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Lipsticks, foundations, and eyeshadow palettes to revamp your autumnal vanity lineup.
Promising review: "This stuff smells SO GOOD?! It’s my new favorite moisturizer, I know it’s limited edition but I hope I’ll be able to buy it again because I don’t wanna live without it now. It soaks into the skin really easily as well and I feel so soft, I’ve used Hempz moisturizer in the past so I already knew that — I’m just really happy because this is my first time with this scent." —Ania Kubbany
Get it from Amazon for $20.20.
BuzzFeed writer Marquaysa Battle has this palette and loves it:
"So I'm all into makeup that helps me whip up a quick face without trying too hard. This blush palette helps me add a lil' flush to my face in just a couple of dabs. It's super buildable so you can go subtle the way I like to or get super glam with a deeper blush look. I also use this palette on my eyes and lips too. It's easy to use, the four colors can be layered to create a custom shade, and it lasts a LONG time. This will literally be the only blush you ever need. It's definitely one of my smartest cheap makeup grabs." —Marquaysa Battle
Get it from E.l.f. Cosmetics for $8.
Promising review: "I'm SO OBSESSED with these blushes! I use the colors 'Dusk' and 'Beam.' I love using 'Dusk' on an everyday basis. It complements my warm, light to medium skin tone really well and makes my cheeks look so fresh and glowy. I like using 'Beam' when I want a more bright-cheek look. I like to apply the blush using my fingers. It gives my cheeks the perfect amount of color. GET THIS BLUSH! You won't regret it." —bittersweetmich
Get it from Glossier for $18 (available in eight shades).
Learn more about why Cloud Paint is a must-have cosmetic in "This Gel-Cream Blush Is A Lazy Girl's Dream And Here's Why."
Promising review: "Love this lipstick. I work in the operating room and in addition to wearing a mask during surgery, I am wearing one the moment I walk into work. Sometimes 12-plus hours. This lipstick goes on in the morning and it stays on. Why do I wear a lipstick under a mask? Because I do. It keeps my lips moist and beautiful and it doesn’t come off on the mask." —Daniela
Get it from Amazon for $6.64 (available in 32 shades).
Not only does this palette smell like cinnamon (yep, you heard that right), but the pigmentation is amazing. They blend so effortlessly onto the eyelids and the shimmer colors are stunning when applied with your finger. I tend to gravitate to the left side of the palette when the neutral shimmers and mattes reside, but I can't wait to utilize the brighter purple shades as fun liners this fall. There is not one single color that I won't use in this palette. Plus the massive mirror makes this palette all the better. My fave shades currently are "dough boy," "sugar rush," "luv the bun you're with," and "frost those buns."
Get it from Sephora for $49.
Promising review: "I usually don’t write reviews, but I had to write one for this mascara. I saw a review for it on Facebook, which directed me to Amazon, and for less than $5, I figured what could it hurt to try it. I never expected it to be as good as a $40 mascara! I only wear washable mascara and this stayed on all day with no flecking off at all and no smudges. It easily came off with just soap and water, too! The length was good with just one coat, and it stayed wet enough to separate your lashes well before it dried. I liked it so much with just one coat that I didn’t even bother with a second coat. I put on my sunglasses and my eyelashes were touching the glass! Now that’s length, and I’m 60 years old!" —P. Blomberg
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "I literally just received this eyeliner in the mail, tried it on, and had to write a review! Awesome product, buy it now. Very dark, very easy to put on (nice sharp point), and I'm a very happy customer. After a one hour-long Body Combat class in the middle of summer in a crowded room with hardly any air-conditioning, I was VERY curious to see how this eyeliner would hold up. At the end of the class I checked it out and there was NO smudging or flaking. That is seriously impressive!" —Taylor Ross
Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in 11 colors).
Touch in Sol is a POC-owned brand from South Korea whose mission is to put the fun back in makeup.
Promising review: "Even after only the first use, I was blown away by this primer. I honestly didn't think a primer could do what this one does. It went on very smoothly and didn't feel greasy whatsoever. All during my super-long day at work (12-hour shift), my makeup didn't budge and my face looked so smooth and satiny under my makeup. I have moderate to severe acne so my skin is generally fairly oily, but it's has also been very dry lately, and this primer made it so my makeup didn't crease at all or cling to dry patches on my skin. I can't emphasize enough how surprised I was every time I went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror to see how smooth my makeup still looked." —MMkay13
Get it from Amazon for $15.50.
Promising review: "I really wish I would have taken 'before' pics. My hairdresser told me about this stuff and said, 'It works so good I had to stop using it every night.' I thought to myself 'Oh yeah, lashes too long, no such thing,' but I on my second tube and I'm going to start using every other night. My lashes are so long, and it's like I have a double row of lashes. My bottom lashes are thicker too. I rarely write reviews but wanted to share because it really really works." —Asc
Get a three-month supply from Amazon for $65.
Promising review: "I've had dry lips forever, and they tend to flake and crack. Any lip balm that I had used would work for maybe an hour before I need to reapply. This balm keeps my lips so hydrated and moisturized all day long! I even like to apply it at night as a 'lip mask' and I wake up with nicely hydrated lips. It's a little overpriced, but a little goes a long way. I'll never repurchase another brand of lip balm again." —ellen
Get it from Ulta for $12.71 (originally $16.95).
AJ Crimson is a BIPOC-owned small business founded by celebrity makeup artist AJ Crimson. According to their site, “I felt like there was an absolute need to bring products to women of color that actually worked and didn’t oxidize or change."
Promising review: "The Ex-Factor shade is BEAUTIFUL for darker-skinned woman. OMG, this color gave me life when I put it on. At first, it seemed super dark; but then it was very nice on my lips. I loved it so much that I wore it to the gym :-) and felt amazing during my workout." —Sandra D Troutman
Get them from AJ Crimson for $20.
Promising review: "I have tried countless concealers for my under-eye circles, most of which cost triple the price of this one by the way. I figured I’d try this on a whim because the reviews were so great and it was so inexpensive. It’s officially become my new favorite concealer. It’s not cakey, it blends easily, it doesn’t crease, and it lasts all day." —Cheryl
Get it from Amazon for $4.33 (available in 18 shades).
The powder comes with a little puff for application.
Promising review: "This powder is my holy grail! I am very pale with oily skin and it was hard for me to find a face powder that would keep my foundation in tact. I'd heard so many reviews about this item and I was very skeptical at first, but I decided to give it a try and it has been my go-to powder ever since. The container itself is designed so nicely and has a lot of product in it. Super happy that I decided to give this a try." —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $5.72 (available in seven shades).
Promising review: "I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS STUFF. Great glitter payout with little to no fallout if you do it correctly, and you don't have to worry about the mess of glitter glue and messy loose glitter. I have accidentally slept in this overnight, twice, and was able to rock the glitter eyeshadow to work the next day with no touch-ups, and I didn't even use an eyeshadow primer either time, although I did use a setting spray. Give this a go if you are looking for sparkly eyeshadow." —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in 11 shades).
It's also sulfate and silicone free, color safe, and cruelty free.
Promising review: "When I was rinsing it off my hair was so soft and no knots at all. I didn't even have to run a comb in the shower when I mask or condition. It all spread evenly through my hair leaving each strand hydrated and moisturized." —Nat H.
Get it from Verelle for $30 (originally $36).
Promising review: "This speeds up my routine. It's amazing how something as simple as a black sponge in a tin can cut my time in half. No switching to another brush, no tissue lint, and no extra brushes to wash at the end of the week.
"The price is perfect, and much cheaper than any others I'd looked at. Does the job, makes it easy, and, bonus, you can wash the sponge vs. having to replace it." —Melaina Lara
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "I am lazy and hate doing my makeup, especially after a morning workout on a weekday. I wanted something I could throw in my bag and smear around my eyes in a couple of seconds, and to just add a little color without the fussiness. This fits the bill perfectly. It gives my eyes a little definition, but isn't super noticeable. The slight shimmer also makes me look awake on days where I'm dragging. It is not intensely shiny, though, which is important to me — I'm not a disco ball! It just reflects light and looks luminescent, not glittery. Because this is so easy to use, nonirritating, and is the exact color I was looking for, I expect that I will keep ordering it as long as it's available." —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $4.47 (available in 22 shades).
Refy is a woman-owned small beauty brand based in the UK. It was founded by beauty influencer Jess Hunt.
Let me be the first to say that sleek, minimalist makeup packaging immediately sucks me in, BUT, when the product itself is dewy, not overpowering, and looks like "your skin but better" I'm all in. This gloss highlighter is exactly that. It does stay a bit wet once you apply it so keep that in mind if you have an oily complexion. I have combination skin so I use this highlighter depending on how my skin is that day. On drier days, this is my holy grail and it looks so effortlessly beautiful on the skin I can't get enough.
Get it from Refy for $26.
Promising review: "Even during this stay-at-home era, I continue to wear at least basic makeup to make ME feel good. This gloss is a perfect color and the price can’t be beat. Also appreciate that it’s both flavorless and fragrance free." —Karen Templeton
Get it from Amazon for $3 (available in seven shades).
Promising review: "This bronzer is absolutely perfect! The lightest shade, Flare, fits my skin color so good. It has a little shine in it, but not like glitter chunks, more of a natural shine. I was a little afraid the color would be too dark, but it is really buildable so you can add more or less to get your perfect shade. The package is cute and the wand is easy to handle. Love it!!" —Matilda K.
Get it from Glossier for $20 (available in four shades).
Palette features four powders — Bounce Cream Glow, Bounce Cream Blush, Super Glow Bronze, Super Glow Nude.
Get it from LookFantastic for $35.20.
Promising review: "I have sensitive skin, and this cream was perfect. I was a bit worried that the essential oils would be too abrasive, but they weren't at all, and in fact seem to be soothing my red cheeks. The texture is also amazing: not too watery, and not too creamy. Just perfectly absorbs into your skin." —Jaclyn R.
Get it from Blume for $34.
Get it from LookFantastic for $31.80.
One of my favorite ways to do lips lately is just popping on lip liner. No filling in, no adding lipstick, occasionally I will add a super-lightweight gloss on top but I've been loving the '90s vibe of an autumnal brown just lining the lips for some plumpness. I buff it in with my finger a little so the lines aren't so harsh, and it's a great option for opting for a lip color that you don't have to worry about making a total mess inside your face mask like a full-on lipstick can. I have several of these pencils and they're my absolute holy grails.
Get it from Charlotte Tilbury for $22 (available in 17 shades).
The Aztec Healing Clay can also be used as a face mask that's great for people with oily skin and hyperpigmentation. Combine the powder with apple cider vinegar.
Promising review: "I have very thick, super-curly, coarse hair. I have been natural going on nine years. I’ve never been able to wear my hair in a wash-and-go style because my roots were always puffy, tangled, and had no curl definition. It would just swell up and look like cotton. Oh but then I used this miracle in a jar. It’s messy and takes forever. But for the first time in my natural-hair journey, I have been consistently wearing wash-and-gos. Takes me no time to style my hair; it’s moisturized, shiny, and looks so healthy. I’ve had soooo many people tell me how healthier my hair looks now. If I could give it 20 stars just for my hair I would!" —keina
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+.
They also blend into the skin so they can be worn throughout the day and not just at night!
Promising review: "I’ve been experimenting with these for the last month and a half, and I am in love. They are really thin and blend into my highly freckled face incredibly well...I have gone out in public twice with them on, because when I did my last-second mirror check before I got out of the car, I didn’t notice I had them on! While they absolutely help clean out the skin underneath, the biggest thing it does for me is stops me from touching my face. When I'm stressed out, I will absentmindedly touch/run my hands along my face and jaw constantly. Now, when I notice I’m doing that, I run into the bathroom and put these on any spots I have. Since they are thin and stick really well, I am able to leave them alone and stop touching my face." —MelsBells
Get a box of 40 round patches for $8.49.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this stuff. I have a bare-minimum makeup look and this stuff is part of it! I actually use it even if I don't fill in my brows at all. This stuff is able to go on thin enough for me to not feel it but thick enough to hold the hairs where I want them until I take it off. I don't have any extra wax or residue, it lasts until I remove it, and does not have any smell or tint to it. I take my brow shape pretty seriously since that seems to be what I'm complimented on more than anything else. You will not find anything this good for a price in the same ballpark." —Nina
Get it from Amazon for $5.71.
Promising review: "So let me start by saying I have used nearly every eyeshadow primer available. From high-end to low — Mac, Lorac, Urban Decay...they don't hold a candle to Thank Me Later. I have very oily skin. I use this primer and my shadow lasts a full eight hours or more. I could get maybe five or six out of the other brands, if I'm lucky. I got this as a sample in my Ipsy bag, and I had to buy the full-size product straightaway! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you Elizabeth Mott for finally making a primer that lasts! I love this stuff!" —Melissa Mae
Get it from Amazon for $13.48.
Promising review: "The tint feels super refreshing on my lips. It stains the lips well on the inner parts and even after eating it’s still there." —Mochi Ballz
Get it from Amazon for $9.90 (available in 13 colors; also available in a liquid lip).
Klur is a small business that specializes in clean, ethical beauty products that work wonders and also look aesthetically pleasing on your vanity.
I am OBSESSED with this serum. It's lightweight and unlike other serums I've tried. Sometimes serums can be a bit oily or even too thick feeling but this one is *chef's kiss*. It's so refreshing when massaged into the skin and it's just the right consistency, it's not too thin and not too thick. This is well worth the money and I put it on every day before my moisturizer. I've noticed fewer breakouts on my skin and more of an overall even texture since using this.
Get it from Klur for $70.
Makeup A Murder is a small business whose brand is based around tying together a love for bold makeup and a passion for forensic science and crime investigation — the name says it all.
To use the liner, all you have to do is add a drop of water to the pigment pot, dip your fave liner brush in, and line away.
Get it from Makeup a Murder for $5.95.
Palate Polish is a small biz that specializes in making small-batch nail polishes 10 free, vegan, and cruelty free.
Get it from Palate Polish for $14.
KapKapCo is a small business based in Denver, Colorado, and their shop is SO CUTE. They offer a range of creative art prints, nail stickers, greeting cards, and totes.
Promising review: "OK. I knew these where going to be cute! But didn't realize they were going to be super adorable. My girls right away claims them for their selves. Will definitely order more!!!" —karina cabrera
Get them from KapKapCo on Etsy for $3.70 (available in four colors).
Palette contains 24 shadows all within a warm autumnal hue range. There are a variety of matte shades and high shine shimmer shades.
Promising review: "I have tried sooo many different eye shadows and BH cosmetics is one of the very few that do not cause my eyelids to break out!!! So excited to use their products and will continue to buy more!!" —Dejuana Y.
Get it from BH Cosmetics for $17.
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