philosophy has released its Holiday 2026 collection: nine limited-edition 16 oz hydrating shower gels at $28 each, plus nine holiday gift sets priced from $24 to $88. The collection was listed on philosophy.com on 6 October 2026 and is available now in the US.
What's New: The Holiday Shower Gels
Each hydrating shower gel costs $28 (US) for 16 oz and works as a shower gel, bubble bath and shampoo. The scent notes come from philosophy's own descriptions:
- balsam spice: clove, fir balsam, sandalwood (6 oz mini, $10)
- blueberry crumble: crumble, creamy blueberry, vanilla
- christmas cookie: caramel, sweet vanilla, warm cookie accord (6 oz mini, $10)
- cinnamon sugared apples: glazed cinnamon, baked apple, maple sugar
- coconut frosting: vanilla, coconut water, lily of the valley
- peppermint stick: sweet cream, vanilla, peppermint
- snow angel: soft woods, fuji apple, jasmine (6 oz mini, $10)
- sparkling hollyberries: black currant, violet, amber
- white cherry: cherry, warm almond, vanilla
What the Brand Says
According to philosophy, the shower gels are formulated with 5x more hydrating ingredients than before and leave no film or residue. The brand says the pH-balanced formula is clinically demonstrated to respect the skin's moisture barrier and is dermatologist tested. Glycerin and niacinamide appear in the ingredient lists.
How to use: philosophy directs applying the gel all over the body and rinsing, or drizzling it under running water for a bubble bath.
The Holiday Gift Sets
- Magical duo shower gel set ($24): blueberry crumble and balsam spice, 6 oz each
- Delightful shower gel trio ($25): snow angel, christmas cookie and balsam spice, 3 oz each
- Vanilla hug mist set ($28): body & hair fragrance mist in 7.9 oz and 1 oz
- Amazing grace collection set ($37): EDT 0.5 oz, shower gel 3 oz, firming body emulsion 3 oz
- Fragrance duo ($39): amazing grace EDT 0.5 oz and radiant grace EDP 0.5 oz
- Shower gel wonderland set ($40): sparkling hollyberries, white cherry, snow angel, blueberry crumble and balsam spice, 3 oz each
- Fresh cream warm cashmere set ($58): EDT 2 oz, shower gel 6 oz, body lotion 4 oz
- Amazing grace EDP set ($77): EDP 2 oz and firming body emulsion 6 oz
- Amazing grace trio ($88): EDT 4 oz, EDT travel spray 0.33 oz, firming body emulsion 6 oz
The brand describes fresh cream warm cashmere as a limited-edition scent of tangerine, cashmere woods, orchid, vanilla, sandalwood and musk. philosophy also says the vanilla hug mist is "scientifically proven to boost your mood" and offers 24-hour hydration.
Where to Buy
- US: philosophy.com: 16 oz shower gels ($28), 6 oz minis ($10), gift sets ($24–$88, linked above). Ulta Beauty, Sephora and other US retailers: Not yet confirmed
- UK: Not yet confirmed
- International: Not yet confirmed
Sources
- philosophy.com product listings, 6 October 2026
- philosophy shower gel wonderland holiday gift set (philosophy.com)
- Instagram release post on the philosophy holiday collection