It’s the final month of the year and we weren’t about to let it pass without spotlighting the best beauty launches in December. From scented hair sprays that do more than hold, to globally loved lip luminisers and smart, multitasking brushes, we’ve rounded up seven standouts that earned their hype with both innovation and results. These are the products that made us pause mid-scroll and rethink our routines. Ahead, we break down exactly why each of these deserves a spot in your lineup—and why you’ll want to add them to your 2026 carts sooner rather than later.
If you ever wished your hairspray did more than just hold, OUAI gets it. The brand just added a new hairspray to its cult haircare lineup—one that scents, styles and textures in one go. This salt-free spray is formulated to enhance your hair’s natural texture while boosting volume and keeping the strands soft, not crunchy. Bonus: it smoothes frizz as you spray. Mist it onto damp or dry hair, scrunch, twist and let it do its thing.
You know those moments when you’re standing over your makeup bag thinking, “I just want one brush that does it all?” PAC clearly had the same thought and answered with their new 4-in-1 makeup brush. Made for real life and real routines, this travel-friendly brush is designed for effortless, on-the-go application, packing four brushes into one sleek tool. There’s a multipurpose brush that works well with creams and powders, a dedicated concealer brush and two eyeshadow brushes that take you from a soft wash of colour to a little definition. The ergonomic handle is where things get smart. It comes with three in-built magnetic compartments that keep each brush securely in place, while also giving you a comfortable and controlled grip for precise application. So instead of carrying your entire brush kit “just in case,” all you really need is this one multitasking hero tucked into your on-the-go makeup pouch.
If simplifying your skincare routine is on your New Year wishlist, this refreshing milky toner is the rare, does-it-all product that will earn its spot on your shelf. Powered by green tea, it delivers a serious hit of moisture while feeling light and comforting on skin. The toner is formulated with green tea–derived ceramides that strengthen your moisture barrier, helping skin hold onto hydration all day long. Add to that a blend of nine hyaluronic acids, each working at different layers of the skin, and you get deep, multi-level hydration.
When Fenty Beauty drops something new, it instantly goes to the top of our wishlist. This set features three lip luminisers that are designed to steal the spotlight. Inside, you’ll find two shimmery lip glosses and one standout luminiser. It's stacked with three layers of limited-edition shimmer that delivers rich colour and mirror-like shine in a single swipe. The formula is packed with nourishing ingredients, so lips stay smooth, plush and never sticky. It’s high-shine, high-impact and exactly what you want pulled out of your bag at year-end parties.
Akind is known for its barrier-first formulas and with this launch, the brand is extending that same care to your lips. This lip creme proves you don’t have to choose between nourishment and colour. Available in eight shades, it delivers rich pigment with a silky soft, satin finish. The creamy formula melts on contact, softly blurs fine lines and gives your lips a naturally fuller look. One glide and you get a plush, pillowy feel—thanks to nourishing ingredients like murumuru butter, shea butter and jojoba oil that wrap the lips in hydration and keep them comfortable all day.
This homegrown Spotlight Cushion Foundation offers full coverage that somehow feels like nothing. It’s lightweight, breathable and keeps skin looking freshly done for up to 24 hours—yes, even through sweat, humidity, transfers and whatever else your day throws at you. The built-in mirror and air cushion sponge make touchups genuinely easy (and mess-free). Besides, the finish is soft-focus, velvety and subtly radiant—like your skin, just smoother and glowier in a single dab.
This iconic fragrance line recently introduced Atelier Des Fleurs, a floral range that doesn’t feel like a bouquet overload. Think florals but thoughtfully layered with other notes. Rosa Damascena has a blend of rose and hibiscus notes, in a way that feels soft, modern and never too sweet. It’s the kind of scent you can wear every day without getting tired of it. As an eau de parfum, it lasts for hours, lingering on skin in a subtle way. If you like florals but want something a little unexpected, this range is very much your vibe.

