The Best Products Our Beauty Editors Tried in October 2023
Halloween has now come and gone, and with the arrival of November, the nights are going to get even longer, and the days are going to get even colder and drier, meaning our beauty needs don't look quite the same as they did in the midst of summer.
Whether we're talking skin and hair, bathcare or long-lasting makeup, the fall season is all about products that'll make us feel great and look amazing in the process. We tried all kinds of products in October to share our favorites with you, so keep scrolling to see what we loved best last month.
ORLANDO PITA Moroccan Argan Oil Glossing Shampoo & Conditioner Set: $42
ORLANDO PITA's Moroccan Argan Oil Glossing Shampoo & Conditioner Set is our secret to soft and shiny hair. Both include the powerhouse ingredient organ oil, adding sheen and moisture while making your hair extra healthy overall. It's also fantastic for detangling curls and keeping hair hydrated at the root.
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Rahua Hydration Essential Hair Care Set: $74
The tropical aromas of passion fruit and mango in Rahua's Hydration Essential Hair Care Set will leave you smelling incredible. If you've been seeking healthier, smoother and shinier hair, this set has your name written all over it, as it's sure to keep your hair feeling hydrated as well as balanced.
(via Rahua)
PAINT & PETALS Scented Bar Soap Set: $21.99
We're obsessed with the beautifully illustrated packaging of PAINT & PETALS Scented Bar Soap Set, but the soaps inside the wrappers are even better. They're made with creamy shea butter, so they're extra hydrating for dry hands. This set also comes with two gift bags bearing the same designs. Whether you dole them out as gifts or keep them all to yourself, we don't blame you either way.
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Nabila K Vanilla Bean Full Bloom Glycerin Soap: $9
Nabila K's Vanilla Bean Full Bloom Glycerin Soap allows you to lather up with some cozy vanilla suds. This soap is veggie-based, with coconut and palm oils helping to round out the ingredient list. Next time you hop in the shower or bath, be sure to check it out to smell sugary sweet all day long.
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Rahua Rainforest Grown Shower Gel: $32
If you love woodsy and earthy scents, Rahua Rainforest Grown Shower Gel was made for you. It lathers the body and leaves your skin feeling moisturized and glowing. This shower gel will make you feel like you just stepped inside a spa.
(via Rahua)
Renpure Lavender & Honey Calming Body Wash: $7.40
Nothing feels better than scrubbing away the day in the evening. After hitting the gym, work or just daily errands, come home to a relaxing shower with Renpure's Lavender & Honey Calming Body Wash, creating the most relaxingly scented bubbles. As a bonus, it's made with coconut oil to help with moisture.
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Hey Dewy Wireless Facial Humidifier: $59.95
Hey Dewy's iconic Wireless Facial Humidifier is ideal for use on the go or at home to keep you feeling and looking extra hydrated anywhere. It's easy to use and perfect for those who suffer from dry skin during the winter. Of course, we also can't get enough of its unbeatable aesthetic.
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Lancer The Method Intro Kit Sensitive-Dehydrated Skin: $75
Lancer's The Method Intro Kit for Sensitive-Dehydrated Skin is a truly incredible ready-to-go skincare routine, perfectly packaged for use. It bundles the brand's exfoliating Polish, Cleanse wash, Nourish moisturizer and Soothing Serum With Rosemary + Zen Peptides, creating a four-step regimen that hydrates and strengthens even the driest skin.
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SLMD Skincare Salicylic Acid Cleanser: $25
Suitable for both morning and night, this Salicylic Acid Cleanser from SLMD Skincare gets deep into your pores to remove excess oil and get rid of dead skin, leaving us feeling fresh, clean and ready to take on the day.
(via SLMD Skincare)
VSOTO Everyday Spa Glow Facial Toner: $42
VSOTO's gentle and hydrating Everyday Spa Glow Facial Toner will give you an immediate glow. The seaweed and green tea in the product help to firm skin and leave you feeling like you just left the spa.
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Skin Proud Secure the Barrier Skin Barrier Support Cream: $19
If you've been using harsh, stripping products on your skin, it can weaken your skin's barrier and make it more prone to moisture loss, resulting in dry, flaky and itchy face. To get your skin back where it should be—especially as we brace against the cold of fall and winter—check out Skin Proud's Secure The Barrier Skin Barrier Support Cream. It combines ceramics, squalane and niacin amide with antioxidants to lock in hydration while it heals your moisture barrier and defends against environmental damage, leaving skin glowy and bright with a non-comedogenic and fragrance-free formula.
(via CVS)
All Moringa Moisturizing Face Cream For Hydrated & Glowing Skin: $62
All Moringa's Moisturizing Face Cream For Hydrated & Glowing Skin is formulated with 100% natural ingredients. It's also rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties and smells incredible with its jasmine scent.
(via All Moringa)
Skin RX's Advanced Retinol Tone Corrector Serum: $59.20
Finding yourself with uneven patches, roughness or scaliness on your face? Skin RX's Advanced Retinol Tone Corrector Serum is designed to tackle skin tone and spots. It's also dermatologist-formulated, including lipids in the recipe to help combat lost moisture. Apply to a clean face once a day before bed and watch those issues vanish.
(via Skin RX)
HPPY Skin Refresh Fridge-Fresh Cryo Facial Mask: $56
As the year draws to a close and the temperature gets chillier, our skin's been in major need of extra healing and hydration, and HPPY Skin's Refresh Fridge-Fresh Cryo Facial Mask has been a lifesaver. It packs a combination of spirulina, caffeine, organic cucumber and hyaluronic acid to restore skin, making it look dewy, plump and healthy and feel super moisturized. It also feels extra cooling and refreshing after being stored in the fridge, making it the ultimate pick-me-up any time of day.
(via HPPY Skin)
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Nakery Beauty Rapid Lift Multi-Peptide Serum: $44
If you're hunting for a serum that'll leave your skin looking smooth, bright and lifted, look no further than Nakery Beauty's Rapid Lift Multi-Peptide Serum. It's designed provide skin with a youthful glow, lessening facial lines and sagging, with extra benefits in the undereye area as it lessens eyelid creases, lightens dark circles and decreases puffiness, bags and crows feet. We also love the cool, clean feel it leaves on our skin.
(via Nakery Beauty)
FACE FOUNDRIE Drops of Gold Facial Oil: $42
FACE FOUNDRIE's Drops of Gold Facial Oil has instantly become one of our all-time favorite face oils. It's perfect for wear day or night, keeps us hydrated while we sleep by locking in moisture while also applying perfectly under foundation to give any makeup look a soft, glowy finish.
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VSOTO Exotic Pearl Eye Crème: $68
Our editors swear by VSOTO's Exotic Pearl Eye Crème, using it on a daily basis. Infused with peptides and essential oils, this eye cream keeps you looking bright and diminishes the appearance of bags.
(via VSOTO)
SLMD Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer: $20
We've been using SLMD Skincare's Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer for the past 30 days and can visibly see a difference in our skin. This oil-free, lightweight gel cream moisturizer keeps our skin free of breakouts while reducing redness and irritation.
(via SLMD Skincare)
JTAV Clinical Skincare Gold Eye Patches: $48
JTAV Clinical Skincare's Gold Eye Patches are rich in collagen and include real 24K gold for the full luxury experience. It's great for reducing wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness around the eye area, and it'll leave you looking like a million bucks.
(via JTAV Clinical Skincare)
Kibon Beauty Radiance Sheet Mask With Lipobuty Technology: $13
Kibon Beauty's Radiance Sheet Mask With Lipobuty Technology is the antioxidant-packed, silk-like mask of our dreams. It leaves skin plump and hydrated and visibly diminishes the appearance of pores. Free of harsh chemicals, this vegan mask is the perfect addition to your night-time skincare routine.
(via Kibon Beauty)
indē wild Dewy Lip Balm: $18
If you've been suffering from dry, chapped lips as the temperatures dip, you need indē wild's Dewy Lip Balm in your bag. This innovative balm mimics the benefits of Desi ghee (clarified butter) in a vegan formula, combining linoleic acid, vitamin E and phospholipids to condition skin, with added pomegranate, hyaluronic acid, shea butter and more for extra plumping, healing and hydration. In clinical trials, it's also been shown to increase lip moisture by more than 100% for up to eight hours.
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thread beauty gloss it lip gloss: $8
Add a bit of shine to your lips the next time you pucker up with thread beauty's gloss it lip gloss. It's sweet, reminiscent of childhood and oh-so shimmery! It also comes in a variety of colors, from clears to brown and even pink to help you achieve the perfect shade.
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Pūrlisse Travel Juicy Lip Nourisher: $10
This travel-sized Juicy Lip Nourisher from Pūrlisse is the perfect alternative to the Rhode Lip Peptide gloss. Available in seven sleek colors, this juicy lip tint can easily slip into your bag and keep your lips hydrated and glossy. Plus, it smells amazing.
(via Pūrlisse)
Rinna Beauty Larger Than Life Lip Plumping Oil: $24
We can always count on Lisa Rinna's Rinna Beauty to to give us the most luscious lips, and this Larger Than Life Plumping Lip Oil leaves ours looking glossy and full all day long. Whether you wear it on its own or add on top of your go-to lipstick for extra shine, you really can't go wrong.
(via Rinna Beauty)
Tower 28 Lip Drip Duo: $24
Opening up Tower 28's instantly iconic Lip Drip Duo will make you feel like a kid on Christmas morning. Featuring a lightly tinted gloss inspired by DEUX cookie butter and a milky lip jelly in chestnut, this irresistible duo tastes incredible on the lips. The color combo is perfect for fall and will leave your lips looking so glossy, making it the perfect holiday gift for someone you adore—or a little treat for yourself.
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The Lip Bar Back to Black Nonstop Liquid Matte Lipstick: $14
We are all guilty of frequently wearing an all-black wardrobe, but what about our makeup boxes? Add sleekness to your look with this limited edition Back to Black Nonstop Liquid Matte Lipstick from The Lip Bar. It goes on like a gloss but dries with that matte finish to give you the best of both worlds in an unbeatable shade of pure black.
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MAC Locked Kiss 24HR Lipstick: $33 each
MAC Cosmetics' Powder Kiss Lipsticks quickly became one of our most cherished makeup products, but now, the brand has taken it to the next level with a new generation of velvety matte formulas, the Locked Kiss. This collection, available in 18 shades, will last you all day without feeling drying—and it won't rub off after a hefty meal.
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Subtl Beauty Limited Edition Fall Stack: $45
Having makeup of all shapes and sizes can make packing hard, but now, beauty on the go has never been easier thanks to Subtl Beauty's Limited Edition Fall Stack. These palettes literally stack up on top of each other in a portable collection of everything you need. The brand has options from eyes to lips and cheeks in shades to help create that bold autumn look.
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Wunderbrow Eyebrow Gel: $22
Wunderbrow's long-lasting Eyebrow Gel is the ideal product to fill, lift and tint your brows. Not only is it entirely waterproof and completely smudge-free, but it also happens to be cruelty-free, so we never have to think twice about applying.
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NYX Zero to Brow Longwear Brow Gel: $13
Everyone has that one beauty asset they always turn to, and if brows are yours, listen up. NYX's Zero to Brow Longwear Brow Gel is a liquid gel that helps you achieve that natural look, whether thin or on the fuller side. They come in a variety of nude, brown and other darker shades to help create a shaded look. Plus, the brand partnered with Love is Blind season one favorites Lauren and Cameron on "Love to Brows," a TikTok series where singles fall in love without seeing each others' eyebrows. Check it out HERE.
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Wunderbrow Micro-Sculpt Refillable Brow Pencil: $14
If you're like us and have ever been hesitant about brow products, Wunderbrow's Micro-Sculpt Refillable Brown Pencil will have you singing a different song. This miracle pencil can fill brows and give them precisely the look you want while looking fully natural.
(via Wunderbrow)
Babe Original Essential Lash Serum: $49
Bat those luscious lashes with Babe Original's Essential Lash Serum. It uses biotin and amino acids to help support lash length. Plus, it's designed to be used along with lash extensions, so you don't have to choose between the two. Simply apply at night to your lash line, just like you would during the day with a liner, for great results.
(via Babe Original)
All Moringa 100% Moringa Oleifera Cold Press Seed Oil: $17.90
Suitable for your hair, body, and face, this 100% Moringa Seed Oil from All Morgina minimizes wrinkles, brightens skin and smells amazing. It works as an organic healing agent to reduce the appearance of bruises and scars.
(via All Moringa)
Rahua Body Oil: $60
This lightweight body oil is filled with rich and intentionally sourced ingredients to leave you with the glowiest shimmer. Filled with vitamin C and E, this product hydrates dry skin and leaves you smelling incredible with botanicals straight from the rainforest.
(via Rahua)
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NatureWell Firming Cheeky Cream: $19.98 for 2
NatureWell's Firming Cheeky Cream is an equally incredible and affordable alternative to the popular Bum Bum Cream. With a blend of caffeine, cupuacu butter, Brazil nut oil and guarana extract, this luscious, ultra-rich body cream firms and brightens skin while leaving you smelling delicious and hydrated all day.
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Rahua Palo Santo Oil Perfume: $32
Rahua's smoky and addictive palo santo scent is now available as a perfume. Suitable for all genders, this fragrance will leave you smelling and feeling sophisticated and alluring.
(via Rahua)
Calista 02 Texturizer Spray: $26
Calista's 02 Texturizer Spray will keep your hair in place all night long. It's just the product to use anytime your hair lacks volume or simply needs a boost. Plus, it's a perfect size to keep in your bag if you ever need to touch up.
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Aprés Nail Autumn Spice Gel Couleur Set: $69.99
Fall calls for bold and rich nail colors. The Aprés Nail Autumn Spice Gel Couleur Set comes with five colors to swap out, add designs or mix and match. Choose from a chocolate brown, honey, red clay, mauve or gray with gold sparkles, and the options are truly endless.
(via Aprés Nail)
Chillhouse x vitaminwater Chill Tips: $16 each
As massive vitaminwater fans, we were instantly intrigued by nail art brand Chillhouse's new collaboration, and now that we've tried on the designs in person, we can't get enough. Each reusable press-on nail kit includes 24 nail tips so you can ensure you're wearing just the right sizes, plus a file and buffer, cuticle stick and non-damaging nail glue to get your nails on perfectly every time. We adore the bold black lines and pink hues of Feeling Exxxtra, the pink and green patterns of Get Gutsy and the lava lamp-like pink swirls of With Lover, but our favorite set has to be the delicate watermelon ombre pattern of Forever You-nique.
(via Chillhouse)
ORGAID Organic Sheet Mask Muilti-Pack: $39
ORGAID's Organic Sheet Masks are a step up from other face masks we've tried in the past, and we especially love that this six-pack include three different types of masks for all kinds of skin needs. The Anti-Aging & Moisturizing mask is about hydrating and plumping skin to reduce wrinkles and lines, while the Vitamin C & Revitalizing mask boosts, brightens and reduces damage and the Firming & Nourishing mask tightens, smooths and balances the skin. They're also extra cool and soothing on the skin, making them a favorite part of our wind-down routines.
(via ORGAID)
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Nabila K Eucalyptus Crisp Wipes: $12.50
The colder months are upon us, and if you're looking for something cozy to clean up with, Nabila K's Eucalyptus Crisp Wipes are it. They're gentle, using eucalyptus extract to leave you feeling fresh. Plus, they're the perfect size for on-the-go, whether in a suitcase, backpack on campus or in a purse for a night out.
(via Nabila K)
PAUME Overnight Hand Hydration Mask: $38
If you're anything like us and have been suffering from dry, cracked hands as the weather gets chilly, we recommend treating them with PAUME's Overnight Hand Hydration Mask. It is so rich and hydrating, combining shea butter with glycerin and squalene to hydrate and lock in that moisture, leaving hands softened and soothed. The formula is also unscented and essential oil-free—perfect for anyone with eczema—and we also recommend pairing the mask with the brand's Overnight Hydration Gloves ($14) for added benefits.
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Lola Arnao Silky Soak Bath Cubes: $34
If you're like us and have sensitive skin, you can't just jump into a bath with any old bath bomb without risking irritation. That's what we adore about Lola Arnao's Silky Soak Bath Cubes, make with cocoa butter and minerals to soothe and heal skin, rather than bother it. They're fragrance-free (as many fragrances can also irritate skin) but smell buttery sweet thanks to the use of cocoa butter, with mineral-rich clay to remove impurities while the soak keeps skin extra moisturized and relaxes even the sorest muscles. We also adore the sustainable bamboo container it comes packaged in.
(via Lola Arnao)
Kitsch X Disney Collector's Bundle: $104.40
Have you ever wondered how Sleeping Beauty never had bedhead after sleeping for years? She probably used Kitsch. The eco-friendly haircare brand unveiled its Disney Princesses collection, which includes silk pillows, sleeping masks, scrunchies, and more. Even if you sleep for more than 12 hours, you'll still wake up looking like the fairytale princess you truly are.
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