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The Allure Beauty Box October 2026 is a US monthly subscription box of multitasking skincare, makeup and hair care picks chosen by Allure editors. Subscribers pay $30 per box, and Allure says the contents are worth $125+ if bought separately. This month's theme is "overachievers", meaning products that do more than one job, from a lip-and-cheek colour to a hair mist with an odour-neutralising formula.

When Did the Allure Beauty Box October 2026 Launch?

Allure hasn't announced an exact ship date for the October 2026 box. Customisation opened on 1 September 2026, when members chose their K-beauty product. The box is sold as the October 2026 edition, and allurebeautybox.com currently lists it as the current box. Other new launches are collected in BeautyTalkClub's beauty news section.

Price

The monthly Subscribe & Save plan costs $30 per box, and Allure says you can cancel anytime. For a single box without a subscription, the Beauty Discovery Box costs $50. Allure values the products at $125+ if bought one by one, but it hasn't published individual prices. The site also offers gift subscriptions. According to Allure, members get exclusive member prices, access to a members-only store and early access to limited editions.

The October box is one of several beauty boxes released in October 2026, alongside the Next A Touch of Luxury Beauty Box October 2026 in the UK and the Rodial Autumn Mystery Box.

What's Inside

• 1 K-beauty product, chosen by the member from four options
• 2 skincare products: an eye serum and a gel-cream
• 1 makeup duo: a mini lip liner and a mini lip gloss
• 1 foundation sample card (Recurring Member Bonus)
• 1 hair care product: a dry shampoo
• New subscribers also get 1 hair perfume in their first box

Allure hasn't published sizes for the individual products.

Products

K-Beauty Choice

• Belif Super Drops Niacinamide Golden Glow Serum: Allure describes it as a skincare-meets-makeup primer for a radiant, glowy complexion.
• Aprilskin Hero All Day Plumping Lip Stain: a long-lasting lip tint.
• Yepoda The Bubble Double: a foaming face wash that, according to Allure, cleanses and exfoliates in one step.
• Kaja Dewy Bar in Berry Sparkler: colour for lips and cheeks.

Skincare

• Kat Burki Rose Hip Intense Recovery Eye Serum contains retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide and rosehip oil. According to Allure, it addresses fine lines, dullness and dryness.
• Earth Harbor AZURE Peptide Smoothing Water Cream is a gel-cream with peptides, seaweed amino acids and hyaluronic acid. Allure says it hydrates without a heavy or greasy feel.

Makeup

• Charlotte Tilbury Glossy Fresh Pink lip duo pairs the Mini Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk with the Mini Collagen Lip Bath Lip Gloss in Refresh Rose, a clear gloss.
• Givenchy Beauty Prisme Libre Glow Serum Foundation Sampler is the Recurring Member Bonus. It is a sample card of a serum-foundation hybrid with micro hyaluronic acid, ceramides and yuzu extract. According to Allure, it gives buildable coverage with a radiant-blur finish.

Hair Care

• Color Wow Insta-WOW Advanced Dry Shampoo is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner with an apple and jasmine scent. According to Allure, its rice starch formula leaves no grit and no white cast.

New Member Gift

New subscribers receive the Kitsch Hair Perfume in Pistachio Latte ($20 value) in their first box. It works as a hair and body mist. Allure describes it as "a cozy, cafe-worthy pistachio latte scent kissed with coconut and warm coffee." According to Allure, its odour-neutralising formula refreshes second-day hair rather than masking odours.

Where to Buy

• US: Allure Beauty Box ($30 per box subscription or $50 one-time). Allure says quantities are limited and the month's box can sell out.
• UK: Not available (US-only box)
• Europe: Not available (US-only box)
• Other markets: Not yet confirmed; shipping is listed only for the contiguous US.

What Makes the Allure Beauty Box October 2026 Different?

• Allure's editors built the box around "overachievers", meaning products that do more than one job.
• Members chose one of four Korean beauty products when customisation opened on 1 September 2026.
• New subscribers get a Kitsch hair perfume, while continuing members get a Givenchy Beauty foundation sampler as the Recurring Member Bonus.

How to Use

Allure suggests tapping a dime-size amount of the Kat Burki eye serum under each eye morning and night, then applying moisturiser and, in the morning, sunscreen. It suggests using the Earth Harbor cream before sunscreen in the morning or as the last step at night. For the lip duo, Allure suggests outlining the lips with Pillow Talk and layering one or two coats of gloss on top for a glassy finish. For the dry shampoo, Allure's directions are to shake the can, spray at and under the roots from about eight inches away, let it settle, then massage it through.

Sources

• Allure Beauty Box official site
• Allure, "October Allure Beauty Box" product rundown
• Allure Beauty Box October customisation announcement

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

When Did the MUA Christmas 2026 Gift Sets Launch?

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

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

What's Inside

MUA has not published individual product sizes for any set.

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

Products

MUA 25 Day Advent Calendar

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

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

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

MUA Discovery Set

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

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

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

MUA Velvet Chocolate and Sugar Plum Gift Sets

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

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

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

MUA X's & O's Lip Trio

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

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

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

MUA Glow Mist Set

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

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

MUA Beauty Balm Trio

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

MUA Juiced Up Lip Balm Vault

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

Where to Buy

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

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

What Makes the MUA Christmas 2026 Gift Sets Different?

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

Formula and Packaging Details

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

How to Use

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

Sources

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

Dede Signature launched the Liquidiva palette on 2 October 2026 at 11am CST, priced at $50.99 (US). The indie brand is known for artistic eyeshadow palettes, and Liquidiva is a 16-shade eyeshadow and pressed pigment palette designed by makeup artist @nj_chia. It is sold on the Dede Signature website. Below you'll find the release details, price, shade names and what's new.

What's New With Liquidiva

Dede Signature's earlier artistic palettes include Just Art, Sweethearts Secrets, Festive Elegance and From the Roots. The brand presents Liquidiva as a palette that pairs bold colour with everyday wearability.

According to the brand, Liquidiva combines:

• Super-pigmented mattes for a base, crease work and definition
• Sparkling shimmers for the lid
• Multichrome finishes that shift colour as the light catches them

The product page adds that the palette features "bold brights, wearable neutrals, and unexpected pops" for looks ranging from soft to colourful.

The brand's motto for the palette is no rules, no limits, just creative freedom and boldness. Makeup artist @nj_chia designed the palette. The reveal shows a holographic, iridescent case with "Liquidiva" in bubbly lettering.

Liquidiva Shade Names

The Dede Signature product page lists the 16 shades in two groups, each with its own ingredient list.

• Group 1 (9 shades): Emerald Pool, Pearl Splash, Blue Lagoon, Seafoam Spark, Pink Frost, Barefoot Beach, Pacific Blue, Coral Bloom and Electric Lime
• Group 2 (7 shades): Blush Tide, Deep Current, Merlot Wave, Driftwood, Golden Reef, Purple Rain and Moonlit Mist

Dede Signature hasn't shared pan sizes yet. We'll update this post once that detail is confirmed.

Key Details

According to Dede Signature, the palette's pressed pigment shades are not intended for use around the immediate eye area. The brand also recommends a patch test before use and says to stop using the product if irritation or a rash occurs.

Dede Signature says it ships worldwide. The brand lists a current processing time of 6 to 10 business days. Once shipped, it says US orders typically arrive in 3 to 5 business days, and orders outside the US can take 10 to 21 business days. The brand notes that customs and duty fees on international orders are paid by the recipient.

How to Wear a Bold-Meets-Wearable Palette

A mix of mattes, shimmers and multichromes gives you plenty of room to play. Here are a few ways to get started:

1. Build the base with mattes. Use a transition matte in the crease first, then deepen the outer corner. Highly pigmented mattes blend best when you work in thin layers.
2. Pack shimmers on with a finger. Pressing shimmer onto the centre of the lid with a fingertip gives maximum sparkle and less fallout.
3. Use multichromes as the focal point. Apply them over a sticky base or a matte of similar depth. This makes the colour shift more intense.
4. Dial it down for daytime. Pair one soft matte with a single shimmer for a subtle look. Save the full multichrome look for evenings.

Pro tip: Multichromes often look most striking over a darker matte. Try swatching them over different mattes in the palette to find pairings you like. Keep the pressed pigment shades away from the immediate eye area, as the brand advises.

Liquidiva Release Date and Price

The Liquidiva release date was 2 October 2026 at 11am CST on the Dede Signature website. The price is $50.99 USD. The palette now has its own product page on the brand's site.

Where to Buy

• US: Dede Signature ($50.99)
• UK: Dede Signature (ships worldwide; customs fees may apply). No UK retailer confirmed yet.
• International: Dede Signature (ships worldwide; customs fees may apply). No other retailers confirmed yet.

Sources

• Dede Signature: Liquidiva Palette product page
• Dede Signature homepage launch announcement ("New launch coming October 2nd")
• Dede Signature's Liquidiva launch reveal

CAIA That Blurred Look Smoothing Setting Spray is a 100 ml radiant matte setting mist with niacinamide, modified rice starch and bentonite clay. Swedish brand CAIA Cosmetics released it on 1 October 2026 at 8 AM CEST for €27 in the EU and £24 in the UK, through its own EU and UK sites. CAIA describes it as "almost like setting powder in spray form": a weightless mist that, according to the brand, blurs, sets and mattifies in one step.

Release Date

CAIA launched That Blurred Look Setting Spray on 1 October 2026 at 8 AM CEST on caiacosmetics.com and caiacosmetics.co.uk. It arrived the same week as another matte-finish setting spray launch, the Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Sprays, whose three new sprays, including a Matte spray, went on sale in the US on 6 October 2026.

Price

• EU: €27 on caiacosmetics.com
• UK: £24 on caiacosmetics.co.uk
• US: Not yet announced

What's in the Kits

CAIA also sells the spray in two kits:

• Hydra Blur Duo (€46): That Blurred Look plus That Extra Hydration Setting Spray (100 ml). According to CAIA, the value if bought separately is €54. CAIA pairs the hydrating mist as a prep or between-steps spray, with That Blurred Look as the finishing mist.
• Blurred Base (€67): That Blurred Look plus CAIA's BB-Stick and the Flat Buffer Foundation Brush F14. According to CAIA, the value if bought separately is €79. The kit page lists BB-Stick shades from Fair with neutral undertones to Deep with neutral undertones.

That Blurred Look and CAIA's Setting Spray Family

CAIA already sells three other setting sprays:

• That Dewy Look for glow and plumpness
• That Extra Hydration for a moisture boost
• That Extra Hour for 12-hour longwear

CAIA positions That Blurred Look as the option for a smooth, blurred finish with shine control. The brand says it gives an airbrushed effect without a flat, dry-looking complexion. Among other mattifying waterproof sprays on the BeautyTalkClub makeup releases page is the ONE/SIZE On 'Til Dawn Big & Bitty Duo, a holiday 2026 set of the brand's On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: CAIA UK (£24). Free standard shipping over £29; next-day delivery £4.95; delivery in 1–5 business days.
• Europe: CAIA EU (€27); Hydra Blur Duo (€46); Blurred Base (€67). Free shipping over €100; delivery in 3–10 business days.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

What Makes the That Blurred Look Setting Spray Different?

• It is the first spray in CAIA's setting spray family with a radiant matte, waterproof finish.
• It uses oil-absorbing powders in a mist: modified rice starch (distarch phosphate) and bentonite clay, which CAIA compares to setting powder in spray form.
• Besides the 100 ml spray, CAIA sells it in two kits: Hydra Blur Duo with That Extra Hydration and Blurred Base with the BB-Stick and F14 brush.

What the Brand Says About the Formula

• Instant smoothing: the brand says it visibly reduces the appearance of pores and imperfections.
• Shine control without dryness: according to CAIA, modified rice starch and bentonite (mineral) clay absorb excess oil and naturally mattify.
• Texture refining: according to CAIA, niacinamide helps refine the look of skin texture and minimize the look of blemishes.
• Long wear: the brand says makeup stays locked in for up to 12 hours with a waterproof, transfer-resistant finish that feels breathable all day.

Squalene, baobab pulp extract (Adansonia digitata), chlorella extract, magnesium aluminum silicate, sea salt and tocopherol also appear on the ingredient list. The list includes fragrance (parfum), so people with sensitive skin may want to patch test first.

CAIA cites testing for these claims. In a 7-day user test on 22 participants under dermatological control, 100% agreed the spray gives an instant smoothing effect and 97% agreed it gives a blurred finish. The 12-hour and waterproof claims come from a clinical evaluation on 22 participants under dermatological control.

How to Use

CAIA's directions are to apply makeup as usual, then shake the bottle very well. Close your eyes and mouth, hold the bottle about 30 cm from your face, and mist 3–4 times for even coverage across the whole face before letting it set. The brand says its specially designed pump spreads the mist evenly.

Sources

• CAIA Cosmetics EU: That Blurred Look Setting Spray product page
• CAIA Cosmetics UK: That Blurred Look Setting Spray product page
• CAIA Cosmetics: Hydra Blur Duo and Blurred Base kit pages
• CAIA Cosmetics setting spray category page

JINsoon x Vintage Dusties The Icons is a three-shade nail polish collection of blackened reds: Theda, Rita and Uma. JINsoon made it with the @vintage_dusties Instagram account. The shades are sold separately at $18 each (US), not as a boxed set, and went on sale on JINsoon.com on 30 September 2026.

Release Date

JINsoon released The Icons on 30 September 2026, and all three shades are currently listed on JINsoon.com. The collection arrived the same day another dark autumn/winter 2026 polish was listed in the UK, the deep plum Leighton Denny Tough Love Nail Polish. More nail and colour launches are collected under BeautyTalkClub's makeup releases.

Price

• US: $18 per shade on JINsoon.com
• UK: Not yet announced
• Other markets: Not yet announced

The Icons Shades: A Century of Blackened Reds

According to JINsoon, the shades are "inspired by a century of blackened reds," and each one reflects a different era in the history of the vampy manicure.

Theda (1920s)

Theda is a blackened blood red with warm undertones and a translucent jelly finish. The brand says it takes its cue from the first known blackened red nail polish. It is named for silent-film star Theda Bara, who was nicknamed "The Vamp."

Rita (1940s)

Rita is a deep wintry plum with a crelly finish (part cream, part jelly). It draws on the 1940s dark-nails trend. JINsoon says that was when advertisers first used the word "vamp" for this colour family, and the brand links the era to women wearing dark polish as a symbol of independence and power.

Uma (mid-90s)

Uma is a ripened fig red with a pearl finish and shifting green shimmer. It refers to the return of dark red nails in the grunge era.

Where to Buy

• US: JINsoon: Theda ($18), Rita ($18), Uma ($18), or The Icons collection
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Canada: JINsoon directs Canadian shoppers to The Green Jungle Beauty Shop for its products; a listing for The Icons is not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

JINsoon ships within the continental United States, and its site currently notes that orders may have a slight shipping delay. According to JINsoon's product pages, its lacquers are non-returnable for sanitary reasons. If a product arrives defective, the brand offers a replacement or credit when the order number and a photo are sent within 48 hours of delivery. JINsoon also says it can't refund or accept returns of orders sent to a third-party forwarder that doesn't pass them on.

What Makes The Icons Collection Different?

• Each shade is tied to a named era, according to JINsoon: the 1920s (Theda), the 1940s (Rita) and the mid-90s (Uma).
• The three shades use three different finishes: jelly, crelly, and pearl with green shimmer.
• It is a collaboration with the @vintage_dusties Instagram account.

Formula Notes

According to JINsoon, The Icons shades are 21-free, like all of its lacquers. The brand says they are made without ingredients such as formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, camphor and parabens.

Uma's published ingredient list includes mica, tin oxide and synthetic fluorphlogopite, the shimmer ingredients behind its pearl finish. Theda's list does not include them. The ingredient lists for Rita and Uma both include Black 2 (CI 77266 [nano]).

How to Use

According to JINsoon, Power Coat Base Coat should always be used with dark, richly pigmented shades like these. The brand says a base coat helps prevent the staining that deep reds and plums can cause.

Sources

• JINsoon: The Icons collection page
• JINsoon product pages: Theda, Rita, Uma (ingredients, shipping and returns information)
• Vintage Dusties (@vintage_dusties) Instagram account, collaboration partner

LONDONTOWN's Holiday 2026 mini nail sets are Candy Cane Cuties, eight mini lakurs, and One-Step Mini Magic, four One-Step nail-perfecting minis. Candy Cane Cuties costs $43 and One-Step Mini Magic costs $28 in the US. The brand announced both on Instagram, released them on its website on 29 September 2026, and both are available now.

Release Date

LONDONTOWN released both sets on its website on 29 September 2026, after announcing them on Instagram. Both are on sale now on the brand's US, UK and Canadian storefronts. One-Step Mini Magic is also available online at Ulta Beauty, and both sets are listed at Nordstrom.

Price

• US: Candy Cane Cuties $43, One-Step Mini Magic $28 (also $28 at Ulta Beauty)
• UK: Candy Cane Cuties £43, One-Step Mini Magic £28 (LONDONTOWN UK storefront)
• Canada: Candy Cane Cuties CA$63, One-Step Mini Magic CA$41 (LONDONTOWN Canada storefront)

A single mini lakur costs $12, so the eight shades in Candy Cane Cuties would cost $96 bought one by one. Ulta states that the four One-Step Mini Magic products would cost $56 bought separately. Per-item prices for the One-Step minis are not available.

When checked on 7 October 2026, LONDONTOWN's site was running a Friends & Family sale of 25% off sitewide. Ulta was offering members 20% off online orders with code SAVE20 through 8 October.

Candy Cane Cuties: 8 Mini Lakurs

According to LONDONTOWN, the shades take you "from first snow to final RSVP". The brand says the set moves from sheer shades and creamy neutrals for everyday wear to shimmer and one bold colour for party nights. Two shades are described as holographic and two as shimmering. The eight shades are:

• Double Scoop: sheer creamy white
• Champagne in Bed: holographic neutral pink
• Pearl: soft shimmering champagne
• Rose Latte: warm pink beige
• Gingerbread: holographic neutral beige (called "Gingerbread Cookies" on the brand's swatch graphic)
• Extra Bubbles, Please!: sheer and shimmering mauve gold
• Chai: warm, spiced nude
• Naughty List: full-bodied merlot

One-Step Mini Magic: Colour Plus Care

LONDONTOWN calls this an exclusive holiday set of its One-Step Manicures. According to the brand, you choose by benefit: strengthen, brighten, revive or hydrate. The brand describes the four products as:

• Sheer Strength Nail Blush in Hibiscus: a 2-in-1 nail hardener and glow booster in a sheer violet flush
• Pink Illuminating Nail Concealer: an instant colour corrector with a milky pink finish
• Perfecting Nail Veil #11 in Fig: a hint of colour packed with care
• Glow Getter Nail Luminizer (original): a nail perfector with a plumping shimmer finish

Where to Buy

• US: LONDONTOWN official: Candy Cane Cuties ($43) and One-Step Mini Magic ($28). Ulta Beauty: One-Step Mini Magic ($28, currently listed as online only). Ulta has not yet confirmed Candy Cane Cuties. Nordstrom: One-Step Mini Magic 4-Piece Set and Candy Cane Cuties Nail Polish Set.
• UK: LONDONTOWN UK storefront: Candy Cane Cuties (£43) and One-Step Mini Magic (£28). UK retailers are not yet confirmed.
• Canada: LONDONTOWN Canada storefront: Candy Cane Cuties (CA$63) and One-Step Mini Magic (CA$41).
• Europe: Not yet confirmed.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

What Makes the LONDONTOWN Holiday 2026 Mini Nail Sets Different?

• The two sets use different formats. Candy Cane Cuties holds eight Lakur colours, while One-Step Mini Magic holds four care-plus-colour products the brand groups by benefit.
• Ulta's listing says the One-Step products need no base coat or top coat.
• Each set costs less than its stated separate value: $43 against $96, and $28 against $56.

The sets add to this season's nail gifting launches, alongside the Manucurist Advent Calendars 2026: Time to Shine and Time to Flash. Among other new nail releases is the Nail Reformation x Sally Beauty Fall 2026 Press-On Nails collection. For another Holiday 2026 set sold online at Ulta Beauty, see Winky Lux Frosty the Lip Balm Holiday 2026. More launches are on our makeup releases page.

Formula and Packaging

According to LONDONTOWN, Lakur is vegan and "21+ free." The brand says the formula contains conditioning botanicals, including garlic bulb extract, evening primrose, chamomile, cucumber, vitamin E and biotin. It also describes the formula as self-levelling and applied with a pro-contour brush.

Ulta lists the One-Step products as made with LONDONTOWN's Nourishing Florium Complex. This is the brand's proprietary blend of rapeseed flower oil, cucumber, garlic, evening primrose and chamomile extracts, and vitamin E. Ulta lists them as free from:

• formaldehyde and formaldehyde resin
• toluene and xylene
• phthalates (including DBP)
• camphor
• ethyl tosylamide
• acetone
• TPHP
• bisphenol A

Ulta also notes the set cannot be shipped via air.

Both sets come in red-and-pink candy-cane-striped boxes with green scalloped tops.

How to Use

For Lakur, LONDONTOWN's directions start with a base coat, then 1–2 coats of colour once the first layer has dried, sealed after 10–15 seconds. To speed drying, the brand suggests 1–2 drops of its Accelerating Drying Oil at the cuticle. For One-Step Mini Magic, Ulta's listing says to apply 1–2 coats directly onto clean nails, with no base coat or top coat needed.

Sources

• LONDONTOWN: Candy Cane Cuties Holiday Set product page
• LONDONTOWN: One-Step Mini Magic product page
• LONDONTOWN Canada: One-Step Mini Magic product page
• Ulta Beauty: One-Step Mini Magic Holiday Set listing
• LONDONTOWN's Instagram announcement

BPerfect has launched its Holiday 2026 gift sets, now on sale at bperfectcosmetics.com. The range has 13 sets covering makeup, Tan Studio tanning and Skin Studio skincare. Listed prices run from £19.95 (Base Heroes) to £99.95 (The Advent Edition) in the UK. According to BPerfect, the sets include several new, unreleased and exclusive products.

What's New This Year

Makeup: The main new makeup launch is the Legacy Vol.2 Shadow Palette (26g). It has 15 shades in warm browns, soft nudes and burnt oranges, in velvet cream, matte and shimmer formulas. It comes in The Lip, Brow & Eye Edition. That set also includes five other products: the new Hypervol Volumising Mascara and Pencil Me In Kohl Eyeliner in Serenity (warm burgundy brown), the Lip Library Lip Mask in Fearless, Indestructi'brow Fibre Brow Gel in Clear, and Lip Library Lip Liner in Temptation and Lipstick in Villain. The Eye Trilogy includes a 4-shade mini version of the palette, the Hypervol mascara and the gold Lumo Lights Shimmer Topper in Elixir.

Lips: The Lip Tint Trio brings three new gloss-to-tint shades: Cupid (deep warm red), Berry in Love (berry-mauve) and Blush Affair (soft rosy pink). According to BPerfect, the gloss gives high-shine colour and leaves a natural-looking tint as the shine wears down.

Tan & Base: The Tanning Edition adds a cherry blossom and rice milk scented Tan Studio tanning oil with an instant guide colour. It also includes a Facial Tanning Mist made with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and aloe vera. Base Heroes pairs what BPerfect calls its viral Bronze Boost Gel Drops (Medium Bronze) with an exclusive Melted Cream Blush in Desert Rose.

Skincare: According to BPerfect, the Skin Studio sets focus on ceramides, peptides and squalane. The Radiance Recovery Edition includes an overnight Barrier Boost Serum and a new Repair & Restore Intense Lip Mask. Hydro Heroes includes the Peptide Power Hydrating Glow Serum, which the brand says contains peptides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

The Advent Edition

The 2026 beauty advent calendar has 15 doors hiding 15 full-size products, and 7 of them are new and exclusive to the calendar. BPerfect has not revealed the contents. The calendar costs £99.95. According to BPerfect, buying the contents separately would cost £216.25, a saving of £116.30. The brand describes it as a limited edition.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed. BPerfect's US store doesn't list these holiday sets yet, though bperfectcosmetics.com lists delivery to the USA (USD $10).
• UK: BPerfect official site (£19.95–£99.95). Each set is linked in the table above, and Click & Collect from BPerfect Megastores is offered. Other retailers: Not yet confirmed.
• International: bperfectcosmetics.com ships worldwide, with prices shown in GBP and free shipping on orders over £100.

Sources

• BPerfect Christmas Gift Sets 2026 collection page (bperfectcosmetics.com)
• BPerfect product pages: Triple Sleigh Gift Set Trio, The Lip, Brow & Eye Edition
• BPerfect product pages: The Tanning Edition, The Skin & Base Edition, Lip Tint Trio

Ace Beauté's Mini Serenade Eyeshadow Palette is a compact five-shade neutral palette with 3 matte and 2 shimmer shades from the full-size Serenade. It went on sale on acebeaute.com on 29 September 2026, priced at $24 (US).

Release Date

The Mini Serenade launched on acebeaute.com on 29 September 2026. That was less than two weeks after the full-size Serenade Eyeshadow Palette, which debuted on 17 September 2026. It was one of several eye launches that day in our makeup release coverage. The others included the 15-pan eyeshadow palette in the ColourPop Fallen Collection 2026 and the six-pan r.e.m. beauty Prima Palette.

Price

• US: $24 on acebeaute.com
• UK: Not yet announced
• Europe: Not yet announced

The full-size Serenade costs $32 (US), so it adds three shades for $8 more.

What's Inside

• 5 eyeshadow pans
• 3 matte and 2 shimmer finishes
• Size per pan: not yet announced
• Total weight: not yet announced

The Shades

The five shades are Muse, Aura, Noella, Ember and Shadow. All five come from the eight-shade Serenade. The mini leaves out Glint, Dew and Starlit.

According to Ace Beauté, it is an "everyday-to-night" palette with soft matte neutrals, rich definition and a statement shimmer. The brand's product page calls it a compact five-colour neutral palette "made for everyday makeup, soft definition, and smokey eye moments". The page lists the shade names but does not give a colour descriptor for each one.

The product images show the five shades in a row in this order:

• Mauve-brown
• Icy blue
• Taupe
• Warm brown
• Charcoal-black

Both palettes share the same colour story. The mini drops three shades and costs $8 less.

Where to Buy

• US: Ace Beauté – Mini Serenade Eyeshadow Palette ($24); full-size Ace Beauté – Serenade Eyeshadow Palette ($32)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

What Makes the Mini Serenade Different?

• It keeps five of the full-size Serenade's eight shades and drops Glint, Dew and Starlit.
• Ace Beauté lists a fixed split of 3 matte and 2 shimmer finishes. The Serenade page describes only "a versatile mix".
• It costs $24 (US) against $32 for the full size. The brand calls it "compact and easy to take anywhere".

Formula and Packaging

Both palettes have talc and mica at the top of their ingredient lists, according to Ace Beauté's product pages. Several ingredients appear on the full-size Serenade's list but not on the mini's:

• Jojoba seed oil
• Calcium carbonate
• Microcrystalline wax
• Paraffin
• Bismuth oxychloride

The images show the shades in a plum-toned compact with a clear lid.

How to Use

According to Ace Beauté, a flat, firmer brush gives the most colour payoff when packing shadow onto the lid, and a fluffy brush blends and softens the edges. For the shimmer shades, the brand suggests lightly spritzing a flat, firm brush before picking up product for a more intense, foiled finish. The shades can be worn alone or layered to build intensity.

Sources

• Ace Beauté – Mini Serenade Eyeshadow Palette product page
• Ace Beauté – Serenade Eyeshadow Palette product page

The By BEAUTY BAY Make Face Camouflage Concealer is a creamy, multi-use concealer with buildable coverage and a satin finish, in 25 shades. It costs $13 (US) / £10 (UK) and went on sale at Beauty Bay in September 2026 as part of the retailer's in-house By BEAUTY BAY line. According to Beauty Bay, it covers, sculpts and evens out skin tone.

When Did the By BEAUTY BAY Make Face Camouflage Concealer Launch?

Beauty Bay hasn't announced an exact release day. The concealer was released in September 2026 and is available now on Beauty Bay. It is one of several concealers launched that month, alongside the Lisa Eldridge Luminist Concealer, which launched at Space NK on 17 September 2026 in 32 shades.

Price

• US: $13
• UK: £10
• Europe: €12
• Canada: CA$18
• Australia: A$20

The 25 Shades

Beauty Bay describes the undertones as follows:

• Warm: yellow, gold or peach hues
• Neutral: a balance of warm and cool
• Cool: pink with blush hues

The shades are grouped by depth:

• Fair: Porcelain (cool), Ivory (warm), Vanilla (neutral), Crema (cool)
• Light: Cashmere (warm), Buttermilk (neutral), Shell (cool), Croissant (warm), Almond (warm)
• Medium: Peanut (neutral), Pretzel (neutral), Honey (warm), Buff (warm)
• Tan: Syrup (neutral), Bisque (warm), Caramel (neutral), Golden (warm)
• Dark: Ganache (warm), Nutmeg (neutral), Cinnamon (warm), Brew (neutral)
• Deep: Cocoa (cool), Malt (neutral), Conker (cool), Walnut (warm)

Where to Buy

• US: Beauty Bay ($13). Other retailers not yet confirmed.
• UK: Beauty Bay (£10). Other retailers not yet confirmed.
• Canada: Beauty Bay (CA$18). Other retailers not yet confirmed.
• Europe: Beauty Bay (€12). Other retailers not yet confirmed.
• Australia: Beauty Bay (A$20). Other retailers not yet confirmed.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

What Makes the Make Face Camouflage Concealer Different?

• It has a dual-ended applicator: a cushion doe-foot on one end and a "marshmallow" sponge on the other.
• It comes in 25 shades across six depth groups (Fair to Deep), each labelled warm, neutral or cool.
• Beauty Bay positions it as multi-use, for covering, sculpting and evening out skin tone.

Formula and Packaging

According to Beauty Bay, the formula is designed to care for skin while it covers. The brand says it contains hyaluronic acid for hydration, plus squalane and vitamin E to nourish.

Coverage is buildable from medium to high. A light layer evens out skin, and more layers cover redness, blemishes and discolouration. It dries to what Beauty Bay calls an "everyday satin finish", which the brand says looks like skin rather than a flat, powdery layer. Beauty Bay doesn't list the size.

The two applicator ends do different jobs:

• Cushion doe-foot: for precise placement on spots, under the eyes or around the nose.
• Sponge end: according to Beauty Bay, buffs and blends the formula into the skin for a seamless result.

How to Use

Beauty Bay's directions are to dot the concealer onto the areas you want to cover with the doe-foot, then flip to the sponge end and buff until the edges disappear. Build coverage in thin layers. For very red areas or dark circles, apply the brand's Make Face Colour Corrector first.

To sculpt, use a shade one or two tones deeper than your skin along the cheekbones and jaw. For a full cream complexion, it pairs with the Make Face Multi-Use Complexion Palette, which contains 11 creams and 1 powder.

It joins other cream formulas from the in-house line, such as the By BEAUTY BAY Liquid Cream Blush. More face launches are listed on our makeup releases page.

Sources

• Beauty Bay: Make Face Camouflage Concealer product page