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Collage by Sarah Olivieri Beauty The Beauty Products Our Editors Loved in September The Beauty Products Our Editors Loved in September Including a Bazaar -approved serum foundation and our beauty director's favorite clarifying shampoo
I’m always asked, “What are your favorite beauty products?”—and honestly, I find that question hard to answer. My role as Bazaar ’s beauty director requires me to test hundreds, if not thousands, of launches yearly, so my favorites change daily as I discover what’s new. I’m not alone in this. My colleagues also have access to the best that beauty has to offer, not to mention that they have exceptional taste, which makes them keepers of so many must-have recommendations across skincare , haircare , body care , makeup, and more. The list below represents the top beauty products we all tried and loved in September, organized in one handy list. Happy shopping!
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“Spicules scare me a little bit as someone with sensitive skin, but this cream delivers insane benefits without irritation. The spicules pierce the dermis to deliver the PDRN, ceramides, and collagen deep into the skin. I use it along my laugh lines and noticed plumper skin in just a few nights.” — Jenna Rosenstein, beauty director
“My skin was freaking out from traveling overseas—it was dull, breaking out, and just feeling blah. This cleanser brought it back to life. It combines chemical and physical exfoliants into a gentle formulation that sloughs away dead skin without stripping it dry. It’s the perfect exfoliating cleanser.” — JR
“Everyone can benefit from a clarifying shampoo to help wash away product build-up and residue. I love this one from Chris McMillan because it leaves hair clean without making it feel overly dry or stripped.” — JR
“This serum/treatment costs the same as monthly rent on an apartment. That is … a lot. But after getting just halfway through the four-week supply of vials, I can attest that it’s worth the splurge. My skin looks brighter and plumper, and feels more resilient to day-to-day stress. My post-breakout redness is diminished, as are my dark spots. Frankly, this treatment is delivering the skin results I usually see after a pro facial—and I couldn’t be more impressed.” — JR
“I truly believe I have a better attitude when I'm tan, and for that reason I am always self-tanning. I'm currently on a mission to find the best self-tanner, and this Tanastacia is my latest obsession. I love how buildable it is; it's thick and rich like a serum, and I don't smell like I'm inside a spray tan booth. The perfect subtle tan that doesn't make you look out of place, even as we approach colder weather.” — Sarah Olivieri, senior designer
“Sleep is so important to my beauty routine. I can see the dark circles gradually expanding when I go days without solid rest. Part of my sleep routine has been upgrading my bedding, which is why I've become a fan of Cozy Earth. I have a full set and duvet from the brand, and their silk pillowcase is great for those nights I knock out and forget to tie up my locs after a day of chasing my toddlers.” — Dani Kwateng, executive managing editor
“The experts at RéVive have cracked the code on effective overnight creams—I completely emptied m…