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November is when holiday beauty sets arrive in Japan. Here are three new releases worth knowing about: Lancôme's holiday Beauty Box, Japanese brand Attenir's new “serum-like” cleansing oil, and skim's high-coverage cushion foundation.
Japanese air gets dry in winter, and new skincare lands in stores right on time. Two November releases are easy to pick up during a trip: HACCO, a fermented skincare line sold only at Hands, and a limited 20%-larger Aqualabel gel cream from Shiseido at drugstores.
Shopping for makeup in Japan this winter? Here are three new releases you can find at Japanese drugstores and variety shops in November 2026 — a jam-textured lip balm from hince, new Laka tints (including a Japan-only mini) and a limited-edition CEZANNE palette for under ¥1,000.