Amid a sea of seemingly endless gift sets and advent calendars, December gave way to some seriously thrilling beauty launches. Think: Creams, cleansers, and other makeup essentials that will carry us through 2025 and beyond.
From the latest addition to the e.l.f. Power Grip family to the stunning lipstick infused with hibiscus flower pigments, discover the top beauty launches of December.
Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Refillable Cream Moisturizer, $40.00 Shop Now
This rich, buttery moisturizer is a godsend during the cold and dry winter months. It feeds the skin with a nourishing blend of fatty acids, smoothing peptides, brightening cloudberry seed oil, and skin-strengthening Coq10. It glides on beautifully and seriously leaves my skin feeling hydrated for hours.
e.l.f. Power Grip Matte Primer, $10.00 Shop Now
e.l.f.'s beloved Power Grip primer has arrived in a new, mattifying finish. It has the same sticky texture as the OG, holding your makeup in place throughout the day, while a special extract from lemon myrtle leaf mattifies your skin for a velvety-smooth finish.
Sol de Jainero Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Deodorant Cheirosa 59, $16.00 Shop Now
Sol de Janeiro expanded its deodorant lineup to include Cheirosa 59, a mood-boosting scent that has notes of velvet plum, sugared violet, vanilla orchid, whipped amber, sheer sandalwood, and fresh vetiver. The deo is aluminum- and baking-soda-free. Instead, it uses exfoliating papaya enzymes, soothing Brazilian Bacuri butter, mango seed butter, and citric acid ester, which lowers the skin’s pH, helping prevent odor-causing bacteria from forming.
Ceremonia Dry Shampoo Powder Pouf for Balanced Scalp, $28.00 Shop Now
Absorb excess oil and boost volume with this non-aerosol dry shampoo. It's made with oil-absorbing arrowroot and Brazilian clays, frizz-reducing Mexican aloe vera, and a scalp-protective active derived from celery.
Iris&Romeo Skin Cocoon Barrier Glow Serum, $58.00 Shop Now
An oil and a serum join forces in this creamy skin treatment from Iris&Romeo. It's made with 11 concentrated actives and lipids, including brightening and firming tetrapeptide-2, plumping Orpheus flower, soothing beta-glucan, calming niacinamide, firming saffron leaf cell extract, and moisturizing squalane.
Le Rouge Français Le Rouge Maunaloa, $52.00 Shop Now
French brand Le Rouge Français is beloved for its beautiful (and InStyle Best Beauty Buys award-winning!) lipsticks, crafted with a nourishing blend of shea butter, jojoba, apricot, sunflower, castor oils, and plant-based waxes. These ingredients hydrate the lips while delivering rich color from plant-derived pigments. Now, the brand has introduced a new shade: Maunaloa. This vibrant, fiery red is made from hibiscus flower powder, a pigment traditionally used in Hawaii for everything from clothing dyes to tattoos.
Isamaya x Conserving Beauty Hyaluronic Cleansing + Conditioning Cloths, $145.00 Shop Now
For the girlies who love a makeup wipe, this launch is for you. These dissolvable cloths nourish your skin with a blend of hyaluronic acid, niacinaminde, and panthenol while removing makeup and other grime. Plus, they’re housed in a sleek, refillable aluminum canister. The refill pouch ($100) contains 140 wipes.
Dauphinette POISONOUD Eau de Parfum, $160.00 Shop Now
Dauphinette's latest fragrance is juicy and sensual, crafted to evoke "levitating above the forest floor, delicious skin contact, and cashmere in the park," according to the brand. Its top notes include green mandarin, bergamot, and fig leaf; heart notes include oud, mate absolute, and musks; and base notes include hinoki, ambroxide, cashmeran, and iso e super. Each bottle has a stunning handmade resin dandelion cap.
Tatcha The Brightening Duo, $130.00 Shop Now
This limited-edition set includes two new additions to Tatcha's lineup: The Brightening Serum and The Brightening Eye Cream. Both are made with a 12-hour time-released vitamin C, designed to brighten and firm skin while treating hyperpigmentation.
Monika Blunder Eye Deal Liner Pencil, $28.00 Shop Now
Get a super-pigmented, high-impact eyeliner look with these new pencils from celebrity makeup artist and founder Monika Blunder. Available in brown and black, the pencils glide on with ease and allow you to create a budge-proof, crisp, and defined line, or one that's buffed out for a softer, diffused look.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm, $36.00 Shop Now
Protect your skin barrier with this new balm from First Aid Beauty. It contains dimethicone to lock in moisture, while soothing colloidal oatmeal and hydrating glycerin help speed up the healing process. Reach for it whenever your skin needs extra care, whether dealing with irritation from dry air or prescription-strength topicals.
Peter Thomas Roth Skinjection Fill + Fix Under-Eye Cream, $45.00 Shop Now
This new eye cream combines powerful peptides, plumping hyaluronic acid filling spheres, illuminating minerals, and caffeine to target under-eye concerns. The minerals and caffeine work together to reflect light and constrict blood vessels, instantly brightening and refreshing the area. Meanwhile, the active ingredients work over time to brighten, firm, and smooth the skin.