22 New Beauty Launches That Are Coming in Hot For December 2017

"This highlighter has a butterfly on it. Do I really have to say anything more? OK, I will. I'm a powder-phobe, but even I love this Gucci Sunstone Illuminating Powder ($53). The brand's first highlighter gives off the most subtle, confident shine that truly doesn't look like makeup — just a natural, sexy flush. Plus, its nonfussy formula is easy to apply on the go. Because I am an unsophisticated monster, I actually swiped this on using my finger, and it still looked so pretty. If you're on the fence about luminizer, give this a whirl — it's one of the most user-friendly powders I've ever tried. Also, in case you didn't notice already, this highlighter has a butterfly on it." — Alaina Demopoulos, editorial assistant, Beauty

"Drinking, eating, and partying at night this holiday season wreaks complete havoc on my puffy eyes. But thankfully E.L.F's new Charcoal Hydrogel Under Eye Masks have been like a reset button for them. The soothing gels are infused with calming ingredients like charcoal, seaweed extract, and licorice to soothe and awaken the under-eye area. These are perfect to pop on while you get ready in the morning or right before you apply your makeup for an evening event to look refreshed and awake." — Aimee Simeon, social media editor and contributing writer, Beauty

"You've been wanting to get your hands on Dose of Colors's liquid lipsticks for a while now, yeah? "The Snuggle Is Real" Set ($29) comes with three neutral shades, perfect for when you're getting sick and tired of wearing red glitter lips to holiday parties. Let's Cuddle, Lazy Daisy, and Warm & Fuzzy are a beige, mauve, and rose shade (respectively). Given the liquid lipsticks retail for $18 individually, you're basically getting one for free. Plus, they're vegan and cruelty-free." — KJ

"Some people suffer with dry skin in the Winter, but my greasy T-zone follows me year-round. In an effort to keep oil at bay without being too harsh to my skin, I've been using La Roche-Posay's Effaclar Shine-Control Clay Mask ($20). It's formulated with gentle clay to soak up excess oil and impurities. I've been applying a coat of this to my T-zone twice weekly, and I've been left with a more radiant, matte canvas for applying makeup. It's the perfect gentle mask to add to any oily-skin regimen, especially as cold weather rolls around." — AS

"Think of GoopGlow ($60) as the powder version of those tasty and all-around delightful Olly Gummy Vitamins. I'm a sucker for supplements (eating is fun, y'all), but I never really loved the liquid variety. I can honestly say this lemonade-esque concoction is the most delicious thing to drink for clear skin. Within two weeks, I noticed a decrease in breakouts. That means I can keep drinking this through December and eat all the sugary treats I want this holiday without risking a party-season pimple." — AD

"Long before the beauty world was saturated with highlighters, there was RMS Living Luminizer, the bestselling creamy highlight that creates a natural glow. This year, RMS founder Rose-Marie Swift is packing it up with two other gorgeous cream shades in the Luminizer Gift Set ($86). It also includes gold, a never-before-released product with a beautiful golden sheen, and champagne, an irridescent shimmer that creates an ethereal glow. For someone who wants to look dewy and glamorous without a heavy highlight, these should be their go-to. The set also includes a brush for precise application, but I prefer to tap them onto my skin with my fingers." — KJ

"'Tis the season of giving back. The Tarte Tarteist Pro Palette (Product)Red Palette ($53), launching on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, helps benefit (RED) to raise funds to fight against the disease. Aside from that feel-good component, it is simply a gorgeous palette with incredible pigments and a mix of mattes and shimmers to complete all your holiday beauty looks. I've particularly fallen for Trendy, the shade on the bottom-most right corner that looks grayish in the pan but goes on a brilliant green-gold." — KR

"I've been testing a lot of candles this Winter, and Uma Pure Calm Wellness Candle ($68) is one of the longest-burning ones. My careless ass even left it burning for three hours while I went to go grab late-night margs and empanadas, and it did not burn down my apartment. (Do not be like me.) So thanks for that, Uma! And guess what — even after my smoky snafu, it's still burning. The thing just won't quit. Plus, it smells like chamomile and lavender, two stress-relieving scents that take me to my happy place." — AD

"True story: when Glow Recipe cofounder Christine Chang used the Wayskin Skin Analyzer ($80) on me, she found out my skin's moisture level was a seven. OUT OF 100. How devastating is that? Needless to say, this Bluetooth-enabled tool, which fits in my palm, is my new best friend. I plan to keep using it to hold me accountable about consistently moisturizing and seeing how effective all the products I'm using truly are." — KR

"Eighty percent of the time, I fall in love with a product first because of its packaging. Chanel Le Signe Du Lion Illuminating Powder ($70) is no exception. Just look at this limited-edition burgundy compact! Plus, as a Leo (like Coco Chanel herself), I couldn't resist the Lion-shaped imprint on the highlighter. Combine all that with rose gold, the hue of the moment, and I'm completely sold. As for the powder itself, what I like is that it gives a glow that's not blinding, but softer and subtler. I'm kind of over the intense, metallic pearl streaks you see on cheekbones across Instagram and feel like this is the next step." — KR