Rounding up October’s most innovative products.
Fragrance
STELLA MCCARTNEY, L.I.L.Y
Named after her father’s nickname for her mother (Linda I Love You), Stella McCartney marries the brightness of spring with the masculine earthiness of autumn in this blend of truffle top notes upon lily of the valley with a base of oak moss. $72
BLUMARINE, INNAMORATA
Inspired by the first stage of falling in love, designer Anna Molinari has layered top notes of passion fruit and mandarin over rich florals such as ylang ylang, magnolia and frangipane. $70
DOLCE & GABBANA, POUR FEMME
Created to epitomize the design duo’s Mediterranean roots, this contrasts soft neroli and tart green mandarin on the top with a heart of sensual flowers, including jasmine and orange blossom. $77
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HANAE MORI, NO. 7 The last in Hanae Mori’s Eau de Collection series, No. 7 was inspired by Parisian desserts and blends pomelo with pink peony upon a base of sandalwood and vanilla frosting. $95
ELIZABETH ARDEN, RED DOOR AURA
Created by perfumer Carlos Benaim to reflect the spirit of New York City, this bright floral opens with raspberry and lily, and has a rich floral heart based on the classic Red Door scent for which it’s named. $49
REEM ACRA, EAU DE PARFUM
Inspired by the designer’s memories of collecting amber as a child, this opens with orange blossom, pear and bergamot, with a floral heart and base of amber, cedar, patchouli and musk. $90
Skin Care
CLINIQUE, CHUBBY STICK SHADOW TINT FOR EYES
Clinique’s red-hot Chubby Sticks for lips get a sibling, with this new 12-shade range of creamy eye shadows that deliver a long- wear sheer finish. $16 each
MAYBELLINE, THE COLOSSAL CAT EYES VOLUM’ EXPRESS MASCARA
Colossal’s newest version features a patented brush and a collagen-infused formula to increase lash volume eightfold. $7.47
RODIAL, BB VENOM EYE
This triple-action concealer contains peptides to target crow’s feet, hyaluronic acid for moisturization and light-reflecting particles to diminish the appearance of dark circles. $36
MALIN + GOETZ, CHAMOMILE TREATMENT OIL
This multiuse oil blends botanicals and vitamins E and C, and can be used as a moisturizer, body oil, bath oil, massage oil and even on the scalp to treat dry hair and scalp conditions. $68
DR. DENNIS GROSS, FERULIC ACID + RETINOL BRIGHTENING SOLUTION
Combining ferulic acid and retinol, this repairs all types of uneven skin tone such as dark spots, hyperpigmentation and blemish scars. $85
ESTÉE LAUDER, RE-NUTRIV INTENSIVE AGE-RENEWAL CRÈME
Re-Nutriv’s newest iteration fuses resveratrol with ferulic acid to help aid skin cell survival and increase collagen production. Algae provides an antioxidant boost. $190
OLAY, TOTAL EFFECTS TONE CORRECTING UV MOISTURIZER
Short for color and correct, CC Creams are being touted as the next generation of BB Creams. Olay’s combines a glucosamine complex with niacinamide to boost moisturization and lessen the appearance of spots. $21.50
Hair Care
LAB SERIES, MAX LS RECHARGING WATER LOTION
Packed with hydrolyzed rice extract, polygonum cuspidatum root extract and leaf extract, this toner removes dead skin cells and slows the rate at which skin appears to age. $40
DERMALOGICA, MULTIVITAMIN POWER SERUM
Using a new encapsulation technology, this is said to deliver retinoid ester deeper into the skin to help repair the earliest signs of aging, including photodamage. $65
JOSIE MARAN, ARGAN EXFOLIATING POWDER
This exfoliator contains argan nuts and rice powder to buff away impurities and dead skin cells. Aspen bark, rich in salicylates, helps unclog pores. $40
REDKEN, CURVACEOUS FULL SWIRL CREAM SERUM
A combination cream serum, this is part of a seven-product collection for curly hair. Moringa oil moisturizes, proteins boost strength and sugar crystals help attract moisture to the hair. $19
PAUL MITCHELL, CURLS FULL CIRCLE LEAVE-IN TREATMENT; TWIRL AROUND CRUNCH-FREE CURL DEFINER
Paul Mitchell’s four-item Curl collection provides sulfate-free moisturization, frizz control and curl definition. $17.98, $21.98
CAROL’S DAUGHTER, MONOI REPAIRING SPLIT END SEALER
Monoi, an oil made in the Polynesian Islands from gardenia flowers, combines with carob seed and babassu oils to seal split ends instantly and increase shine. $25