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October presented a fun time for beauty enthusiasts. Unlike September, which mostly saw an increase in hair care and skin care novelty, this month offered a variety of beauty launches hitting the virtual and in-store aisles. From a new line of quick-drying nail polishes from Olive and June to a fragrance from fashion house Jimmy Choo, something came out this month from virtually every beauty category. We at Reviewed break them all down to help you decide where to direct your attention and cash, if you plan to treat yourself.
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1. This versatile eyeshadow palette: Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette
Packing 18 shades, the Huda Beauty Empowered Eyeshadow Palette is all you need for a beautifully polished look. Contains a mix of neutral colors to choose from, as well as a wide selection of copper and gold tones that come in “matte”, “shimmer”, “satin” and “metallic” finishes. Mix and match the colors for an elaborate ensemble or wear alone for a soft wash of color on the lids.
$67 at Sephora
2. This quick-drying nail polish: Olive and June Quick Dry Nail Polish
Short on time and can’t fit in a manicure appointment? Olive and June Quick-Dry Nail Polish promises to save you precious time by drying in “about a minute,” according to the brand. It comes in 19 shades that have a “mirror shine.” Once you’re happy with the paint job, you can seal in all the shiny goodness with the also-new Quick Dry Top Coat.
$8 in olive and june
3. This matte liquid lipstick: EM Cosmetics Soft Spoken Velvet Lip Creme
Dry, chapped-looking lips are supposed to be unheard of with EM Cosmetics Soft Spoken Velvet Lip Creme. According to the brand, the lightweight texture of the matte lipstick envelops lips in “luxurious velvety softness” that can be easily customized for subtle or dramatic coverage, depending on how many layers you apply. The lip color is available in five shades: “Whisper” (dusty pink), “Petal” (crimson red), “Tender” (brick red), “Intuition” (soft red) and “Manifest” (burnt orange).
$24 at EM Cosmetics
4. This gourmet-scented perfume: Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Forever Eau de Parfum
Designer Jimmy Choo is making waves in the fragrance category with the launch of I Want Choo Forever Eau de Parfum. Billed as “an amber chypre gourmand fragrance,” the perfume is meant to embody “confidence and elegance.” It is blended with notes of juicy rose, black cherry liqueur, jasmine, vetiver, vanilla, and tonka bean. The perfume comes in a 3.3-ounce and 2-ounce bottle, as well as a 0.3-ounce travel-size spray.
From $29 at Macy’s
5. This colorful makeup collaboration: Ciaté London x Iris Apfel Makeup Collection
Fall can have its fair share of gray skies and dreary weather, but the elements of this eight-part makeup collection from Ciaté London x Iris Apfel couldn’t be more opposite. In fact, the colorful and whimsical nature of the lineup draws from the vibrant personal style of fashion icon Iris Apfel. Pops of color are invited to decorate nails with Cheat Sheets nail wraps, enhance eyes with Accidental Icon and More is More, Less is a Bore eyeshadow palettes, and define lips with Creamy Lipsticks in the shades “Witty” (berry pink), “Original” (nude pink) and “Lush” (bright orange). The collection also includes a makeup bag and a hand mirror.
From $15 at CiatéLondon
7. This customizable hair styling product: Beauty Custom Styling Primer Function
Function of Beauty Custom Styling Primer wants to help people of all hair types achieve their best hair yet. But how does that work, you ask? Before getting their hands on the product, prospective users must take a hair quiz on the brand’s website, which will ask them to define up to two styling goals, such as frizz control or definition of curls, as well as select one of eight fragrance options (one of which is fragrance free). Finally, you will choose the desired hold level, that is, flexible, medium, strong.
The styling product has a long list of claims, including protecting hair from heat up to 450°F and UV damage, reducing blow-dry time, adding shine to strands, and minimizing frizz. You can spray the liquid on damp hair before heat styling or on dry hair to refresh the look.
$29 Beauty Feature
8. This vanilla-scented moisturizer: Ellis Brooklyn Satisfying Skin Caring Moisturizer
Fragrance and body care brand Ellis Brooklyn is entering the skincare space this month with the launch of its Satisfying Skin Caring moisturizer. This self-described “fluffy” face cream claims to give skin a lightly blurred finish while sitting well under makeup. Niacinamide and squalane are responsible for brightening and moisturizing the skin, respectively. It’s also infused with a vanilla scent, though the brand claims it shouldn’t irritate the skin.
$115 at Ellis Brooklyn
9. This nostalgic nail art collaboration: Orly x Lisa Frank Holiday 2022 Nail Collection
Nail polish brand Orly is pulling on our collective Y2K nostalgia through the Orly x Lisa Frank Holiday 2022 nail collection. The collaboration includes four packs of gel strips and three packs of nail wraps that are decorated with the artwork. by Lisa Frank in her signature rainbow colors. You can also choose from four confetti-style nail polishes.
$12 at Ultra
10. This relaxing body oil: Osea Vagus Nerve Bath Oil
There’s no better time to relax than during the long, cold days of the fall season, and Osea makes it even more possible with their vagus nerve bath oil. In addition to soothing your body, bath oil promises to hydrate your body. Essential oils like chamomile and lavender aim to relieve stress, while botanical oils like avocado and jojoba seed add moisture.
$48 in Bone
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