Alas! It’s that time of the month that all beauty junkies have been eagerly awaiting – the monthly roundup of newly released products. While the idea of indulging in your beauty collection might feel a tad worrisome, this month is definitely one for the splurge. With the spooktacular Halloween season just around the corner, why not surprise yourself with the ultimate trick-or-treat? Fortunately, we’ve scoured high and low to find the best beauty launches of October.

The Best Beauty Launches of October 2023

1. Hada Labo Micellar Cleansing Water

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At the top of our list for the best beauty launches of October is the Hada Labo Micellar Cleansing Water. This newly released collection boasts two variants: the Pore Refining Micellar Cleansing Water and the Skin Purifying Micellar Cleansing Water. The former harnesses the power of double enzymes to exfoliate dead skin cells, prevent blackheads, and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.

On the other hand, the latter is crafted with advanced micellar purification technology, designed to target and instantly dissolve makeup and impurities. Thanks to the inclusion of Alaska Glacier Mud, it excels in regulating excess sebum production. Its high-performance, yet gentle formula exhibits cleansing prowess, effectively removing makeup, impurities, and excess sebum. With the inclusion of double hyaluronic acid, it deeply hydrates the skin, leaving it looking plumper and more refreshed.

Why we love it:

  • Fee from colourant, fragrance, and alcohol
  • Effectively cleanses the skin from makeup, grimes and excess sebum
  • Available in two variants 

Price: RM49.90

Where to buy: Watsons

2. Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum

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Get your glow game on with the new Paula’s Choice 25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum. Leveraging on its highly stable 25% Vitamin C, it radiates the skin from within by addressing uneven skin tone and increasing the skin’s radiance, elasticity, and firmness. Both glutathione and GAP technology work together to reduce irritation while boosting the antioxidant properties and vitamin C’s stability. 

Why we love it:

  • Highly stable vitamin C
  • Targets discolouration and sun damage
  • Brightens dull complexion

Price: RM305.00

Where to buy: Paula’s Choice’s official website 

3. Fenty Beauty Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick New Shades

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Fenty Beauty Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick has unveiled its latest six new shades for its existing collection. The latest shades boast an extensive range of neutrals, reds, and first-ever berry hues, which include names like NOOD Z & DU DEZ, POW’ R THIRSTY, FIYAPROOF and WICKED WHINE. Aside from its luxurious creamy texture, the lipstick glazes the lips with a rich velvet matte colour without any dryness. 

Why we love it:

  • Advanced doe-foot applicator that provides precise application
  • Keeps  lips hydrated
  • Six new shades

Price: RM140.00

Where to buy: Available in-store and online at Sephora.my

4. Anastasia Beverly Hills Stunning Mini Palettes and Glow Seeker Highlighter

Prep for the holiday season weeks ahead by splurging on the mini palette versions of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Mini Eyeshadow Palette and Sultry Mini Eyeshadow Palette. The travel-friendly palette features nine shades that allow you to touch up on the go. But that’s not all; pair your look with the Glow Seeker Highlighter, a multi-dimensional illuminating powder that can radiate your skin and even your body. 

Why we love it:

  • Two mini version of its highly loved eye palettes
  • Stunning shades that complement all type of looks
  • Travel-friendly size

Price: The Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Mini Eyeshadow Palette (RM160), Sultry Mini Eyeshadow Palette (RM160) and Glow Seeker Highlighter (RM185)

Where to buy: Sephora

5. Lancôme Idôle Now and Lash Idôle

Double your splurge with our next best beauty launches of October, featuring Lancôme Idôle Now and Lash Idôle. The Lancôme Idôle captures the essence of floral with a concoction of rose, orchid, and vanilla. It imparts a burst of sweetness and freshness, along with a vibrant woodiness that will stimulate your olfactory senses.

The newly released Lash Idôle is a testament to years of research. Its formulation is developed to lengthen, lift, and volumize each of the lashes for a dramatic effect. The curvaceous elastomer brush is innovative as it is outfitted with 360 micro bristles of 250 different sizes.

Why we love it:

  • The Idôle Now features a long-lasting floral scent
  • Provides full lash volume
  • Instant lash lift

Price: Lancôme Idôle Now (50ml – RM480)  and Lash Idôle (RM155)

Where to buy: Lancôme’s official website 

6. Elizabeth Arden White Tea Skin Solutions Collection 

Elizabeth Arden White Tea Skin Solutions, is its first clean, vegan, and natural anti-ageing skincare collection that will take over your beauty routine. The range is expertly crafted with natural ingredients such as white tea and white T-Active Complex, a potent blend of EGCG, white tea oil, and white tea extract. These ingredients work together to fortify the skin’s barrier, soothe irritation, and restore the lipids for a youthful glow. 

It includes extensive products for a full skincare routine, such as White Tea Skin Solutions Gentle Purifying Cleanser, White Tea Skin Solutions Moisture Infusing Bi-Phase Toning Lotion, White Tea Skin Solutions Fortifying Bi-Phase Oil Serum, White Tea Skin Solutions Replenishing Micro-Gel Cream, and White Tea Skin Solutions Brightening Eye Gel.

Why we love it:

  • Vegan 
  • Eco-friendly packaging
  • Targets signs of ageing

Price: Starts from RM151.00

Where to buy: Available at selected retailers such as ZALORA, Lazada, Shopee, Parksons, Isetan, and Sogo Johor Bahru.

7. Le Regard Hermès Ombre d’Hermès Eyeshadow and Trait d’Hermés Mascara

Le Regard Hermès is the new chapter for the Maison House that is exclusively designed to express emotions through make-up collections for the eyes. The Hermès Ombre d’Hermès Eyeshadow comprises six colour palettes with four silk powder eyeshadows. The two circles include the unexpected shade and the gleam of light, while the two squares are devoted to the colours—one dark, one neutral. The Trait d’Hermés Mascara which works to intensify the gaze, is designed with six shades that are inspired by the house’s iconic hues. 

Why we love it:

  • Exclusive makeup collection for the eyes
  • Features stunning shades of eyeshadows and mascara
  • Long-lasting

Price: Ombre d’Hermès Eyeshadow (RM630) and Trait d’Hermés Mascara (RM393)

Where to buy: Available at Hermés boutique, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Hermés Beauty counters in Parkson, and Hermes.com.

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