Marie Claire: French Girl Beauty Is Having a Moment This Month

These new November launches are worth your money.

By Samantha Holender

November is an extra-special time for the beauty industry. The holidays are rapidly approaching, which brings an onslaught of special-edition shades, stocking stuffers, and gift sets that are available for a limited-time only. The silver lining: You can typically scoop up the newness your heart desires at a steep discount thanks to the Black-Friday-Cyber-Monday mania. Sets from DIBS, Glossier, and SSENSE have already caught our editors’ eyes. 

There’s also standalone brands that have picked this month to drop their biggest, most innovative launches of the year. It just so happens that a handful of them have a Parisian influence. Olivier Midy for example, which found its history in French Pharmacy culture, launched a truly transformative cleanser and essence. Violette FR dropped a limited-edition holiday shade, and Caudalie, a go-to French skincare brand, released the perfect gift set. I've already scooped up one of each.

To see what other new beauty launches our editors are loving this November—and get a jump start on your holiday shopping. 

FEATURED:

TRNR Glycolic Gel To Foam Cleanser

$34 at TRNR Skin

“Glycolic-based cleansers are one of the best ways to tackle oily skin or pesky breakouts. This new-to-market option does just that without stripping or drying out your complexion. If you’re extra oily, feel free to use it every day. If your skin falls on the drier, most sensitive side (especially come winter), try alternating it with a gentle cleanser. Either way, you’ll be left with brighter, more balanced skin.” — Samantha Holender, Beauty Editor