Inspiration: 10 New MUST HAVE/BUY in Singapore this October 2026. This is your round-up inspiration list of newly launched MUST HAVE/BUY in Singapore curated by The SG Lifestyle Team this October 2026! Don't miss them out as some of them are only available for a limited time only! 1) Benefit Cosmetics: The Hotel Beneville Advent Calendar. The holiday countdown has officially begun, and Benefit Cosmetics is checking SG Lifestyle straight into paradise with The Hotel Beneville Advent Calendar! Packed with 24 days of beauty glam, this limited-edition vault opens up to reveal full-size and mini cult-favorites - from their iconic brow boosters and pore primers to fan-favorite bronzers and volumizing mascaras. Encased in a chic, hotel-inspired vintage box, it's the ultimate treat to pamper yourself or gift your beauty bestie before the festive season kicks into high gear! Available at: Available exclusively on Sephora Singapore (online and in-stores islandwide) 2) Simply Toys: Formula 1 Funko POP! & POP! Rides series. Drivers, start your engines - and start your haul! Simply Toys is gearing up for race weekend with a fresh grid of Formula 1 Funko POP! & POP! Rides collectibles! Featuring high-octane figures of your favorite grid legends alongside restocks of highly sought-after vaulted classics, this drop arrives just in time to celebrate the Singapore Grand Prix. Whether you're setting up your desk track or adding to your fan display, these figures are bound to sell out before lights out! Available at: Simply Toys Outlets (Paya Lebar SingPost L2, City Square Mall L4, Changi Airport T3 L2, Jewel Changi L4, and Suntec City L3) 3) Stanley 1913 x ZO&FRIENDS collection. Staying hydrated just reached peak cuteness! Iconic drinkware giant Stanley 1913 has joined forces with ZO&FRIENDS to launch an irresistible limited-edition collection starring ZOA the cloud cat! Featuring four pastel travel mugs and tumblers detailed with whimsical daisy motifs and playful character art, this drop combines indestructible thermal performance with soft aesthetic vibes. Plus, early shoppers grabbing two or more pieces can snag a free fluffy cat paw plush and exclusive sticker sets! Available at: Exclusively at the Stanley Pop-Up Store, Jewel Changi Airport 4) New Balance: Flat Breeze collection. Balletcore meets street style in the ultimate hybrid drop! New Balance is officially blending sporty utility with feminine elegance through their highly anticipated Flat Breeze collection. Designed in Korea and arriving after selling out almost instantly abroad, this low-profile silhouette features classic New Balance suede overlays, delicate shoelaces, and a sleek foot band resting atop a slim, flexible rubber sole. Available in four stunning colorways - Red, Silver, Black, and Mint - it's the perfect lightweight, effortless option to pair with relaxed denim, tennis skirts, or tailored trousers! Available at:Available on the New Balance SG online store and at New Balance ION Orchard, VivoCity, Suntec City, and Jewel Changi Airport 5) ITO rug store: handcrafted japanese Sushi Cat rugs. Home décor has never looked this delightfully wholesome! Handmade in Japan by ITO.RUG, these ultra-kawaii Sushi Cat Tufted Rugs have officially landed locally, bringing handcrafted warmth and quirky charm to your living space. Each rug features a curled-up kitty disguised as your favorite nigiri piece - from Maguro and Salmon to Tamago and Ebi. Perfect as a bedside mat, entryway statement, or desk accent, these limited-batch handmade rugs are moving fast! Available at: Available at Heyhappypuff (By appointment) 39B Jalan Pemimpin #07-03, Singapore 577184 6) Smiski Chawan & Matcha Combo Sale. Take a cozy breather with your favorite glowing companion! Ceramic creators are dropping an adorable 20% OFF Sale on custom-crafted Smiski Chawan (Matcha Bowls) and Matcha Combo Sets! Handcrafted to remind you to take a mindful break, these ceramic bowls feature a tiny, iconic green Smiski peeking over the rim to keep you company during your daily whisking ritual. Complete the set with a matching Smiski chasen (whisk) holder for the ultimate zen desk setup! Available at: Direct Message (DM) creator on Instagram at totto.pottery to order (Payment via PayPal or manual invoice) 7) Craftholic Singapore: Chili Crab & Nasi Lemak Sloth Icon Plush Keychains. Representing Singaporean food culture has never looked this adorable! Add a dose of lazy charm to your tote bags with the Chili Crab & Nasi Lemak Sloth Icon Plush Keychains! Combining sleepy, cuddly sloth plushies with iconic local hawker staples, these fuzzy bag charms feature sloths holding a spicy red crab claws or wrapped up like a banana-leaf Nasi Lemak parcel. It's the ultimate quirky fashion accessory for local foodies! Available at: Available at Craftholic Singapore concept stores islandwide & online 8) Starbucks x Disney's Winnie the Pooh collection. Take a trip into the Hundred Acre Wood with your morning brew! Starbucks Singapore is teaming up with Disney's Winnie the Pooh for a cozy, heartwarming merchandise collection! Featuring Pooh Bear, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore across honey-pot stainless steel tumblers, floral cold cups, ceramic mugs, and plush tote bags, this limited-edition lineup brings pure nostalgia to your daily coffee run. Available at: All Starbucks Singapore outlets and the official Starbucks LazMall Flagship Store 9) Sulwhasoo: Concentrated Ginseng 7-Day Rejuvenating ritual. Phone, wallet, keys - and now, the ultimate 7-day ginseng ritual taking permanent residence in its everyday girl grip! Luxury K-beauty giant Sulwhasoo is giving your skincare routine an instant, high-powered upgrade with a complimentary 7-Day Rejuvenating Trial Kit! Powered by Sulwhasoo's legendary Ginsenomics(TM) and Ginseng Peptides(TM), this potent duo works to restore elasticity and strengthen your skin's self-rejuvenating power layer by layer. Each complimentary sampling kit comes packed with 7 sachets of the iconic Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cream and 1 sachet of the Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum - making it the ultimate luxe reset for tired, stressed skin. Simply register online before the month ends to claim your free kit! Available at:Available for redemption across all Sulwhasoo boutiques and department store counters in Singapore (including ION Orchard, Westgate, Takashimaya, Metro Paragon, and BHG Bugis Junction) upon registration via Sulwhasoo's official link in bio 10) PEACEMINUSONE x Éditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle (Musc Ravageur). Smelling like pure royalty and edgy luxury! K-Pop icon G-Dragon and his label PEACEMINUSONE have partnered with high-fragrance house Éditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle to redesign the legendary Musc Ravageur fragrance! Infused with G-Dragon's signature rebellious aesthetic - complete with custom daisy motifs and sleek matte packaging - this sensual, amber-spiced musk scent makes a bold, unforgettable statement. It's a holy-grail launch for fragrance connoisseurs and VIPs alike! Available at:Exclusively at escentials counter, TANGS at Tang Plaza *This list will be updated regularly by the SG Lifestyle Team. All image credits to the respective owners. **Newly launched items are accurate at date of publication, but may be subject to changes. Meanwhile, feel free to share / tag SG Lifestyle on your socials @sglifestylesingapore if you bought any of its recommendations! Need more inspiration? Check out last month's post here! More importantly, don't say SG Lifestyle NEVER share. *All images and captions credits to the respective sources. Like what you read? SHARE IT!

Beauty's top headlines: October 15, 2026. L'Occitane Enters The Skin Longevity Market; TikTok Shop Expects Beauty Sales To Surge This Holiday Season; AI-Generated Hunter And Rhode Concept Raises Brand Collaboration Questions; Dermalogica CEO To Step Down After A Decade In Leadership; Shelpful Launches PROVE IT Stickers To Help Users Build Better Habits Andrea Nagel Beauty News October 15, 2026 The beauty industry continues to evolve as brands explore new approaches to skincare, digital commerce, artificial intelligence, leadership and consumer wellness. These developments reflect changing consumer expectations and the growing role of innovation across the industry. L'Occitane is expanding into the growing skin longevity category with a new skincare approach built on 25 years of research into Immortelle, a flower known for its resilience and skincare benefits. The brand's Skin Longevity By Nature ritual features four steps designed to nourish skin, improve firmness and address visible signs of ageing. The routine includes existing Immortelle products alongside the new Divine Targeted Wrinkle Care treatment, which targets five areas, including forehead lines, crow's feet and smile lines. Formulated with Immortelle-derived ingredients, hyaluronic acid and peptides, the treatment aims to smooth skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles over time. The collection will initially launch in Malaysia. (Cosmetics Business) TikTok Shop is preparing for a strong holiday season, with beauty sales expected to exceed last year's results as more brands invest in livestream shopping. Beauty and personal care sales on the platform reached nearly $993 million in the third quarter of 2026, according to Charm.io, despite growth slowing compared with earlier in the year. Livestreams, holiday gift sets, discovery kits and Korean beauty products are expected to drive purchases. Brands are increasingly using live sessions to demonstrate products, answer customer questions and introduce new launches. K-beauty continues to gain traction thanks to its rapid product innovation and creator partnerships, making TikTok Shop an increasingly important channel for beauty discovery and sales. (Beauty Independent) An AI-generated design featuring Hunter rain boots with a built-in Rhode lip gloss holder is drawing attention to the challenges of unofficial brand collaborations. The concept combines Hunter's signature footwear with the minimalist aesthetic of Hailey Bieber's beauty brand, Rhode, but neither company has confirmed an official partnership. While Rhode already sells a lip case designed to hold its products, there is no evidence connecting the brand to the boot design. The concept highlights how realistic AI-generated imagery can blur the line between creative ideas and actual product launches, creating potential concerns around intellectual property, brand reputation and consumer confusion as artificial intelligence becomes more common in fashion and beauty marketing. (Global Cosmetics News) Aurelian Lis will leave his role as global CEO of Dermalogica at the end of December 2026, following 10 years leading the professional skincare brand owned by Unilever. Tim Bunch, the company's North American general manager, will take over as interim business lead while Unilever searches for a permanent successor. During Lis's tenure, Dermalogica strengthened its position in the professional skincare market and continued expanding its retail presence. Recent initiatives include a partnership with John Lewis to introduce Pro Skin Clinic locations combining skincare treatments with product sales. Before joining Dermalogica in 2015, Lis held a leadership position at Benefit Cosmetics, where he served as general manager for the Americas. (The Industry Beauty) Shelpful has introduced PROVE IT, a new accountability tool designed to help people follow through on everyday tasks they often put off. The system combines a free iPhone app with NFC-enabled stickers that users place near activities such as taking medication, walking the dog, or getting out of bed. When a scheduled alert goes off, users must physically reach the sticker and tap it with their phone to silence the notification. The app offers different alert intensity levels and limited options to dismiss reminders when necessary. Created by the team behind Shelpful, PROVE IT aims to make building routines easier by turning digital reminders into actions. (PR Newswire) To read more about these stories, click the headlines below. MEMBERS ONLY: Members can click here to be considered for our bi-monthly Member Spotlight, where we highlight standout work, achievements, and contributions across the community. Stay ahead of the latest beauty trends, market shifts, executive updates, and career advice.