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Paul & Joe's Advent Calendar 2026 is a 24-door "Starry Night in Paris" beauty calendar with two full-size primers, makeup, skincare and accessories. It costs €234 in France, £289 in the UK and ¥33,000 in Japan, and pre-orders are open now on the brand's official stores. It goes on sale in Japan on 1 November 2026, and EU shipping starts on 2 November 2026.

Release Date

PAUL & JOE Beauté Japan lists the calendar's release date as Sunday 1 November 2026. The brand's EU store says shipping starts on 2 November 2026. Pre-orders are open in both stores. According to the Japanese store, payment is taken when you place the pre-order. Orders that include pre-order items ship in sequence from the release date and may be delayed. A US release has not been announced.

Price

• France: €234
• Germany: €243.65
• UK: £289
• Japan: ¥33,000
• US: Not yet announced

EU prices may vary by regional storefront. According to Paul & Joe, the contents would cost €469 if bought separately. That figure is the brand's total for the EU edition.

What's Inside the Paul & Joe Advent Calendar 2026

The calendar holds 24 items: 12 makeup products, 7 skincare, body and hair products, and 5 accessories. Eight are full size, including both of Paul & Joe's foundation primers. The Japanese listing gives the shade numbers and notes which items come in limited-edition shades and limited-edition cases.

Makeup (12)

• Moisturizing Foundation Primer 01 (30ml, SPF15 PA+, full size)
• Protective Foundation Primer 01 (30ml, SPF50+ PA++++, full size)
• Long-lasting Loose Powder 001 (full size)
• Makeup Setting Mist 01 (50ml, full size)
• Liquid Illuminator Pen (full size)
• Liquid Eyeliner (full size)
• Limited-edition Lipstick, Tinted Lipstick, Tinted Lip & Cheek Gel, Blush and Eyeshadow Duo. The Japanese listing names these as Lipstick Limited C 003, Lipstick Sheer Limited 001, Gel Tint Rouge Limited 001, Face Color Blush Limited 001 and Eye Color Duo Limited 001. All are in limited shades, and all except the gel tint come in limited cases.
• An additional Tinted Lipstick

Skincare, body and hair (7)

• Balancing Moisturizing Essence
• Moisturizing Cleansing Water (85ml)
• Satin Body Soap (80ml)
• Purifying Shampoo (80ml) and Shine-enhancing Conditioner (80g)
• Nail Oil (10ml, full size) and Hand Treatment Cream (40g, full size)

Accessories (5)

• Hand Mirror, Hair Comb and Pocket Handkerchief
• Large Floral Pouch (drawstring) and Floral Zippered Pouch (approx. 140 x 100 mm)

Note: regional editions may differ slightly. Check your local store's listing for the exact line-up.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: PAUL & JOE official store (£289, pre-order)
• Europe: PAUL & JOE official store EU (€234 France / €243.65 Germany, pre-order; first 50 EU pre-orders receive a free gift)
• Other markets: PAUL & JOE Beauté Japan (¥33,000, pre-order, limit two per customer). Availability elsewhere varies by region, and more international stockists may be added.

For other holiday 2026 countdowns, see the Catrice House of Gold Advent Calendar 2026, another 24-door calendar, and the shorter Laura Geller 12 Days of Geller Gorgeous Advent Calendar 2026. The calendar's limited-edition lip, cheek and eye shades also sit alongside this season's other makeup releases.

What Makes the Paul & Joe Advent Calendar 2026 Different?

• It includes both of Paul & Joe's foundation primers in full 30ml size: the Moisturizing primer (SPF15 PA+) and the Protective primer (SPF50+ PA++++).
• Five makeup items come in limited-edition shades, and four of them also come in limited-edition cases, according to the Japanese listing.
• It mixes makeup with skincare, hair care, body care and keepsake accessories, including two floral pouches, a mirror and a comb.

Box and Packaging Details

The Japanese store describes the theme, "Starry Night in Paris," as a midnight Paris sky full of stars, with animal families getting ready for Christmas. The navy midnight-blue box is scattered with gold stars. It is illustrated with a white Christmas tree, a reindeer and sleigh, a swan and an owl. Its 24 doors open into drawers. The box measures approx. 212 x 243 x 172 mm (W x H x D). The Japanese store notes that it does not fit the store's gift-wrapping bag. The EU store lists the calendar as made in Japan.

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

Sources

• PAUL & JOE Beauté Japan official online store product page
• PAUL & JOE official store EU product page

If you've ever stood in front of the Josie Maran counter unable to pick just one Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter, the brand has solved that problem. The Butter Atelier is Josie Maran's Holiday 2026 exclusive. It brings every scent of the cult body butter together in a vegan leather train case with a gold lock and key. It's the ultimate gift for the body-care obsessive in your life, or a very indulgent treat for yourself.

Release Date and Price

The Butter Atelier's release date was 2 October 2026, when it went live on josiemaran.com. The set is priced at $250. Buying all eight full-size jars one by one at $36 each would cost $288, so the set saves you money and the case comes included. It is limited to one per customer and sold as final sale, so it can't be returned or exchanged.

The Products: Eight Full-Size Scents

Each of the eight 6 fl oz jars contains the brand's air-whipped formula, which Josie Maran says delivers 48 hours of hydration. The products in the set are:

• …In Bed (newest scent): whipped vanilla milk, cashmere musk, tonka bean
• Topless Tangerine: pixie tangerine, pink grapefruit, brown sugar
• Golden Hour: amber, white musk, santal
• Vanilla Vibezzz: soft vanilla, bergamot, cedarwood
• Vanilla Bean: vanilla bean absolute
• Vanilla Apricot: ripe apricot and vanilla
• Bohemian Fig: notes not listed in the set's description
• Always Nude: unscented, ideal for sensitive noses

Why Skin Loves It

The formula is built around three nourishing ingredients:

• Argan oil is one of nature's richest sources of essential fatty acids and helps support firmness and elasticity.
• Avocado oil is rich in antioxidants and known to improve elasticity.
• Shea butter moisturises and soothes, helping skin stay supple.

In a two-week consumer perception survey of 39 people, 97% agreed their thighs, stomach and arms felt firmer and toned. The formulas are free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, sulfates, talc and PFAS. The glass jars can be topped up with BPA-free refill pouches, so the set keeps working long after the holidays.

How to Get the Best Glow

Massage the Butter generously anywhere on your body, and give extra attention to dry areas like elbows, knees and shins. For the longest-lasting glow, Josie recommends applying it right after bathing, while skin is warm and receptive.

You can also layer by mood. Try Topless Tangerine for a bright morning or Golden Hour for evening warmth. Save …In Bed for a cosy night in.

The Train Case

The Atelier Train Case is a roomy vegan leather beauty trunk finished with a gold lock and key, and it arrives in a collectable cotton dust bag. Once the jars are empty, it works beautifully as a vanity organiser. The brand jokes that you should pack it with Butters for everyone so nobody borrows yours.

Where to Buy

• US: Josie Maran ($250)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

The Butter Atelier is billed as a holiday exclusive, and no other retailers list it yet. If it's on your wishlist, buy it early, because the one-per-customer limit suggests stock won't last.

Elizabeth Arden's 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 is a limited-edition set of 12 skincare, makeup and fragrance products, 5 of them full-size. It costs $90 in the US at elizabetharden.com and £80 in the UK at LOOKFANTASTIC, where it is in stock now. According to Elizabeth Arden, it is the brand's first-ever 12 Days of Beauty Holiday Advent Calendar.

When Did the Elizabeth Arden 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar Launch?

Elizabeth Arden hasn't announced an official release date. When checked on 7 October 2026, the calendar was listed on Elizabeth Arden's US site and shown as in stock at LOOKFANTASTIC in the UK, usually dispatched within 24 hours. Neither source gives a first on-sale day.

Price

• US: $90 at Elizabeth Arden
• UK: £80 at LOOKFANTASTIC, which also offers 4 interest-free payments of £20.00

LOOKFANTASTIC values the contents at £232.84 if bought separately. In the UK, the calendar costs £80, and buying the 12 items one by one would cost £232.84, a difference of £152.84.

What's Inside

The calendar holds 12 products. Elizabeth Arden says 5 of them are full-size but doesn't say which. Sizes are listed as the brand's US site and LOOKFANTASTIC give them.

Totals from LOOKFANTASTIC's sizes:

• Nine products sold in ml: 133.5ml in total.
• One lip stick: 3.7g.
• Two capsule serums: 28 capsules (14 + 14).

Most of the doors hold skincare, from the PREVAGE® serums to the Retinol + HPR Ceramide formulas. You can follow more launches like these in our BeautyTalkClub skincare release news.

Key Products

• Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules: Elizabeth Arden calls it "longevity in a capsule". According to the brand, this single-dose ceramide oil serum helps reverse visible signs of ageing and strengthen the skin's barrier.
• Retinol + HPR Capsules: The brand describes it as a potent serum that refines texture for visibly smoother-looking skin.
• PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Eye Serum 2.0: According to Elizabeth Arden, it helps defend against visible signs of ageing. It comes with a cooling applicator.
• Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant: The brand calls it a multitasking balm that soothes, protects and hydrates from head to toe.
• Grand Entrance Mascara: Per the brand, it is a long-wear, water-resistant, vitamin-rich formula with a push-up tip brush to lift and curl. The calendar includes the shade Stunning Black.

Where to Buy

• US: Elizabeth Arden ($90)
• UK: LOOKFANTASTIC (£80, in stock)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

What Makes the Elizabeth Arden 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar Different?

• Elizabeth Arden says this is its first-ever 12 Days of Beauty Holiday Advent Calendar.
• It mixes skincare, makeup and fragrance, and the brand says 5 of the 12 products are full-size.
• Two of the doors hold single-dose capsule serums, Advanced Gold Ceramide and Retinol + HPR Ceramide, with 14 capsules each.

It's one of several holiday 2026 advent calendars, alongside the larger Clinique 24 Days of Clinique Advent Calendar 2026. For another 12-door countdown, see the Pixi 12 Days of Glow Discovery Advent Calendar 2026.

Formula and Packaging Details

• Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules: Brand ingredient list includes retinol, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, ceramide NP and the peptides palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 and palmitoyl tripeptide-1.
• Retinol + HPR Ceramide Water Cream: Brand ingredient list includes retinol, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, ceramide NP and sodium hyaluronate. It also lists fragrance (parfum).
• Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules: Brand ingredient list includes ceramide NP, phytosphingosine, squalane and camellia japonica seed oil.

LOOKFANTASTIC describes the calendar as having 12 doors, each revealing one product.

How to Use

According to the brand directions on LOOKFANTASTIC, twist a Retinol + HPR capsule around twice, then smooth the serum over the face and neck day and/or night before moisturiser and SPF moisturiser. The Gold Ceramide serum is patted around the eye area from the inner corner outwards. Flawless Start primer goes on in a thin layer and should set for 10 seconds before foundation.

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

Sources

• Elizabeth Arden: 12 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar product page
• LOOKFANTASTIC: Elizabeth Arden Advent Calendar 2026 listing

The Best of Dermstore: 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 is a limited-edition set of 24 skincare, hair and makeup items. It costs $250 in the US. Dermstore says buying the 24 items separately would cost $1,147. Dermstore currently lists it as exclusive to its site and has not given an official launch date.

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

When Did the Dermstore Best of Dermstore Advent Calendar 2026 Launch?

Dermstore hasn't announced an official release date for the 2026 edition. When checked on 7 October 2026, the Dermstore US listing showed it in stock and "usually dispatched within 24 hours".

Price and Value

The calendar costs $250 at Dermstore US. Dermstore also offers four payments of $62.50 and 1,250 Dermstore Rewards points on the purchase. According to Dermstore, buying all 24 items one by one would cost $1,147. UK and European prices have not been announced.

Among this season's 24-drawer calendars, the Beekman 1802 Kindness Cafe Holiday Advent Calendar 2026 costs $199 for face and body care. The smaller Ulta Beauty 12 Days To Glass Skin Advent Calendar costs $69 for 12 K-beauty products.

What's Inside the Best of Dermstore Advent Calendar 2026

The calendar holds 24 items from 24 brands. By size, 12 are full size, 2 are travel size, 9 are deluxe samples and 1 is a brush. By type, 15 are skincare, plus 1 SPF, 1 lip care, 2 hair care, 3 makeup, 1 makeup tool and 1 body care. Dermstore lists sizes in mixed units (oz, ml and g), so there is no single total. Most of the items are skincare; more launches like these are on our BeautyTalkClub skincare release news page.

Makeup Shades

The Tarte Fake Awake Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Highlight comes in the shade Nude. Dermstore describes it as a "no-tug gel brightening eyeliner". The RMS Beauty Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow comes in Eclipse, which Dermstore calls a "longwearing, crease-proof and buildable cream color". The Sweed Lash Lift Mascara uses what Dermstore describes as a "skinny brush".

Where to Buy

• US: Dermstore ($250, currently listed as a Dermstore exclusive)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 7 October 2026: in stock at Dermstore US, usually dispatched within 24 hours.

What Makes the Best of Dermstore Advent Calendar 2026 Different?

• It is a retailer-curated calendar with one item from each of 24 brands, spanning skincare, hair, makeup and body care.
• Half of the items (12 of 24) are listed as full size, including iS Clinical GeneXC Serum, Bioeffect EGF Serum and Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3.
• Dermstore puts the separate-purchase value at $1,147, against a $250 price.

Packaging and Formula Details

The calendar comes in a deep red box with 24 numbered drawers and "DERMSTORE 24 Days of Beauty" printed on the front. Several items are built around actives named in their titles:

• Retinal (Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3) and retinol with ferulic acid (Dr. Dennis Gross)
• 20% niacinamide (Paula's Choice) and an enzyme exfoliating powder (Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant)
• Two resurfacing serums (Revision Skincare and U Beauty)

According to Dermstore, Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 suits all skin types. Dermstore also says the Osmosis mask "deeply hydrates, repairs, calms and soothes the skin barrier". Dermstore's other current skincare launch, the Dermstore BeautyFIX Skin Reset Season October 2026 box, also pairs retinal treatments with barrier-focused products.

How to Use

Per Dermstore's directions, Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 goes on after evening cleansing, followed by a moisturizer. It is phased in: twice a week for the first two weeks, every other evening for the next two weeks, then nightly. Revision Skincare's Radiance+ Resurfacing Serum is applied as 6–8 drops to clean, dry skin in the evening, avoiding the eye area and not on the same evening as a retinoid; U Beauty advises against pairing its Resurfacing Compound with other resurfacing products. Oribe Mirror Rinse is applied weekly from mid-lengths to ends after shampooing, in place of conditioner (or after conditioner for dry hair), and left on for up to one minute; the Osmosis mask is worn for 5–15 minutes on clean skin.

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

Sources

• Dermstore: Best of Dermstore: 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar product page (contents, sizes, price, value, stock)
• Brand usage directions for Medik8, Revision Skincare, Oribe and Dr. Barbara Sturm, as published on the Dermstore listing

Eminence Organic Skin Care's Superfood Icons Limited Edition Set is a holiday 2026 set of two full-size products: an enzyme cleansing powder and a pineapple toner. It costs $68.00 in the US and CA$82.00 in Canada, and it is on sale on eminenceorganics.com. The set pairs the Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder with the Pineapple Refining Tonique.

When Did the Eminence Superfood Icons Limited Edition Set Launch?

Eminence hasn't announced an official release date. The set is a holiday 2026 limited edition. As of 7 October 2026 it was listed on the brand's US and Canadian websites under item number 919SFI.

Price

• US: $68.00
• Canada: CA$82.00
• UK and Europe: Not yet announced

The set costs $68.00 in the US. Buying the two products one by one would cost $124: $68.00 for the cleansing powder plus $56.00 for the tonique. That makes the set $56 less, which is the tonique's single price.

What's Inside

• 2 full-size products, which the box describes as "two full-size products for the price of one"
• 1 cleansing powder: Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder, 80 g / 2.8 oz
• 1 toner: Pineapple Refining Tonique, 120 ml / 4 fl oz

Products

Barbados Cherry Enzyme Cleansing Powder

This 2-in-1 powder-to-foam wash uses the enzymes actinidin (from kiwi) and papain (from papaya). According to Eminence, these gently resurface the skin. The brand says vitamin C-rich Barbados cherry and Kakadu plum help brighten the look of dark spots and uneven tone. It adds that a finely milled absorbent ingredient targets dirt and excess oil to minimise the look of pores. The powder won Best Cleansing Powder at the 2025 NewBeauty Awards.

Pineapple Refining Tonique

This mild exfoliating toner combines PHA, bromelain and tranexamic acid. Eminence says the formula visibly renews dull, textured skin, brightens and hydrates. The brand also says it brings skin to its optimal pH so serums and moisturisers absorb better. The tonique won Gold in the Vegan and Eco Awards Dry Skin category at the 2024 Organic Beauty Awards.

Where to Buy

• US: Eminence Organic Skin Care ($68.00)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Canada: Eminence Organic Skin Care Canada (CA$82.00)
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

It is one of several limited-edition skincare gift sets for holiday 2026. Others include the U Beauty Holiday 2026 Gift Sets and the five GlyMed+ Bakery Holiday 2026 Skincare Sets. More launches are on our skincare releases page.

What Makes the Eminence Superfood Icons Limited Edition Set Different?

• Both products are full size. The set costs $68.00 in the US, while the two products bought separately would cost $124.
• Eminence lists Barbados cherry, actinidin, papain, Kakadu plum, bromelain and PHA as the set's key ingredients.
• The set's product page lists four awards: Organic Beauty Awards 2024, Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe Product Awards 2025 (Best Powder Cleanser), NewBeauty Awards 2025 and ISPA Innovate Awards 2024 (New Product Launches: Facial Skin Care).

Formula and Packaging

Both formulas are vegan, nut free and gluten free. According to Eminence, they suit all skin types and can be used as a complete ritual or individually. The set comes in a deep navy box printed with orange pineapple and red cherry illustrations.

How to Use

Eminence's directions for the powder: mix 1–2 shakes with water at a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part powder, then massage the lather over the face and neck and rinse. Use it 2–3 times per week, or as often as desired, and not on broken or abraded skin. After cleansing, apply an even layer of the tonique with the palms or a cotton round and leave it on. Start every other day and increase to daily use if no irritation occurs.

Sources

• Eminence Organic Skin Care US product page
• Eminence Organic Skin Care Canada product page
• The set's packaging

NUDA Holiday Sets 2026 are three limited-edition self-tan gift sets: Soft Glow, On Cloud Glow and Radiance All Over. They went on sale on 1 October 2026 on NUDA's Canadian and US sites, priced from C$49 (Canada) and US$37 (US), in limited quantities. Each set bundles the Toronto-based brand's face or body tanners with a tool, a bronzer or a shimmer oil.

Release Date

The NUDA Holiday Sets 2026 were released on 1 October 2026 on nuda.com, through the brand's Canadian and US storefronts. They are limited edition and sold in limited quantities.

Each set costs the price shown. Buying the same items one by one would cost the value in the last column.

NUDA's product pages don't list the size of each item.

The Three Sets

Soft Glow Set

The Soft Glow Set is the collection's gradual-tan option, pairing CloudMist for the face with SilkMilk for the body. Both are no-rinse, transfer-free formulas that build colour over time. NUDA says they are enriched with niacinamide, ceramides, panthenol, bakuchiol and hyaluronic acid. According to the brand, colour develops in about 6–8 hours.

On Cloud Glow Set

The On Cloud Glow Set combines the no-rinse CloudMist face tan water with CloudFoam Express, a rinse-off express body mousse. With CloudFoam Express, the wearer picks the depth by how long the mousse stays on before rinsing:

• 1–2 hours for a light glow
• 3–4 hours for medium
• 5–6 hours for dark

According to NUDA, colour keeps developing for 12 hours after rinsing.

Radiance All Over Set

The Radiance All Over Set is a three-step routine, and NUDA says each product can be worn alone or layered:

• SilkMilk builds a gradual tan.
• GlowMelt adds a wash-off, neutral-brown bronze that NUDA says washes away with soap and water.
• GlowGlacé, in a warm vanilla scent, finishes with light-catching shimmer on the shoulders, collarbones, arms and legs, without creating a tan.

For another limited-edition body-care set released this autumn, see the Summer Fridays Body Layering Set.

Where to Buy

• US: NUDA US: Soft Glow Set (US$37), On Cloud Glow Set (US$47), Radiance All Over Set (US$79)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Canada: NUDA Canada: Soft Glow Set (C$49), On Cloud Glow Set (C$59), Radiance All Over Set (C$99). Beautestar also lists the Radiance All-Over Holiday Set, at C$127.
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

What Makes the NUDA Holiday Sets 2026 Different?

• The three sets cover three tanning formats: gradual no-rinse tanning, express rinse-off tanning with a chosen 1–6 hour development time, and a tan-plus-bronzer-plus-shimmer routine.
• The Radiance All Over Set includes a set-exclusive mini GlowGlacé Shimmer Body Oil with a warm vanilla scent.
• Based on NUDA's stated values, each set costs less than its items bought separately: C$15 / US$13 less (Soft Glow), C$21 / US$15 less (On Cloud Glow) and C$28 / US$23 less (Radiance All Over).

Formula and Packaging

According to NUDA, every formula draws on its PowerGlow+ Tan Boost Complex of niacinamide, ceramides, panthenol, bakuchiol and orchid stem cells. The brand says the complex supports hydration and the skin barrier for a smoother, longer-lasting glow.

NUDA says the SilkMilk, CloudMist and CloudFoam tanners contain no bronzing dyes, leave no sticky residue and don't transfer onto clothes or sheets. The brand also says they suit sensitive and acne-prone skin. Beautestar's listing describes SilkMilk as containing vegan collagen. The products are certified by The Vegan Society and Leaping Bunny.

The sets come in burgundy boxes with a gold starburst, with packaging text in English and French. Shoppers comparing holiday skincare gifts can also look at the GlyMed+ Bakery Holiday 2026 Skincare Sets, or browse all skincare releases.

How to Use

NUDA's directions are to exfoliate and shave at least 24 hours before tanning, then apply to clean, dry, bare skin. Hold CloudMist about 5" from the face and mist in fast, sweeping motions, blend body formulas in long, circular strokes, and let each layer dry fully before dressing. Avoid water for at least 6 hours while colour develops, and reapply SilkMilk 1–2 times a week to build or maintain colour.

Sources

• NUDA US product pages: Soft Glow Set, On Cloud Glow Set, Radiance All Over Set
• NUDA Canada product pages: Soft Glow Set, On Cloud Glow Set, Radiance All Over Set
• Beautestar listing for the NUDA Radiance All-Over Holiday Set

Paula's Choice is getting into the gifting spirit with "Confidence, wrapped", a lineup of six limited-edition Holiday 2026 skincare kits that bundle cult favourites at a lower price. There's a set for every budget, from lip-plumping minis to a powerhouse vitamin C and retinoid duo, and each one is easy to give away or keep for yourself.

Separately, Paula’s Choice has added a new shade to its lip line: the Paula’s Choice Toasted Vanilla Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm ($24).

Each kit costs its listed price, while buying the same items one by one would cost the "value if bought separately" figure. That works out to savings of 19% to 28%.

What's New and Worth Gifting

The Morning-to-Night Serums Set offers the biggest saving (28%). It pairs the 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum for brightening by day with the PRO Retinaldehyde Dual-Retinoid Treatment, which combines 0.1% retinaldehyde with 0.16% Adapinoid, for overnight renewal.

Peptide fans should look at the Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Face & Lip Kit. It includes three full sizes, but note that it ships within the U.S. only.

The Peptide Lip Gloss Balm Trio is the sweetest stocking stuffer. It contains three shades:

• Sheer Pink, a clear gloss
• Deep Plum, a sheer burgundy
• Toasted Vanilla, a warm neutral

All three carry a subtle natural vanilla scent.

Tips for Using Your Kit

• Vitamin C in the morning, retinoid at night. Always finish your daytime routine with SPF.
• Introduce actives slowly. If you're new to retinoids or BHA, alternate nights rather than layering both at once.
• Put the BHA pads to use. They're handy for quick touch-ups on the go.
• Treat your body too. The 2% BHA body treatment helps smooth rough patches on arms and legs.

Release Date by Region

The kits are available now in North America. They arrive in EU countries on 15 October 2026 and in Australia and New Zealand on 1 November 2026. Since these are limited-edition sets, it's wise to shop early.

Where to Buy

• US: Paula's Choice:

- Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Face & Lip Kit ($99.00)

- Morning-to-Night Serums Set ($101.00)

- Hydrating & Smoothing Set ($69.00)

- Facial Exfoliating Duo ($42.00)

- Peptide Lip Gloss Balm Trio ($24.00)

- Mini Exfoliating Face & Body Duo ($22.00)

• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International:

- Canada: available now at paulaschoice.com North America

- EU: Paula's Choice EU from 15 October 2026 (prices not yet announced)

- Australia/New Zealand: Paula's Choice Australia from 1 November 2026 (prices not yet announced)

The Dermstore BeautyFIX October 2026 box has arrived, and it's built for the moment your skin needs a fresh start. Dermstore has named it "Skin Reset Season", and the edit lives up to the title. It pairs retinal treatments with barrier-loving balms and creams, plus a nourishing hair-care treat. Six products, a subscription price from $24.95, and a value Dermstore puts at $178+ make this one of the strongest skincare boxes of the autumn.

The box costs from $24.95 a month. Dermstore says buying the products one by one would cost $178+.

The Products at a Glance

• Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 is an eye cream that combines retinal with ceramides. It's the headline product and the highest-value item in the box.
• First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm is a barrier balm for skin that feels stressed, dry or over-exfoliated.
• Glo Skin Beauty Bio-Renew EGF Rich Repair Cream is a rich EGF repair cream for skin that wants extra cushioning.
• Murad Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment is a retinal treatment designed for night-time use.
• Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream is a hyaluronic cloud cream moisturizer, a good fit for a lighter daytime layer.
• Christophe Robin Regenerating Shampoo with Prickly Pear Oil is a regenerating shampoo that brings the "reset" theme to your hair.

How to Build a Skin Reset Routine

The box has two retinal products, so introduce them gradually.

• Start slowly. Use the Murad overnight treatment two or three evenings a week at first, then build up as your skin adjusts.
• Buffer with barrier care. Follow retinal nights with the Glo Skin Beauty repair cream. On your off nights, use the First Aid Beauty balm.
• Treat the eye area separately. Pat the Medik8 eye cream gently around the orbital bone, using your ring finger.
• Keep mornings light. Reach for the Water Drench cloud cream, and always finish with SPF when using retinal products.

Is the October 2026 BeautyFIX Worth It?

You pay from $24.95 for a box Dermstore values at $178+. You also get a mix of trusted names: Medik8, Murad, First Aid Beauty, Glo Skin Beauty, Peter Thomas Roth and Christophe Robin.

That makes Skin Reset Season a smart buy if you've been curious about retinal but don't want to commit to full sizes. It's also a strong choice if your skin barrier needs some seasonal TLC. Want to keep saving? Dermstore offers 3-, 6- and 12-month sign-ups at a further discount.

Where to Buy

• US: Dermstore BeautyFIX subscription (from $24.95/month)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Will you be adding the October 2026 BeautyFIX box to your routine? Tell us which product you're most excited to try in the comments!

The countdown to the holidays just got a lot dewier. The Glow Recipe 12 Days of Glow Advent Calendar Korean Skincare Gift Set is now available at Sephora. It's a limited-edition holiday 2026 release that hides 14 products behind 12 doors, covering skincare, makeup and lip care. If you love fruit-powered K-beauty formulas, or need a gift for someone who does, this is one of the season's most generous skincare calendars.

Also from Glow Recipe this season is the limited-edition Glow Recipe x Buldak Glass Balm Duo, two tinted lip balms inspired by Buldak's Original and Carbonara sauces.

What's Inside the Advent Calendar

The set costs $110. According to Sephora, buying the same products one by one would cost $202. Here's the full lineup of products:

• Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser (150 mL)
• LHA + AHA Exfoliating Toner Pads, PDRN + Repair and Soothe Toner Pads and Vitamin C Brightening Toner Pads (6 mL each)
• Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner (40 mL)
• Prickly Pear Peptide Mucin Serum (40 mL)
• Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer (15 mL)
• Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer (50 mL)
• Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer (50 mL)
• Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops and Sun Glow Niacinamide Hue Drops (15 mL each)
• Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush in Watermelon Flush (12 mL)
• Fig Glass Balm Lip Treatment in Fig Bingsoo, a sheer mauve nude (15 g)
• First Move Lip Blur Deluxe, a nude-pink PDRN Lip Blur Balm (2.5 g)

An 8-Step Glow Routine in a Box

Glow Recipe frames the calendar as a complete 8-step routine: cleanse, treat, tone, brighten, repair, moisturize, flush and lip. Here's how to get the most from it:

1. Cleanse with the ceramide-rich avocado cleanser to support your moisture barrier.
2. Treat with the toner pads. Use the LHA + AHA pads on texture-focused nights, the Vitamin C pads for brightness, and the PDRN pads when skin feels stressed.
3. Tone with the Watermelon Glow toner. Its PHA smooths texture while BHA helps decongest pores.
4. Brighten with the niacinamide Dew Drops, which target dullness and the look of pores.
5. Moisturize with the texture that suits your skin.

Tip: The calendar includes three moisturizers, so you can pick the one that matches your skin:

• Pink Juice is an oil-free water gel for oily skin.
• Plum Plump is a silky hydrating cream for combination-to-dry and sensitive skin. Glow Recipe says its hyaluronic acid holds up to 1000x its weight in moisture.
• Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream is a bouncy gel-cream for combination-to-normal skin.

To finish, add a wash of Dewy Flush and the Fig Glass Balm for an effortless glass-skin look.

Gift-Worthy Packaging

The calendar comes in a silver box with a round window showing an illustrated pink holiday street scene. It can also be gifted wrapped in sheer pink organza with a ribbon, so it's ready to go under the tree.

Don't confuse this with The Korean Glass Skincare Vault Kit ($150), a separate Glow Recipe holiday set sold on glowrecipe.com and at Sephora. The 12 Days of Glow calendar is a Sephora listing and isn't currently on Glow Recipe's own site.

Where to Buy

• US: Sephora ($110)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Sephora Canada (CA$154)

This is a limited edition, and advent calendars tend to sell out fast once holiday shopping picks up, so buy early if it's on your wish list.

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