There’s something about October that makes you want to glow differently - the air’s crisper, your skincare’s richer and your perfume choices feel that bit moodier. I’ve been testing and obsessing over the October beauty launches that deliver both comfort and a little main character energy. From the return of a cult-favourite fragrance to a cheek stain that actually stays put, here’s what’s earned a permanent place on my shelf this month.

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Musk 12

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She’s back. The long-awaited return of Kayali’s Musk 12 feels like the beauty equivalent of a reunion tour. Clean musk meets creamy vanil

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