Are you into sexy-smart woods, or prefer to exist in the world amidst a cloud of sweet vanilla?

Whether it’s a skincare superlative or a smoky scent imagined by one of Australia’s leading hair stylists, here’s everything beauty-related worth knowing, trying or buying this October.

Our picks this month stretch across categories: a hydrating hair mask, a creamy French skin milk, musky fragrance and luminous concealer.