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Shiseido has released the Blockbuster Vanity Kit 2026, an eight-item skincare and makeup set priced at €250 with a stated value of €585. Six of the items are full size, and they come in a black woven pouch with a gold plaque. Durbin Rock reports that the set "has officially launched", and Beauty Detective's listing, dated 20 September 2026, says it is coming soon to the UK. The Instagram post we first saw also says it is coming soon to the UK. Below are the contents item by item and what the stated value does and doesn't tell you.

What Is Inside the Shiseido Blockbuster Vanity Kit 2026?

The list below comes from Durbin Rock and Beauty Detective. The promo image shows the same eight items.

Skincare and tools

• Clarifying Cleansing Foam, 125 ml (full size)
• Cleansing Massage Brush (full size)
• Ultimune Power Infusing Serum, 50 ml (full size)
• Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Advanced Cream, 50 ml (full size)
• Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream, 15 ml (full size)
• Ultimune Power Infusing Hand Cream, 30 ml (mini)

Makeup

• Imperial Lash Mascara in Black (full size)
• TechnoSatin Gel Lipstick in 415 Short Circuit (mini)

Durbin Rock describes the bag as the Shiseido Elegant Woven Pouch, a black woven zip pouch with a gold chrome Shiseido Ginza Tokyo plaque. The set is part of Shiseido's GINZA WONDER holiday collection.

Price and Value

The set costs €250. According to Shiseido, buying the items one by one would cost €585, so the set price is about 43 percent of the stated total. The sources do not give the individual retail prices of the eight items, so the €585 figure could not be checked independently. Stated values in gift sets are the brand's own totals.

How It Compares with Previous Releases

Beauty Detective's 2024 write-up lists that year's kit at £160 with a stated value of £320. That kit had three full-size items (the cleansing foam, the Vital Perfection cream and the mascara) and six smaller ones. The 2026 kit has six full-size items and two minis, so more of the contents are full size. The currencies differ (£ in 2024, € now), so the prices are not directly comparable.

Key Details

The Vital Perfection cream and the Ultimune serum are both 50 ml full sizes. The eye cream is also full size at 15 ml. The set also includes a cleansing foam, a cleansing massage brush, a hand cream mini and two makeup items: a full-size mascara and a mini lipstick.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Not yet confirmed. The set is listed as "coming soon to the UK" with no date. As of 7 October 2026, Shiseido UK's site shows no listing for the set and is promoting its 2026 Advent Calendar.
• International: Not yet confirmed (priced at €250; no retailer product page in our sources)

We will update this article when Shiseido confirms a UK price and launch date.

Sources

• Shiseido UK official website (checked 7 October 2026; no listing for the set yet)
• Durbin Rock, Shiseido Blockbuster Vanity Set 2026 (contents, price, stated value, pouch)
• Beauty Detective, Shiseido Blockbuster Vanity Kit 2026 listing dated 20 September 2026, and its 2024 kit write-up
• Instagram post announcing the kit as coming soon to the UK

Typology launched its Advent Calendar 2026 on 5 October 2026. It is a limited-edition set of 24 products, including 14 full-size formats, priced at $284.90 in the US, £203.90 in the UK and €184.90 on the global store. According to Typology, the set covers face, body and hair. This article, first published before launch, now includes the confirmed price and full contents and compares the set with the 2025 edition.

What's Inside the Typology Advent Calendar 2026

Typology published the full line-up with product codes. The day-by-day order has not been revealed.

• Cleansing and exfoliation: C10 Lipid-Enriched Cleansing Bar (0.50 fl.oz.), D11 7-Ingredient Micellar Water (1.69 fl.oz.), L13 Exfoliating Face Gel Cleanser (1.69 fl.oz.), L73 Clarifying Face Scrub (0.50 fl.oz.), P22 Organic Peppermint Hydrolate (1.69 fl.oz.)
• Serums: L34 Nourishing Serum, D31 9-Ingredient Soothing Serum, A32 Plumping Serum (all 0.50 fl.oz.), A31 Hydrating Serum with 3% Hyaluronic Acid + 2% B5 (0.52 fl.oz.), L32 Radiance Serum with 11% Vitamin C (0.52 fl.oz.), P63 Firming Botanical Blend (0.27 fl.oz.)
• Eye care: L33 Eye Serum with 5% Caffeine + 5% Niacinamide (0.52 fl.oz.), A41 Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles (0.50 fl.oz.)
• Moisturisers: L41 Purifying Moisturizer, D41 9-Ingredient Face Moisturizer, A62 Firming Night Cream (all 0.50 fl.oz.)
• Tinted and makeup-adjacent: T31 Glow Drops (0.52 fl.oz.), T34 Bronzing Drops (0.52 fl.oz.), T33 Color Corrector for Redness (0.42 fl.oz.), T50 Serum Mascara in brown (0.27 fl.oz.), T52 Brow and Lash Sculpting Gel (0.27 fl.oz.), T41 Replenishing Lip Balm in Rosewood Pink (size not listed), T40 Lip Oil in Ruby Red (0.50 fl.oz.)
• Hair: R41 Restorative Hair Serum (0.50 fl.oz.)

Key Details

The 2026 packaging is a white box tied with a ribbon. A central opening reveals 24 numbered doors, with door 24 marked in gold. Typology says the opening "unfolds in a single, fluid gesture."

The brand's figures changed between the pre-launch page and the live listing. In September, Typology showed a stated value of £418.38 and 13 full-size items. The live 2026 page now states £500.22 and 14 full-size formats.

How It Compares with Previous Releases

The 2025 Typology calendar cost £198, according to adventcalendar.co.uk. The 2026 edition costs £203.90 in the UK, which is £5.90 more. Typology states that buying the 2026 items one by one would cost £500.22 in the UK and $627.43 in the US.

For other countdowns, see our coverage of the Guerlain Advent Calendar 2026, the Diptyque Advent Calendar 2026 and the Tropic Skincare Advent Calendar 2026.

Usage and Safety Notes

Typology flags several precautions on its product page:

• Some items contain essential oils. The brand advises against using those during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and on children under 6 years of age.
• At least one item contains retinol. Typology advises sun protection in the days after use and recommends avoiding retinoids during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The brand also notes that the product contains vitamin A and asks users to consider their total daily intake. Check each product's own label for which items these warnings apply to.
• Typology also advises against applying AHAs and retinoids on the same evening.

Where to Buy

• US: Typology US ($284.90)
• UK: Typology UK (£203.90)
• International: Typology global store (€184.90)

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

Sources

• Typology global product page
• Typology US product page
• Typology UK product page
• Typology Advent Calendar 2026 launch page (release date)
• adventcalendar.co.uk (2025 price)

Fenty Skin has released the $45 Quench Kit at Sephora. The limited-edition set contains three hydrating minis: Fat Water toner essence, Dew N Plump slushie mask and Plush Puddin' lip mask in Vanilla. A lavender mini backpack is included free. Sephora's description, as shared on Instagram, says the kit is aimed at normal, dry and combination skin.

What Is in the Kit?

The promo images show three minis and a bag, all in a pink Fenty Skin box:

• Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence: 1.7 oz / 50 mL
• Dew N Plump Intense Hydration Slushie Mask: 0.8 oz / 25 mL
• Plush Puddin' Intensive Recovery Lip Mask in Vanilla: 0.17 oz / 5 g
• Mini backpack: lavender, free with the set

We did not find the kit on Fenty's own mini sets page, so it appears to be a Sephora listing.

Key Details

• Sephora lists the kit for normal, dry and combination skin. Oily skin is not among the listed types.
• All three products come as minis. Fenty Skin also sells them separately in full size.
• The kit is described as limited edition, and no end date has been announced.

Price and Value

The Quench Kit costs $45 at Sephora in the US. The sources we checked do not give full-size prices for the three products, so the value if bought separately is not yet confirmed.

What Fenty Says About the Fat Water Toner

According to Fenty, the toner strengthens the skin's moisture barrier and hydrates instantly. The brand also says it helps skin recover from stress and reduces the look of pores and uneven tone. The promo highlights hyaluronic acid with tamarind, mineral PCAs, panthenol and niacinamide.

How Do You Use the Dew N Plump Slushie Mask?

The promo gives four steps:

1. Apply it as the last step of your routine.
2. Pull out the spatula and apply to face and neck.
3. Massage until the oil bubbles burst.
4. Either rinse or leave it on.

According to Fenty, the mask is designed to be left on with no need to rinse. The brand claims it locks in moisture for up to 72 hours. The listed key ingredients are polyglutamic and hyaluronic acids, a Superquench Juice Complex, and Kalahari melon with baobab oil.

What Fenty Says About the Lip Mask

According to Fenty, the lip mask gives smoother, firmer, bouncier lips in one week, along with all-day hydration. The brand says 97 percent of testers agree it leaves lips feeling soft in the morning. Our earlier post on the full-size Plush Puddin' Intensive Recovery Lip Mask has more on the formula.

Every percentage and timeframe in the promo images comes from Fenty's own consumer and clinical studies, not from independent testing.

Where to Buy

• US: Sephora ($45)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Limited-edition sets can sell out, and availability may vary by region. We will update this article if Fenty or Sephora confirms an end date, a wider rollout or a price change.

Sources

• Sephora US listing for the Fenty Skin Quench Kit
• Fenty Skin promo images for the Quench Kit
• Sephora's product description as shared on Instagram

Tretiheal 0.05% Cream contains key ingredient tretinoin 0.05% w/w, a topical retinoid related to vitamin A. It is primarily used for acne and works by promoting skin-cell turnover and helping keep pores from becoming clogged. Tretiheal 0.05% is a prescription medicine, so it should be used according to a healthcare professional’s instructions.

All About Tretiheal 0.05% Cream

Tretiheal 0.05% Cream is a topical formulation containing main active medicine tretinoin. Tretinoin cream is commonly prescribed for severe acne because it helps increase the turnover of skin cells and prevents the buildup that can contribute to clogged pores. Depending on the medical advice and formulation, tretinoin may also be used for certain signs of photoaged skin.

Tretinoin Cream Working Way

Tretinoin works gradually rather than providing an immediate change in the skin. It promotes new skin-cell production and helps unclog pores. During the early stages of treatment, some people may experience increased redness, peeling, or a temporary worsening of acne before improvement becomes noticeable.

How to Apply Tretiheal Cream

Tretiheal 0.05% cream should be applied exactly as prescribed. Generally, the affected skin is gently cleansed and allowed to become completely dry before a thin layer is applied, often at bedtime. Avoid getting the cream into the eyes, mouth, nose, or onto cuts, sunburned, irritated, or broken skin. Applying more cream does not make tretinoin work faster and may increase irritation.

What Results Can You Expect?

Tretinoin usually requires consistent use over time. Acne may temporarily look worse during the first several days or weeks. Some improvement may appear after a few weeks, while more noticeable results can require longer treatment. Following the prescribed routine is therefore important rather than increasing the amount or frequency of application.

Common Side Effects of Tretinoin Cream

Dryness, redness, peeling, scaling, burning, or mild irritation can occur, particularly when treatment is started. These effects may become less noticeable as the skin adjusts, but persistent or severe irritation should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Sun Protection Matters

Prescription Tretinoin Cream can make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Limiting unnecessary sun exposure and using appropriate sun protection can help reduce irritation and sun-related skin damage. A gentle moisturizer may also help with dryness during treatment.

Who Should Take Extra Care?

Tell your doctor about other medicines and skincare products you use because some products can increase irritation when combined with tretinoin. People who are pregnant or planning pregnancy should discuss tretinoin with their healthcare professional before use; product information advises against use during pregnancy because of potential fetal risk.

A Simple Skin-Care Routine

While using Tretiheal 0.05%, keep skincare gentle. Cleanse without aggressive scrubbing, apply the prescribed amount of tretinoin, and use a suitable moisturizer if needed. During the day, protect your skin from excessive sunlight. Avoid adding multiple irritating acne products unless your doctor or pharmacist recommends them.

Final Thoughts on Tretiheal 0.05% Cream

Tretiheal Cream is a tretinoin-based prescription treatment commonly used for acne. Because tretinoin works gradually and can initially cause dryness or irritation, consistent use and appropriate skin care are important. Always follow the directions provided by your doctor or pharmacist and seek professional advice if you experience significant irritation or have questions about combining it with other treatments.

Medical disclaimer: This article is for general educational purposes and does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use prescription medicines only as directed.

Bobbi Brown's Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ Moisturizer & Primer Gift Set Duo is available at Ulta Beauty for $95 (US). The set contains two full-size 1.69 oz jars of the reformulated Face Base+, which would cost $140 if bought separately. The set follows the brand's long-running Vitamin Enriched Face Base.

What's New in the "+" Formula

According to Bobbi Brown, Face Base+ is a reformulation of the original Vitamin Enriched Face Base. The brand lists these changes:

• 5x the vitamins compared to the original
• 24-hour priming for makeup wear
• An upgraded HydroPlump Moisture Complex with glycerin, extra hyaluronic acid, squalane, and shea butter
• Newly added acetyl glucosamine, which the brand says smooths skin texture over time

Bobbi Brown positions the product as a hybrid moisturizer and primer, used as a single step before foundation.

Key Ingredients

The brand highlights the following ingredients and their intended roles:

• Vitamin C: according to Bobbi Brown, brightens the look of skin and helps even tone over time
• Vitamin E: the brand says it helps shield against blue light, pollution, and daily environmental stressors
• Hyaluronic acid, squalane and shea butter: described by the brand as delivering plumping hydration
• Acetyl glucosamine: according to the brand, refines texture for a smoother base for makeup

What the Brand Says

According to Bobbi Brown, the formula is designed to:

• Help prevent foundation from caking, creasing, flaking, or fading
• Smooth the look of skin texture instantly and improve it over time
• Boost radiance immediately, with cumulative benefits with continued use
• Provide 24-hour hydration

How to Apply

1. Warm it between the fingers before pressing it into skin.
2. Allow it to absorb before applying foundation, particularly with long-wear or matte formulas.
3. Wear it alone as a moisturizer on days without makeup.
4. Apply it after sunscreen in a morning routine.

Price and Value

The duo costs $95 (US) at Ulta Beauty. Buying the two jars separately would cost $140, the set's stated value.

Where to Buy

• US: Ulta Beauty ($95)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

Sources

• Ulta Beauty product listing for the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ Moisturizer & Primer Gift Set Duo (price, value, size, availability)
• Bobbi Brown's product description for Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ (formula and ingredient claims)

Tropic Skincare has released its Tropic Skincare Advent Calendar 2026, titled 24 Days of Pure Imagination. It is priced at £299, and Tropic puts the value of its contents at £668. The calendar is available to pre-order now from Tropic's UK site, and the brand says it will be dispatched in November 2026.

The calendar is styled as the shopfront of a festive pâtisserie and has 24 drawers. According to Tropic, it contains 8 never-before-seen formulas, 9 full-size favourites, 10 mini rituals and a secret surprise hidden in one drawer. The products span skincare, body care, makeup, fragrance and wellbeing.

What's Inside the Calendar

The nine freshly made full-size favourites are:

• Youth Potion Enriched Retinal Complex (30ml), described by Tropic as a high-strength natural retinal for smoothing and firming
• Glow Berry Brightening Serum (30ml), a vitamin-rich radiance serum, according to the brand
• Rainforest Dew Hydration Serum (30ml), a lightweight hydrating serum
• Sun Day Dewy Facial SPF 50 (40ml), a daily SPF with a dewy finish
• Eye Lift Exosome Midnight Balm (15ml), which the brand says targets fine lines and puffiness overnight
• Lashful Eyelash Growth Serum (4ml), which Tropic says is hormone-disruptor-free
• Body Smooth Refreshing Polish (250ml), Hand Therapy Softening Superfood Cream (80ml) and Foot Remedy Softening Buttercream (80ml)

The Pâtisserie exclusives and festive treats are:

• Cocoa Comfort Nourishing Ganache Mask (45ml)
• Mango Brûlée Cleansing Body Pebble (75g)
• Coconut & Tonka Exfoliating Body Cleanser (80ml)
• Bergamot Peel & Crushed Leaf Eau de Parfum (50ml)
• Lip Silk Plumping Ceramide Serum (5ml, limited edition)
• All Eyes On You Face & Body Liquid Highlighter (30ml)
• Wild Mango & Blood Orange Hydrating Body Serum (50ml) and Wild Mango & Blood Orange Gel Body Cleanser (50ml)
• Mandarin Blossom, White Tea & Cedar Smoothing Cleanser (50ml)
• Relax Inner Peace Pulse Point Roll-On (10ml), Sleep Evening Unwind Pulse Point Roll-On (10ml) and Relax Inner Peace Purifying Mist (30ml)

The remaining drawers hold skincare minis and essentials:

• Lamellar Milk Barrier Repair Essence (30ml)
• Skin Dream Firming Night Cream (15ml)
• Skin Feast Nourishing Moisturiser (20ml)
• Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser (20ml)
• Radiance Cleanser Pore-Refining Cleansing Oil (30ml)
• Morning Mist Soothing Toning Essence (30ml)

According to Tropic, one drawer hides an unreleased secret product. The brand says customers who find it get to try it before anyone else and can help shape the future of Tropic. Advent.center describes every product in the calendar as vegan and made in the brand's own kitchen.

How to Get the Most From It

The calendar includes several active products, so the order of use matters. Some general notes:

• Layer serums from light to targeted: apply Rainforest Dew first, then Glow Berry in the morning or Youth Potion at night.
• Avoid using retinal and exfoliants on the same evening: alternate Youth Potion with the Cocoa Comfort Mask.
• Use SPF as the last morning step: Sun Day goes on last in the morning routine.
• Apply the pulse point roll-ons before bed: use them at the wrists and temples.

Price and Value

The calendar costs £299. Tropic says the products would cost £668 if bought separately, which the brand presents as a £369 saving and its biggest-ever calendar saving. Individual retail prices for each item have not been published alongside the calendar, so the £668 total is Tropic's own figure.

According to Tropic, payment is taken when the pre-order is placed. The calendar is then dispatched in November, and the cost can be split using Clearpay. The brand says it has made only a limited quantity and expects the calendar to sell quickly; it also says last year's calendar sold out. Tropic's 90-Day Happiness Guarantee covers the calendar from the date it ships.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Tropic Skincare (£299, pre-order); also listed on Tropic Skincare offers
• International: Not yet confirmed

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

Sources

• Tropic Skincare advent calendar page
• Tropic Skincare offers page
• Beauty Detective product list with sizes
• Advent.center calendar listing

Bloomingdale's has released its 25 Days of Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar for 2026, priced at $350. The calendar has 25 doors holding 27 products across skincare, makeup, fragrance, haircare and tools. The set costs $350, and according to Bloomingdale's, buying the items separately would cost $1,252. The retailer describes it as its first-ever beauty advent calendar, created to mark 150 years of Bloomingdale's. It is available now on Bloomingdale's US site.

Bloomingdale's also has a haircare set this holiday season: the BEAUTYSPACE x Bloomingdale's The Hair Edit Holiday Gift Set 2026, nine haircare minis for $49.99.

What's Inside the Bloomingdale's 25 Days of Luxury Beauty Calendar

The skincare in the calendar includes:

• Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream (0.5 oz), a moisturiser that the brand says is powered by its TFC8 technology
• La Mer The Treatment Lotion (3.4 oz)
• La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift (0.17 oz)
• SK-II Skin Power Re-New Cream (0.4 oz) and Guerlain Abeille Royale Watery Oil Serum (0.5 oz)
• Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum (0.33 oz)
• 111SKIN Cryo De-Puffing Eye Mask (0.2 oz) and the 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting & Firming Treatment Mask (1.04 oz)
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm (1.7 oz) and SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (1 oz)
• Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream (0.17 oz) and Clarins Precious La Crème (0.5 oz)
• Eighth Day Regenerative Serum (0.17 oz)
• Clé de Peau Beauté Vitality-Enhancing Eye Mask Supreme (0.5 oz) and Clé de Peau Beauté Softening Cleansing Foam (0.77 oz)

The makeup includes:

• Armani Eye Tint in 44S Blush
• Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Twist in N°2 Baby
• U Beauty PLASMA Lip Compound in Universal
• Trish McEvoy Liquid Face Color in Glow
• M·A·C M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Hodge Podge

For hair and tools, the calendar contains Moroccanoil Treatment (0.85 oz), an Emi Jay Sweetheart Clip in Prima Donna and the Otis Batterbee Rocket Blender Brush.

The fragrance items are Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum (0.24 oz), Maison Francis Kurkdjian À la rose Eau de Parfum (0.17 oz), Brunello Cucinelli Ombra Lirica Parfum (0.17 oz) and a Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Candle (1.23 oz).

A Fragrance-Focused Alternative

Bloomingdale's is also releasing a 12 Days of Luxury Fragrance Advent Calendar. It includes:

• CREED Aventus, Silver Mountain Water and Millésime Impérial
• BYREDO Gypsy Water
• Parfums de Marly Delina Body Cream
• BVLGARI Baciami
• Christian Louboutin La Rose Fétiche
• Van Cleef & Arpels Orchidée Vanille
• Items from INITIO, Ex Nihilo, MIND GAMES and Matière Première

Price and Value

The calendar costs $350. Bloomingdale's puts the value of the items bought separately at $1,252, so the price is roughly 72% below the retailer's stated value.

Advent Center calculates the price at $14 per door. By its count, that is higher than 82% of this season's beauty calendars it lists, where the median is about $6.76.

Advent Center also reports these details about the contents:

• The La Mer Treatment Lotion, the cleansing balm and the makeup are full size.
• Most of the other products are deluxe minis of 0.17 to 1 oz.
• Two of the 27 items are a hair clip and a brush.

Where to Buy

• US: Bloomingdale's ($350)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: Not yet confirmed

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

Sources

• Bloomingdale's product listing for the 25 Days of Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar (contents, sizes, price and $1,252 value)
• Advent Center listing for Bloomingdale's 25 Days of Luxury 2026 (door count, product count, per-door price comparison)

CeraVe's cream, a dermatologist-developed skincare solution, is a product of the collaboration between the renowned skincare brand and actor Michael Cera.

Created with a commitment to simplicity and efficacy, this cream is formulated with essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and other nourishing ingredients. Michael Cera's involvement in its development brings a fresh perspective to skincare, emphasizing the importance of self-care and confidence in one's skincare routine.

This cream is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and is free from fragrance and irritants, reflecting CeraVe and Michael Cera's dedication to inclusivity and accessibility in skincare. With its lightweight texture and fast-absorbing formula, CeraVe's cream leaves the skin feeling soft and supple without any greasy residue, making it a trusted choice for daily hydration and comfort.

it has been 2.5 months since I started using retinols into my skincare routine. Initially, I tried The Ordinary Retinol Serum, but I disliked its oily texture.

Then I switched to the CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum, which I adore. I apply it every night, ensure sufficient hydration for my skin, and use sunscreen.

Yet, I continue to experience breakouts on my forehead. Previously, I only had occasional blemishes in that area before using retinols.

Now, I wake up to new pimples every morning. They appear to be closed comedones, which I find difficult to heal. Moreover, for every one that does heal, three new ones appear.

I'm incredibly frustrated with this never-ending purging process. If there's no improvement by April,  I think I’ll stop using that serum