12 Beauty Products the FASHION Team Is Obsessed with This Month

Bottega Veneta’s Mezzanotte Fragrance Collection

Translating to “midnight” in Italian, Bottega Veneta’s new Mezzanotte fragrance collection embodies the richness of night. Within this addictive trio, there’s a scent for every type of fragrance enthusiast: “Hinoki” blends soothing notes of fir balsam, sacred hinoki wood and patchouli; “Goodmorning Midnight” layers Thai oud, wild strawberry and rose; and “Almost Dawn” leaves a warm trail of chestnut, truffle and vanilla. Each perfume is housed in the designer’s signature hand-crafted glass bottle, now paired with a Marquina marble base and decorative wooden cap.

Merit’s New Solo Shadow Sheen

As someone who still occasionally smears eyeshadow over my eyelids with my fingertips, I’m sort of obsessed with using Merit’s newly launched Solo Shadow Sheen the same way. Available in six 90s-inspired shades, these foolproof shadows are packed with microfine pearls that give off a multidimensional finish that shimmers—but isn’t glittery.

Naturally, the brand tapped ‘90s icon Christina Ricci to introduce the drop in a new campaign. “The ‘90s were such a special time in my life, my teen years(!) so I’m very nostalgic for things inspired by that era, especially in beauty,” Ricci says in a press statement. “The dark, cool-toned shades of MERIT’s eyeshadows feel super nineties, exactly like the shadows I used to wear. I especially love the shade Sartorial, I love a good, rich bronze.”

Hermès’ Cool Autumn/Winter 2025 Collection

Rescuing us from the midst of a transitional glam slump (read: attempting to swap all our summery shades out for richer autumnal hues), Hèrmes has unveiled its limited-edition autumn/winter 2025 collection. In the makeup department, the brand dropped a trio of moody pink Rouge Hèrmes Lipsticks and a luxurious new “12 Ombres Optiques” Ombred d’Hermès palette full of cool-toned shadows. Then, it rounded out the range by adding three autumn-approved nail enamels—"89 Violet Byzantin,” "79 Jaune Impérial,” and "91 Vert Écossais"—borrowed from the Les Mains Hermès permanent collection.

Byredo’s Winter-Approved Holiday Collection

Inspired by Scandinavian winters and the glimmering lights cast over the Nordic Sea, Byredo’s Polar Harmony Holiday Makeup Collection invites us to romanticize the cold months ahead. Curated by Creative Image and Makeup Partner Lucia Pica, the festive drop includes the dreamy Ocean Haze Eyeshadow Palette, the frost-blue Sea Whisper Liquid Lipstick and two satin lipsticks in “Red Sunset” and “Sand Dance.” Perhaps winter isn’t so bad when you’re wearing Byredo.

Rhode’s Chic Undere-Eye Patches

There’s a reason every It-girl on your FYP is rocking Rhode’s Peptide Eye Prep Patches. Cool to the touch and seriously effective, these glossy little crescents use caffeine and peptides to depuff, brighten and smooth away tired eyes. Ten minutes later? You’ll look like you actually slept. Hailey Bieber, you’ve done it again.

Kylie Cosmetics’ Hotly Anticipated King Kylie Collection

Anyone who remembers frantically refreshing their browser in 2015 to snag a Kylie Lip Kit (we’re guilty) knows the cultural chokehold that era had on us. Now, Kylie Cosmetics is reviving that energy with the new King Kylie collection—a love letter to her OG glam days. Expect matte lip kits in throwback-yet-fresh shades, an eyeshadow palette inspired by her many hair colour eras, high-shine lip glazes and a glow-inducing highlighter complete with a teal-tipped brush. The reign continues. Long live King Kylie.

The 7 Virtues’ Delicious New Buttercream Scent

If autumn had a signature scent, it would smell a lot like The 7 Virtues’ new Buttercream Haze. Arriving just in time for the cozy season, this indulgent gourmand fragrance blends notes of buttercream icing, lemon zest, pancake accord and whipped vanilla for a scent that’s equal parts comforting and irresistible. Deliciously rich yet elegantly balanced, it’s the ultimate indulgence for those who like their perfumes with a hint of dessert.

Victoria Beckham Beauty’s Skincare-Packed Foundation Drops

Our secret weapon for flawless skin this month? Victoria Beckham Beauty’s The Foundation Drops, now available in Canada at Holt Renfrew. Powered by Augustinus Bader’s acclaimed TFC8 technology, this lightweight formula melts seamlessly into the skin for a blurred, soft-focus finish while active ingredients work to boost your complexion over time. Available in 19 semi-sheer shades that can be built up to your desired coverage, these skin-loving drops more than live up to the hype.

JVN’s Perfect Styling Stick

Achieving a well-executed slicked-back style takes practice, but JVN’s Perfect Styling Stick has made it easier than ever. Whether you’re pulling your hair back into a sleek bun or taming pesky flyaways after the fact, this pocket-sized stick glides over hair of all textures to help hold and smooth strands. Formulated with conditioning seed oils and a nourishing blend of vegan wax and butter, it also maintains the health of your hair in the process.

For the girlies who love a slick-back (guilty) slick-back approved

Nars x Iris van Herpen’s Ethereal Holiday Collection

All wrapped up in whimsical purple packaging, the Iris Van Herpen x Nars capsule is what holiday dreams are made of. “I believe in breaking rules and being different,” says founder and creative director François Nars in a press release. “I’m inspired by how Iris van Herpen paved her path in fashion by challenging the traditional conventions of couture.” Merging Nars’ beauty expertise with van Herpen’s unconventional eye for design, this otherworldly collection boasts dazzling lippies, luminous face powders, shimmer-packed palettes, a collectible makeup vault, and more must-shop gift sets for all the beauty lovers in your life. Pinch us!

Biologique Recherche’s Reimagined VIP 02 Skincare

Biologique Recherche’s iconic VIP 02 line just got a makeover, and we’re thoroughly impressed. When the brand’s original VIP O2 technology debuted in 1998, it sought to provide a solution for the harsh impacts of urban living on the skin (think: pollution and oxidative stress) by boosting oxygen flow at its surface. Now, the new and improved formula penetrates even deeper into the mitochondria to energize cells and enhance the skin’s natural ability to repair and glow. The Full Oxygenating range includes a makeup-removing milk, a restorative mask and a moisturizer, as well as an eye cream, a finishing serum, and a body emulsion.

Introducing Sona Cosmetics

Say hello to Sona Cosmetics, a new Canadian beauty brand founded by Emily David and Lauren Mezzaluna with a “makeup without the markup” philosophy. All priced under $15, standouts from Sona’s starting lineup include the glass-like Glowy Lip Oil, the adorable Jelly & Cheek Lip Tint, and the fun-to-use Peel Off Lip Stain. Affordable beauty that actually delivers, for the win.