Every October, something shifts, maybe it’s the fairy light, maybe it’s the back-to-back invites, or maybe it’s that deep, instinctive pull to “just see what’s new” on Nykaa. Suddenly, your skincare feels too routine, your make-up bag looks tired, and your hair could use some well-deserved tlc.
Enter the new season of luxe launches. This year’s luxe beauty launches aren’t messing about; they’re shinier, smarter, and built to survive every champagne clink, dance floor, and “I didn’t plan to stay out this late” moment. It’s giving glow, staying power, and just the right amount of chaos-proof glam.
So, whether you’re curating your “party face” or hunting down something impressive to gift your beauty-obsessed friend (or yourself, no shame), this luxe new launches round-up is your easy way out. Think of it as your festive vanity wish list, but make it cute, cheeky, and a little bit extra.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation
If “expensive skin” were a finish, Charlotte Tilbury just bottled it. The Airbrush Flawless Foundation delivers that seamless, silky coverage that blurs pores without turning your face into a mask. It’s long-wearing, transfer-resistant, and basically does what a good ring light does, just in liquid form.
I tried it on a night out and, hours later, my base still looked freshly applied. It’s matte without the flatness, glowy without the grease, a total sweet spot. Add in Charlotte’s signature rose-gold bottle, and honestly, it deserves its own spot on your vanity shelf.
Bobbi Brown Luxe Cashmere Matte Lipstick
Bobbi Brown’s new Luxe Cashmere Matte feels like a love letter to the lipstick girlies who crave plush texture without dry lips. Think cloud-soft pigment, weightless wear, and colours that look like they were mixed under flattering lighting.
I’ve been wearing the shade Neutral Rose on repeat, it’s that “I’m not trying too hard but I look put-together” kind of nude. The texture melts in, not sits on, and somehow lasts through cocktails and canapés.
Pixi On-The-Glow Base Foundation Stick
For anyone who loves a five-minute face (guilty), Pixi’s On-The-Glow Foundation Stick is the dream. It’s creamy, portable, and basically foolproof; swipe, blend with fingers, done. It evens out your skin tone without suffocating it and leaves that healthy, “just had a smoothie” glow.
It’s also brilliant for on-the-go touch-ups. I threw it in my bag before a long work day, and it handled an impromptu dinner without a single patch. It’s the kind of product that makes you look like you have your life together, even when you’re winging it.
Too Faced Cloud Crush Blurring Blush
Too Faced really said “filter who?” with the Cloud Crush Blurring Blush. It’s airy, pigmented, and somehow soft-focuses your cheeks the second it touches skin. The finish? Satin perfection with a real-skin radiance.
I went for the shade Headliner, and the compliments poured in. It gives that believable post-pilates flush; fresh, flattering, and a little flirty. It’s also buildable, so you can go from “office glow” to “dance-floor drama” in seconds.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Hyaluronic Acid Serum
If your skin’s been hinting at dehydration, this one’s your rescue plan. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Lines Serum is a lightweight hyaluronic acid blend that plumps, smooths, and brings back bounce. It’s skincare that feels as luxe as it looks.
After a week of use, my fine lines softened, and my makeup glided on smoother, basically, my skin stopped acting tired. It’s that perfect pre-foundation prep if you want a hydrated base that makes everything else look better.
Redken Naked Gloss Lightweight Hair Serum
Redken’s Naked Gloss Serum is glass hair in a bottle, no salon appointment required. It’s weightless, frizz-taming, and gives that reflective sheen that makes people think you’ve had a professional blowout.
I applied a few drops before a night out and caught my reflection under fairy lights, shine levels were borderline illegal. It’s also silicone-light, so your hair stays soft and swingy, not coated. Basically, a must for party season.
Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush
The Dior Rosy Glow has reached cult status, and for good reason. It adapts to your skin’s pH to give a bespoke flush think “just came back from a run” vibes. It’s pink, it’s pretty, it’s Dior and yes, it’s worth the hype.
I dusted it on for brunch and girl my cab selfie that day really popped off the blush. It brightens your face instantly, even on those mornings when you’re running on caffeine and hope.
Lancôme Idôle Power Eau de Parfum
One spritz of Lancôme Idôle Power and suddenly you’re walking like there’s theme music behind you. It’s a floral-chypre blend, bright, feminine, but with that strong, slightly spicy dry-down that screams power dressing.
It’s not a “cute” scent; it’s assertive, sophisticated, and makes you feel like you could run a boardroom and then a bar crawl. My colleague (hi, clare) wore it recently and gurl am I going to steal it from her soon.
NARS The Multiple
The beauty moves fast, but NARS The Multiple remains untouchable. Creamy, blendable, and instantly flattering, it’s one of those rare products that works everywhere; cheeks, eyes, lips. The shade Orgasm is iconic, but South Beach adds the warm, candlelit glow of a holiday evening.
I keep one in my handbag at all times. It’s that reliable, flattering swipe that rescues any dull day or rushed face. NARS basically invented the word “effortless”.
Key Takeaways
Go ahead, refresh your vanity, wrap one up for your bestie, and keep one for yourself. Because festive season beauty isn’t just about sparkle, it’s about the glow you feel when your products actually deliver.
FAQs
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What’s the best gifting pick from this list?
The Dior Rosy Glow Blush or Lancôme Idôle Power, they’re timeless, instantly recognisable, and feel like a treat.
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Which product gives the biggest instant glow-up?
Definitely Pixi’s On-The-Glow Foundation Stick, dewy skin in 30 seconds flat.
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What’s worth splurging on if you only buy one?
Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Foundation. It’s the kind of base that makes everything else look better.
