The Best New Beauty Products Actually Worth Trying, According to Vogue’s Beauty Editor

In the world of cosmetics, there’s always a handful of new beauty products to unearth. With reformulated classics, just-discovered ingredients, and high-tech tools released each month, understanding what to stock your vanity with can feel confusing. To help inform your buy, here, we take a look at the new beauty arrivals worth knowing—and shopping.

One thing came to mind as I was curating this edit of November’s leading beauty launches: “It’s tiiiimeeeeee,” as queen Mariah Carey famously sings each year to welcome the holiday season. In similar fashion, the newness worth discussing is uber-giftable for the beauty lover on your list. For someone interested in a great hair day every day, there is arguably no better gift than a Dyson hot tool, making its new Airwrap styler for curly hair a hot-ticket item. Another excellent, foolproof beauty gift? Fragrance, be it a fresh Le Labo scent or a fun candle by Glossier. Read on to discover these and more new arrivals suitable to gift to your loved ones or to add to your own wishlist.

Our Top Picks

Dyson Airwrap Multi-styler Complete Long Diffuse

• The Inspiration: The Dyson Airwrap needs no introduction. So while I am not highlighting it here as a brand-new Dyson hot tool to know, I am showcasing the launch of a new version specifically for my curly and coily peeps. “The original Airwrap can be effective for various hair types, including curly/coily hair, but the long diffuser is more specialized,” explains Irinel de León, celebrity stylist and global Dyson ambassador. “Its extended shape and specific airflow pattern cater better to longer and curly/coily hair textures, providing enhanced results compared to the standard attachments of the original Airwrap.” So what exactly is new about the Airwap Complete Long Diffuse? Simply put: The attachments differ; this set features two new ones. The first is a wide-tooth comb designed to help detangle and lengthen wavy, curly, and coily hair types while drying. The second and perhaps most exciting addition is the diffuser. “The diffuser attachment aims to evenly disperse air to dry curls, coils, or waves while minimizing frizz and maintaining hair health, specifically for those with longer hair lengths,” de León says.
• The Results: Generally speaking most people don’t want frizzy hair, but this is especially true to achieve defined curls and coils. So the diffuser is designed for even air distribution—to dry hair without disrupting the natural curl pattern—which minimizes heat damage, preserves hair’s moisture levels, and reduces frizz. Same goes for the wide-tooth comb, which I find funnels Dyson’s powerful airflow, smoothing the hair shaft as you work through. Of course, the set also features other well-loved attachments, like the volumizing round brush, firm brush, smoothing dryer, and long barrel.
• My Experience: As a curly girl, I was admittedly already a fan of the Dyson Airwrap even before this model was launched. (Go ahead and read my full review here.) It’s honestly an investment-worthy hot tool that I do not hesitate to recommend time and time again. All to say I was delighted to hear that Dyson was introducing a set featuring a diffuser and wide-tooth comb—two attachments I love most about my Dyson Supersonic hair dryer. Now I can pretty much rely on my Airwrap exclusively, which is particularly exciting for travel! While I’d previously have to dry and lengthen my coils with the Supersonic wide-tooth comb then style with the Airwrap, I can do my entire styling routine with just the latter.
• Who It’s for: This level of customization is just not something you get with traditional hair tools. Dyson continues to prove that it’s designing tools with every hair type in mind, so I’d say there’s genuinely something for everyone. For the second year in a row, it’s one of my top gifts of 2023.
• How to Use: Using the Dyson Airwrap is not a one-fits-all approach; outlining all its uses could be a full tutorial at minimum. But I asked de León for a bit of guidance. “Understanding how your hair responds to the Airwrap’s attachments will help achieve the best results for each desired style,” she says. “Adjust heat and airflow settings according to your hair’s thickness and texture to prevent excessive heat exposure and maintain hair health.” For frizz-free, defined curls, she recommends applying a curl-defining product then using the diffuser attachment on a low-to-medium heat setting. “Once dry, switch to the cool-shot setting to set the curls and reduce frizz further,” she notes. For a voluminous blowout, on the other hand, start with straight hair (via the wide-tooth comb and/or smoothing brush), and work with the round brush in sections, “wrapping hair around the barrel while simultaneously lifting at the roots for volume.”

Violette_Fr Petal Bouche Matte

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• The Inspiration: French-born makeup artist Violette is the epitome of the effortless, cool-girl French style we all desire—and sometimes, maybe, try too hard to achieve. Thankfully, between her social media community and beauty line Violette_Fr, it’s easier than ever to put your own spin on la beauté française. “Cerise désir means ‘cherry desire,’” says Violette of the new shade of her acclaimed Petal Bouche Matte lipstick. “It’s dangerous, mysterious, but most of all, the definition of chic irreverence.” If you’re anything like me, you think of a red lip when you think of Parisian beauty. While everything else about their style is minimal, that pop of rogue makes all the statement. While the inaugural shade, Amour Fou, is Violette’s signature, she’s now introducing a rich burgundy hue that leans less holiday red, more deep merlot. “Let Cerise Désir dress you—that’s all you need,” she muses. “That’s your outfit.”
• My Experience: To be clear, my personal quest for the best red lipstick is only just beginning, but I do know exactly what I’m looking for. The lipstick should, of course, stay in place for hours, not transfer, and not dry my lips out. As for the shade, I need something that will complement my golden undertones. I’m not partial to a bright crimson by any means, so the richer the better. I was delighted that Cerise Désir checked all my boxes.
• The Results: The velvet texture of Petal Bouche Matte is unmatched. The first swatch goes on creamy, but it diffuses into a velvet, soft matte finish once you start blending (or rubbing your lips together). That being said, a little goes a long way; the more product you apply, the richer the hue. The Cerise Désir shade has bluish undertones, which are great for a rich nighttime look. As I do with any lip, I was sure to pair it with a deep brown lip liner to adequately define my pout and give added fullness.
• Finish: Matte
• About the Shades: There are three shades total: Cerise Désir, Amour Fou (a fiery red), and Cœur Infidèle (a vibrant pink).
• Who It’s for: Anyone in search of a sultry, kissable matte red lip.
• How to Use: According to Violette_Fr, apply a stroke of the lipstick to your bottom lip and then top lip. Add a little extra to the outer corners for an ombré effect, or gently soften the edges with your fingertips for that French-girl look.

Chanel Sublimage L’Extrait de Nuit Ultimate Repair Night Concentrate

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• The Inspiration: Through Sublimage L’Extrait de Nuit, Chanel Beauty is looking to maximize your beauty sleep. While many of us focus our beauty regimens during the daylight hours, Chanel has long been privy to the power of the nighttime routine, studying since 2001 how our body’s circadian rhythm impacts the skin. “Free from the stresses of the day, it is able to activate its cellular-repair mechanisms and eliminate toxins for improved rejuvenation and strength,” Chanel writes in a press release. “It undergoes a true rebirth.” However, our biological clock is altered when irregular sleep patterns get in the way, ultimately leading to skin looking duller prematurely.
• The Results: Vanilla is at the heart of Chanel’s Sublimage collection, so it should come as no surprise that the ingredient leads the Ultimate Repair Night Concentrate. There is vanilla from Madagascar and polyfractioned vanilla planifolia. The benefits of vanilla, you ask? It protects against free-radical damage and helps promote youthful, effective skin cells. Composed of 91% natural ingredients, the concentrate is also infused with Himalayan swertia extract (according to Chanel, this “limits the spread of skin cells that are responsible for signs of aging, then promotes cell rejuvenation”) and a chronopeptide (which also works to repair damaged skin cells). Simply put, this promotes brighter, firmer, plumper skin over time. Not to mention it’s housed in impeccable refillable glass packaging.
• My Experience: Using Sublimage L’Extrait de Nuit is truly a treat from start to finish. The treatment instantly revitalizes my complexion, emitting a luminous glow arguably not worthy of bedtime. In determining what I love most about it, I find it hard not to mention its sensorial properties. How a product feels on the skin makes all the difference, and I looked forward to my night skin care ritual simply so I could apply it. Plus, doing the facial massage recommended to accompany the serum gave me a spa-like experience I otherwise would not have achieved. With my blood flowing and my visage depuffed, I went to bed knowing my cells beneath the surface were in for a little treat. Come morning, my skin appeared firm and somehow camera-ready—an odd thing to say after eight hours of rest.
• Key Ingredients: Vanilla planifolia, Swertia extract, chronopeptide
• Who It’s for: This is for anyone looking to treat signs of aging overnight; it has a luxurious, silky texture that sinks right into the skin, making it suitable for all skin types. Also, because there are no harsh actives (like BHAs or retinol) in the formula, sensitive skin types can delight in the treatment too. Still want to keep up your retinol usage? Cycle between the vitamin A and this concentrate every other night.
• How to Use: Chanel explains that Sublimage L’Extrait de Nuit is best applied with the proper technique. Apply a small amount of the serum to the face, neck, and décolletage. With hands flat against the skin, massage upward from the T-zone to the hairline. Then, massage from the center of the face outward with circular motions. Repeat both of these motions three times each evening, followed by a face cream, preferably Sublimage L’Extrait de Creme.

Le Labo Lavande 31 Eau de Parfum

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• The Inspiration: Le Labo Lavande 31 is by no means your everyday lavender fragrance. On its product page, the brand writes an interesting anecdote that while the scent might conjure images of “your grandmother’s wall-papered bathroom” or “an old-fashioned barbershop,” Lavande 31 was designed to “knock all preconceived notions of lavender on its head.”
• My Experience: I will say when I first smelled Lavande 31, I did not think of it as a lavender perfume at all actually. I guess you could say I was the target audience for its apt description. I have never been into anything lavender—not for personal scents, home fragrances, or relaxing pillow mists. I always found it rather stuffy, even dated. This, however, works as intended. It’s a modern lavender in the sense that it delivers a sophisticated twang that, upon first whiff, smells aromatic, a little musky, and rather citrusy—thanks to top notes of bergamot and neroli. Only as the perfume laid on my skin did I pick up the floral notes, grounded by amber, musk, and tonka. Le Labo calls it “both clean and dirty, recognizable yet truly unique.”
• The Results: When I wore it around the office, I received plenty of compliments, and when I revealed the scent in question, every person was pleasantly shocked. Some iteration of “I can’t believe that’s a lavender perfume” was the common sentiment but a welcome one. Lavande 31 has an alluring softness that makes you want to come back for more just to experience it again. Its uniqueness makes it hard to describe, but perhaps that’s what makes Lavande 31 so special.
• Key Notes: Lavender, bergamot, neroli, amber, musk, and tonka
• Who It’s for: This is for any fragrance connoisseur or anyone partial to a floral, aromatic scent.
• How to Use: Use as you would any perfume. I like to spray it on each wrist and gently tap it on my temples. I am also partial to a bedtime scent and recommend this as one.

Glossier Candle

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• The Inspiration: It’s widely known that community is a central tenet of Glossier’s ethos, so it’s no surprise that its candle was born out of fan requests. The brand tells Vogue that devotees of Glossier You, the label’s acclaimed perfume, kept asking for a candle version of the skin-enhancing scent—which prompted the team to launch mini candles as a holiday exclusive last year in You and orange-blossom-neroli scents. This month Glossier debuts a new candle in another cult-favorite scent. Introducing Sandstone, a scent first introduced with the Glossier deodorant launch earlier this year.
• What Does It Smell Like? “This scent was inspired by Big Sur,” the Glossier team tells me over email. “It smells both fresh and homey. Some describe it as a California getaway!” I would agree. Of all the scents the brand has released, it is by far the most refreshing. It skews light, almost aquatic, like waves crashing along the coast. It’s grounded by a sort of woodiness, a warmth that lingers.
• Key Notes: Sandalwood, clary sage, and fig leaf. Also worth noting, this candle is created with a vegan, non-paraffin blend of soy and coconut.
• The Results: With its coziness in mind, it’s become a fall-winter staple in my house. I first burned this in my bedroom and found that the aroma filled the space quickly; if I walked past it, I smelled a whiff then too—a quality that takes a candle from good to great, in my opinion. Arguably more important for me is that this didn’t create excess smokiness while burning (or when I blew the candle out). And it lasts! Glossier notes that the candle has a 45-hour burn time. I’m also really into the glass vessel it’s housed in, which I plan to use as a makeup-brush holder once I’m through with it.
• Who It’s for: If any of my friends or family members are reading this, I will be accepting the Glossier Candle in Sandstone as a gift through 2024! Whether someone likes an invigorating, natural aroma or just loves a little objet as decor, this candle is really for anyone.
• How to Use: Strike a match and inhale!

Want to learn about more new beauty products? Read last month’s picks below.

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye for Dark Circles

Why We Love It: If you’ve ever read our guide to the best eye cream for dark circles, you’ll likely recall the SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex topping the list. Alabama-based dermatologist Corey L. Hartman described it as a good option for mature skin to tackle dryness and elasticity concerns: “It makes the eyes look radiant right away,” he previously shared. Now, do you want the good news or the bad news first? Bad news: The eye complex has been discontinued. The good news: It’s been reformulated as this new A.G.E. Advanced Eye we’re diving into today.

• The Inspiration: “The goal was to create a next-generation eye cream focusing on combating glycation and the visible effects of collagen decline,” says Stephen Lynch, AVP-R&I Development at L’Oréal (which owns SkinCeuticals). Glycation, he continues, is a naturally occurring process in which excess sugars bind to structural proteins like collagen, make them weaker, and, in turn, accelerating visible signs of aging. Think: wrinkles, laxity, and crepey-ness—all concerns A.G.E. Advanced Eye looks to reverse by protecting against glycation.
• The Results: One of the things I most love about this eye cream is how it instantly hydrates the undereye with just a small amount of product. I typically get a dollop smaller than that of a pea and gently massage it around my orbital bone and see improved radiance and tone. Differing from the original formula, I also notice less puffiness, which, from my research, is a result of the caffeine—score. Furthermore, the brand’s clinics saw improved crow’s feet and wrinkles in eight weeks.
• Key Ingredients: We’ll admit—looking at the ingredient composition of this eye cream can feel intimidating, even to beauty editors who review formulations daily. The main ones are 7.15% concentrated proxylane (to smooth wrinkles), 4.25% wild fruit flavanoid blend (to protect against free radical damage), Matrixyl 3000 (for improved hydration and laxity), glycyrrhetinic acid, inclusive optical effects (this disperses light in a way that brightens dark circles), caffeine (to reduce puffiness).
• Dermatologist Notes: When I asked Dr. Green for her thoughts on SkinCeuticals’s newness, she said, “While the A.G.E. eye complex was a good product for reducing signs of aging in the under-eye area, the inclusion of caffeine, a higher concentration of Proxylane, and additional brightening agents in the A.G.E. Advanced Eye cream creates even greater visible results with consistent use.” She also cites the effectiveness of Matrixl 3000—a powerful peptide blend that “hydrates and nourishes the skin while inducing new collagen production, leading to an overall healthier, more youthful appearance.”
• Who It’s For: Because this eye cream addresses most under-eye concerns—wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness, and dryness—this is a great rejuvenating product for practically anyone, but especially those with mature skin. For what it’s worth, I have a relatively sensitive undereye and did not experience any irritation.
• How to Use: According to SkinCeuticals, apply the cream to the under-eye and along the brow bone twice daily—advising against applying directly to the eyelids.

True Botanicals Everything Rescue Balm

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