Sally Foran: The best of November’s new beauty releases

November’s beauty launches are truly covering all bases this month, from luxurious indulgence to serious science

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025 - 01:00

Sally Foran

1. Skinceuticals Advanced RGN-6

The latest launch from the US brand marks a new type of cream, inspired by laser regeneration science and designed to be used both post-laser and as a powerhouse standalone formula.

It packs six potent ingredients — glyco repair, eperuline, niacinamide and ectoin among them — to visibly reverse six signs of ageing including redness, post-acne marks, dark spots and wrinkles, while soothing discomfort and renewing the barrier.

Designed for daily use or post-laser to optimise anti-ageing results and reduce downtime, it’s a lightweight cream using biomimetic “second-skin” technology for 1.8x better barrier recovery.

If you’re reluctant to try laser (like me), this feels like the next best thing.

€160, Skinceuticals, skinshop.ie

2. Lisa & Co Cleansing Oil

I adore a cleansing oil as my first cleanse, so I was thrilled to see Cork brand Lisa & Co launch its new Radiance-Boosting Cleansing Oil.

It transforms your evening routine into a silky, spa-like ritual, melting away makeup, SPF and pollution while leaving skin soft and luminous.

The featherlight formula glides like silk, transforming into a delicate milk that rinses clean.

Infused with soy, bio-sesame, avocado, red vine, rosehip and tsubaki oils, it delivers a deep yet gentle cleanse that replenishes moisture and elasticity, soothing sensitivity for a natural, lit-from-within glow.

Each bottle comes with a complimentary luxury face glove, perfect for enhancing the ritual and helping to lift away makeup and impurities.

3. Bánór Hand Cream

Irish skincare brand Bánór has expanded its bodycare line with its first hand cream, blending Irish sheep milk into a deeply nourishing formula for hardworking hands — perfectly timed for winter.

Founded by farmer Elaine Crosse and pharmacist Nicola Lyons, Bánór is rooted in farming and science.

Its name means “white gold,” a nod to sheep milk, the hero ingredient rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and amino acids.

Independent research by the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research found it helps reinforce the skin barrier, protect antioxidants, and stimulate collagen, and it’s popular with men too.

Co-founder Nicola says, “We’ve had builders and farmers using our lotion, especially those with very dry hands or cracks on their palms.”

€14.95, banor.ie

4. Kevin Murphy Night Shift Serum

Kevin Murphy’s new Night Shift Serum is a groundbreaking overnight treatment that restores moisture and strength to hair while you sleep.

Inspired by skincare science, it uses hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and Australian Kakadu Plum (rich in vitamin C) to strengthen and replenish strands.

The lightweight serum helps reduce breakage, smooth frizz, and improve manageability, leaving hair softer and more resilient by morning.

“Hair deserves the same dedication we give our skin,” says Kevin Murphy.

Simply apply 1–4 pumps to dry or damp hair before bed, then wake up to silky, hydrated strands.

€39, kevinmurphy.ie

5. Merit Solo Shadow Sheens

I love a “one-and-done” eyeshadow, and I’m already a fan of Merit’s matte singles, so I was delighted to see their new Solo Shadow Sheen launch.

These buildable, self-setting cream shadows give a sophisticated pearlescent wash — perfect worn alone or layered.

Designed for everyday wear, they offer modern sheen, not teenage glitter.

There are six wearable shades, from Palladium (silver) to Sartorial (bronze) — my favourite.

They blend effortlessly with fingers or a brush and are enriched with jojoba extract and microfine pearls for all-day wear without creasing.

This launch continues Merit’s mission to make shimmer wearable and foolproof — my kind of makeup! They now ship to Ireland.

€29, merit.com

6. Lancôme Lip Idôle JuicyTreat

Hands up if you owned an OG Lancôme Juicy Tube... The brand’s new Lip Idôle JuicyTreat is its modern successor —part gloss, part serum, and all shine.

It combines oil-in-gloss technology with skincare benefits, so over time lips look and feel plumper and bouncier.

Expect an instant boost of hydration (thanks to 20% squalane, hyaluronic acid and peptides) while the menthol cooling effect gives a tingly 3D plumping shine (minus the stickiness).

Available in 10 shades from a sheer wash of colour to rich juicy shades, and curated by Lisa Eldridge and Sheika Daley, these will quickly become indispensable as 95% of women who tested them wanted to reapply them more, the longer they used them (I can concur!).

€38, Brown Thomas

7. Genosys Skin Reboot PDRN Mask Pack

I usually wear a sheet mask while writing, today I’m wearing one of these.

South Korean cosmeceutical powerhouse Genosys has unveiled its next-generation treatment: the Skin Reboot PDRN Mask Pack.

This isn’t your average sheet mask; it’s a high-tech ritual powered by PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide), a salmon-derived DNA compound that shares an impressive 95% similarity with human DNA.

This powerful ingredient actively works with your skin’s natural repair mechanisms to boost collagen, dramatically soothe inflammation, and promote deep regeneration.

The formula is further enriched with barrier heroes like panthenol for deep hydration and barrier strengthening, ceramides and phytosphingosine to lock down moisture, antioxidant-rich shea butter, and the green leaf complex (camellia, mint, thyme) for its soothing and antibacterial benefits.