As temps cool and daylight dwindles, we're leaning into the urge to slow down and settle in. However, the same can't be said for our beauty routines—we're keeping those robust and packed with our tried-and-true go-to's, plus the new obsessions we now can't imagine life without.
From a chic lip compact to a stunning cat eye gel polish, shop the 11 beauty products we're loving right now.
Fara Homidi Essential Lip Refill, $88.00 Shop Now
One of our Best Beauty Buys winners (awarded earlier this year), Fara Homidi’s Essential lip compact is with me at all times. I just went through my latest refill of Nude 1, a matte pinky nude I love for a my-lips-but-better effect. I’ll never get over the texture; it feels so soft and cushiony on my lips and never dries them out. —Lauren Valenti, beauty director
GM Collin Puractive+ Essential Oil Complex, $80.00 Shop Now
On the days when I'm too sleepy to wash off my makeup, I pop into bed with cotton swabs, micellar water, and this complex. Once I wipe off the day's grime, I swipe on this exfoliating yet restorative blend of salicylic acid, essential oils, and aloe vera. It leaves my skin clean and ready for a night cream. —Kara Jillian Brown, beauty editor
Snow Fox Japanese Cherry Blossom and White Tea Smoothing Mask, $35.00 Shop Now
This sheet mask, designed with sensitive skin in mind, is packed with hyaluronic acid and skim-calming antioxidants from white tea, chamomile water, and Japanese cherry blossoms. It’s designed to supply a glass skin effect and is touted as the “bridal mask,” as it’s instantly satisfying—leaving skin smoother, plumper, and glowing from within—before a big event. —L.V.
Reflekt Restorative Lip Balm, $38.00 Shop Now
Dry, flaky lip season is upon us, but this lip balm fights back in two ways. Besides hydrating ingredients like squalene, hyaluronic acid, and tucuma butter, it offers gentle exfoliation via a blend of fruit enzymes. It keeps my lips hydrated for hours (not to mention as smooth as if I'd just used a lip scrub) and offers a glossy finish that looks as good as it feels. —Emily Kelleher, evergreen editor
CosRX The AHA 2 BHA 2 Blemish Treatment Serum, $17.00 Shop Now
These serum swabs are one of my favorite products for treating pimples and ingrown hairs. Each cotton ball is soaked in a potent blend of two percent alpha-hydroxy and two percent beta-hydroxy acids. I swab it just where I need it, let the serum soak in, and continue on with my skin care. The best part is the cotton balls actually stay wet. I've had one of these open for a year, and the remaining balls are still perfect. —K.J.B.
Saie Sunvisor Radiant Moisturizing Sunscreen, $38.00 Shop Now
When I first tried Saie’s Sunvisor Radiant moisturizer-SPF, I was sold. And my love for it has only grown with its upgraded formula, which has even more glow-inducing ingredients. It gives me everything I need in one fell swoop (and before I’ve had my coffee): First, hydration (thank you, hyaluronic acid and grapeseed oil) and brightening (℅ vitamin C), and then a veil of SPF 35 protection—all with a slightly dewy, not-too-shiny finish that wears beautifully under makeup. —L.V.
Gelish Cat Eye Magnetic Reflections Magnet Gel, $16.00 Shop Now
I’ve always loved the look of a cat eye—AKA velvet—manicure but was a bit intimidated to try it out. But the second this Gelish polish landed on my desk, I knew it was time. And I can’t believe I waited so long. It’s such an easy process. Just start as you would with any gel manicure, and then apply a coat or two of dark polish and cure. Then, top with one coat of cat eye polish, hold the magnet over your nail, watch the polish transform before your eyes, and cure once you’re happy with the look. —K.J.B.
iS Clinical Cream Cleanser, $48.00 Shop Now
I can’t use just any cleanser with my dry, redness-prone skin, and I was reminded of that by facialist Cynthia Rivas, who steered me back in the right direction to this creamy and hydrating iS Clinical formula. While it doesn’t have as satisfying a lather as a bouncy gel cleanser, it removes my makeup and SPF thoroughly while leaving my skin noticeably softer and soothed. —L.V.
Saltair 5% AHA Serum Deodorant, $12.00 Shop Now
Saltair's multitasking serum deodorant fights odor at the source with a blend of mandelic, lactic, and polyhydroxy acids that lower the skin's pH to kill off odor-causing bacteria. At the same time, they gently exfoliate and fight ingrown hairs. I can't get enough of the green grapefruit scent. —E.K.
NARS The Multiple, $39.00 Shop Now
Creamy, buildable, and offered in an array of gorgeous and flattering shades, the NARS Multiple Stick is forever a classic, especially if you live by touch-ups on the go. Of course, Orgasm–a warm pink shade with golden shimmer–is a go-to for a soft, monochrome flush on the lips and cheeks. —L.V.
Glasshouse Fragrances In Season, $55.00 Shop Now
Every year I search for a pumpkin spice candle that fills my home with the warm and cozy scent without being too saccharine. This candle is just that. It's sweet yet spicy and grounded, making my home feel like the perfect fall oasis. —K.J.B.