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Beauty Editors’ Autumn 2025 Shopping List: 20 Must-Have Products

By Candace Lee • September 11, 2025 • 2 mins read

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Thousands of products launch every year, but only a select few are worth the investment this autumn. These aren’t just seasonal favourites—they’re the serums, lipsticks, and essentials that genuinely impressed our team enough to recommend without hesitation. From formulas that held up through testing to products that deliver consistent results, this list represents what really works.

These are the 20 products that stood out in a sea of launches and earned their place in any well-curated beauty collection. Here’s what’s actually worth your money.

Skincare Heroes We’re Hoarding This Season

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense

Tatcha The Water Cream

Makeup Must-Haves for Autumn Editorial Looks

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Mascara

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint

Pat McGrath Labs Matte Lipstick

Make Up For Ever Artist Colour Pencil

Hair Care Essentials for Seasonal Switch-Up

Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother

Briogeo Deep Conditioning Mask

Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil

JVN Hair Complete Conditioning Mist

Fragrance Picks That Capture Autumn’s Essence

PHLUR Vanilla Skin Body Mist

Aesop Aurner Eau de Parfum

TOM FORD Bitter Peach

Byredo Bal d’Afrique

Parfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum

After years of testing countless products, these 20 picks represent the cream of the crop—items we trust enough to recommend to friends and purchase ourselves. The beauty industry moves fast, but these autumn essentials have staying power beyond seasonal trends.

From Lookfantastic’s incredible value sets to SpaceNK’s carefully curated indie discoveries, both retailers offer exclusive access to products that rarely disappoint. Ready to upgrade your autumn beauty routine with editor-approved choices? Your skin, makeup bag, and mirror selfies will thank you. Start with just one or two picks from this list—trust me, once you experience beauty editor standards, there’s no going back!

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