In September, NewBeauty readers flocked to some of the best in skin care and makeup. But they didn't stop there. Our readers have a great eye for impressive under-the-radar products, too. For example, they jumped on a Filgora wrinkle-smoothing eye cream inspired by popular cosmetic treatments, and a stunning multi-use makeup palette by luxury French brand Rouje.
Buzzy products were also praised among our readers last month. Viral darlings What the Foundation by Jones Road Beauty and Merit Beauty's Flush Balm were consistent favorites. Now that fall has officially set in, NewBeauty readers can't get enough of moody nail colors to match the changing leaves. One standout in September? OPI's cult-classic Lincoln Park After Dark, a midnight purple hue that delivers Y2K nostalgia at its very best.
For the top beauty products among NewBeauty readers in September, keep scrolling.
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Time-Filler Eyes 5XP, a companion to Filorga’s “baby Botox-inspired” serum, is made with active ingredients inspired by popular cosmetic treatments. Two highlights: orchid stem cells and a trio of skin-relaxing peptides. The formers helps lift and firm sagging upper eyelids, mirroring platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments. The latter is inspired by botulinum toxin injections and works to gently relax muscles and minimize wrinkles.
BUY ON FILORGA - $72
BUY ON AMAZON - $68
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Our editor shared her honest thoughts on this viral foundation balm this past spring. "On my skin, it’s very moisturizing and feels almost like a moisturizer when I apply it and blend it in. The coverage is super light—it practically looks like I have nothing on. It’s perfect for those who love the “no makeup makeup” look," she shares. This balmy formula is especially great for dry and mature skin.
BUY NOW - $44
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With over 2,000 five-star reviews and over 500,000 jars sold, goPure Beauty's Tighten and Lift Neck Cream has made quite an impression. Using a proprietary firming complex that includes cupuacu butter, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, caffeine and Matribust (a “firming active ingredient” for the neck and décolleté), the formula helps smooth fine lines, plumps the look of deep wrinkles and makes loose, crepey skin appear tighter.
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Solawave had a big Labor Day sale last month, and our readers took full advantage. If you’re not familiar with the vibrating LED therapy wand (that’s small enough to throw in a purse), here’s the gist: it combines red light therapy, microcurrent therapy, facial massage and therapeutic warmth in one lightweight tool to target fine lines, blemishes and puffiness, boost radiance, even out skin tone and firm lax skin. With Amazon's Prime Big Day Deals coming up on October 8, keep an eye out to see if it's marked down again.
BUY ON SOLAWAVE - $169
BUY ON AMAZON - $169
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36,000 five-star reviews (and one hair stylist with glass-like skin) convinced me to swap my fancy nighttime moisturizer for this $17 one from CeraVe–and it looks like a lot of our readers made the switch too. Want my full review? Click here.
BUY ON AMAZON - $17
BUY ON ULTA - $18
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Nearly two decades later and OPI's Lincoln Park After Dark nail polish still has me in a chokehold during the fall season. Whether you want “rich purple,” “midnight purple,” “deep plum” or “aubergine,” it rivals the boldness of a red manicure while staying softer than stark black.
BUY ON AMAZON - $8
BUY ON ULTA - $8
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A shopper calls this clean, SPF foundation a "blessing" for aging skin. Kosas kept hydrated, bright and bouncy skin first in mind when creating this formula—it includes several skin-improving ingredients like niacinamide, caffeine, squalane, hyaluronic acid and peptides. "I’m 67, have been using this foundation (and the concealer too) for about four months now and love it. Goes on and blends smoothly, doesn’t get dry,” another reviewer raves.
BUY ON KOSAS - $34
BUY ON AMAZON - $42
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French fashion brand Rouje's foray into beauty has been wildly successful, thanks in small part to The Face Palette. This stunning multi-use palette technically includes three blushes and three highlighters. But, the creamy cheeks hues would also look gorgeous on the lips (or eyelids), and the mother-of-pearl highlighters could double as eye-catching eyeshadows.
BUY NOW - $66
