We’re officially in the swing of the holiday season, but before you finish your own wish list or wrap up gifts for loved ones, it’s worth checking out the most popular beauty products of November for a few extra-great ideas. You’ll find everything here—from the chic hand lotion sitting on nearly every influencer’s nightstand and a limited-edition makeup set that’ll carry you through every holiday gathering to the latest and greatest topical formulas to brighten, lift and smooth. Read on for the top 10 beauty products of November, according to NewBeauty readers.
Soft Services Theraplush™ “Hold” Overnight Repair Treatment ($62)
Say goodbye to dry, crepey hands (which get so much worse in winter). Soft Services Theraplush is the hand lotion to have on your nightstand, according to social media. The cult-favorite isn’t just pretty to look at, though; the rich cream contains retinol, colloidal oatmeal and panthenol to help restore and nourish hands, nails and cuticles for that “just manicured” look every morning.
The Ordinary GF 15% Serum ($15.50)
Growth factor serums can help boost collagen production and skin regeneration. The Ordinary’s version remains a big hit among our readers, thanks to a formula containing three types of growth factors at a highly affordable price.
Hydrinity RetaXome Daily Retinal Hydrator ($145)
Our beauty director reports this retinal serum is getting “high praise” from both dermatologists and plastic surgeons. “The star of this triple-action formula is the brand’s proprietary, precision-targeted biomimetic exosome technology (RetaXome), which encapsulates the retinal and enhances its delivery to the dermis (the layer below the epidermis).”
Zo Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator ($92)
Another plastic surgeon-approved skin-care product is Zo Skin’s Health Exfoliation Accelerator, a chemical exfoliant that combines glycolic and lactic acids with antioxidants, aloe, green tea and chamomile. “It gently removes dull surface cells while calming the skin and promoting renewal,” explains Newport Beach, CA plastic surgeon Goretti Ho Taghva, MD.
MERIT Beauty Solo Shadow ($26)
Both the original Solo Shadow matte and the new Solo Shadow Sheen were top eye makeup picks for our readers, thanks to their blendable cream formulas that make achieving a full eye look foolproof in seconds. (Since its launch, I’ve already spotted it on celebrities, including Christina Ricci, Dakota Johnson and Justine Lupe.)
Dr.Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum ($24)
Speaking of Dakota Johnson, her makeup artist, Georgie Eisdell, wants everyone to use Dr.Althea’s Vitamin C Boosting Serum. “It brightens the skin in a way that looks instantly fresh, and it continues working long-term to fade hyperpigmentation and strengthen the skin against environmental stress,” explains Eisdell. “The texture is beautiful, light, fast-absorbing and not sticky at all. It leaves the skin smooth and luminous, which is exactly what I need under makeup.”
Jones Road The Party Kit ($84)
The must-have makeup set of the season is hands down Jones Road’s The Party Kit. Choose from two shade themes—Party (taupes, browns and pinks) and Rouge (deep browns and berry). Each includes The Eyeshadow Stick, Gel Liner and Mini Miracle Balm.
Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Color ($62)
Tom Ford’s Ultra Shine Lip Color has over 1,000 five-star reviews and over 100K likes on Sephora. An ultra-elegant upgrade to the standard lip balm, this beauty gift will universally impress.
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum ($185)
It’s no surprise that SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum makes the list because it’s “clinically proven to tighten the forehead, cheeks, jawline and neck,” explains our editor. “This powerful serum targets glycation and stimulates four layers of collagen for visibly firmer, more sculpted skin.”
Omi Hair Growth Peptides ($79)
Looking for an easy hair loss solution? Omi uses clinically-backed, patented ingestible peptides to “strengthen and anchor follicles, delivering visible results in just 90 days.”