Launch List: The Best New Beauty Products in November

SUNGBOON Editor Silk Peptide Intensive Ampoule ($29)

The brand calls this new ampoule “a Korean facelift in a syringe,” as it produces a “Botox-like effect” that smooths fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with a blend of the brand’s patented 30 Peptide Complex (silk peptide threads infused with Volufiline) and an ultra-low molecular collagen (the low molecular weight makes it highly absorbable), the serum provides noticeable firming and plumping. Apply it on expression lines like horizontal forehead lines, smile lines and crow’s-feet, and expect a super hydrated, dewy-skin finish.

CYKLAR Mandelic Acid Brightening Deodorant Gel ($20)

CYKLAR just debuted a new category with this deo launch, which we know will quickly become a fan favorite. Available in four signature scents (Sacred Santal, Vanilla Verve, Naked Neroli and Bergamot Bond), the multitasking, gel formula minimizes BO for 48 hours while also helping to brighten the look of discoloration and prevent ingrown hairs. To accomplish this, it’s loaded with skin-care ingredients like mandelic, azelaic and shikimic acids, as well as licorice root, zinc PCA and magnesium PCA.

CoverGirl Eye Enhancer Wrap Mascara ($13)

The brand’s first-ever tubing mascara (finally!), this formula was designed to last 30 hours, though I hope I never need to keep it on that long. It stretches your lashes for mega length and lift with really nice separation and definition. And in true tubing fashion, it’s smudge-proof and removes easily with water and pressure—no makeup remover necessary. Plus, it’s also available in brown and navy!

ELASTEN Collagen ($100 for a one-month supply)

Is Germany’s latest wellness export the next big collagen supplement in the U.S.? ELASTEN seems to think so (and the 1,000-plus positive Amazon reviews back it up). The fruity-flavored ampoule (it actually tastes good!) is shelf-stable—no need for refrigeration—and delivers peptides and other nutrients to the dermis, where most creams and serums can’t reach. There, it stimulates the skin cells (fibroblasts) to boost the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.

“In each ampoule, there’s a mixture of skin-relevant ingredients: collagen peptides—not normal collagen peptides, but special ones—biotin, acerola fruit extract, vitamins C and E, and zinc. Our collagen peptides are quite complex. You have to have the right peptides over the right period of time—we recommend taking over 12 weeks—to have the right stimulation of the cells,” says Dr. Jan-Christoph Kattenstroth, CEO and chief scientific officer at ELASTEN. “Our clinical studies show a significant improvement in skin hydration, elasticity, texture and density in comparison to placebo.” And this isn’t just for the skin on the face—it benefits the whole body. The supplement is also a great adjunct to in-office aesthetic treatments.

“We lose 1 percent of our collagen per year after age 30, so we need to find ways to replenish our collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid so our skin looks healthier and better,” says New York dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD. “ELASTEN has been the number-one ingestible collagen brand in Germany for the past 10 years, and the number-one collagen brand in Vietnam for four years, and I feel certain it will become number-one here as well.”

Mario Badescu Skin Perfecting Smoothing Balm with Salicylic Acid ($22)

This first-of-its-kind blurring balm offers the same sensorial slip as a smoothing primer, but contains no silicones or powders. “This is the first silicone-free system that can truly replace silicone elastomers—you really have to feel it to believe it,” says Dr. Wei Chen, PhD, head of R&D at Mario Badescu. “Traditional silicone elastomer technology can clog pores, dry out skin and flake under makeup, and it can also accumulate in the environment over time. Our system is a game changer in cosmetics.”

Harnessing 2-percent salicylic acid to keep pores clean and the brand’s patent-pending smoothing technology, the jelly-balm formula gives skin that naturally airbrushed finish, so pores, scars, fine lines and uneven skin texture look seamless. A little goes a long way!

SK-II GenOptics InfinitAura Serum ($265)

It’s that time of year: Dark spots are popping up from summer sun damage and brightening serums are top of mind. The next-generation of SK-II’s GenOptics Serum now features Bisabolol Pro, which provides “superior soothing and hydration benefits,” alongside the brand’s signature PITERA and niacinamide. Utilizing more than 30 years of research on skin brightening, SK-II upgraded its fan-favorite formula to deliver even more brightening power for those concerned with dark spots, dullness and uneven skin tone. And of course, the clinical studies back up the claims, showing a “significant improvement in skin’s youthful appearance, helping users look up to eight years younger.”

Maria Nila Gloss Coat ($28)

Glass hair and gloss treatments are one of the biggest trends in hair care this year, and this heat-activated smoothing treatment is our new favorite, especially if you’re prone to frizz. Spray it on damp hair, blow-dry to activate and then style however you wish. You get mega shine and 74-percent less frizz that lasts up to four days, but also heat protection up to 450 degrees. Plus, the treatment is color-safe (it actually helps preserve hair color) and has a really nice fruity-floral scent.

Bali Body Clear Express Self Tan ($33)

Remedy Derm Dissolve Cleansing Balm ($18)

From DermTok’s favorite dermatologist, Dr. Muneeb Shah, comes this new fragrance-free cleansing balm that removes long-wear makeup and sunscreen with ease. Utilizing a triple-emulsifier formula, it transforms from a balm to an oil and then to a milk, offering a sensorial experience that makes cleansing feel less like a chore. It’s the perfect first step for those who double cleanse.

Great for those with dry or sensitive skin, the balm is loaded with ceramides, safflower lipids, centella asiatica, turmeric and green tea, and won’t strip the skin or leave behind a yucky residue. “My patients were frustrated with cleansers that either didn’t remove makeup completely or left their skin dry and irritated,” says Dr. Shah. “Derm Dissolve was designed to do both: deeply cleanse and repair in one step. All without the need to compromise between efficacy and gentleness.”

We also love the hygienic grinder packaging (we’re seeing more and more of these on the market), which means you don’t need to stick your fingers in the jar.