12 Best New Beauty Products For December 2025, From Editors
12 New Beauty Products Our Editors Are Loving This December
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Even though the start of fall feels like just yesterday, in a blink, it's already December. Halloween and Thanksgiving have come and gone, and it's time to start (and for some, wrap up) your holiday shopping. Checking off every name from your list can be daunting, but the latest launches from some of your favorite brands make it a whole lot easier.
Month after month, brands have impressed us with new innovations across the hair, makeup, skin, nail, and body categories, and they certainly didn't take the month of December off. From new skin-care tools that make indulging in a little self-care oh so easy to lip balms that have us audibly gasping with every pigmented swipe, our editors have found no shortage of exciting beauty products to test — and rave about — this month. On this list, not only will you find serums, candles, and body mists, but you also may just find the perfect beauty gift for someone on your list (or yourself). Whether you're looking to revamp your existing beauty routine or need some stocking stuffers for your upcoming holiday celebration, we've got you covered.
Keep reading to dive into the beauty products our editors are loving for December.
Best Hydrating Lip Balm
Poppy & Pout Peach Belini Lip Balm ($6, originally $10)
"Poppy & Pout launched a new lip balm inspired by 'Wicked: For Good,' and I think Galinda would approve. The bright and bubbly scent has just the right amount of sweetness and offers long-lasting hydration. I love the bright pink, biodegradable packaging." — Jessica Harrington, section lead, beauty
Best LED Mask
Beauty Pie The Dynamo Deep LED ($270, originally $299)
"I just got my hands on Beauty Pie's new LED mask, and it's an immediate winner. The ten-minute sessions are easy to work into my regular skin-care routine, and I love that it has a lower strap to get the area under my chin." — Renee Rodriguez, senior staff writer and social producer
Best Repair Cream
VI Derm Growth Factor Repair Cream ($110)
"I recently ran out of my go-to moisturizer and started trying this new cream from VI Derm. Let's just say, it's probably one of the best ones I've tried in a while. It contains skin-nourishing ingredients like bioactive peptides to help hydrate, smooth, and tone the skin — as well as heal hyperpigmentation. I also love that it's lightweight, yet thick enough to keep my skin moisturized for hours, especially since brisk temps have already started." — Naomi Parris, assistant shopping editor
Best Melting Lip Balm
E.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm in Peach Ring ($9)
"I've been a long-time fan of E.l.f.'s Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms and the brand just added a new shade to its lineup: Peach Ring. It's a soft, beige-y peach with a sweet, candy-like flavor. I always have at least three lip balms on me at all times, and this one was quickly added to my collection." — Jessica Harrington, section lead, beauty
Best Clarifying Shampoo
OGX ProGrowth + Peptide Shampoo ($9)
"I've been using OGX shampoos for as long as I can remember, and I'm still a huge fan to this day. The new ProGrowth + Peptide Shampoo features exciting ingredients if you're looking to boost your hair health. It contains 1.5 percent mandelic acid, which is a great, gentle exfoliant that can help remove the buildup of dead skin cells, product, and oil on your scalp, leading to healthier hair." — Jessica Harrington, section lead, beauty
Best Styling Powder
KMS Add Volume Styling Powder ($25)
KMS Add Volume Styling Powder ($25) — "'As my wife likes to say: it's beanie season, which (to me) means sacrificing good hair days for your ears' protection against the cool winter air. Instead of accepting your months-long fate of hat hair, though, I suggest trying this styling powder from KMS. Just tap on a few sprinkles at the roots, massage it in with your fingers, and voila: instant texture, any time." — Kelsey Castanon, editor-in-chief
Best Hair Growth Scalp Serum
Neutrogena Hair Restore Advanced Growth Scalp Serum ($20)
"I've been on a hair growth journey for a little over a year now, so I'm constantly on the lookout for new products to add to my lineup that will help me grow full, healthy hair. While this Hair Restore Advanced Growth Scalp Serum from Neutrogena doesn't directly help with regrowth, it contains micro-peptides to help nourish the scalp and minimize hair shedding. I love that it's water-based and absorbs quickly without messing up my blowout." — Jessica Harrington, section lead, beauty
Best Scrub
Flamingo Estate Peppermint Scrub ($46)
"I've been slow to get into the holiday spirit this season, but one shower with this scrubby, sudsy delight was all I needed to transform from Walter into Buddy the Elf. The minty scent is subtle and chic, while the gritty texture gently whisks away any dryness or flakes that tend to come with the colder weather." — Kelsey Castanon, editor-in-chief
Best Body Mist
Eos Cocoa Cashmere Body Mist ($13)
"While I usually gravitate to vanilla scents, this cocoa body mist from Eos simply has my heart. It's not too overpowering, given its cocoa formulation, and serves as a perfect component with basically any fragrance you want to mix it with. Not to mention, it actually lasts long, compared to other body mists on the market." — Naomi Parris, assistant shopping editor
Best Candle
Mae Hinoki Candle ($36)
"The fact that I've burned this down to the last (wax) drop is proof: nothing beats a warm, woody candle in the wintertime." — Kelsey Castanon, editor-in-chief
Best Wax Warmer
Ripple Wax Warmer ($40, originally $50)
"Ripple just launched a new product that I can't shut up about — the Wax Warmer. It's kind of like a candle wax warmer, minus the whole candle thing. It's a flame-free way to get your house smelling superb. The wax warmer itself is gorgeous, and the scents they have available all have specific purposes, like relaxation and focus." — Renee Rodriguez, senior staff writer and social producer
Best Dog Shampoo
Malin + Goetz Dog Shampoo ($30)
"I know this isn't a beauty product for people, but it is a new addition to my pup Sadie's regimen and I'm super impressed with it. Malin + Goetz released a dog shampoo that washes away dirt and banishes any stinky odors with this vitamin-rich formula. It lathers so nicely and has a bright scent of freshly cut grass, which not only smells lovely but is inoffensive to your pet." — Jessica Harrington, section lead, beauty
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez and Balim Tezel
Jessica Harrington is the Section Lead of Beauty at Popsugar, where she oversees all vertical coverage across the website, social media, and newsletter. With over nine years of industry experience, she has interviewed numerous celebrities, reported on hundreds of beauty trends, and swatched more lipsticks than she can count. Prior to PS, Jessica worked for publications such as Makeup.com, Skincare.com, and The Zoe Report. She's based in New York City and has a degree in journalism from Hofstra University. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling with her husband, thrifting, and cooking.
Renee Rodriguez (she/her) is a senior staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for PS's TikTok and Instagram accounts.
Balim Tezel (she/her) is a shopping updates editor at PS and the founder of Maison des Nus, a New York-based affordable luxury brand. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
