Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Liquid Foundation SPF 20 or the Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Serum Creme Makeup.

Formula and Packaging

• Formula: Estée Lauder calls it "a renaissance of radiance for your skin" and describes "luminous 24-hour longwear" with "serum potency". The brand highlights SIRTIVITYLP™ and Katurai flower for antioxidant protection. The FDA label also lists sodium hyaluronate, caffeine, acetyl hexapeptide-8 and black truffle extract.
• Brand claims: According to Estée Lauder, the foundation:

- suits all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin

- is dermatologist tested and non-comedogenic

- stays colour-true, non-caking and crease-resistant for 24 hours

• Clinical claims: The brand cites the following results:

- +66% radiance in one touch (25 women)

- 24% visibly reduced pores (26 women)

- +104% hydration (39 women)

- improved look of wrinkles, firmness, texture, dark spots and tone after 12 weeks (29 women)

- in a single-use consumer test of 111 women, 98% said it feels breathable, 97% comfortable, and 95% said it applies evenly

• Packaging: It comes in a tall clear glass bottle with a gold pump collar. The cap has a gold top, ribbed silver sides and an engraved script signature.

For another serum-based base from the brand, see the Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20. Re-Nutriv's makeup line also includes the Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv The Diamond Serum Lipstick. Another luxury foundation launched this month is the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Glow Maestro Foundation. For a stick format, there is the Tom Ford Architecture Multi-Use Foundation Stick.

How to Use

The US label says to apply it liberally and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure and to reapply at least every two hours. It also advises using other sun protection measures alongside it and a water-resistant sunscreen when swimming or sweating.

Tried it? Read and write reviews of the Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Vital Radiance Serum Foundation on Beauty Talk Club.

Sources

• Bloomingdale's product page for price, shades and Estée Lauder's claims
• US FDA DailyMed label for actives, size and ingredients
• Macy's and Belk product listings

Urban Decay Chrome Melts Eyeshadow is a freeze-dried, high-pigment metallic single eyeshadow in five shades, with foil, duo chrome and triple chrome shifts. Urban Decay announced it on Instagram on 12 October 2026 with the caption "introducing Chrome Melts: freeze-dried chromatic pigments. molten metal shine. five explosive shifting shades." Each shade costs $26 in the US, and the eyeshadow first went on sale at Ulta Beauty and Sephora US in early October 2026.

Urban Decay's other new launch this season is the Urban Decay When Sip Happens Lip Toy Duo, a limited-edition Sephora app exclusive.

Updated 12 October 2026: Urban Decay has announced the launch on its own Instagram. The eyeshadow is now listed on urbandecay.com. Sephora Canada lists it at CA$35. Hot Head is no longer marked "Coming Soon".

When Did the Urban Decay Chrome Melts Eyeshadow Launch?

Urban Decay hasn't announced an official launch day. Chrome Melts was first seen on sale at Ulta Beauty and Sephora US in early October 2026, and Sephora US sells it online only. The brand's own announcement post went up on Instagram on 12 October 2026. By that date the eyeshadow was also listed on urbandecay.com and Sephora Canada.

Price

• US: $26 at urbandecay.com, Ulta Beauty and Sephora
• Canada: CA$35 at Sephora Canada
• UK and Europe: Not yet confirmed

Urban Decay Chrome Melts Shades

Chrome Melts comes in five shades. Two are foils, two are duo chrome shifts and one is a triple chrome shift. The Sephora listing describes them as:

• Bit Moody: champagne with silver gold foil
• Temper Tantrum: silver foil
• Hot Head: amber red with green gold triple chrome shift
• Zero Chill: blue with violet duo chrome shift
• Crash Out: green with gold duo chrome shift

When checked on 12 October 2026, Sephora US's search listing showed four of the five shades, and Sephora Canada also listed four colours.

Where to Buy

• US: Urban Decay ($26), Ulta Beauty ($26), Sephora ($26, currently listed as "New, Online Only")
• Canada: Sephora Canada (CA$35, marked New)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 12 October 2026: At urbandecay.com, Zero Chill is in stock, while Bit Moody, Crash Out, Hot Head and Temper Tantrum are shown as out of stock. Ulta Beauty lists the eyeshadow in stock online. Sephora US lists four of the five shades. Sephora Canada lists four colours.

What Makes the Chrome Melts Eyeshadow Different?

• Freeze-dried formula: Sephora's listing describes a "liquid-to-frozen cryo-extraction process".
• Shade mix: The five shades are split into two foils, two duo chrome shifts and one triple chrome shift.
• Format: Each shade is sold as a single pan rather than in a palette.

Formula and Packaging

• Chrome Melts High-Pigment Metallic Eyeshadow: According to Urban Decay, the freeze-drying process locks in emollient-coated pigments for a buttery feel, easy pickup and richer colour payoff. The brand calls the result an "explosive multi-dimensional chromatic finish" with a silky, blendable texture that "melts onto lids". Campaign images describe it as "our most multi-dimensional eyeshadow" and "our most buttery formula yet". Key ingredients on the Sephora ingredient list are silica, aluminum powder (which gives the metallic effect), squalane, glycerin and tocopherol. Each pan holds 0.05 oz / 1.5 g.

For another recent metallic eye launch, see the about-face Cooling Chromes & Fractal Eye Paints, or browse all makeup releases.

How to Use

Sephora's listing says to pick up the shadow with a fingertip or a brush, sweep it onto the lids, then blend and build to the intensity you want. It also suggests applying the shadow with a wet brush and layering it.

Sources

• Urban Decay product page
• Urban Decay Instagram announcement
• Sephora US and Sephora Canada product listings
• Ulta Beauty product listing

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.

Updated 12 October 2026: the set is now listed at Sephora US for $64, as the Mini Essential Lip Liner Contour Trio Makeup Gift Set. It's also in stock 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). It reached Sephora US on 12 October 2026, the date Fara Homidi had announced, where it's listed as the Mini Essential Lip Liner Contour Trio Makeup Gift Set ($64).

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 ($64, listed)
• 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 12 October 2026: in stock at farahomidi.com (US, $64); listed at Sephora US ($64); not yet listed at Sephora Canada. 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
• Sephora US: Mini Essential Lip Liner Contour Trio Makeup Gift Set

Armani Beauty's Luminous Silk Glow Maestro is a new glow foundation that the brand says gives a fresh, just-applied radiance lasting all day. Status: Announced — not yet on sale. Details may change before launch. Armani Beauty has shared official images and launch copy, but price, shades and a release date have not been published.

Updated 12 October 2026: not yet listed on armanibeauty.co.uk or at any retailer we could find.

When Did the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Glow Maestro Launch?

Armani Beauty hasn't announced an official release date. The launch announcement says only "coming soon". As of 12 October 2026, the product had no listing on Armani Beauty's UK site and no retailer listings or press coverage had appeared.

Price

Armani Beauty has not announced a price for any market.

Shades

The brand has not announced a shade count or shade names. One campaign image shows a row of at least nine bottles ranging from light to deep shades. Another image shows three light shades, and a single packshot shows a golden-medium shade.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: Not yet confirmed

Checked 12 October 2026: no listing on armanibeauty.co.uk (search shows only Lip Maestro Stellar); armanibeauty.com (US) and armanibeauty.fr could not be checked; no retailer listings found.

What Makes the Luminous Silk Glow Maestro Different?

• Glow positioning: the bottle labels it a "lasting glow enhancing foundation" (fond de teint éclat longue tenue).
• Amino-acid-coated pigments: the brand says these balance a lightweight feel with coverage.
• Skincare ingredients: the brand lists niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, macadamia seed oil and peony flower extract.

How It Relates to the Luminous Silk Line

The name places it in Armani's Luminous Silk family. The brand's signature foundation is the existing Luminous Silk Foundation. Armani Beauty hasn't said how the two formulas compare, or whether the new foundation sits alongside the original. Other products in the family include the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Aqua Highlighter and the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint.

Formula and Packaging

• Formula: According to Armani Beauty, the foundation feels "as light and airy as a veil of silk." The brand says it keeps the natural, skin-like finish of a traditional foundation. It also says niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, macadamia seed oil and peony flower extract help give a moisturised, translucent-looking complexion.
• Packaging: The official packshot shows a clear glass bottle with a black cap and the GA logo, in the classic Luminous Silk bottle shape.

A Note for Fragrance-Sensitive Readers

The foundation is scented. Armani Beauty describes the scent as a "floral-musk-fruity" bouquet with notes of osmanthus, sandalwood and apricot. Readers who avoid fragranced makeup may want to check the full ingredient list once it is published.

Browse more new launches in our makeup section.

Sources

• Armani Beauty launch announcement and official images (via Instagram repost)
• Armani Beauty UK website (checked 12 October 2026)

about-face's Glow Orbs is a marbled cream highlighter in a twist-up orb, launched with three new Cooling Chromes and five new Fractal Eye Paint shades. Glow Orbs costs $15. The new Cooling Chromes and Fractal Eye Paints shades cost $20 and $18 respectively. All three went on sale on 11 October 2026 at aboutface.com, the official site of Halsey's brand about-face. The products are sold separately, not as a boxed set.

Updated 12 October 2026: All three launches are now on sale at aboutface.com, with prices and shade names confirmed. All 11 new shades are in stock. The launch announcement called Glow Orbs limited edition, so stock can change quickly.

Release Date

about-face announced 11 October 2026 as the release date for all three products. Glow Orbs was published on aboutface.com that day. When we checked on 12 October 2026, all 11 new shades were listed and in stock on aboutface.com.

Price

• Glow Orbs: $15 (US) each
• Cooling Chromes: $20 (US) each
• Fractal Eye Paint: $18 (US) each, for 4 ml / 0.13 fl oz

Shades

Glow Orbs is the only new product in the launch. It comes in three swirled shades:

• Manifest: blue, lilac and pink swirl
• Earth Angel: bronze and mauve-brown swirl
• Heavenly: pink and white swirl

Cooling Chromes gets three new pastel shades:

• Float On: pink
• New Slang: pale gold
• Hide and Seek: iridescent lilac-white

These join the existing Cooling Chromes shades Doll Parts, Doves Cry, Chasing Waterfalls, Hypnotize, Ex-Factor and U Oughta Know, for nine shades in total.

Fractal Eye Paints add five new shades, bringing the Fractal Eye Paint line to 22:

• Deep Space: plum
• Luminary: bronze
• Celestial Body: iridescent white
• Orion: pink
• To The Moon: slate grey

Where to Buy

• US: aboutface.com sells Glow Orbs ($15), Cooling Chromes ($20) and Fractal Eye Paint ($18). about-face is not currently sold at Ulta Beauty or Sephora, and Ulta's search shows no listing.
• Canada: aboutface.com ships to Canada, according to its shipping FAQ.
• UK: Not yet confirmed. aboutface.com does not currently ship to the UK.
• Europe: Not yet confirmed.
• Other markets: Availability varies by region. about-face currently ships only to the US and Canada.

Checked 12 October 2026: All three products were listed and in stock on aboutface.com.

What Makes the Glow Orb Launch Different?

• New format: Glow Orbs is the launch's only new product, a marbled cream highlighter in a twist-up orb. Cooling Chromes and Fractal Eye Paint only add new shades.
• Pastel shade story: The three new Cooling Chromes shades are pink, pale gold and iridescent lilac-white.
• Warm and cool mix: The new Fractal Eye Paint shades include warm tones (plum, bronze, pink) and cool tones (iridescent white, slate grey).

Formula and Packaging

• Glow Orbs: about-face describes it as a buildable "marbled cream formula that illuminates with a glowy finish." The brand says it contains micro-fine pearls and microshimmers, plus meadowfoam seed, macadamia and sunflower seed oils. It comes as a pocket-sized twist-up orb in a gun-metal component.
• Cooling Chromes: According to the brand, this is a one-swipe eye and face highlighter stick that feels cool to the touch. It can be layered from a subtle sheen to high-saturation shimmer, and its ingredients include sunflower seed and jojoba oils. about-face advises capping the stick after use to prevent it drying out.
• Fractal Eye Paint: about-face calls this a shimmering mousse eyeshadow with super-fine glitter, infused with marula oil. The brand says it is long-wearing and water-resistant, and doesn't crease, crack, transfer or fall out.

The brand says all about-face products are 100% vegan, and it describes Cooling Chromes as cruelty-free.

For Glow Orbs, about-face's directions are to swipe the orb onto the cheekbones, brow bones, bridge of the nose or cupid's bow. Then blend it out with fingertips, a sponge or a brush.

For another new highlighter launch, see the SINGE Treacherous Bloom & Evocative Glazed Highlighters. If you're looking for more metallic eye products this season, there's also the Urban Decay Chrome Melts Eyeshadow. You can browse all launches on our makeup page.

Sources

• aboutface.com product pages: Glow Orbs, Cooling Chromes, Fractal Eye Paint
• aboutface.com shipping FAQ
• about-face launch announcement (Instagram repost)

Christian Louboutin's Rouge Louboutin Strass Lipstick is a limited-edition refillable lipstick with 160 strass crystals and an Epic Brunette refill. The Holiday 2026 piece is limited to 800 units and costs £215 in the UK, €245 in Germany and Monaco and 1,165 zł in Poland on Christian Louboutin's own stores, where it was on sale by 12 October 2026.

Updated 12 October 2026: in stock at Christian Louboutin UK (£215), Germany (€245), Monaco (€245) and Poland (1,165 zł); not listed on the US Christian Louboutin store. Because it's limited edition, stock can change quickly.

The brand's other Holiday 2026 launch is the Christian Louboutin Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, a 24-piece countdown chest of Fétiche fragrances, signature lipsticks and collectible lipstick charms ($720 in the US).

When Did the Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Strass Lipstick Launch?

Christian Louboutin hasn't announced an official release date for the Rouge Louboutin Strass Lipstick. On 12 October 2026, it was in stock on Christian Louboutin's own stores in the UK (£215), Germany (€245), Monaco (€245) and Poland (1,165 zł). It was not listed on the brand's US store, or at Harrods, Selfridges or Neiman Marcus, on the same date.

Price

• UK: £215 at Christian Louboutin UK
• Germany: €245 at Christian Louboutin Germany
• Monaco: €245 at Christian Louboutin Monaco
• Poland: 1,165 zł at Christian Louboutin Poland
• US: Not yet confirmed

For context, the standard Rouge Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick sells for $105 at Neiman Marcus. The Strass edition is the collector version of that lipstick.

What's Included: Case and Lipstick

One purchase gets the Strass case with an Epic Brunette lipstick refill already inside, presented in a red Christian Louboutin box. The 160 crystals are on the case, not the lipstick: the bullet is a Rouge Louboutin refill. Christian Louboutin sells the piece as refillable, so the case is meant to be kept after the first refill is used up.

Shade: Epic Brunette

The case comes with one lipstick refill in Epic Brunette (301M), which Christian Louboutin describes as "a burnt deep nude rose". The "M" in the shade code marks a matte finish. The bullet is embossed with the Louboutin stiletto motif.

Christian Louboutin's images show:

• the closed case with the lipstick open beside it
• the case with its cap off
• the red Christian Louboutin box
• a close-up of the embossed bullet
• a swatch, plus lip swatches on three different skin tones

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed (not listed on the US Christian Louboutin store as of 12 October 2026)
• UK: Christian Louboutin UK (£215)
• Germany: Christian Louboutin Germany (€245)
• Poland: Christian Louboutin Poland (1,165 zł)
• Monaco: Christian Louboutin Monaco (€245)
• Other markets: availability varies by region; check your local Christian Louboutin boutique or website.

Checked 12 October 2026: in stock at Christian Louboutin UK (£215), Germany (€245), Poland (1,165 zł) and Monaco (€245); not listed on the US Christian Louboutin store; not found at Harrods, Selfridges or Neiman Marcus.

What Makes the Rouge Louboutin Strass Lipstick Different?

• Heel-inspired design: Christian Louboutin says the case draws on its "Lipstrass" heel. Each of the 160 crystals is hand-assembled.
• Charm format: a ring at the top of the sculpted gold cap lets the case hang like a charm.
• Limited run: the edition is limited to 800 pieces, and the case ships with a refill already inside.

Rouge Louboutin Strass Case (2024) vs Strass Lipstick (2026)

This edition is not to be confused with the Holiday 2024 Rouge Louboutin Strass Case.

Both are refillable gold cases covered in strass crystals. The 2026 version adds red crystals, raises the run to 800 pieces and includes a refill.

Formula and Packaging

• Epic Brunette refill: a matte shade (code 301M). Christian Louboutin describes the shade as "a burnt deep nude rose".
• Strass case: a refillable gold case with a sculpted cap and hanging ring. It is presented in a red Christian Louboutin box.

Another luxury lipstick that arrived in an artisanal case in October 2026 is the Victoria Beckham Beauty Rouge Victoria Matte Lipstick. For another collectible refillable lipstick this season, the Guerlain Holiday 2026 Fireworks collection adds Collectors Edition Rouge G cases. You can also browse more makeup releases.

FAQ

Is the Rouge Louboutin Strass Lipstick refillable?

Yes. Christian Louboutin sells it as a limited-edition refillable lipstick, so the crystal case can take a new Rouge Louboutin refill once the Epic Brunette bullet runs out.

Is it the same as the 2024 Rouge Louboutin Strass Case?

No. The 2024 case had all-clear crystals, was limited to 700 pieces and came without a lipstick, while the 2026 edition adds red crystals, runs to 800 pieces and includes Epic Brunette.

Sources

• Christian Louboutin UK product page
• Christian Louboutin Europe (Monaco) product page
• Christian Louboutin Germany product page
• Christian Louboutin Poland product page
• Christian Louboutin APAC, Rouge Louboutin Strass Case (2024)
• Instagram launch post on the Christian Louboutin Beauty Holiday 2026 release

The YOU Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 is a 26-product calendar of skincare, make-up, hair, body, nail and home fragrance picks, 14 of them full size. It costs £115 from YOU Magazine's own store, YOU Beauty Shop, and officially launched on 4 October 2026. Inside are eight make-up and nail products, ten skincare products, two haircare products, five body care products and one candle, from brands including Charlotte Tilbury, Lisa Eldridge, VIEVE and Sunday Riley. It is one of this season's UK beauty advent calendars.

Updated 11 October 2026: in stock at YOU Beauty Shop.

Release Date

Pre-orders for the YOU Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 opened on 21 September 2026, and the official launch followed on 4 October 2026. YOU Beauty Shop began dispatching orders from 5 October 2026. The shop estimates delivery at 7–10 days in the UK by Royal Mail and 10–14 days to the EU by tracked Parcelhub delivery.

Price

The calendar costs £115 in the UK. YOU Beauty puts the value of the contents, if bought separately, at over £635. EU orders are shown and charged in the shopper's local currency at checkout. Because orders ship from the UK, customs duties or import charges may apply.

Orders placed by 23:59 BST on 18 October 2026 are entered automatically into a draw for 1 of 27 luxury prizes from brands including MZ Skin and Shark Beauty. The draw is open to legal residents of Great Britain (excluding Northern Ireland) aged 18 and over, and terms apply.

What's Inside

The calendar holds 26 products. YOU Beauty says 14 are full size and the rest are travel minis, deluxe sizes and single-use masks. The products are listed below with RRPs as reported by beautycalendar.com and beautyqueenuk.

Make-up & nails (8)

• Lisa Eldridge Kitten Lash Mascara in Black, 8ml (£29)
• Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner Pencil in Pillow Talk, 1.2g (£22)
• Rodial Cream Blush in Velvet Peach, 4.5g (£39)
• VIEVE Lip Dew in Rosa, 6ml (£22)
• Bobbi Brown Mini Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Golden Bronze, 0.9g (£18)
• Blink Brow Bar (BBB) London Mini Clear Eyebrow Gloss, 2ml (£12)
• UKLASH Lash Growth Serum, 1ml (£20)
• Manucurist Complete Serum Nail Strengthener, 15ml (£15)

Skincare (10)

• Avant Hyaluronic Acid Molecular Boost Eye Cream, 10ml (£97)
• Avant Pro Salicylic Immediate Blemish S.O.S Treatment, 15ml (£72)
• Sunday Riley C.E.O. Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream, 8g (£9.60)
• OSKIA Super C Beauty Capsules, 14 days (£28)
• Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant, 30ml (£18)
• LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturiser, 20ml (£19.50)
• Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream, 15ml (£17.10)
• MZ Skin Hydra-Bright Gold Eye Mask, single mask (£22)
• FOREO Farm To Face Sheet Mask Manuka Honey, single mask (£6.20)
• Rodial Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel Mini, 15ml (£27)

Hair (2)

• Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, 60ml (£16)
• Aveda Scalp Solutions Exfoliating Treatment, 25ml (£18)

Body (5)

• This Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon, 100ml (£28)
• Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Body Lotion Mousse, 150ml (£15.90)
• MIRROR WATER Shea Butter Brick Solid Face & Body Cleanser, 95g (£14)
• L'Occitane Shea (Karité) Hand Cream, 30ml (£10)
• Neal's Yard Remedies Geranium & Orange Shower Gel, 100ml (£8)

Home (1)

• Jo Loves Plum Pudding Votive Candle, 70g (£35)

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: YOU Beauty Shop (£115)
• Europe: YOU Beauty Shop ships to the EU (charged in local currency; 10–14 days estimated delivery)
• Other markets: availability varies by region.

Checked 11 October 2026: in stock at YOU Beauty Shop, which is currently the only listing found.

What Makes the YOU Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 Different?

• The YOU Magazine Beauty Team selected the contents. That puts it alongside the Latest in Beauty x Stylist Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, another UK magazine-partnered calendar.
• It covers six categories: skincare, make-up, haircare, body care, nails and home fragrance. Personal fragrance is not included; the only scented product is the Jo Loves candle.
• YOU Beauty says the 2026 edition is bigger than the 2025 calendar, which sold out. Beautyqueenuk reports that it includes 13 brands new to the calendar. For other UK calendars, see the Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 and the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026.

Formulas and Packaging

• Avant: the eye cream is built around hyaluronic acid and the S.O.S treatment around salicylic acid, according to the product names.
• Sunday Riley and OSKIA: both are vitamin C products. Sunday Riley's is a gel cream and OSKIA's comes as 14 days of capsules.
• LANEIGE: the Water Bank moisturiser is a hyaluronic cream.
• MIRROR WATER: the cleanser is a solid shea butter bar for both face and body.
• Packaging: YOU Beauty Shop's official photos show the closed box front, the opened box with its contents, and a collage of all the products.

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

Sources

• YOU Beauty Shop official product page
• YOU Beauty on Instagram
• beautycalendar.com
• Beautyqueenuk
• The Pique List