Don’t you just love the smell of new beauty products in the fall? The same way I’m craving a few updates to my cashmere sweater collection, a fresh pair of indigo denim cuffed jeans, and one of the cute cord necklaces I kept seeing all over the New York Fashion Week runways, my beauty routine deserves some attention. I’m talking nails, skincare, hair care, makeup, and body care—the works. Because the temperatures are dipping, the humidity levels are shifting, and (it hurts my Leo soul to say, but) the sun exposure levels are dropping. All of these things necessitate a few minor tweaks to my self-care routine. And, not for nothing, fall is off to a roaring start and I deserve it, as do you! So I’ve been scouring the internet for the best beauty sales of the season. Nordstrom, Bluemercury, and now Ulta have topped my list, and all you have to do is give them a quick scroll to understand why.
First up: a few new, richer lipsticks, because I love a pop of color on my pout come fall. My hair is longer and blonder than ever so I need a couple of products to fight brassiness and prevent damage. My skin leans dry even on a summer day so swapping my moisturizers and face serums for more hydrating formulas are a must this time of year. I’m leaning into my at-home manicure game (a girl’s gotta budget where she can) so some of the fall’s best nail colors are required. And finally, luxe body care makes me feel like I’ve turned my small Brooklyn bathroom into a five-star spa experience.
Keep scrolling to find some of the products I’m scooping up from Ulta’s Fall Haul, which offers up to 30 percent off some of my all-time favorite brands until October 4.
Makeup Musts
The lips take a beating when the temperature drops, so I’m treating mine to a little color and care update.
I don’t always reach for a liquid lipstick, but when I want one with serious staying power, nothing beats this Revlon formula. It will not budge for anything—not a latté, not a makeout, nothing. Trust me, I’ve done the legwork to confirm this.
You know the lip balms you keep stocked in every random drawer and every bag because it’s the only thing that will help banish chapped lips? For me, Starface is that girl. The formula also comes in a ton of yummy scents and the packing is too cute.
Skin Saviors
My complexion is already going a little haywire now that fall has arrived, so I’m turning to sensitive skin-friendly formulas that will get my epidermis back on track.
I’ve been in a years-long relationship with this all-purpose cream and I don’t foresee it ending anytime soon. The cica is super soothing when your skin is inflamed and the vitamin B5 drenches your skin with essential moisture. I’m just saying, it’s a French pharmacy staple for a reason.
Right about now is when my skin starts to freak out and get super stressed with the change in seasons. I like to scale back my routine and keep my products gentle and fuss-free, and that always means returning to my all-time favorite drugstore cleanser.
Nailed It
There’s nothing like a fresh mani when the seasons change. It’s the quickest and easiest way to update my beauty regimen for fall.
I am team brown nails for 2025 and fall is the ideal time to showcase my manicure skills. This luxe chestnut shade is begging for some airtime, maybe even on my next pedicure as well.
All I can think about lately is a set of blue chrome nails and these press-ons are absolutely perfect for getting the look without breaking my beauty budget. I can apply these in under five minutes—it’s truly that easy, even if you’re a newb.
Hair Raiser
I’m focusing on easy styling and nourishing formulas for fall to keep my mermaid waves looking their best.
Not all dry shampoos are created equal but this formula has never failed me. I love that it’s fragrance-free and leaves my third-day hair looking like it's fresh from wash day. The boost of volume is also kind of mindblowing.
Masking is non-negotiable when your hair is rib-skimming and bleached like mine. I swap my favorite conditioner with this hair mask once a week to repair damage and restore moisture to my parched strands. Plus it leaves my hair ridiculously soft after I rinse.
Body Baby, Body
To glow from head to toe, never overlook your body care routine. This is honestly my favorite category to refresh for fall, with the focus on moisture and sinfully soft skin.
I was blown away when I first tried this body lotion, and I am a serious connoisseur. It leaves my skin feeling so silky after I apply it out of the shower and it maintains my hydration levels throughout the day—zero dry patches in sight.
Listen, one thing to know about me is that my feet are always going to look and feel good. This foot file tackles those cracked heels for baby-bottom smoothness every single time. No at-home pedicure is complete without it.
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