As temperatures drop and daylight hours decrease, we lean into the urge to slow down and calm down. But the same can be said about your beauty routine. We stick with them and pack them with proven results. In addition to my favorite things, it’s now a new obsession that I can’t imagine life without.
From chic lip compacts to stunning cat-eye gel polishes, shop 11 beauty products we’re loving right now.
Farah Homidi Essential Lip Refill, $88.00
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One of my Best Beauty Buys (which I won earlier this year), Fara Homidi’s Essential Lip Compact will always be with me. I just finished using the latest refill for Nude 1. I love how it’s a matte pinky nude that really enhances the effect on the lips. This texture can never be overcome. It feels very soft and cushiony on the lips and does not dry out the lips. —Lauren Valenti, Beauty Director
GM Collin Puractive+ Essential Oil Complex, $80.00
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On days when I’m too sleepy to remove my makeup, I jump into bed with a cotton swab, some micellar water, and this complex. After wiping away the day’s grime, apply this exfoliating and restorative blend of salicylic acid, essential oils, and aloe vera. Your skin is now clean and ready to apply your night cream. —Carla Gillian Brown, Beauty Editor
Snow Fox Japanese Cherry Blossom and White Tea Smoothing Mask, $35.00
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Designed with sensitive skin in mind, this sheet mask is packed with hyaluronic acid and degreasing, soothing antioxidants from white tea, chamomile water, and Japanese cherry blossoms. Designed to give you a glass skin effect, you can instantly achieve satisfying skin before a big event, making your skin smoother, plumper, and glowing from within, making it the perfect choice for your “Bridal Mask.” It is touted as “. —LV
Reflect Restorative Lip Balm, $38.00
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It’s almost time for dry, flaky lips, and this lip balm fights them in two ways. Moisturizing ingredients like squalane, hyaluronic acid, and tsukuma butter, plus a blend of fruit enzymes provide gentle exfoliation. It keeps my lips moisturized for hours (not to mention smooth as if I had used a lip scrub) and provides a glossy finish that looks as beautiful as it feels. —Emily Kelleher, Evergreen Editor
CosRX AHA 2 BHA 2 Blemish Treatment Serum, $17.00
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These serum swabs are one of my favorite products for treating acne and ingrown hairs. Each cotton ball is soaked in a powerful blend of 2% alpha-hydroxy acids and 2% beta-hydroxy acids. Simply apply it to the areas of concern, let the serum penetrate, and continue your skin care routine. The best part is that the cotton balls actually stay wet. I’ve left one of these open for a year and the rest of the balls are still perfect. —KJB
Saie Sun Visor Radiant Moisturizing Sunscreen, $38.00
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When I first tried Saie’s Sun Visor Radiant Moisturizer SPF, I was blown away. And with an upgraded formula that includes even more glow-boosting ingredients, I love it even more. It gives you everything you need at once (and before you even get your coffee). First, it’s a veil of hydration (thank you, hyaluronic acid and grapeseed oil) and whitening (vitamin C at ℅) and protection with SPF 35. It has a slightly moist finish that is not too shiny and looks beautiful even under makeup. —LV
Gelish Cat Eye Magnetic Reflective Magnet Gel, $16.00
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I’ve always loved the cat eye, aka velvet nail polish look, but was a little scared to try it. But the moment this Gelish polish landed on my desk, I knew it was time. And I can’t believe I waited this long. It’s a very simple process. Start just like a gel manicure, applying one or two coats of dark polish and letting it harden. Next, apply one coat of cat eye polish, hold the magnet over your nail and watch the polish change before your eyes, then let it harden once you’re happy with the look. —KJB
iS Clinical Cream Cleanser, $48.00
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I can’t use any cleanser on my dry, red-prone skin. Facialist Cynthia Rivas reminded me of that and steered me in the right direction with this creamy, hydrating iS Clinical Formula. It doesn’t lather as satisfyingly as a bouncy gel cleanser, but it thoroughly removes makeup and SPF while leaving skin noticeably softer and smoother. —LV
Saltair 5% AHA Serum Deodorant, $12.00
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Saltair’s Multi-Task Serum Deodorant fights odor-causing causes with a blend of mandelic, lactic, and polyhydroxy acids that lower skin’s pH and kill odor-causing bacteria. At the same time, it gently exfoliates and prevents ingrown hairs. The scent of green grapefruit is irresistible. —EK
Creamy, easy to assemble, and available in a range of gorgeous, flattering shades, NARS Multiple Sticks are a timeless classic, especially for those who touch up their makeup on the go. Of course, Orgasm, a warm pink shade with a golden glow, is perfect for giving lips and cheeks a soft, monochrome blush. —LV
Glass House Fragrance in Season, $55.00
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Every year I look for pumpkin spice candles that fill my home with a warm, comforting scent without being too sweet. This candle is exactly that. It’s sweet, spicy, and full-bodied, making my home feel like the perfect fall oasis. —KJB
