Best New Skincare, Haircare, Fragrance & Grooming Products: October 2026

There’s so much happening this month, but then so much is always happening in October. The festive season is here as is autumn. The month is a lot about making merry and revelling in the festivities (which will continue till early November, of course). But like with every other month, October has a spate of new skincare, haircare, fragrance and grooming products worth your time, attention and money.

And as we do every month, we’ve put together a list of the best from the rest for you to browse through, add to cart and shop your heart out. If you’re someone who gets excited at the thought of a new moisturiser, perfume or conditioner, you’ve come to the right place.

Honestly, doesn’t lemon have such a great smell every time it’s used in any product? This new body wash from Hibiscus Monkey also comes with probiotics to nicely nourish your skin and protect its barrier, every time to use it. 

We love a good face mask – it's the perfect Sunday night ritual. And this one from Foxtale is a 2-in-1 clay & gel mask, ideal for oil control thanks to its ingredients - 2% Salicylic Acid, Triple-Clay Blend and Niacinamide. 

The much-loved luxury haircare brand, Oribe, is now in India, exclusively on Nykaa. Our favourite product is the Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo that’ll definitely transform the way your hair looks and feels.

We love a good shampoo that addresses frizz that’s a result of humidity, heat and/or moisture fluctuation, isn’t it? After all, we, in India, have to face it all. As does our hair, and this shampoo from milk_shake is designed to address exactly that.  

A cream-to-peel exfoliating scrub that helps rid dullness and congestion from the face? That sounds like a dream. Fortunately, Asaya has made it all come true.

When you have an iconic, bestselling product, why not turn it into another product category, right? After its much-loved champi hair oil, Inde Wild has now launched its champi clarifying and detox shampoo & this one promises to be even more wonderful. 

This one isn’t your regular toner. For it supports the skin's natural equilibrium through hydration, sebum regulation, gentle renewal and skin ecosystem support. Try it to found out for yourselves!

Honestly, every new brand is coming up with a cleanser that promises many different things. But most of them aren’t worth your time. This one from Allyv, however, absolutely is. It’s starts out as a bubble pack before turning into a scrub and finally, a milky cleanser, and it all works rather well. We’ve tried it and so should you. 

Embryolisse is a cult brand for a reason – everything from the brand is truly that good. As is the case with this new serum that comes loaded with Hyaluronic Acid and Lychee Extract to leave your skin feeling smoother and plumper, and who doesn’t want that, right?  

We’ve all always loved everything from Tom Ford Beauty, haven’t we? This new woody, leather fragrance is definitely going to remind you of the wild spirit of the American West (even if you’ve never been there). We’re kind of obsessed, honestly.

For men, a good trimmer can truly make their day, month and year. And this new one from Phillips is definitely going to do everything you’re hoping for. Powered by BeardSense Technology, it scans beard density 125 times per second (wow!) and automatically increases power in denser areas. Whether you have a light stubble or a full beard, it works for everything. How cool is that!

Everyone’s favourite, Ranbir Kapoor is now the owner of his own FMCG brand. Flux Theory has launched with a range of shower gels – five different variants no less. Whether or not you’re a fan of the actor (who isn’t?), it’s certainly a range worth checking out.