The Best New Skin Care, Makeup, and Hair Care Launching in October 2020

This month, Chanel adds three new products to its luxurious cleansing collection. The one we opened immediately? The Chanel Le Masque Anti-Pollution Vitamin Clay Mask (£43), which is made from both kaolin and white clay (collection in France, of course), as well as hydrating and revitalising ingredients like maracuja extract, purple micro-algae, and marine spring water that is rich in minerals. I've been slathering this all over my face weekly to help keep the spots on my chin from rearing their ugly heads.

The L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler HA Eye Cream For Face (£20) (which launches this month), is actually the bestselling L'Oréal product you've never heard of. Created originally for the Asian market, a tube of L'Oréal Eye Cream For Face sells every 10 seconds globally, according to the brand. The formula was developed in response to a growing skin-care trend that saw people slathering eye cream over their entire face, due to how effective and gentle eye-cream formulas tend to be. And while a few "eye creams for face" exist in Asia, L'Oréal brought the first mass offering to market.

Exceptionally silky, the Face Cream For Eye comes out of the tube like a lightweight lotion. As you apply it, however, it melts into your skin like a (very nongreasy) balm that coddles and comforts your skin. But this hydrator doesn't just feel good. It contains an impressive list of ingredients, including hyaluronic acid (both micro and macro), caffeine, kombucha, glycerin, vitamins E and C, and something called pro-xylane, which is derived from birch trees and help amplify the effects of the HA. Our only issue? We just wish it came in a bigger tube.

The Seed to Skin The Biom'Sphere Repair and Restore Overnight Serum (£87) is a complex formula in a little bottle, aimed at restoring your skin's microbiome (the invisible layer of bacteria that we all have sitting atop our skin) and improving hydration. It does that with the help of several forms of pre and probiotics (many of which are from fermented plant extracts), as well as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, aloe vera gel, and calendula flower extract — a gentle-yet-powerful anti-inflammatory

On 5 Oct, Weleda will add a new product to its pomegranate range that's specifically formulated for mature skin. The Weleda Pomegranate Firming Facial Oil (£39) contains eight organic plant oils (including, you guessed it, pomegranate seed oil), which are packed with antioxidants that help increase hydration, elasticity, and firmness in the skin.

Dr. Maryam Zamani's gold eye masks have a huge fanbase of both beauty editors and celebrities, so you can imagine how excited everyone is about the fact she's launching the MZ Skin Antipollution Illuminating Eye Mask (£70 for five-pack) this month. Equally as selfie-friendly as the original, the metallic rose-gold hydrogel eye masks contain active ingredients that help negate the signs of stress and fatigue caused by environmental pollutants. In addition to a range of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients, the masks also include moisturising hyaluronic acid and soothing licorice root extract to leave your under eyes looking brighter, smoother, and less puffy after just 15 minutes.

This month, Avène introduces new-and-improved versions of its bes-selling Antirougeurs Soothing Cream and Emulsion, both of which are genius at calming and coddling dry, stressed, red skin (I've been using both on and off in my routine for years). Additionally, they've also added a brand-new product to the Antirougeurs range, the Eau Thermale Avène Antirougeurs Unify SPF 30 (£19), a very sheer tinted moisturiser that not only helps soothe the redness in your skin, but also covers it throughout the day — although, only if you have pale, fair, or medium skin tones, as its sadly only available in one shade.

Launching on 10 Oct, the Lixirskin Peel Express (£31) is a resurfacing peel and rehydrating mask in one. Packed with acids, fruit enzymes, and moisture-grabbing humectants, this hardworking formula helps leave skin feeling smoother and looking glowier, all whilst boosting hydration levels beneath the surface. Just apply all over your face, leave on for 20 minutes, and rinse off with warm water.

Perricone's new brightening antioxidant serum — the Perricone MD CCC + Ferulic Brightening Complex 20% (£129) — boasts an impressive 20% vitamin C concentrate that's made up of three different types of the powerhouse ingredient: vitamin C ester, ether, and phosphate. The complex is combined with ferulic acid and phospholipids to stabilise the formula, whilst vitamin E adds a nourishing element.

DHC's original Cleansing Oil is a classic skin-care product known for its simple-yet-effective formula. Looking out for us as we move closer to the winter months, this month, the Japanese brand will introduce a richer, more hydrating version of its famed face wash, the DHC Olive Concentrated Cleansing Oil (£25), which is ideal for dry, sensitive skin types — or those of us just feeling particularly parched from chilly winds and indoor heating.

Byredo's first foray into makeup — in collaboration with London-based makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench — is quite possibly one of the most exciting beauty launches of the entire year. Colourful, inclusive, and surprisingly user-friendly, the collection absolutely lives up to all of the anticipation and expectations. The range includes a defining mascara, a black liquid liner, a lip balm, a powder eye shadow palette (that comes in three colourways), lipstick (which is incredibly pigmented), and last by not least, the Byredo Colour Sticks (£26 each), shown here.

The Colour Stick comes in 16 shades that either have a glossy, metallic, and glitter finish. There are bold colours like Sick Pink, Sauce, and four different gorgeous shades of blue (Kinda Blue, Purple Stinger, Ultramagnetic, and Medium Blue), an inky black (Destroyer), a few gorgeous neutrals (La Scène, Great Sands, Ancient, and Vienna, which can double as a dewy highlighter), and a few vintage-y colours that we can't wait to wear all autumn (Kumato, Sauce, and Babi). What's truly unique about the Colour Sticks, though, is that it allows you to play with unique and vivid colours in an incredibly easy way. The fact it's a stick means you just swipe it on, and the pigment has a lot of play time, meaning it's very easy to blend and diffuse — whether you prefer to use a brush or get artsy with your fingertips.

I swore off foundation brushes years ago once I discovered the Beautyblender. However, ever since trying out the Bobbi Brown Precise Buffing Brush (£37), which launched this month, it's been back to brushes for me. The shape of this buffing brush is like nothing I've ever seen before; the densely-packed bristles are formed in a slight pyramid shape that, not only helps give your foundation an airbrushed quality, but also (similar to the Beautyblender) allows you to successfully blend your foundation and concealer in tricky areas like the corners of your eyes, sides of your nose, and under your bottom lip. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a brush before.

The new BareMinerals Strength & Length Serum-Infused Mascara (£23) features a formula rich in peptides (derived from the red clover flower and minerals) that helps condition lashes and keep them silky. As for the brush, it looks more like a paddle brush than your classic cylindrical-shaped wand, and it features three different kinds of bristles. On the side that looks most like a paddle brush, there are five rows of long bristles that are spaced out enough to ensure pigment is evenly distributed along your lashes from root. The opposite side has tiny little ridges that you comb over your lashes to add fullness, while the side bristles can be used to define the tiny corner and bottom lashes.

With four very different shimmering hues, the Kevyn Aucoin Kaleidochrome All Over Highlight Palette (£39) is great for those who love their makeup to have a lot of glow. And because the colours are quite pigmented — and extend beyond your basic champagne and rose gold — this luminising palette works on a wide variety of medium and dark skin tones.

This month Revlon debuts three new primers that are jam-packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients. Choose from Brightening and Skin-Tone Evening (which contains lemon extract and vitamins C and E), Perfecting and Smoothing (which contains vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid), and our personal favourite, the Revlon PhotoReady Prime Plus Mattifying and Pore Reducing Primer (£11), which not only gives you a lovely even base on which to lay your foundation and concealer, but also contains alpha and beta hydroxy acids to help control oil production throughout the day, keeping your skin looking matte and your makeup from breaking down by lunch time.

Looking for a new foundation but don't want something super spenny? The new Essence Cosmetics Pretty Natural Hydrating Foundation (£5) is a moisturising, medium-coverage formula that comes in 31 shades and costs less than a fiver. And the low price point doesn't mean you end up with a formula full of nasties. The Natural Hydrating Formula is 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free, and os free of parabens, perfumes, and preservatives. What it does contain is hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to ensure your skin looks dewy all day long.

MAC has a long history of making really great lip glosses (I mean, Lip Glass continues to be an iconic formula decades after it launched). So expect to be wowed by the brand's newest foray into high shine: MAC Powerglass Plumping Lip Gloss (£19). Available in 18 shades, high-shine, highly-pigmented lip gloss also has a slight plumping effect, thanks to ingredients like ginger, capsicum, and menthol crystals.

Top London hairstylist Charlotte Mensah will add a new product to her hair-care range this month. Made to be used by anyone who has curly hair, the Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Hair Pomade (£52) is a multipurpose styling cream that also helps hydrate dry strands. Made with rich, moisturising ingredients like shea butter and manketti oil, the pomade can be applied throughout the hair when it's wet or dry, and can be used as a leave-in before air drying, a prep for braiding or twisting, or as a finishing product that calms frizz when either smoothed through an updo, combed through strands after a blow dry, or run through curls to add definition.

The Coco & Eve Miracle Hair Elixir (£29) is a multi-tasking oil that can be used in a variety of ways to make your hair look and feel healthier. Made with a mix of mangosteen, papaya, prickly pear, and virgin coconut oils, you can run it through damp hair has a pre-styling prep or before you air dry, run it over dry hair to add shine and smooth frizz, or use it as an overnight treatment by applying it all throughout your hair and covering your hair with either a microfibre towel or satin bonnet before going to bed.

We honestly really love body oil. We love how they're ridiculously hydrating, absorb quickly (at least the good ones do), and leave your limbs with a sexy sheen. The only downside? They can leave your bathroom a bloody mess. That's why Glossier's newest addition to its Body Hero range, the Glossier Body Hero Dry-Touch Oil Mist (£24) is so genius. The grapeseed and sunflower seed oils make it supermoisturising, while the dry touch formula melts into your skin almost immediately. What sets this apart, however, is the sustainable glass bottle and convenient, faff-free spray bottle that means oil only goes where you want it to — on your skin, not all over your the bathroom sink.

Byredo's Night Veils collection is a trio of concentrated perfumes meant to applied in the evening to set the mood, whether you're getting ready for a night out, or enjoying a night in. In October, that trio becomes a quartet with the addition of Byredo Tobacco Mandarin Extrait de Parfum (£235), a woody spicy citrus fragrance that, according to the brand, is inspired by the smells, sights, and sounds of Tangiers. Notes of mandarin, cumin, tobacco, leather, oud, and sandalwood make this a mysteriously complex complex eau that is so gorgeous, it's already low in stock on Space NK.

Inspired by the brand's Velvet Nourishing Cream for the face, the new Sisley Paris Velvet Nourishing Body Cream With Saffron Flowers (£102) offers the same ultrahydrating, skin-softening results for the rest of your body. Like the original face cream, the body version also feels incredibly comforting as you slather it over your arms and legs; it also contains the same saffron flower extract that is full of good-for-your-skin antioxidants.

The World Health Organisation recommends using hand sanitiser that contains at least 60 percent alcohol to effectively cleanse your skin (advice followed by the UK government). The new Chantecaille Rose Geranium and Basil Hand Sanitiser (£12) contains 70 percent alcohol, which means it exceeds the WHO's minimum amount. But in addition to being effective, this formula is also quite luxurious, with its silky texture and pretty scent — certainly not necessary, but it's nice to have something you like to use when you're applying it so frequently. Additionally, this month, Chantecaille has partnered with the Magic Breakfast charity to provide over 5,000 healthy and nutritious breakfasts and wrap-around support to children at risk of hunger in the UK.

We all have a new appreciation for hand cream this year, so it's great news that so many brands are coming out with new formulas in 2020. This month, we can't wait to add the Sister & Co. Rosa Hand Cream (£16.50) to our collection. The organic and vegan formula is made from a creamy blend of shea butter, apricot oil, and coconut oil, and smells floral and citrusy thanks to essential oils like rose geranium, grapefruit, and mandarin.

This Works adds two new items to its beautifully-scented Stress Check range: Stress Check Clean Hands (£4) hand sanitiser, and the Stress Check Kind Hands (£10) hand cream. Both products are a treat to apply and super effective — the hand gel contains 70% alcohol, while both include hyaluronic acid to keep hands as soft as possible amidst all the washing and sanitising.

Sure, we still have time until December, but if the next few months are anything like the rest of 2020, the festive season will be here before you know it. Luckily, beauty brands are already launching great gift ideas to add to our lists. Case in point: the Cire Trudon The Alabasters (£160 each) collection. Available in three scents — Ernesto (Moroccan mint tea), Ebd El Kader (leather and tobacco), and Hérméra (coriander and pink peppercorn) — each of the Alabaster candles is housed in a jar sculpted in Spain from a single block of alabaster stone. Each vessel is completely unique and features the gold Trudon emblem. And when you've used up the candle, the best part is that you can repurpose these stylish jars in a variety of ways around the house.

We all probably need a little more calming and balancing in our lives right now, and one way to add that into your life is with the new Susanne Kaufmann Balancing Room Diffuser (£67). With notes of lavender, ylang ylang, patchouli, and incense, the diffuser helps to evoke a calm and inviting atmosphere to you and your guests. Aside from all of the aromatherapy benefits, this is one of the most beautiful room diffusers we've set our eyes on and it deserves to be displayed front and centre in your home. What's more, the bottle is fully recyclable.