All the beauty must-haves that we added to cart this October

October is bringing festive plans, packed calendars, and approximately zero patience for a beauty routine that doesn’t deliver. Whether you’re chasing that juicy, fruit-kissed lip, looking for a blush with flirty energy, or trying to convince your hair that humidity doesn’t exist, we’ve got you covered. 

This month’s edit is packed with smart hero products, skincare-infused makeup, and hardworking formulations that do more than just look pretty on your shelf or in your purse. So, make a little room in your beauty bag, for your next obsession might just be listed below: 

Orangewood Infudra Mask D’Affluence, ₹3,060

If your hair has been giving dry, frizzy, and generally uncooperative lately, consider this soothing product. The Orangewood Infudra Mask D’Affluence is a rich conditioning treatment designed for normal, protein-treated, and keratin-treated hair. It helps maintain the softness and manageability associated with salon treatments whilst taming frizz and leaving strands feeling smoother and more supple. Think of it as a little at-home hair-spa moment.

Type Beauty Get Even Hydra Jelly Tint, ₹799

A little colour, a little skincare, and absolutely no desire to overcomplicate things. Type Beauty's Get Even Hydra Jelly Tint is a water-based, breathable tint designed for the lips, cheeks, and eyes, with vitamin C and turmeric oil in the formula. The range also includes Soak It for hydration and Zit Quit for acne-prone skin, so you can pick your tint according to your skin's needs.

Its lightweight, buildable texture delivers a fresh flush that can be kept subtle for daytime or layered when you want a more noticeable pop of colour. The Get Even variant is designed with uneven tone and pigmentation in mind, so it brings a skin-conscious angle to your makeup routine, too. Dab it onto your cheeks, tap some onto your lips, and you've got yourself a put-together look in seconds.

Pali Beauty Cream Blush, ₹790

Blush will always occupy pride of place on our shelves, and we’ve always got room for one more. Especially if it’s Pali Beauty's Cream Blush that delivers buildable colour with a soft, skin-like finish that sits somewhere between dewy and matte.

Its formula features hyaluronic acid and squalane for hydration, alongside argan and avocado oils to condition the skin. The lightweight texture is designed to blend seamlessly, whether you're wearing a full base or just a little concealer. Tap it onto the apples of your cheeks and blend outwards for that fresh, naturally flushed look that says you've got your sleep schedule in order.

Krimaa Beauty VeilMatte Liquid Foundation in Mogra, ₹1,699

If you like your foundation to provide a solid base without announcing its presence, Krimaa Beauty's VeilMatte Liquid Foundation deserves a spot in your routine. Designed with Indian skin in mind, it offers medium, buildable coverage with a natural soft-matte finish.

Vitamin E, kaolin clay, and soft-focus technology work together to give the complexion a smoother-looking appearance and also help manage excess shine. The formula also promises up to 10 hours of wear, alongside transfer-proof, water-resistant, and sweat-proof performance. In other words, it's made for long days when your makeup needs to keep up with your plans.

Two Fish Glow Fish Repaire Serum, ₹3,999 

If you’ve been looking for something fresh to add to your skin-care routine, try the Glow Fish serum. It brings together Centella Asiatica exosome technology, Matrixyl 3000, retinol, sodium hyaluronate, and ceramides in a formula designed to target visible signs of ageing, uneven texture, and loss of firmness.

The combination also focuses on hydration and skin-barrier support, making it an interesting addition for anyone looking to go beyond a basic moisturiser-and-serum situation. Apply two to three drops after cleansing, followed by moisturiser; if you're using it in the morning, finish with sunscreen. A note: retinol can irritate skin, so introduce it gradually and follow the product's directions.

Kay Beauty Hydra Luscious Hydrating Lip Gloss Stain in Honey, ₹1,119

Glossy lips without the stickiness is where it’s at. Kay Beauty's Hydra Luscious Hydrating Lip Gloss Stain comes in a delectable range that combines rich colour with a high-shine finish. Its lightweight formula leaves behind a stain as the gloss fades.

Enriched with vitamin C, murumuru butter, and chamomile extracts, it promises a comfortable feel without the usual worry of colour bleeding everywhere. Wear it for a barely-there wash of colour or build it up when you’re keen on giving your lips the main-character treatment. 

The Skin Diet Company Lip Barrier Ink Pen™, ₹699

For anyone who just cannot do without their lip liner, meet your next potential favourite. The Skin Diet Company's Lip Barrier Ink Pen features a fun felt-tip applicator that makes defining your natural lip line or subtly overlining it a whole lot easier.

The liquid formula dries to a comfortable matte finish and is designed to resist water and smudging, while vitamin E, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and antioxidants round out the formula. Trace your cupid's bow, softly blur the edges, or create a sharper outline before adding your favourite lipstick. Precision has never looked this effortless.

Svérve Beauty Skinthesis SPF 50 PA++++, ₹950 

We all know that sunscreen is not optional, so why do we get lazy with it? Enter Svérve Beauty's Skinthesis SPF 50 PA++++, which is super lightweight and easy to apply. Plus, it’s designed to provide broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection along with hydrating the skin and helping improve the appearance of uneven tone and pigmentation.

It's formulated with sensitive Indian skin in mind. Apply generously as the last step of your skincare routine, at least 15 minutes before sun exposure, and reapply every two hours or more frequently when needed.

The Ordinary PHA 5% Lip Exfoliating Lip Serum, ₹750 

Your lips deserve extra care, given their thin and delicate texture. The Ordinary's PHA 5% Lip Exfoliating Lip Serum steps up to deliver. Combining gluconolactone, AHAs, glycerin, and ectoin, it focuses on gentle exfoliation whilst supporting hydration and the lip barrier.

The result you can expect is a smoother, softer-looking pout that makes your favourite lip colour glide on more evenly. Apply a thin layer to clean, dry lips on alternate evenings and follow with a lip balm. Just remember that more exfoliation doesn't mean better results, so resist the urge to overdo it.

Sammmm pH + LUSH pH-Changing Cheek & Lip Tint Oil, ₹700 

Personalisation wins everyone’s hearts, so why should your makeup be left behind? Sammmm's pH + LUSH is a lightweight oil-gel tint designed to react with your skin's chemistry to create a customised pink hue that’s best suited for you. Use it on your cheeks for a dewy flush or swipe it onto your lips for a glossy wash of colour.

Watermelon seed, sweet almond, and coconut oils, along with vitamin E, help condition and soften, while the non-sticky texture keeps the finish comfortable. It's the kind of product that makes the routine of getting ready feel cute.

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