The Back-to-School Hit List: 12 Brilliant Beauty Products for Fall
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Be it with a paneled slip dress for day (Céline!), eighties-inspired mutton-sleeve top (Louis Vuitton!), or some audacious lug-soled stompers (Balenciaga!), fall is for major statement-making. And that standout spirit doesn’t stop at the neck: This season, fashion’s bold reach is spilling into the beauty realm with a wardrobe of knockout vanity staples that resonate with a crossover appeal worthy of Taylor Swift. From the oversize sparkling hair pieces that nearly stole the show at Prada to a next-level Givenchy face mask and a boundary-pushing black-and-gold perfume, we’ve put together this September-ready hit list in summation: A dozen new ways to get beautiful for fall.
Photo: Courtesy of Christian Louboutin1/12With bullets encased in Art Deco–esque vials and finishes ranging from full-coverage suede to see-through shine, Christian Louboutin’s new collection of 38 pitch-perfect lip colors is poised to be as instantly recognizable as his signature red soles.
Christian Louboutin Lip Colour, $90 (available September 1); christianlouboutin.com
Photo: Courtesy of Prada2/12Who can forget the gravity-defying, jewel-adorned ponytails from Prada’s Fall show? This month, snap up one of the glittering statement pins that lent the runway look a charmingly offbeat air of restraint.
Prada Hair Clip, $505
select Prada boutiques, prada.com
Photo: Courtesy of Kiehl’s3/12Supporting collagen and education, Kiehl’s popular vitamin C serum is getting a makeover, courtesy of Solange Knowles. Beginning in September, the limited-edition version—complete with colorful, Solange-designed packaging—will include a $25 gift code redeemable at DonorsChoose.org, a nonprofit dedicated to funding projects at public schools nationwide.
Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, $102 (available September); kiehls.com
Photo: Courtesy of Peter Thomas Roth4/12Supercharged with blemish-fighting salicylic acid, antimicrobial tea-tree oil, and hyaluronic acid to prevent dryness, these clear stick-on circles heal breakouts fast while putting a stop to mindless touching.
Peter Thomas Roth Acne-Clear Invisible Dots, $30; peterthomasroth.com
Photo: Courtesy of Tom Ford5/12Fusing soft and smoky tones to achieve an ombré effect, Tom Ford’s buildable, blendable powders sculpt lids and cheeks (in four luminous shades: Bronze, Peach, Pink, and Plum).
Tom Ford Eye and Cheek Shadow, $65; tomford.com