According to an Editor, These Are the 16 Affordable Fall Beauty Products Worth Trying

From rose-gold highlighter to my favorite drugstore moisturizer.

CVS Epic Beauty Sale
(Image credit: @emma.walsh)

I'm a pretty easygoing and carefree person, but there's one thing I don't play around with: my beauty products. I've tested countless items at all price points, so it's safe to say I know which are worth it. I used to believe that I had to use pricier products to get noticeable results, but the CVS Epic Beauty Sale politely proved me wrong.

With nearly all my favorite affordable products in one place, this sale is the perfect opportunity to save even more on products that feel expensive and luxurious but cost less than $19. Here are the details: The sale runs from August 16–29, and you get $10 off when you spend $30 on any of the products below (and more). From a luminous rose-gold highlighter to decadent vanilla cashmere body lotion to my favorite drugstore moisturizer, all my recommendations are below.

Skincare

CVS has some of the best skincare I've ever tried. Bubble's rich, creamy moisturizer and Hero's pimple patches are two of my favorites. Add in a face mask and brightening serum, and your summer glow will continue into the fall.

Makeup

If your makeup bag could use a refresh for fall, here's what you're going to do: Sculpt and glow with a limited-edition rose-gold highlighter and buttery bronzer stick, glaze and hydrate your lips in one step with a lip mask and balm hybrid, and swipe on some mascara for pretty, fluttery lashes.

Body

Dry skin, who? These products will ensure silky-soft skin and wrap you in a delectable, warm vanilla scent. Make sure you grab a scrub to gently exfoliate, a razor, a hydrating body cream, and finally, a body oil to lock it all in. Your skin will be hydrated and soft, and you'll smell amazing—you can thank me later.

Hair

It's time to zhuzh up your hair for the new season. Maybe you want to enhance your curls or touch up your color. Perhaps you want to detox and deeply hydrate your scalp to stimulate hair growth. Or maybe you want a hairspray that actually smells good to finish off your slicked-back ponies. No matter your hair type, you'll find everything you need for hydrated, shiny locks at CVS.

Associate Beauty Editor, Branded Content

Emma is an associate beauty editor of branded content. She’s a passionate writer who loves all things beauty, wellness, and personal growth. Before pursuing writing, she worked in influencer marketing at Gallery Media Group, which owns digital brand PureWow. She lives in New York City, where you can usually find her running to a Pilates class or sipping on a green juice in the park.