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Dior's Mattifying Invisible UV Stick SPF 50 is a 10 g face sunscreen stick with four UV filters, hyaluronic acid and a blurring powder for a matte finish. It costs $65 in the US, £55 in the UK and €65 in France and Germany, and it is sold through Dior's own sites, Ulta Beauty, Sephora US and Selfridges. Dior launched it in May 2026 alongside the Hydrating Invisible UV Fluid as a daily UV duo.

Updated 11 October 2026: in stock at Ulta Beauty in the US and available to add to bag at Selfridges in the UK; listed on Dior's US, UK, French, German and Polish sites.

When Did the Dior Mattifying Invisible UV Stick Launch?

Dior hasn't published a single global release date for the stick. Pink Item reported that the stick and the UV Fluid would go on sale on Dior's official online boutique in Japan on 8 May 2026. Jennifer Loves Couture covered the stick as a new launch on 15 May 2026. As of October 2026, Dior US still labels it "New."

Price

• US: $65, the same at Dior, Ulta Beauty and Sephora US
• UK: £55 at Dior UK and Selfridges
• France and Germany: €65 at Dior
• Poland: 300 PLN at Dior
• Japan (launch): 9,900 yen including tax, as reported by Pink Item

The product carries different names by market:

• US: Mattifying Invisible UV Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50
• UK and EU: Mattifying Invisible UV Stick SPF 50 PA++++
• France: Le Stick UV Invisible Matifiant
• Ulta Beauty and Sephora US: Invisible UV Protection Mattifying Sunscreen Stick

Where to Buy the Dior Mattifying Invisible UV Stick

• US: Dior US ($65), Ulta Beauty ($65), Sephora ($65), Macy's. Dior US notes it cannot ship this item to Hawaii.
• UK: Dior UK (£55), Selfridges (£55)
• Canada: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Dior France (€65), Dior Germany (€65), Dior Poland (300 PLN)
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 11 October 2026: in stock at Ulta Beauty; add to bag available at Selfridges; listed at Sephora US (as New), Macy's, and Dior US, UK, France, Germany and Poland.

What Makes the Dior Mattifying Invisible UV Stick Different?

• Format: it is a solid stick. Dior designed it for reapplication over makeup, while the UV Fluid is the full-face morning layer.
• Finish: according to Dior, it gives a matte, bare-skin finish with no white cast on any skin tone. Its blurring powder is meant to reduce the visibility of pores.
• Labelling: the US version is a drug product labelled Broad Spectrum SPF 50. The UK and EU versions carry SPF 50 PA++++.

Both products offer SPF 50 protection with an invisible finish. BeautyScene reports that the Fluid uses five UV filters, while the Stick uses four.

Formula and Packaging

• Dior Mattifying Invisible UV Stick:

- Active ingredients (US): avobenzone 2.97%, homosalate 7.30%, octisalate 1.00% and octocrylene 9.00%.

- Other ingredients: sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid), saccharomyces ferment, tocopheryl acetate and fragrance (parfum).

- Brand claims: Dior says the formula provides antioxidant action, reinforces the skin barrier, mattifies and visibly refines skin texture.

- Packaging: product images show a white case embossed with the Dior Oblique motif and a peach-tinted bullet.

Jisoo, Florence Hunt and Akon Changkou front the campaign, and the campaign images show each of them applying the stick to the cheeks. Readers comparing SPF formats can see another recent launch, the Ultra Violette Unblock Screen SPF 50, or browse all sunscreen and skincare coverage.

How to Use

Dior's directions are to apply the stick generously each day after skincare, avoiding the eye area. Reapply every two hours as a touch-up, even over makeup. Dior's suggested routine is the UV Fluid in the morning, the UV Stick during the day and La Mousse OFF/ON Foaming Cleanser in the evening.

Sources

• Dior US product page, plus Dior UK, France, Germany and Poland
• Ulta Beauty listing
• Selfridges listing
• BeautyScene: campaign coverage
• Pink Item: Japan launch report

Dior Capture Hyalushot Advanced is a 15 ml wrinkle corrector with three forms of hyaluronic acid, a peptide and 3D fibres, targeting nine wrinkle types. Dior launched it in August 2026 as the next generation of its Hyalushot treatment. It costs $109 in the US, £72 in the UK and €98 in France and Germany, at Dior, Ulta Beauty and Selfridges.

It launched alongside the Dior Capture PDRN-Shot, a radiance treatment based on rice-derived phyto-PDRN.

Updated 11 October 2026: in stock at Ulta Beauty ($109) and available to add to bag at Selfridges (£72), as well as on Dior's US, UK, French, German, Canadian and Polish sites.

Release Date

Dior introduced Hyalushot Advanced in August 2026, together with Dior Capture PDRN-Shot. Dior hasn't confirmed an exact day. Both products extend the Dior Capture precision treatments that Dior has been adding since 2024.

Price

• US: $109
• UK: £72
• France and Germany: €98
• Canada: C$135
• Poland: 445 PLN

What's New

Dior describes Hyalushot Advanced as a "high-precision intensive corrector" inspired by dermo-aesthetic procedures. It is a different product from the earlier Dior Capture Totale Hyalushot, which launched in December 2023. According to launch coverage (Away In Style), the new formula uses a smaller-molecule pure hyaluronic acid that targets aquaporin-3, and both new Capture treatments are powered by Dior's OX-C Treatment technology.

Both are Dior Capture wrinkle treatments. The Advanced version adds the patented [POLY H.A] technology and a 3D-fibre texture.

Where to Buy

• US: Dior US ($109); Ulta Beauty ($109, listed as New)
• UK: Dior UK (£72); Selfridges (£72)
• Canada: Dior Canada (C$135)
• Europe:

- Dior France (€98)

- Dior Germany (€98)

- Dior Poland (445 PLN)

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

Checked 11 October 2026: in stock at Ulta Beauty; add to bag available at Selfridges; listed at $109, £72, €98, C$135 and 445 PLN on Dior's regional sites.

What Makes the Dior Capture Hyalushot Advanced Different?

• Applicator: a needle-style precision tip that Dior says is 200x more targeted than a fingertip, based on the ratio of finger surface to applicator surface.
• Nine wrinkle types named: forehead wrinkles, frown lines, crow's feet, under-eye wrinkles, bunny lines, cheek folds, nasolabial folds, lip wrinkles and marionette lines.
• Positioning in Dior Capture: Dior calls Hyalushot Advanced the wrinkle corrector, PDRN-Shot the radiance reviver, and RetiShot (H.P. Retinol) the skin-quality renewer.

Formula and Packaging

• Hyaluronic acid trio: According to Dior, [POLY H.A] combines three forms of hyaluronic acid. MACRO is larger and cross-linked to protect against moisture loss, MICRO acts deeper in the epidermis, and PURE is the smallest form. The patent pending is FR3130156.
• Supporting ingredients:

- acetyl hexapeptide-8, the booster peptide

- a protective polysaccharide

- Lilium candidum bulb extract, which Dior says strengthens the skin barrier

- adenosine, betaine and glycerin

• Texture: 3D fibres and pearlescent particles that, the brand says, visibly fill hollows and blur shadowy zones.
• Packaging: a silver tube. Dior's campaign images show models Estelle and Maty applying it to forehead lines and cheek folds.

What Dior Says About Results

According to Dior:

• Wrinkles are 30% less visible after 2 hours (instrumental test, 30 subjects).
• The visible age of established wrinkles drops by 3 years in 1 month (dermatologist evaluation and modelling, 30 subjects).
• Paired with Dior Capture Le Sérum, skin is visibly 50% smoother after 1 month (dermatologist evaluation, 30 subjects).

How to Use

Dior's directions are to apply it directly into the target wrinkle and dab gently. Use it daily after Dior Capture Le Sérum and before your Dior Capture cream. For more from the same range, see the Dior Capture Intensive Essence Lotion, or browse all skincare launches.

Sources

• Dior US product page, plus Dior UK, France, Germany, Canada and Poland
• Ulta Beauty listing
• Selfridges listing
• Away In Style: Dior Capture Advances the Future of Regenerative Skincare
• Azyaa Mode: Two New Additions to Dior's Capture Skincare Line
• Sidewalk Hustle: Dior Capture Enters Its Next Era
• Byrdie: the original Capture Totale Hyalushot launch (December 2023)

Allies of Skin 10/10/10 Multi GF Exo Advanced Recovery Ampoules is the brand's first ampoule: 30 airless-pump ampoules for a 4-month course. It costs $750 in the US, £670 in the UK and €775 in the EU. It went on sale on all Allies of Skin regional stores on 10 October 2026, as the second release in The Lab Drop, which the brand reserves "for its highest-performing formulas".

Updated 10 October 2026: In stock on Allies of Skin's US, UK, EU and Singapore/APAC stores. Not yet listed at other retailers.

When Did the Allies of Skin Lab Drop Ampoules Launch?

Allies of Skin announced the Lab Drop 10/10/10 Ampoules on Instagram on 10 October 2026 ("Discover The Lab Drop at AlliesofSkin.com"). The product was available on its US, UK, EU and APAC storefronts by the same day.

Price

• US: $750
• UK: £670
• EU: €775 (the same price in Poland and Germany)
• Singapore/APAC: S$1,050

At $750 for 30 ampoules, each ampoule works out to $25 in the US.

What's Inside

• 30 x 3 mL airless-pump ampoules (90 mL / 3.4 fl oz total)
• A holographic triangular box, which the brand says is inspired by its logo
• A printed usage insert

Each ampoule covers several applications. Allies of Skin says one box lasts about four months when used morning and night.

Bundles

The US store added three bundles on 10 October 2026:

• The 12-Month Advanced Treatment Protocol ($2,250): three boxes of the ampoules, covering three consecutive 4-month cycles.
• The Advanced Recovery Routine ($984): Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser, Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist, the ampoules, and Peptides & Antioxidants Advanced Firming Daily Treatment.
• The Post-Treatment Routine ($422): the cleanser, the mist, Multi Peptides & GF Advanced Lifting Serum and the Firming Daily Treatment. It is designed for after the protocol and does not contain the ampoules.

Where to Buy

• US: Allies of Skin US ($750). Not yet listed at other retailers.
• UK: Allies of Skin UK (£670). Not yet listed at other retailers.
• International:

- Europe: Allies of Skin EU (€775, in stock)

- Singapore/APAC: Allies of Skin Singapore (S$1,050, in stock)

- Not yet listed at other retailers.

• Other markets: Availability varies by region. Check the Allies of Skin storefront for your country.

Checked 10 October 2026: In stock at Allies of Skin US, UK, EU and Singapore/APAC. Not listed at Sephora US, Space NK, Cult Beauty or Harrods.

What Makes the Lab Drop 10/10/10 Ampoules Different?

• It is the first ampoule format from Allies of Skin.
• It combines three active complexes at 10% each, according to the brand.
• It comes as 30 reusable airless-pump ampoules sold as a 4-month course, not a single serum bottle.

The Formula

Allies of Skin describes these three complexes:

• 10% Exo-GF: Vegan exosome-encapsulated EGF (epidermal growth factor). The brand claims up to 15x the exosome concentration of standard liposome delivery.
• 10% Advanced GF-Retin Complex:

- XEP-716 Miniprotein (5%)

- Bio-GF Source (3%), which contains five growth factors: IGF-1, EGF, acidic and basic FGF, and VEGF

- NovoRetin (2%), derived from lentisk tree bark from Chios, Greece, and described by the brand as a retinol alternative

• 10% Bio-Stem Peptide Complex:

- Tridecapeptide-1 / BGT TDP-1 (3%)

- NaturePep Pea (1%)

- SWT-7 (2%)

- IceAwake (2%)

- Allosteris (2%)

The brand says the formula contains no silicones, sulfates, denatured alcohol, synthetic dyes, added fragrance or essential oils. It also describes the product as cruelty-free and dermatologist tested.

Exosomes are appearing in other launches this season, including the FRUDIA Retinal B3 EXO RED Bubble Pack Booster. For a single peptide serum rather than a multi-complex course, see the goop Youth Boost Peptide Serum.

Brand-Reported Results

The figures below come from a 4-week study on 33 subjects that used expert visual grading and instrumental measurements, according to Allies of Skin:

• 109% improvement in radiance
• 106% improvement in healthy glow
• 94% improvement in overall skin appearance
• 75% improvement in skin smoothness
• 40% increase in hydration
• 40% reduction in visible redness
• 38% improvement in the appearance of facial contour and definition
• Up to 35% improvement in the look of elasticity
• 29% improvement in tone evenness
• 20% visibly firmer skin

The brand calls the results "in-office-caliber." It positions the ampoules as support between injectables, lasers and other in-clinic treatments. It is a cosmetic product, not a medical treatment. The Dior Capture PDRN-Shot is another 2026 at-home launch that borrows its language from in-clinic treatments.

How to Use

Allies of Skin says to shake the ampoule, then apply 1–3 pumps to the face and neck morning and night, after cleansing and misting. Follow with moisturiser, plus SPF in the morning, and return the ampoule to the box. The brand's Instagram also suggests using the ampoules as an eye serum.

More launches are in our skincare section.

Sources

• Allies of Skin Instagram (10 October 2026)
• Allies of Skin product page (us.allies.shop)
• Allies of Skin UK, EU and APAC stores

Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026 are six Created For Macy's gift sets of prestige deluxe minis, priced $25–$50, sold only at Macy's (US). The Holiday Beauty Sets 2026 line-up covers serums, mascaras, body care and men's grooming:

• 9-Piece Spectacular Serum Gift Set
• 5-Piece Eye Candy Makeup Icons Set
• 4-Piece Glam Cracker Travel Set
• 5-Piece Self Care Saviors Set
• Men's 9-Piece Full Routine Set
• 5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set

The sets appeared at Macy's between 16 September and 10 October 2026.

Updated 10 October 2026: all six sets are listed at Macy's (US).

When Did Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026 Launch?

Macy's hasn't announced an official release date. These are the dates each set was first seen at Macy's:

• By 16 September 2026: the Self Care Saviors and Men's Full Routine sets
• By 2 October 2026: the Spectacular Serums, Glam Cracker and Luxury Beauty Essential sets
• By 10 October 2026: the Eye Candy Makeup Icons set

Price

The sets range from $25 to $50 in the US. Macy's lists a value of $170 for the $50 Spectacular Serum set, $70 for the $30 Eye Candy set, $50 for the $25 Self Care Saviors set and $85 for the $30 Men's Full Routine set. These stated values are what Macy's says the items would cost if bought separately. Macy's does not state a value for the Glam Cracker or Luxury Beauty Essential sets.

What's Inside

Each box carries the line "Product photos depict brand only. See back panel for product size details", so every item is a deluxe or travel mini. Macy's lists these contents:

9-Piece Spectacular Serum Gift Set ($50). The box reads "Spectacular Serums — Find Your Favorite" and states a net weight of 63 ml / 2.06 fl oz.

• Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum, 0.34 oz
• Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Recovery Serum, 0.23 oz
• MAC Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum, 0.17 oz
• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex, 0.23 oz
• Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Lift & Firm Face & Neck Serum, 0.16 oz
• Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Serum, 0.16 oz
• Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides and Peptides, 0.14 oz
• Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum, 0.33 oz
• SK-II GenOptics InfinitAura Brightening Serum, 0.3 oz

5-Piece Eye Candy Makeup Icons Set ($30). This set contains five mascaras.

• Tarte Tartelette XL Tubing Mascara in Black, 0.067 oz
• Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara in Black, 0.06 oz
• Lancôme Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara in Divine Black, 0.06 oz
• Wander Beauty Mile High Club Length and Define Mascara in Jet Black, 0.31 oz
• Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Everfull XL Mascara in Total Black, 0.1 oz

4-Piece Glam Cracker Travel Set ($25). This set contains three skincare minis and one mascara.

• Origins Plantscription Triple-Action Youth Cream, 0.05 oz
• MAC Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cream-To-Foam Cleanser, 0.17 oz
• Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream, 0.16 oz
• Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Platinum Mascara in Black, 0.07 oz

5-Piece Self Care Saviors Set ($25). This set mixes face and body care.

• AVYA Honey + Amber Deep Cleansing Exfoliating Scrub, 1 oz
• Kiehl's Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream, 1 oz
• Lancôme Absolue The Eye Cream, 0.16 oz
• Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum, 0.27 oz
• TONYMOLY Plum Bum Tightening Peptide Serum, 1.01 oz

Men's 9-Piece Full Routine Set ($30). The box reads "Men's Full Routine".

• Baxter of California Exfoliating Body Bar, 1 oz
• Cardon Purifying Clay Cleanser, 0.5 oz
• C.O. Bigelow Elixir Blue Hair & Body Wash, 0.5 oz
• Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil Serum, 0.16 oz
• Jack Black Turbo Wash Energizing Cleanser for Hair & Body, 1 oz
• Kiehl's Facial Fuel Invigorating Moisture Treatment for Men, 0.5 oz
• Lancôme Génifique Ultimate Recovery Serum, 0.23 oz
• Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Refreshing Formula, 0.5 oz
• The Art of Shaving Sandalwood Shaving Cream, 1.5 oz

5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set ($35). This set combines a Burberry primer, Lancôme and Prada mascaras, a Clarins lip stain and an Armani lipstick. Full details are in our Macy's 5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set post.

If you're buying more than one set, note that the Lancôme Génifique and Guerlain Abeille Royale serums appear in both the Spectacular Serums and Men's Full Routine sets.

Where to Buy

• US: macys.com and Macy's stores (store availability varies). Links:

- 9-Piece Spectacular Serum Gift Set ($50)

- 4-Piece Glam Cracker Travel Set ($25)

- 5-Piece Luxury Beauty Essential Set ($35)

- The remaining sets are listed among all Created For Macy's sets

• UK: Not available. Created For Macy's sets are sold only by Macy's in the US.
• International: Not confirmed. Macy's ships some items internationally, but availability of these sets outside the US is not confirmed.

Checked 10 October 2026: all six sets listed at Macy's (US); prices as listed at launch.

Macy's also sells other holiday sets this season, including advent calendars.

What Makes the Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026 Different?

• Every set is a Created For Macy's exclusive that mixes several prestige brands in one box.
• Two sets focus on a single product type: nine serums in Spectacular Serums and five mascaras in Eye Candy.
• The collection includes a dedicated men's grooming set with shaving, cleansing and skincare minis.

Packaging

Macy's official product photos show each box with its contents. The serum, mascara and cracker sets also have a contents-only shot.

• Spectacular Serums: red, pink and cream checkered box with a polar bear in a scarf, a squirrel and a dove
• Eye Candy Makeup Icons: teal and cream striped box with snowy trees and doves
• Glam Cracker: pink and cream Christmas-cracker-shaped box with red ribbons at each end
• Self Care Saviors: pink toile-print box
• Men's Full Routine: navy and cream striped box

For other retailer holiday sets this season, see the Boots x e.l.f. Beauty Icons gift set, the GLOSSYBOX Christmas Collection and the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026.

Sources

• Macy's, Created For Macy's
• Instagram post on Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026
• Beauty Detective, "Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026" (16 September 2026)
• Beauty Detective, "Macy's Holiday Beauty Sets 2026" (10 October 2026)
• Durbin Rock, Spectacular Serums Gift Set
• Durbin Rock, Glam Cracker Travel Set

Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm Lip Treatment in Toasted Vanilla is a new shade with a sheer, warm-neutral tint and vanilla scent. It costs $24 (US) and is currently listed only on PaulasChoice.com in the US, where it was live by 9 October 2026. Europe got it first: Paula's Choice UK had the shade on sale by 27 September 2026.

Updated 9 October 2026: In stock at PaulasChoice.com (US) and listed at Paula's Choice UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Poland.

The brand's seasonal sets are covered separately in our post on the Paula's Choice Holiday 2026 Skincare Kits.

When Did the Paula's Choice Toasted Vanilla Gloss Balm Launch?

Paula's Choice hasn't announced an official release date for Toasted Vanilla. These are the dated sightings:

• 27 September 2026: On sale at Paula's Choice UK. The earliest UK customer reviews of the shade carry this date.
• 9 October 2026: Live on PaulasChoice.com (US), marked "New."

Price

• US: $24 for 0.5 fl. oz., the same as the other US shades.
• UK: £26. It was £22.10 during a 15% promotion on 9 October 2026.
• Europe: price on site. The German, French, Dutch and Polish storefronts list it as new with a 15% promotion.

Shades

Toasted Vanilla joins two existing US shades of the Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm, each $24 / 0.5 fl. oz.:

• Toasted Vanilla (new): sheer, warm-neutral tint with a natural vanilla scent, per Paula's Choice.
• Sheer Pink: soft-pink hue that applies clear, with a natural vanilla scent.
• Deep Plum.

For another tinted peptide lip launch, see the rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Pretzel.

Where to Buy

• US: PaulasChoice.com ($24). The site says the product ships only within the U.S.
• UK: Paula's Choice UK (£26), listed as "Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm Lip Treatment."
• Europe: Paula's Choice Germany, France, Netherlands and Poland (price on site).
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 9 October 2026: in stock at PaulasChoice.com (US); listed at Paula's Choice UK, Germany, France, Netherlands and Poland.

What Makes the Toasted Vanilla Gloss Balm Different?

• It is a warm-neutral tint, alongside the existing Sheer Pink and Deep Plum shades.
• It reached Europe before the US, with UK sales by 27 September 2026 and the US listing by 9 October 2026.
• In the US it is currently listed only on PaulasChoice.com and doesn't appear at other US retailers.

Formula and Packaging

• Formula: According to Paula's Choice, it is a non-sticky, "never tingly" lip treatment powered by 3x pro-collagen peptides. The brand names these as palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and tridecapeptide-1, plus shea butter, plum seed oil and sesame seed extract. The brand says it is "clinically proven to visibly boost lip volume, plump & smooth the look of lips for 24 hours after a single application." It also says tridecapeptide-1 visibly plumps lips in 15 minutes.
• Formula credentials: Paula's Choice lists it as gluten free, vegan and silicone free. The applicator has a silicone tip.
• Packaging: The component contains 40% PCR, per the brand.

The gloss balm has 277 reviews on PaulasChoice.com. It won three 2025 awards: Women's Health Beauty Awards Best Lip Gloss, Byrdie Sweat Awards Best Lip Balm, and Shop TODAY Mature Beauty Awards Best Peptide Lip Treatment. Browse more lip and face launches in our skincare section.

Tried it? Read and write reviews of the Paula's Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Gloss Balm on Beauty Talk Club.

Sources

• Paula's Choice US product page, checked 9 October 2026
• Paula's Choice UK product page, including the earliest customer reviews of the shade
• Paula's Choice Germany, France, Netherlands and Poland product listings

The rhode Spot Case is a compact, mirrored carrying case for rhode's Spotwear hydrocolloid stickers that holds up to six sheets. It costs $16 in the US and went on sale at rhodeskin.com on 8 October 2026 as part of rhode's 8 October drop, alongside a new Strawberry Spotwear shape and The On-The-Go Set.

The brand's other seasonal launch is covered in our post on the rhode Holiday 2026 Pocket Pair Sets, Sugarmint Trio & Mini Bubble Bag.

Updated 9 October 2026: the Spot Case is in stock on rhodeskin.com in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe and Poland. The On-The-Go Set, which includes the case, is sold out.

Release Date

The rhode Spot Case was listed on rhodeskin.com on 8 October 2026 as part of rhode's 8 October drop. rhode has not given a separate launch announcement date. The same drop added Spotwear in a new Strawberry shape ($16, 36 stickers per pouch). It joins rhode's Daisy, Bubble, Shroom, Jelly Bean and Curve Spotwear shapes, which launched in April 2026.

Price

rhode's regional storefronts list the Spot Case at these prices:

• US: $16
• UK: £16
• Canada: C$24
• Australia: A$28
• Europe (Germany, France, Ireland, Netherlands): €21
• Poland: 90 zł

rhode offers a discount when the case is bought together with Spotwear.

The case is also part of The On-The-Go Set ($102). That set contains Glazing Mist, Peptide Eye Prep, Peptide Lip Treatment, Spotwear and the Spot Case.

Where to Buy

• US: rhode ($16). Sephora does not currently list the Spot Case. Sephora US does sell Spotwear ($16).
• UK: rhode UK (£16)
• Canada: rhode Canada (C$24)
• Europe: rhode Europe (€21, in stock); rhode Poland (90 zł, in stock)
• Australia: rhode Australia (A$28)
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 9 October 2026: in stock on rhodeskin.com in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe and Poland; not listed at Sephora US.

What Makes the Spot Case Different?

• It is a storage accessory for spot patches, not a patch product, and it is sold separately from Spotwear.
• rhode describes it as mirrored, and the brand's photos show the lid's reflective inside.
• rhode says it can also hold small staples such as credit cards.

Design and Packaging

• Spot Case: rhode describes it as a compact, mirrored carrying case for spot care anywhere. It holds up to six sheets of Spotwear and measures 2.5" by 0.4" by 4".
• Spotwear: rhode says its 100% hydrocolloid stickers are clinically proven to minimise the look of spots. According to the brand, they help absorb excess oil and leave spots looking smaller, flatter and less red.

For related launches, see the Peach Slices Holiday 2026 collection at Ulta, which includes the Coquette Spot Dots patches, or browse more skincare news.

Sources

• rhode: Spot Case product page and regional storefronts
• rhode: Spotwear Strawberry product page
• rhode: The On-The-Go Set product page
• Sephora US: Spotwear listing

The Sulwhasoo White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask is a warming hydrogel face mask with physical exfoliating particles, PHA and a vitamin C derivative. It costs $70 for 120 mL and has been on sale at Sulwhasoo US since 30 September 2026. It is also listed at Sephora US, where it appears as the Ginseng Exfoliating Mask. It joins the rinse-off masks from Sulwhasoo.

Updated 8 October 2026: in stock at Sulwhasoo US ($70); listed at Sephora US ($70) with a "New" badge.

When Did the Sulwhasoo White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask Launch?

Sulwhasoo hasn't announced an official release date. The 120 mL mask appeared on Sulwhasoo's international site on 30 June 2026, without a price. It was published on the Sulwhasoo US store at $70 on 30 September 2026. By 8 October 2026, Sephora US listed it at $70 with a "New" badge and no reviews yet.

Price

• US: $70 for 120 mL / 4.05 fl. oz., at both Sulwhasoo US and Sephora US
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• International: listed on Sulwhasoo's international site without a price

The new mask should not be confused with Sulwhasoo's older White Ginseng Radiance Refining Mask. Sephora US still lists that mask at $68, and it has been on Sephora since at least 2022. Its page is no longer live on Sulwhasoo's US site.

Where to Buy

• US: Sulwhasoo US ($70); Sephora ($70)
• UK: Not yet confirmed
• Europe: Not yet confirmed
• International: Sulwhasoo international site (int.sulwhasoo.com), price not shown
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 8 October 2026: in stock at Sulwhasoo US; listed at Sephora US.

What Makes the White Ginseng Exfoliating Mask Different?

• Warming hydrogel format: Sulwhasoo says the soft hydrogel texture warms on contact. The brand describes this as a spa-like ritual inspired by Korean spas.
• Two kinds of exfoliation: the mask combines physical particles, including walnut shell powder, with chemical exfoliants, including PHA.
• Broad skin-type listing: the brand lists it for normal, dry, combination and oily skin. Sephora tags it for dullness, pores and uneven texture. Sulwhasoo's own page also names dryness, fine lines, and loss of firmness.

For other temperature-led masks, see the Sofie Pavitt Face Temp Check Hot + Cold Mask Duo and the Dr.Jart+ Cryo-V Jawline Lifting Mask. For more texture-focused K-beauty launches this season, see the Mary Kay K-Beauty Texture Edit 2026.

Formula and Key Ingredients

According to Sulwhasoo:

• White Ginseng Powder helps address dead skin cell buildup and supports the skin's moisture barrier.
• Vitamin C derivative (EAE) + PHA brighten skin for a more even-looking complexion.
• Korean Herbal Complex (JAUM ACTIVATOR™) soothes, moisturises and strengthens the moisture barrier.

What the Brand Says

Sulwhasoo cites a clinical study with 32 subjects. According to the brand, one use reduced dead skin cells by 32%, improved radiance by 22% and removed 99.9% of pore impurities. After two weeks, 100% of subjects agreed their skin looked smoother and more refined, and 96% agreed their skin tone looked visibly brighter. The brand also reports that 90% felt the scrub particles were mild during use. These results are self-assessed and instrumental figures published by Sulwhasoo.

How to Use

Sulwhasoo's directions are to apply a quarter-size amount to clean, dry skin and massage it in with a rolling motion. Leave it on for 3–5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. The brand recommends using it 2–3 times a week.

Browse more mask and serum launches in our skincare section.

Sources

• Sulwhasoo US product page
• Sephora US product listing
• Sulwhasoo international site (int.sulwhasoo.com)

rhode's Holiday 2026 Pocket Pair sets pair a Pocket Blush with a Peptide Lip Tint, and the Sugarmint Trio bundles three skincare products. The Pocket Pair sets ($38) and the Sugarmint Trio ($58) went on sale at Sephora US and Sephora Canada on 8 October 2026. The rhode holiday lineup also includes a grey Mini Bubble Bag, listed at $32 on rhodeskin.com but sold out there for now.

The same 8 October drop on rhodeskin.com added the rhode Spot Case, a $16 mirrored carrying case for Spotwear.

Release Date

The Pocket Pair Limited Edition Lip + Cheek Set and the Sugarmint Trio Limited Edition Skincare Set were released on 8 October 2026. On that date, Sephora US and Sephora Canada listed both sets as "New", "Limited Edition" and "Only at Sephora". Neither set appeared on rhodeskin.com on 8 October 2026. rhode has not confirmed a restock date for the Mini Bubble Bag.

Price

• Pocket Pair set: $38 at Sephora US and C$55 at Sephora Canada. Buying the two products separately would cost $45 in the US (Pocket Blush $25 + Peptide Lip Tint $20 at rhodeskin.com prices). The Canadian value is C$68.
• Sugarmint Trio: $58 at Sephora US and C$84 at Sephora Canada. Buying the three items separately would cost $68 in the US: little Glazing Mist $20, Peptide Lip Boost Sugarmint $23 and Peptide Eye Prep $25. The Eye Prep figure uses rhode's price for its regular Eye Prep styles, because the Sugarmint style isn't sold on its own. The Canadian value is C$103.
• Mini Bubble Bag: $32 on rhodeskin.com.

Other holiday sets launching this season include the Rare Beauty Holiday 2026 Gift Sets and Patrick Ta Holiday 2026.

What's Inside

Pocket Pair Limited Edition Lip + Cheek Set (2 items):

• Pocket Blush, 0.18 oz / 5.3 g
• Peptide Lip Tint, 0.3 oz / 10 mL

Sugarmint Trio Limited Edition Skincare Set (3 items):

• Mini Glazing Mist, 1 oz / 30 mL
• Peptide Lip Boost in Sugarmint, 0.5 oz / 15 mL
• Peptide Eye Prep in Sugarmint, 6 pairs

Shades

rhode calls the Pocket Pair sets "exclusive holiday combos" for a monochromatic look. None of the shades are new.

• Sprinkle + Ribbon: a pink pair. It includes the rhode Pocket Blush in Sprinkle.
• Toasted Teddy + Espresso: a toasty brown pair.
• Sleepy Girl + Pretzel: a mauve pair. It includes the rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Pretzel.

Where to Buy

• US: Sephora – Pocket Pair ($38); Sephora – Sugarmint Trio ($58); rhodeskin.com – Mini Bubble Bag ($32, sold out). rhode isn't sold at Ulta Beauty.
• UK: Not yet confirmed.
• International – Canada: Sephora Canada – Pocket Pair (C$55); Sephora Canada – Sugarmint Trio (C$84).
• International – Europe: Not yet confirmed. Sephora France sells rhode, including the Peptide Lip Boost Sugarmint 15 ml at €30, but did not list either set as of 8 October 2026.
• Other markets: Availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 8 October 2026: Both sets are listed at Sephora US and Sephora Canada, which currently list them as Only at Sephora. Neither set is listed on rhodeskin.com. The Mini Bubble Bag is sold out on rhodeskin.com and is not listed at Sephora US.

What Makes the rhode Holiday 2026 Sets Different?

• Each Pocket Pair matches an existing Pocket Blush with an existing Peptide Lip Tint for a monochromatic look.
• The Sugarmint Trio is built around prepping skin before makeup. The Lip Boost and Eye Prep come in a Sugarmint version.
• The Mini Bubble Bag is a smaller version of rhode's Bubble Bag. rhode says it holds two to three full-size skincare products or five minis.

Formula and Packaging

• Pocket Blush: According to rhode, this is a buildable cream blush with a soft, satin finish. The brand says its peptides and tamanu oil hydrate the skin.
• Peptide Lip Tint: rhode describes it as a sheer, buildable, glossy glaze with peptides, shea butter and vitamin E. It has a sweet scent.
• Glazing Mist: This is a hydrating face spray with ectoin, which the brand says helps reduce moisture loss.
• Peptide Lip Boost in Sugarmint: rhode describes it as a plumping lip mask with a four-peptide blend and a sweet mint scent.
• Peptide Eye Prep in Sugarmint: These are fragrance-free depuffing eye patches with caffeine.
• Mini Bubble Bag: The bag is made of neoprene with a jersey lining and has an embossed rhode logo. It measures 9.5 in long by 7.5 in high (Glam-Junkies gives about 24.1 x 18.8 x 6.4 cm), and rhode recommends spot-cleaning with soap and water.

rhode labels the Pocket Pair sets cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free and dermatologist-tested. rhode also reports these consumer-study results:

• 96% agreed the Glazing Mist left skin feeling instantly refreshed and nourished.
• 97% agreed the Eye Prep made under-eyes feel hydrated and supple.
• 97% agreed the Lip Boost left lips looking bouncy and feeling cushiony-soft.

For the Lip Boost, rhode suggests applying a thick layer while doing your makeup, wiping off the excess, and then following with your usual lip products.

Sources

• rhode: Mini Bubble Bag product page
• rhode: Peptide Lip Boost Sugarmint product page
• Sephora US: Pocket Pair Limited Edition Lip + Cheek Set
• Sephora US: Sugarmint Trio Limited Edition Skincare Set
• Sephora Canada: Pocket Pair and Sugarmint Trio product pages
• Glam-Junkies: rhode Holiday 2026 Collection

The Latest in Beauty x Stylist Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 is a 34-product advent calendar with 31 full-size skincare, makeup, haircare and body products. It costs £169 at Latest in Beauty, the UK beauty box retailer, which listed it for sale on 7 October 2026. Latest in Beauty says the contents are worth almost £650 and calls it "our biggest physical Advent Calendar yet."

Latest in Beauty's other launch this season is the Latest in Beauty Impact of Beauty Collection: British Beauty Week 2026 Edit, an £80 box of 18 products on sale from 15 October 2026.

Updated 8 October 2026: in stock at latestinbeauty.com (£169). The 2025 edition is sold out.

Release Date

Latest in Beauty listed the calendar on latestinbeauty.com on 7 October 2026, late in the evening UK time. On 8 October 2026 it announced the calendar on Instagram as "available now". The brand hasn't published a separate launch-date statement.

Price

The calendar costs £169 at Latest in Beauty. According to Latest in Beauty, buying the 34 products one by one would cost almost £650. Latest in Beauty has not announced US or other international pricing.

The 2026 edition costs £20 more than the 2025 edition and holds two more products.

What's Inside

Latest in Beauty lists 34 products, including 31 full-size. The "worth" figures below come from Latest in Beauty's own product images. Items 28 and 30–34 have no listed value.

1. Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum, 30ml (worth £60)
2. Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume - Wild Rose, 50ml (worth £34)
3. Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin Activation Serum, 100ml (worth £50)
4. Fable & Mane Root Refresh Dry Shampoo, 33g (worth £28)
5. AKT Body Conditioning Balm - SC01 Orange Grove, 100ml (worth £26)
6. Chasin' Rabbits Freeze Tag Ice Roller, 50ml (worth £25)
7. Spotlight Oral Care Ultra Teeth Whitening Strips, set of 7 strips (worth £24.95)
8. FUL London Gloss & Shine Cream, 100ml (worth £24)
9. MORPHE Jet Setter On-The-Go Complexion Trio: Mini Continuous Setting Mist, Mini Bake and Set Setting Powder in Translucent, full-size Highlight and Contour Beauty Sponge (worth £24)
10. Hada Labo Tokyo Premium Ultra Firming Booster Day Cream-In-Milk, 50ml (worth £22.49)
11. SWEED Beauty Pro Lash Lift Mascara - Black, 8ml (worth £22)
12. LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Serum, 15ml (worth £22)
13. Disciple CeraGlide Lip Oil, 10ml (worth £20)
14. The Body Shop Shea Body Butter, 200ml (worth £19)
15. Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume EDP, 5ml (worth £19)
16. Rituals The Ritual of Ayurveda Candle, 140g (worth £18)
17. BIOEFFECT Imprinting Hydrogel Mask, 30g (worth £16)
18. Emma Hardie Moringa Hydrating Hydrogel Facial Mask, 1 mask (worth £15)
19. Dr. Organic Skin Calm Probiotic Concentrated Cream, 50ml (worth £14.99)
20. Made by Mitchell Blursh Liquid Blusher, 6ml, shades will vary (worth £14)
21. Bloom & Blossom Christmas Kisses Nourishing Lip Balm, 15ml (worth £14)
22. Mylee Gel Nail Wraps - Sea Shell, set of 20 wraps (worth £13.99)
23. Maybelline New York Grippy Setting Mist, 100ml (worth £12.99)
24. Tangle Teezer Mini Ultimate Detangler - Runway Pink, 1 hairbrush (worth £11)
25. BBB London Clear Brow Gloss - Mini, 2ml (worth £10)
26. Max Factor Mellow Blur - Raspberry Rush, 3.5g (worth £9.99)
27. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel - Wine Stock, 14.7ml (worth £9.99)
28. Sally Hansen Advanced Hard As Nails - Natural, 13.3ml
29. Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Butter Me Up Lip Butter Balm - Vanilla Frost, 15ml (worth £9.99)
30. MONDAY Haircare REPAIR Hair Oil, 89ml
31. DAISE Body Scrub Bloom Glow - Violet & Berry, 510g
32. Spectrum Dual Ended Brow Brush, 1 brush
33. STARSKIN DeepMelt Collagen PDRN Mask, 24g
34. Rose & Caramel Purity Reset 4 in 1 Tan Removal Gloves, 1 pair

LANEIGE also has its own LANEIGE Advent Calendar 2026.

Where to Buy

• US: Not yet confirmed
• UK: Latest in Beauty (£169)
• International: Not yet confirmed. Latest in Beauty's listing is priced in GBP and doesn't state international shipping.
• Other markets: availability varies by region; more international stockists may be added.

Checked 8 October 2026: in stock at latestinbeauty.com.

Other UK retailer calendars released this season include the Harvey Nichols Beauty Advent Calendar 2026, the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 and the Very Beauty Advent Calendar 2026.

What Makes the Latest in Beauty x Stylist Beauty Advent Calendar Different?

• It holds 34 products, up from 32 in 2025, and Latest in Beauty calls it its biggest physical advent calendar yet.
• According to Latest in Beauty, the selection combines big brands, cult favourites, K- and J-Beauty, new launches and TikTok discoveries. LANEIGE and Hada Labo Tokyo are among the brands included.
• The contents go beyond skincare and makeup. They include teeth whitening strips, a Rituals candle, a hair-growth serum and tan removal gloves.

Key Formulas, According to the Brands

• Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum: a 10% vitamin C serum with a triple-antioxidant brightening complex. The brand says it suits people sensitive to traditional vitamin C and has a pH of 6.5. Free of essential oils, silicones and fragrance.
• Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume: contains Mirsalehi Honey and is scented with vanilla, rose and honey.
• Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin Activation Serum: a plant-based, drug-free serum with Capilia Longa™, niacinamide and caffeine. The brand says it shows visible results from 45 days.
• Fable & Mane Root Refresh Dry Shampoo: a talc-free, non-aerosol powder made with tapioca, arrowroot, rosemary and bamboo.
• AKT Body Conditioning Balm: contains prebiotics, olive squalane, lactic acid and GATULINE IN-TENSE MB™.
• Chasin' Rabbits Freeze Tag Ice Roller: a gel-serum with six types of hyaluronic acid, dispensed through a cooling roller applicator.
• Spotlight Oral Care Ultra Teeth Whitening Strips: contain hydrogen peroxide, PAP and hydroxyapatite. The brand says they were developed by dentists.
• FUL London Gloss & Shine Cream: a styling cream with shea butter and vitamin B5. The brand says it protects against heat.
• MORPHE Jet Setter Trio: a setting mist, translucent setting powder and a full-size beauty sponge.

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

Sources

• Latest in Beauty product page (checked 8 October 2026)
• Latest in Beauty's Instagram announcement, 8 October 2026
• Latest in Beauty's 2025 LiB x Stylist calendar listing