The Best Products Our Beauty Editors Tried in October 2024
Feel that chill in the air? Now that Halloween is behind us and November has officially arrived, it's fully feeling like fall, which means cold weather and dry air—and a big change in our beauty routines.
We're putting a big emphasis on hydration this season, in our skincare, hair and bath regimens, as well as in the makeup we're wearing. We're also making some major shifts away from the bright hues of fall to more bronzey and glittery tones. Our favorite beauty brands were kind enough to send us some of their latest and great new releases to test everything out and pass along our favorites to you, the reader. Just keep reading to discover the best goodies our beauty editors tried in October 2024.
SISH Beauty In-Shower Facial Treatment: $15+
SISH Beauty's innovative In-Shower Facial Treatment is a once-a-week facial treatment for both smoother and brighter skin. It consists of a super concentrated water-less cleansing tablet activated by the water in your shower, so you can get the wash of your dreams, minus any harsh ingredients like parabens or aluminum.
(via SISH Beauty)
LoOPHA Hand + Body Wash: $18 each
DECIEM labs just dropped a new self-care brand LoOPHA with a lineup featuring three stunning Hand + Body Washes, featuring jojoba esters and glycerin for cleansing skin while leaving it feeling fresh and hydrated. Choose from the musky, earthy Oud + Amber, the vibrantly green Broadleaf Forest or the minty, powdery Chalk scents—are nab one of each.
(via LoOPHA)
Lush Sticky Dates Sugar Scrub: $15+
Lush's fan-favorite Sticky Dates fragrance first attracted attention in the form of their Sticky Dates Shower Gel, gaining so much traction that the brand simply had to expand the lineup. We especially love the gourmand scent in the form of their Sticky Dates Sugar Scrub, with a gourmand Eid-inspired smell that's buttery, chocolatey and fruity all at once without being overpowering. The castor sugar in the scrub exfoliates gently while leaving you extra glowy and smelling like dessert.
(via Lush)
OYO Skincare Collection: $10+
Your skin around your bikini is just as important as the rest of your body. That's why Oyo has a packed lineup to help with a variety of needs. The collection includes a two-in-one cleansing butter and shaving cream made with mango butter and apricot oil, an ingrown hair exfoliator with almond and oats, hair removal cream, vegan freshening mist, dark spot and scar lotion and more. What's better than getting all of your products in a convenient bundle from the same brand?
(via OYO Skincare)
Mustela Detangling & Nourishing Cream Shampoo: $14
Mustela's Detangling & Nourishing Cream Shampoo is super gentle, made with 96% natural ingredients, and is great for anyone with wavy or curly hair. The formula includes both organic shea butter and avocado oil, which moisturize your hair as they lock in moisture.
(via Mustela)
Hairstory New Wash Original: $41.40
Hairstory's New Wash Original is the brand's own creative take on a two-in-one product, shampooing and conditioning at once. It can be used from scalp to ends, creating a milky smooth consistency when mixed with water and cutting your routine time down to become a staple in your hair care routine.
(via Hairstory)
RŌZ Foundation Mask: $48
RŌS's Foundation Mask is a deeply nourishing and hydrating hair mask that repairs and strengthens your stands. It's infused with vitamin E to prevents dryness and rid your hair of frizz while rice bran extract gives your hair an incredible dose of moisture. Use daily or as needed for shiny and healthy hair.
(via RŌZ)
Tara Rosemary+ Peptides Hair Density System: $99
Rosemary has quickly because our favorite ingredient for growing thicker, stronger hair, and it's the star of Tara's Rosemary+ Peptides Hair Density System. This three-step bundle comes with a shampoo, thickening condition and follicle-boost serum, all of which work together to create a deeply hydrating and strengthening combination that supports scalp health as it reduces shedding.
(via Tara)
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Lush Butter Wouldn't Melt Lush Melt: $9.50
In a slight variation on Lush's Sticky Dates fragrance, there's the Butter Wouldn't Melt Lush Melt, which can be dropped in the bath for luxurious hydration or even placed in a wax warmer for room scenting. It's got a butterscotch-like scent and is formulated with fair trade organic cocoa butter for soft, hydrated skin while vanilla and benzolin resinoid work together to soothe the senses.
(via Lush)
Aquasonic Aqua Flosser: $39.95
Few things make us feel more self-assured than being confident about our smiles, and if you're not yet flossing with an Aqua Flosser like Aquasonic's, we can't recommend it enough. It works even better to get plaque and debris out from between your teeth while also being gentler, giving you all of the benefits of flossing, minus the time and hassle. It's convenient and rechargeable, with three different modes and five different jet tips, and even comes in a handy travel bag.
(via Amazon)
PRESTIDGE beauté Sacred Tonic: $50+
PRESTIDGE beauté is a unique brand that infuses reiki healing into their products, making this Sacred Tonic the perfect mist for applying before your next yoga or meditation session. Even if reiki isn't your jam, you'll still love it as a a hard-working humectant hydrosol that hydrates dry, thirsty skin and natural botanicals including rose geranium hydrosol, witch hazel, aloe vera, geranium, palmarosa and ylang ylang. It also comes out of the bottle as a super fine mist, perfect for applying whenever you're feeling dry, with additional aromatherapeutic benefits thanks to its verdant and floral scent.
(via PRESTIDGE beauté)
bioelements Remineralist Daily Moisture: $51
Every day, our skin can be exposed to all kinds of pollutants, from exhaust and ozone to smoke and free radicals, which can leave it dull and sensitive. bioelements' Remineralist Daily Moisture is here to combat this damage in the form of a lightweight moisturizer fortified with minerals including copper, iron, manganese, selenium and zinc that can be depleted by pollution. It feels extra soothing and hydrating on the skin while leaving it even and renewed thanks to a nomination of sea salt and red algae.
(via bioelements)
Burke Williams Pure Barrier Repair Mask: $65
Is that cool, dry fall air getting to you? Burke Williams' Pure Barrier Repair Mask is a humectant designed for deeper hydration, whether you leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse it off, or slug with it overnight. Its gel is super cooling and hydrating, penetrating into the skin for a smooth glow.
(via Burke Williams)
Sugared + Bronzed Sunless Tanning Mousse: $40
As we move into fall and get less and less sun, a good self-tan becomes a must, and this month, we fell in love with Sugared + Bronzed and their Sunless Tanning Mousse. It's lightweight, going on skin smoothly and seamlessly to create a realistic-looking tan, perfect before a night out or weekend getaway.
(via Sugared + Bronzed)
Also read about: 5 Hydrating Self-Tanners for Dry and Eczema-Prone Skin
Pinkaya Beauty Newbie to Knockout Brush Kit: $90
The key to a great makeup look is great application tools. This 22-piece brush kit from Pinkaya includes sponges, powder puffs and 14 brushes in various sizes that are made with fibers engineered for sensitive skin. The set was designed with sensory-friendliness in mind, helping the user apply the precise amount of product. It also comes with a flexible hygiene bowl made of silicon to help ease the cleaning routine. Plus, it comes with a guide to help walk you through how to use each tool in the kit, so it's perfect for beginners. The last added bonus? The chocolate color of the set is sophisticated and chic.
(via Pinkaya Beauty)
Chantecaille Sheer Glow Rose Face Tint: $84
Chantecaille's Sheer Glow Rose Face Tint is the perfect glowy gel-crème to wear under your makeup for a smooth shine or to be worn on its own to create a natural-looking, luminous glow as it simultaneously smooths and moisturizes.
(via Chantecaille)
Babe Original Cloud 9 Lip Serum: $23
Here's one lip product you don't want to miss with the colder months ahead of us. This one moisturizes and firms, is lightweight and isn't sticky like many of the others you'll find in the beauty aisle. The fun part is the tri-roller applicator. Its metal design is meant to help deliver a cooling feeling as it easily glides on.
(via Babe Original)
SeneGence Glowify Juicy Plumping Lip Glosses: $30
With the temperatures dropping, keeping those lips hydrated is more important than ever as we move into November. This gloss is formulated to give you moisture, shine and a little extra plump. It comes in a variety of shades including a mauve, pink and caramel for a subtle yet lively addition to your makeup routine.
(via SeneGence)
Chantecaille Gilded Garden Lip Cristal: $54
Chantecaille's creamy yet shimmery Gilded Garden Lip Cristal lipstick goes on smooth and leaves an effortless shine. This lipstick comes in two shades—glittering raspberry Aventurine and dazzling rose Pink Topaz—and will keeps your lips looking glamorously glowy all day long.
(via Chantecaille)
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Chantecaille Gilded Garden Eye Duet: $65
Chantecaille's Gilded Garden Eye Duet is a eyeshadow duo palette that comes with two incredibly pigmented colors in matte and shimmery rosy brown shades. This palette is easy to blend, and whether you're going for a simple makeup look or a bold smokey eye, it's precisely what you need.
(via Chantecaille)
SeneGence EyeSense Long-Lasting Eye Liner Pencil: $28
We love the look that a good liner adds to the eyes, especially when it adds a pop of color. SeneGence's EyeSense Long-Lasting Eye Liner Pencil lineup includes shades from browns to nudes and even a navy blue. Plus, they're waterproof to help keep that desired look lasting longer throughout the day.
(via SeneGence)
Tek Purse Kit: $51.50
Italian-made brand Tek's Purse Kit includes a comb and oval brush duo in a natural cotton pouch, making it great for overnight stays or weekend getaways. It's 100% plastic-free and sustainably made, with everything you need for detangled and static-free hair.
(via Tek)
RŌZ Milk Hair Serum: $52
RŌZ's Milk Hair Serum is lightweight and extra hydrating, defining your hair while leaving it shiny and smooth. Use it before air-drying or on dry hair to help style and elevate your hair looks each and every day.
(via RŌZ)
Hairstory Hair Balm: $37
Hairstory's Hair Balm is deeply nourishing, giving your hair structure as it does away with frizz. Use it on damp hair to help style and define your strands, giving your look that elevated boost you've been hunting for.
(via Hairstory)
Hairstory Undressed: $38
For those beachy, natural-looking waves (without a trip to the seaside), check out Hairstory Undressed. It's a lightweight spray that applies seamlessly to hair to get the texture you're looking for, without the salt found in other products. Rest assured that your hair will be texturized without being stripped of moisture.
(via Hairstory)
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Hairstory Powder: $37
Hairstory Powder is just the thing for looking clean and fresh, even when you're skipping wash days. It's a non-aerosol dry shampoo spray that absorbs excess oil reviving unwashed hair to leave it looking healthy and renewed.
(via Hairstory)
Zodica Perfumery x Curlfriend Collective Starlit Hair Essentials Gift Set: $59.96
As longtime fans of Zodiac Perfumery and their luscious, zodiac-inspired fragrances, we've fallen fully in love with their new Starlit Hair Essentials 4-Piece Gift Set. Available in 12 different versions—one for each sign—it includes two luxe silk scrunchies from Curlfriend Collective featuring zodiac artwork, plus a mini zodiac perfume and super hydrating and dreamy Hair Perfume Serum we've been applying every day since receiving. It's especially irresistible in the Sagittarius scent we tried, combining the scents of strawberry, jasmine and musk to create something dreamy and extra wearable for all times of day.
(via Zodica Perfumery)
PAUME Overnight Hand & Foot Hydration Mask: $38
If you suffer from dry or cracked hands and feet, nothing hydrates them quite like an overnight mask (preferably with cotton gloves or socks to lock in moisture). We've been swearing by PAUME for a while now, and their new Overnight Hand & Foot Hydration Mask is a game changer, using shea butter, glycerin, panthenol and squalane for conditioning and hydrating skin and soothing irritation.
(via PAUME)
PAUME The Hand and Body Cleansing Wipes: $12
We refuse to travel anywhere without hand and body wipes for dealing with anything life might throw at us, and PAUME's new The Hand and Body Cleansing Wipes just became our new favorite. It's great for cleansing your hands when you get yourself into a sticky situation or a quick body cleanse after working up a sweat, infused with nourishing ingredients for skin and featuring a vibrant and slightly powdery citrus scent. The brand also offers a vegan leather case for them, making it even more convenient to tote them around everywhere.
(via PAUME)
FluffCo Silk Pillowcase: $79+
Your beauty routine begins with sleep. We know getting a full eight hours can help you rejuvenate, but don't forget about your overnight regimen. This pillowcase not only helps reduce frizz and knots from tossing and turning, but is gentle on your face, too. It's made from 22MM momme 6A grade mulberry silk, which is known to be smooth and durable in comparison to the satin materials that are widely used for pillowcases. Choose from white or silver, and king or standard in size.
(via FluffCo)
Missed last month's big beauty roundup? Click HERE to discover all of the products that had us hooked in September 2024.