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Just like your closet, a new season calls for new beauty products. Obviously, you don’t have to replace your entire skincare routine or get a whole new makeup bag. That would be silly. But a new fall perfume, a moody lipstick, or a rich body butter can instantly autumn-ize your daily beauty rituals.
Ahead of fall 2026, the Cosmo beauty team has been slowly implementing their own set of new products. From dark nail polish shades to new hair tools to hydrating cream blushes, we’ve culled quite the list of fall beauty favorites. I tasked the team with compiling their top picks in every category (hair, makeup, nails, skin, body, and fragrance)—effectively creating our first-ever fall beauty edit.
Keep scrolling for the hair oil making our beauty editor-at-large’s silk press last longer to the “cold vanilla” fragrance that has our beauty editor rethinking vanilla perfumes.
Beth Gillette, beauty editor
After a summer of healing my acne (for the most part), this is the first fall where I can focus more on the fun changes (cozy scents! moody colors! editorial makeup!) rather than the necessities, like heavy-duty creams and prescription-strength topicals for acne. It has me really excited to recreate all the makeup looks on my Pinterest boards, try new products (we are inching toward the testing phase for our 2027 Holy Grail Beauty Awards, if you can believe it), and experiment a lil bit.
Fall Makeup
I haven’t worn another lipstick since I got the entire MAC Frost collection. There’s truly a shade for everyone, whether you like pinks, neutrals, reds, or dark vampy tones. I’m obsessed with Teddy Metal for every day; it just adds a shimmery look to my lips when I pair it with a lip liner that matches my natural lip color.
Fall Haircare
I got hair extensions and then promptly cut off all my hair at the end of the summer. Although I love my bob, I’m excited to grow it out a lil bit, and, of course, that starts with my scalp. I have very oily hair, so scalp products are usually too heavy and leave a residue. But not this! I drip on a few drops every night before bed, and I wake up with hair that’s totally salvageable with a quick spritz of dry shampoo. The formula is loaded with ingredients to improve the health of your scalp, like amino acids, niacinamide, and rosemary oil.
Fall Bodycare
It’s only October and my legs are already dry and scaly. Ahead of the even colder months, I’ve been using this scrub once or twice a week to slough away dead skin. It leaves my skin feeling really soft and smooth without irritating it at all. And the Sacred Santal scent from Cyklar is so warm and cozy.
Fall Nail Color
I’ve been seeing black nails on tons of celebrities lately (Florence Pugh, Hailey Bieber, Dua Lipa, to name a few), and it’s made me excited to swipe on a few coats of an old favorite. Essie Wicked has just a teensy bit of oxblood for some visual interest instead of being a strict black. It’s really taking me back to my emo roots.
Fall Fragrance
Lauren Gruber actually introduced me to this scent at the office a few weeks ago, and I immediately requested a sample of my own and have worn it every day since. It’s vanilla like I’ve never smelled before. Naturally, there’s some sweetness, but it’s boozy and actually a bit cold. Like digging your fork into leftover rum-soaked cake straight from the fridge at 2 in the morning.
Anvita Reddy, commerce editor, lifestyle
