Prada Monochrome Soft Matte Refillable Lipstick

Prada’s Monochrome Soft Matte Lipstick is that girl — boasting attributes like adjustable coverage depending on the number of strokes, a weightless feel, and an attractive matte finish that doesn’t sacrifice hydration (thanks to that jojoba oil and bifidus extract). No matter if you fall in love with the moodier, perfect-for-fall Auburn, stick to Granado for a bold-red look Taylor Swift would no doubt endorse, or snag the pictured mauve-brown Tonka, your lips will feel nothing but pampered.

Editor testing and review notes: “Prada’s Soft Matte lipstick is more apropos for daytime wear or lived-in lip looks — it has a mild intensity that you can build up with a few swipes and easily smudge out with your fingertips. I’ve been loving the product for pared-back glam this season, and, after testing five shades, I’m convinced that it’s worth the investment for the shade range alone.” — WWD Contributing Beauty Editor Claire Sullivan

Price upon publish date of this article: $50

Augustinus Bader The Rich Renewal Set 

Our editors are unabashedly obsessed with all things Augustinus Bader, including its released-this-year face mask and, of course, the quintessential The Rich Cream that’s used by starlets like Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore, Margot Robbie, and Sandra Oh. At this year’s Golden Globes, the viral product’s eye cream offshoot received much love as well: invigorating the complexions of Zoe Saldaña, Colman Domingo, Kathryn Hahn, and other A-listers before their red carpet appearances. While The Rich Cream is a highly concentrated moisturizer that improves elasticity and pays dividends in hydration, The Rich Eye Cream specifically targets the under-eye region: reducing puffiness and erasing fine lines. 

You’ll appreciate both products’ thick, luxe texture and good-for-you ingredient makeup (think essential vitamins, lipids, and peptides). They’re joined by The Hydrogel Face Mask, making up a kit that couldn’t be a better choice for immersing yourself headfirst (erm, facefirst!) into the universe of all things Augustinus Bader.

Editor testing and review notes: “Augustinus Bader’s face masks are as calming and cooling as you’d expect from a brand responsible for one of the most popular luxury face creams of the decade. The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face. After wearing the mask for a full 20 minutes, I removed it to reveal skin that felt plump, hydrated, and smooth. As for The Rich Cream, it feels like liquid silk, wears gorgeously under foundation and skin tints, and doesn’t pill with other products. This isn’t something to only use on the day of a special occasion; although it gives you the instant benefit of radiance and hydration, the real results come with consistent, twice-a-day application.” — Sullivan

Price upon publish date of this article: $365

L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil

If you adore sweet- and sensual-smelling body washes as much as we do, you’ll be head over heels for L’Occitane’s Almond Shower Oil, which makes skin softer, more supple, and more nourished. It’s a multihyphenate of the highest degree, capable of acting as a smooth base for shaving, a bath soak, or a regular body cleanser. All this aside, it’s the aroma that makes this top-selling product special. Prepare to be enveloped by warm vanilla and sweet almond as you take your self-care routine to new heights (and proceed to grab the shower oil’s eco-friendly refill bottle in short order).

What testers say: “I have super dry skin and have tried every body wash on the planet, but they all made me super itchy and even more dry. A friend told me about this product; I was skeptical but had nothing to lose, so I bought a bottle. The scent is amazing, the lather is very indulgent, and it made my dry skin so soft and supple and lightly scented. I was hooked!! Since then, I have told all my friends about it, and we are now faithful customers.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $48

Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer

Launched last year, the Dyson Airwrap i.d. is a 2.0 version of the brand’s iconic Airwrap —consistently responsible for producing head-turning hair looks on red carpets, like Jeremy Allen White’s luscious curls during the 2024 Golden Globes. Now, the gadget flaunts app compatibility, which helps tailor the drying and styling process to your individual hair type and length. This app integration is a godsend for those who might not have trained their hand at hair curling quite yet, as it comes in clutch with suggestions for wrapping time: automatically adjusting heat and air flow settings to take the guesswork out of your mornings. In this set, you’ll find a wide range of attachments like a round volumizing brush, a conical barrel, and a flyaway smoother for achieving your dream ‘do.

What testers say: “I already love this thing and have only used three of the attachments so far. The curling is a learning process for sure, but I’m loving the round brush for blowouts. Dries fast without drying out [locks]. Hair looks shiny and smooth.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $649.99

Slip Assorted Skinny Silk Scrunchies, Set of 10

Slip’s mulberry silk scrunchies are the holy grail when it comes to hair solutions that prevent breakage, dryness, and other less-than-ideal byproducts of keeping your tresses in a perpetual ponytail. These skinny scrunchies are made from the same award-winning, anti-friction, anti-tangle, anti-frizz, anti-damage, and anti-snag fabric that Silk uses for its pillowcases. Their range of colors can be matched to every last one of your ensembles this fall, making them style wins through and through.

What testers say: “The colors are pretty, the material is nice, and when the hair tie is on your wrist, it looks like a cute bracelet!”

Price upon publish date of this article: $52

Dr. Dennis Gross Glow, Brighten & Smooth Set 

Trusted by celebrities from Emily Ratajkowski to Naomi Campbell, Dr. Dennis Gross’ innovative, science-backed formulas address skin problems on a cellular level: granting, with time, visible results that will have you coming back for more. This particular assortment consists of 30 treatments of the Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel and 60 treatments of the Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel. Both are intended to help you beat back signs of aging, while improving your complexion’s firmness, radiance, and hydration. Smoother skin is the first thing you’ll witness, especially after the Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel gets to work on your face — evening out skin tone, reducing the appearance of large pores, and doing all this without any kind of irritation at play.

What testers say: “These two-step micro-peeling pads — known as Step 1 and Step 2 — give a noticeable glow to my face and neck while eliminating rough, flaky patches on my cheeks and forehead. Also, any moisturizer or serum I apply later seems to sink in and absorb much better, and makeup glides on more smoothly the following day.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $153

Tata Harper Brighten Up Essentials Set

Need an exfoliating face wash for your oily or combination skin type that’s gentle enough to use twice a day? This purchase ensures you can get all that… and then some. Tata Harper’s Regenerating Cleanser creates a glowier complexion, minimizes the look of pores, and replenishes the skin barrier’s moisture levels; harnessing the powers of enzymes, essential oils, clays, and microspherical apricot beads for damage-free polishing, the cleanser also adds taking care of vexing blackheads to its job description. It’s joined here by Tata Harper’s Brightening Eye Gel and Water Lock Moisturizer: two more bestsellers you don’t want to sleep on. While the former depuffs and brightens the under-eye region on days when you’re deprived of zzzs, the latter takes advantage of orange peptides, pomegranate spheres, and hyaluronic acid to further smooth the skin. Because you deserve it.

What testers say: “I recently switched to a Tata Harper daily regimen after trying one of their sample kits and wow, I am HOOKED. I’ve suffered for many, many years with highly problematic skin (I’m now 40). Cystic acne, scarring, redness, enlarged pores, uneven tone… and I can say without any shred of doubt, Tata Harper’s line has completely changed my skin in a matter of weeks. In fact, last Friday was the first time in my entire life I went to work without any makeup on. My skin has this beautiful, youthful, bouncy glow to it now, and I finally feel confident without caked-on layers of makeup. I love that these products are clean as well, and they smell incredible.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $74

Elemis Jumbo Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

A balm, cleansing oil, and cleansing milk all in one package, Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is an essential step for stripping your skin of makeup, dirt, and other “noise” that accumulates on it in the span of a busy day. For even more granular results, leave it on as a mask for ten or so minutes, once weekly, and watch as the balm’s blend of nine essential oils soothes, softens, and clarifies. Plus, the smell of this product is so delectable — powered by ingredients like mimosa wax and elderberry oil — that it will make you want to climb inside its seven-ounce container and take up permanent residence there.

What testers say: “I absolutely LOVE this product! I use it every day and night, whether it’s to remove my makeup or just as my daily cleanser. It leaves my skin feeling hydrated and plump! A little bit goes a very long way. I purchased the jumbo size during Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale last year, and it lasted me the entire year!”

Price upon publish date of this article: $126

Byredo Blanche Travel Essentials Trio

According to the TikTok-viral luxury fragrance brand Byredo, Blanche is “structurally simple, yet its character is extreme.” Layered, genderless, and punctuated by notes of rose, laundered linen, peony, and musk, it’s something that will soon become an indispensable part of your fall wardrobe: like those baggy jeans you can’t live without. All the inclusions here — from the absolu de parfum bottle and the roll-on oil to the hand cream — are TSA-friendly, making future vacations a thrill for your nose, too.

What testers say: “I love Blanche at its usual potency, and this is the same scent but just longer- lasting and a bit more sweet. If you are on the market, I would highly recommend this one over the original.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $290

Le Labo Hinoki Hand Soap

The jury is still out on which exact Le Labo fragrance is the very best one to invest in, with loyalties resting all across the scent spectrum. Hinoki, though, is the great equalizer: a crowd-pleaser based on its incense-adjacent, woody that’s smell evocative of Buddhist temples. Take advantage of Hinoki’s depth and allure in hand soap form — lathering the thick texture onto your palms as you breathe deeply. It leaves skin feeling silkier almost instantly, courtesy of plant-based ingredients that were blended with care.

What testers say: “Where has this been all my life? The Hinoki scent is gender-neutral and has lovely woodsy-slash-beachy notes. In fact, the scent is so incredible, I find myself smelling my hands all day! It also fills my bathroom, which is a major bonus. Most hand soaps leave my hands feeling tight and dry. Not Le Labo’s.”

Price upon publish date of this article: $37

Shark SmoothStyle Heated Comb & Blow Dryer Brush

We tested (and raved about) the earlier version of Shark’s SmoothStyle Hair Dryer Brush, but this one takes the highly rated hair styling tool’s functionality to a whole new level, as it’s able to be used on both wet and dry hair. Heat damage of yore goes out the window here, replaced by technology that delivers a healthy, voluminous, frizz-free finish. Whether you’re looking to add bounce to your just-washed hair before date night — the kind that will make your S.O. ask if you were just at a salon — or simply want to refresh your third-day, bedhead-ridden hair to give it more shape and hold, the SmoothStyle’s ceramic-coated plates ensure softness is always the name of the game.

What testers say: “I’m so glad I have this brush — the results were great. I’m a 4B natural hair type, and I was able to do a straight style without using a flat iron. It’s worth the buy!”

Price upon publish date of this article: $129.99

Chloé L’Eau de Parfum Intense Set

Evoking the energy of a Parisian debutante circa the Belle Époque has never been easier, what with Chloé’s L’Eau de Parfum Intense that channels precisely how a rose would smell during various parts of the day: from its dewy greenness in the morning to the addictive, saccharine qualities it starts possessing come evening. This sweetness, though, is cut through with the richness of wood and musk — leaving a scent trail that will make you the most captivating person in the room. Because one bottle of the perfume is not enough, the Nordstrom set comes with a travel-sized version and body lotion for good measure. Comme c’est beau!

What testers say: “The raspberry note is what brings this fragrance to life. It’s not too mature nor too juvenile. It’s right in the middle, and I love it!”

Price upon publish date of this article: $125.80