The Most Exciting New Makeup Products Hitting Shelves in September

We're seeing an upwards trend in refillable products and we're not mad about it — especially when you can easily save a few bucks buying the refills ($22 versus $18). Glossier's Monochromes comes in palm-size tin compacts in ten color schemes (i.e. terracotta Clay and lilac Mist pictured above) and three matte, metallic, and satin finishes. All shades are vegan and formulated without talc, and glide onto your lids like butter with minimal fallout — and, of course, they pop out seamlessly once you've hit pan. The mirror is also removable in case you need to get up close and personal during a midday touch-up. 

Need makeup inspiration? Check out Olivia Rodrigo and Naomi Osaka's Met Gala looks, which gave us an unsuspected sneak peek at the palettes. 

LYS is serving major radiance this fall with the aptly named Glow Beyond Collection, which includes Think Bright Glow + Hydrate Serum (a lysbeauty.com exclusive), Aim High Pressed Highlighter Powder, and Aim High Multi-Use Liquid Highlighter (pictured above). 

The latter is the perfect, wet-looking booster for any dewy makeup look you're looking to achieve. Mix it in with your favorite moisturizer, primer, or foundation for a seamless glow, or pop it onto the high points of your face for a final touch of sheen. And, of course, there are skin-loving ingredients like vitamin A-rich mango fruit extract and moisture-replenishing hyaluronic acid to breathe life into dull, stressed skin.

Looking for a curated set of Allure Best of Beauty and Readers' Choice Award winners? It's like Sephora read our minds and put together the star-studded Sephora Favorites Black-Owned Beauty Set to upgrade our makeup, skin-care, and hair-care routines all at once. 

You'll get seven, travel-friendly minis, like the smoothing, sheen-inducing Bread Beauty Supply Hair Oil Everyday Gloss and Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance Lipstick in Omi (mid-tone rose) for the perfect, everyday lip shade. If you've been wanting to incorporate retinol into your routine, Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform delivers the skin-care hero ingredient — 2.2 percent encapsulated retinol released slowly over time, plus an additional 2 percent lactic acid for extra exfoliation — without unwanted irritation.

Sephora will donate $20 from the sale of each kit to the 15 Percent Pledge, which the multi-brand retailer committed to in 2020 and continues to hold itself accountable against.

We're welcoming the latest addition to the Urban Decay Naked family with open arms. Say hello to the Naked Cyber Eyeshadow Palette, which houses 12 dreamy, shimmery neutrals and reflective duo chromes (which change colors in the light) that might just solve that everyday makeup rut you've been stuck in. Forget Y2K, we're moving onto Y3K and it's looking like a cool, shimmery ocean blue that your next date won't mind getting lost in.

You know and love Clinique Cheek Pop, a powdery, soft-glow blush that regularly appears on red carpets and wedding aisles, but now there's a new, hybrid blush-lighter in town. Meet Cheek Pop Pearl, which lends skin a silky, long-wearing sheen and dose of color to your cheeks, cheekbones, and nose bridge. These seamless formulas are enhanced by a moisturizing blend of glycerin and squalane for a lit-from-within glow for up to 10 hours. 

While the holiday season hasn't officially kicked off yet, it's never too early to start treating yourself to a few gifts — especially when they're priced so right. The eight-piece Bluemercury Glow Makeup Set would normally run you $260 if you bought these items separately but you can snag them in a gorgeous velvet navy bag for just $70. Get ready to radiate sophistication.

Here's a breakdown of what's inside:
Chantecaille Lip Cristal in Rubellite
Hourglass Vanish Flash Highlighting Stick in Gold (a 2019 Best of Beauty Award winner)
Jane Iredale Eye Shadow Kit in Come Fly With Me
Lune+Aster Stratosphere Volumizing Mascara
Lash Star Pure Pigment Kohl Eyeliner Pencil
RMS Beauty Living Glow Face & Body Powder
Rodial Collagen Booster Lip Lacquer (various shades)
Trish McEvoy Makeup Eraser

Victoria Beckham is throwing it back to her Posh Spice days with Posh Gloss in a clear shade, Ice, that'll impart a high-shine and plumping finish on your lips. "Posh would always wear a high shine clear gloss with a heavy lip liner to make her lips look fuller," the co-founder and creative director says in a press release. Her mission was to create a reflective gloss that didn't weigh on the lips, feel sticky, or get caught in your hair — you know, on those motorcycle rides with your adoring husband, naturally.

One of the year's biggest makeup trends, skin tints, is still going strong, and we're so here for them. Beautyblender is hopping on the train with the Bounce Always On Radiant Skin Tint, which is spiked with some of our favorite, skin-loving ingredients like plumping hyaluronic acid, soothing beta-glucan, brightening niacinamide, and pore-minimizing willow bark. The coverage is impossibly lightweight and breathable, but don't just take our word for it — try one of the 20 shades for yourself.

Hot girl summer is rolling straight into fall. The Revlon x Megan Thee Stallion Big Bad Beauty Looks Collection is packed with everything you need for a flawless, larger-than-life look, including a 10-shade eye shadow palette (pictured above) speckled with shimmery golds, oranges, lilacs, and gunmetals.

Add on the So Fierce Big Lash or So Fierce Mascara for a fanned-out look, but the eyeliners might just be the star of this drop. Choose from seven shades across four different liners — So Fierce Vinyl Liner, Chrome Ink Liquid Liner, ColorStay Sharp Line Eyeliner, and ColorStay Eyeliner — for long-wearing, high-impact color.

We'll save you a full read-through of our love letter addressed to Fenty Beauty's Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation — which has won two Readers' Choice Awards and one coveted Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award — and cut to the chase. Now it's even easier to take your favorite base product on the go, thanks to a mini, 0.4-ounce tube that easily fits in all of your bags. It's still the same pore-blurring, shine-free formula you know and love. And, as always, it's available in a stunning 50-shade range that's bound to serve up your perfect match (made in makeup heaven).

First, there was a game-changing makeup-removing mist but now Patrick Starrr is doing a 180 and ensuring your makeup stays secure. Party 'til the sun rises without having to worry about your makeup fading or sliding around because you've come prepared with One/Size's On 'Til Dawn Waterproof Setting Spray. This ultrafine mist employs green tea and witch hazel to tighten the appearance of pores and absorb excess oil for a blurred, matte finish that just doesn't quit.

And because it wasn't enough to serve up one setting spray, you can also cop the Preserve the Serve Luminous Setting Spray, which refreshes skin with a hydrating blend of snow mushroom, cactus water, and goji berry.

Halsey isn't letting up with her impressive About-Face drops. Their latest (the sixth since the brand's launch this past January) is called the Fractal Glitter Collection, and it's a doozy — but in the best possible way. Get ready to play with 21 brand-new brow, eye, and lip products that'll catch everyone's gaze as soon as you arrive. The Glitter Brow Gel (pictured above in Envy) is the easiest way to try the party-ready disco brow trend that's sweeping TikTok. These galactical-inspired, transfer-resistant shades paint an out-of-this-world rainbow of teals, mauves, copper, berry, and golds that'll make you feel giddy and oh-so-confident. Also in the range is a two-piece brush duo and a limited-edition cosmetics bag to store all of your new (and very shiny) treasures.

Forget the Tour de France when you can travel to five different cities with Diptyque's Le Grand Tour The Limited Editions. Diptyque commissioned five perfumers to create five special scents that each pay homage to an exciting, vibrant city, which turned out to be Paris, France; Venice, Italy; Milies, Greece; Kyoto, Japan; and Byblos, Lebanon. Kyoto, pictured above, draws inspiration from ikebana, an art that describes "the way of flowers," which dates back to the 15th century. It manifests on your body as an intoxicating blend of rose, beetroot-vetiver, and incense and is presented in the furoshiki tradition. Pretty iconic, if we say so.

Patrick Ta has brought you major brows, sculpting, and glow, but it's time your lashes got some love, too. Say hello to the Major Volume Mascara, which makes your lashes look as feathery and dramatic as possible without the help of false lashes. Expect ultra-black lashes with root-to-tip volume and length, plus a healthy dose of peptides and glycerin to keep them soft and conditioned — and never stiff and spidery.

Over the course of the pandemic, you've probably discovered some new games that have taken up a lot of your time (Animal Crossing and Among Us, anyone?). But sometimes, you want to go back to the classics. That's where HipDot x Hasbro Game Night comes into play, which draws serious inspiration from Monopoly, Ouija, and Play-Doh to make your inner kid light up. Play up your eyes, literally, with this trio of eye shadow palettes named after actual Monopoly properties ("Luxury Tax" is described as a "money green with sparkle"), slightly mysterious names geared towards the supernatural like Paranormal and Whispers, and bright, bold balls of clay. You're in for a fun time.

Hot off the heels of Huda Beauty's first-ever brow launch, #BombBrows Microshade Brow Pencil, let us introduce #BombBrows Full N' Fluffy Fiber Gel into your grooming routine. This coconut oil-infused formula adds volume and definition to your brow hairs without weighing them down, or it pairs like a charm with the aforementioned brow pencil for a full-on, sculpted look. Either way, you've got a slick look in as little as one minute — just sweep and go.

It's clear Hermès doesn't miss with its beauty drops. If you need proof, not soon after the luxury fashion house launched its first lipstick, the gorgeous bullets picked up a Best of Beauty Award. Get familiar with yet another hit, the Autumn-Winter 2021 Limited Edition Collection and three new shades by the names of Rose Tamisé, Orange Brûlé, and Rose Magnetic. Step away from your blue-based reds (as lovely as they are) and divulge in some unexpected and endearing colors this season.

Ramp up your everyday look with the Mary Kay Limited-Edition At Play Metallic Eyeliner, available in two reflective shades, Silver and Copper (the latter pictured above). They glide on super smoothly sans tugging and add intense, pearly color to your lash lines for a touch of effortless glamour.

Aesop Othertopias is billed as "a trio of unorthodox fragrances distilling three worlds within worlds," which is as intriguing of a description as it gets. Get a whiff of these explorative scents and see what personal memories they spark. Miraceti embodies woody and spicy notes, while Karst (pictured above) encompasses the intersection of a forest meeting the ocean and Erémia captures the feeling of gardens and harvests after a fresh rain.

True to its name, Rare Beauty's Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara works for all lash types — whether they're naturally fine and sparse, or thick and full — and plumps them with volume, lift, length, and curl in a few, easy swipes. The practically weightless, long-wearing formula claims to be the right balance of wet and dry and comes packed with conditioning castor oil, as well as an eye-hugging brush with a variety of bristle lengths. For $20, it doesn't get much more dependable than that.

Milk Makeup's first liquid blush, Bionic Blush, gives your skin a versatile wash of color that can go as sheer or intense as you'd prefer with a few taps of your fingertips or brush/sponge of choice. The hyaluronic acid- and reishi-and-snow-mushroom-infused formula imparts a glowy, healthy-looking flush that will surely prompt all of your friends to compliment your look.

Madison Reed has become a major player in the at-home hair color game since its inception in 2013 and now the brand is branching into makeup. Well, kind of. Meet The Great Cover-Up, the next evolution of Root Touch Up, which is essentially a two-for-one product that you can use to refresh your roots in between salon visits and use as a brow powder, thanks to the addition of a mini brow brush/spoolie. (The root powder brush is still included in the compact.)

The Great Cover-Up has a soft, satin-finish in five shades that compliment Madison Reed’s existing hair color range, like Blonde and Dark Brown, to fill in and shape brows with utter ease. Did we mention it’s sweat-proof, too? Plus, nourishing ingredients like argan oil, keratin, and ginseng root extract lend themselves to a natural-looking, fluffy effect.

While first dates (and dating in general) can be extremely awkward, there's no chance of that with Wander Beauty's Double Date Eyeshadow Duo, which joins together a priming, color-correcting cream color (ILYSM, a burnt terracotta, is pictured above) and a satin-shimmer color (First Kiss, a golden champagne, is shown above) for a complimentary, no-fail look. This finger-friendly compact even comes with a built-in mirror so you can stay looking fabulous on the fly. Opt for Wink & Bae for a lavender- and plum-inspired duo or Smitten & Swoon offers a subtly smokier amber and bronze pairing.

If you're looking for a hydrating alternative to your matte lipsticks, Make Up For Ever's Rouge Artist Shine On is the gloss-lipstick hybrid for you. Each satin-shine bullet is infused with hyaluronic acid (our fave) to boost moisture levels and vitamin C-rich cranberries to make dry cracks and lines all but disappear. None of the 21 shades, consisting of warm nudes, cool nudes, pinks, corals, and vibrant reds, compromise on pigmentation in the slightest.

Hard Candy has a bundle of new offerings, including its Lip + Cheek Tint and Stay 'n Slay Liquid Lip, but we're beyond ready to play up our eyes with all four shades of Velvet Paint, a versatile, mousse-like "paint" that can act as eye shadow, highlight, or a lip topper. Look like you put in a lot of effort when all you really did was dab a bit of the shades pictured above, Champagne Taste (light bronze) or Accept This Rose (cinnamon rose), onto your eyelids. The multi-dimensional shimmer will speak for itself.

Real Techniques' Sponge+ Collection features an updated version of the popular Miracle Complexion Sponge (which is widely referred to as a dupe for the Beautyblender) with what the brand says is "30 days of antimicrobial protection." However, we think the real star of the lineup is the (also antimicrobial) Real Techniques Sponge+ Miracle Airblend Sponge. While this turquoise sponge has the same precise pointed tip and flat side (perfecting for baking and contouring) as the original sponge, it's specially designed with memory foam technology that really hugs your skin for a flawless finish that's free of excess shine and the appearance of fine lines.

Clove + Hallow is back and better than ever before with revamped packaging. First on the list? Many of the products, including Conceal + Correct, Lip Crème, and Line + Define, are made out of previously recycled plastic, which we reported only accounts for 9 percent of all plastic waste ever produced (a scarily low number). What else will you find? Luxe textures, rich shades, and ingredient lists that run 15 items or less. You can browse the extensive lineup on your own time but the Lip Crème (pictured above in Ballerina Slippers, Damsel, and Psych) is such a lovely, creamy lipstick spiked with hydrating, lip-smoothing ingredients like sunflower, castor, and jojoba oils. No bleeding or cracking — just ridiculously comfortable, high-pigmented colors you'll never want to take off.

If you liked Skylar scents before, there's even more reason to fall in love with the brand's fresh, nature-inspired scents. The brand restage includes longer-lasting formulas, hand-blown bottles in a cloud-shaped design, transparent ingredient lists, and of course, two new scents to lift your senses. Fall Cashmere feels as warm and cozy as your favorite sweater, thanks to notes of clove, cinnamon bark, ginger, sandalwood, and caramelized vanilla. It's the next best thing to camping out at your local coffee shop and breathing in all of the chai and pumpkin lattes being brewed.

Defined brows are easy to achieve with the Juvia's Place i Sculpt, i Shade Brow Collection, which includes a brow gel, pencil, and four-pan palette. There's also the I Sculpt, I Shade Brow Pen (pictured above), which couldn't be easier to use. The precise tip creates hair-like strokes in four shades (Medium-Brown to Ebony) that practically blend into your natural hairs and don't budge until you're ready to wash them off at the end of the day. Use a gentle hand and start off with the lightest strokes possible, and building up the pigment only as needed. And make sure our brows are totally clean and oil-free — aka, no skin-care products laying on top.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's beauty collection, Rose Inc., has just dropped and it definitely doesn't disappoint — especially for all of you minimalist makeup lovers out there. The debut lineup is packed with two skin-care products (an exfoliating toner and brightening serum) and five makeup products (blush, concealer, lipstick, eyebrow gel, and a blush brush) that manage to toe the line between trendy and classic. 

Take the Blush Divine Radiant Lip & Cheek Color (pictured above in Azalea, a rich berry), for example. Cream blushes have gotten so much love this year and this one is spiked with hydrating, skin-conditioning ingredients like squalane, vitamin E, marine ferment extract (minimizes excess shine), and ceramides for smooth application and wear. "Its balm-like texture felt like a tall glass of water for my lips but didn't feel heavy like a gloss, so it's great for creating monochromatic makeup looks," Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein said in her review.

Study up because Olive & June's The Fall Box is an A+ lineup of fresh shades that'll pair so well with all of your sweaters you're about to bust out. Geometry might not have been your favorite subject in school but a dashing hunter green polish named Geometry might convince you otherwise. We're also in the mood for Art Class, a muted eggplant, and definitely reading up on World Lit, a true mauve. 

As usual, each individual shade costs $8 a pop while the full box set rings in at a cool $80. Besides the usual tools (clipper, nail polish remover, etc.), you'll also receive a navy Poppy tool, a petite pink notebook, and a matching pink Olive & June pen.

Elaluz continues to deliver makeup (and skin care) that'll make you glow from head to toe, and now it's time for your lips to shine — literally. Infused with hydrating cupuacu, sunflower, and jojoba oils, Elaluz's Oil-Infused Lip Glosses hug your lips with their pillowy formulas and impart serious shine. Choose between five luscious shades, including Atrevido (a vibrant berry pictured above) or brown/nude-leaning shades like Carmelo and Café Com Leite. You can also layer your gloss over the Brazilian-inspired brand's Lip & Cheek Stain for an extra punch of color and dimension. 

Let Oribe's Desertland Eau de Parfum wash over you like a low tide on a hot summer night. Bright, crisp notes of juniper berry and aromatic lavender are joined together in harmony with sunstruck pine and Texas cedarwood, bottling up the essence of sizzling summer days and calming cool nights.

Lilah B. is expanding its Aglow Skin Prep Collection with the sunset-like Aglow Golden Priming Oil, which effectively acts as a serum, moisturizer, and illuminating primer all in one. Tamanu, jojoba, and sweet almond oils hug your skin in a soft, comforting veil of hydration and nourishment, while damask rose water, grapeseed, and purple tea plant extracts improve your skin's overall tone and texture. Whether it's worn alone, underneath makeup, or as a subtle pop of highlighter, you'll achieve a luminous complexion that mimics the feeling of summer — well into the colder months.

Behold, the perfect, all-encompassing range of reds. Clinique's Pop Reds come in seven bold hues to suit all undertones and deliver up to eight hours of non-bleeding and non-feathering pigment on your lips and cheeks. Talk about a multitasking moment. Plus, they're spiked with hydrating squalane and pomegranate so you'll feel comfortable wearing them all day long — even when you're on your seventh Zoom meeting for the day.

It's no secret that we're fans of Make Up For Ever's Ultra HD lineup, which was created as a skin-smoothing solution to the harsh, 4K lenses used in TV and film that pick up everything. Now you can add the waterproof and sweat-proof Ultra HD Matte Setting Powder as the last step of your makeup routine for a weightless, blurring, and naturally matte finish. And caking? You can forget about that happening. A little goes a long way with all six of these tinted shades (Tan Neutral is shown above) — simply swirl your brush, tap off the excess product, and witness your shine and pores "disappear."

Three absolutely isn't a crowd when it comes to Milani's Cheek Kiss Cream Blush Trio. Dabble these balm-to-gel formulas (called Sun Kissed Glow) onto your cheeks and lips for a hint of lightweight, nongreasy, and easily buildable color. Mix and match as you desire — after all, you're an artist working on a masterpiece (your complexion).

Take a cue from the City of Lights and incorporate an array of luminous coppers, soft pinks, and light golds into your makeup routine as you transition to — if you so choose — slightly more muted colors for the fall. By Terry's V.I.P Expert Palette in Bonjour Paris is the perfect day-to-night palette and features nine eye-catching satin and metallic shades that go together like Parisian culture and the Marais.

If an intimate blend of rose, jasmine, bergamot, and salted vanilla piques your interest, you might be keen on trying Lancôme's Idôle Aura Fragrance, which feels like the near-perfect scent to soak in summer's last moments and usher in fall all at once.