As November draws to a close, the Christmas season looms on the horizon. While the majority of people are scouring the internet for festive decorations, the joyful holiday serves as a perfect excuse to indulge in the latest beauty products. From Jean Paul Gaultier Divine Eau de Parfum and Kora Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer to the Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette, your days are incomplete without these new releases. Whether you’re searching for gifts for your loved ones or treating yourself, explore our selection of the best beauty launches of November below.

The Best Beauty Launches of November 2023

1. Mentholatum Water Colour Lip Balm

Swipe on the Mentholatum Water Colour Lip Balm, a high-shine tinted lip balm that seamlessly combines the hydrating properties of a lip balm with the vibrant colours of a lipstick. It comes in three variants: Super Me (red tint), Pamper Me (coral tint), and Fancy Me (sweet pink tint). The formula is enriched with 10 plant extracts to hydrate the lips while imparting a subtle hint of tint.

Why we love it:

  • Long-lasting pigment
  • Hydrates dry lips instantly
  • Available in three variants of colours

Price: RM19.90

Where to buy: Guardian

2. Jean Paul Gaultier Divine Eau de Parfum

Our next highlight among the best beauty launches of November is the Jean Paul Gaultier Divine Eau de Parfum. Crafted by Quentin Bisch, it delivers floral and sweet notes with a subtle hint of sea saltiness, capturing the intensity of two accords. The fragrance opens with top notes of calypsone, red berries, and bergamot, followed by a floral bouquet of white flowers that takes you on an olfactory journey. It concludes with base notes of meringue, musk, and patchouli.

Why we love it:

  • Stunning corset inspired bottle
  • Floral and gourmand scent
  • Long-lasting 

Price: RM655 for 100ml, RM477 for 50ml and RM304 for 30ml (only available on ZALORA)

Where to buy: Available at Isetan, Parkson, Sogo, AEON, and ZALORA

3. Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette

A must-have beauty item for this festive season is the Huda Beauty Pretty Grunge Eyeshadow Palette, stealing the spotlight among the top beauty launches of November. Featuring 18 ultra-pigmented shades, the palette offers a diverse range of finishes, including matte nudes, multi-chromatic foils, and sparkly blacks and silvers. Inspired by grunge aesthetics, these shades are perfect for creating smoky or sultry eye makeup looks.

Why we love it:

  • Minimal fallout
  • Highly pigmented shades
  • Blendable

Price: RM367.00

Where to buy: Sephora in-stores, sephora.my, Sephora in-app and Lazada

4. AROMATICA Hand Cream

This compilation of the best beauty launches in November is dedicated to pampering you from head to toe. The AROMATICA Hand Cream is expertly formulated to provide your hardworking hands with the tender loving care they deserve. In addition to hydrating the skin, it features a pleasant scent that lingers for hours. The hand cream is available in four variations: Serene Hand Cream Lavender & Marjoram, Embrace Hand Cream Neroli & Patchouli, Mellowness Hand Cream Magnolia & Sandalwood, and Inspirit Hand Cream Basil & Bergamot.

Why we love it:

  • Beautifully scented hand cream
  • Instantly replenish dry skin
  • Available in four variations 

Price: RM65.00

Where to buy: Available exclusively at selected Sephora stores, sephora.my, and Sephora in-app

5. KVD Beauty Surreal Bloom Holiday Collection

For this holiday season, KVD Beauty has introduced its limited-edition Surreal Bloom Holiday Collection. The packaging artwork is designed by renowned visual artist Rocío Montoya. The collection includes essential makeup products perfect for Christmas, such as the Surreal Bloom Metallic Vegan Eyeshadow Palette, Queen of Poisons Full-Size Liquid Lipstick and Lip Liner Duo, Tattoo Duo Waterproof Eyeliner Set, and Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Metallic Liquid Lipstick.

Why we love it:

  • Limited-edition collection
  • Packaging artwork created by visual artist Rocío Montoya
  • Vegan

Price: Surreal Bloom Metallic Vegan Eyeshadow Palette (RM130), Queen of Poisons Full-Size Liquid Lipstick and Lip Liner Duo (RM145), Tattoo Duo Waterproof Eyeliner Set (RM150) and Everlasting Hyperlight Transfer-Proof Metallic Liquid Lipstick (RM115)

Where to buy: Sephora

6. Kora Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer

Harnessing the power of plant-based retinol alternatives Bakuchiol and Alfalfa, the Kora Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Moisturizer tackles the signs of ageing. Its formulation is enhanced with a blend of natural peptides, ceramides, and Acai Plant, working together to hydrate, tighten, plump, and strengthen the skin’s barrier. Moreover, it is designed to shield the skin from signs of ageing caused by environmental stressors and stress.

Why we love it:

  • Contains plant-based retinol alternatives
  • Certified vegan
  • Refillable packaging

Price: RM299.00

Where to buy: Sephora

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