Autumn and summer have been competing for my heart my whole life. They’re both equally my favorite times of the year— but for drastically different reasons (obviously). On one hand, summer is the perfect time to lounge by the pool, drink cold mojitos and not have a single care in the world. Yet, somehow crisp fall days full of apple picking, hot cider, and beautiful, crunchy leaves still tug at my heart. But just because I love both seasons equally, doesn’t mean I have the same beauty habits for them. Fall is the time to switch out the old for the new. So sweep your bronzers and bright lip glosses to the side, beauties, and take a look at these six fall beauty and health products you absolutely need to try to feel good this season and tackle this coming semester:
1. Pure Energy Nourishing Cleanser from Junetics
Yep, fall is that time where its back to school, internships and basically the real “adult” world. Your skin can take a mean beating during these months and it’s so important to treat it with some tender loving care. Junetics deep cleanses without drying out skin and gets rid of makeup and impurities. Fall is a time where I’m always breaking out from stress due to exams or even just adjusting to a new schedule. You don’t have to worry about silly little breakouts and you can focus all your attention on more important matters: school and Netflix binges (mostly the latter). You can purchase the cleanser on the Junetics website or at select drug stores.
2. Sephora Eye Masks
My summers are centered around the fact that I don’t need to set an alarm to wake up the next morning. In fact, I completely lose all sense of whether it is Monday, Thursday or Sunday. Its chaotically heaven. Every year I have to brace myself for that first week (or actually the first month) of waking up on time. I mean, there’s only so many times you can hit the snooze button, right? That’s why I like to stock up at Sephora for a few eye mask treatments during the semester for when the bags under my eyes can’t be helped with just a frozen spoon (does that even work?). The Pearl Eye Mask makes me feel like I can take on the world the very next morning, whether I have to be up at 9:00 AM or 5:30 AM. They help to soothe and brighten that extra baggage to allow me to focus on more important things than worrying about huge dark circles of sleepless nights. The Sephora Sleeping Mask is a cheap but effective addition to any makeup nighttime ritual. They’re only $4.00 at all Sephora stores, plus you'll have a variety to choose from— anything from anti-aging to detoxifying! These two masks are complete saviors during the first few weeks back and any stressful all nighters you might will have this semester!
3. Pursoma Digital Detox Bath
If you tend to get a bit frazzled toward the start of school, midterms or final week then you know how important it is to lay off the technology some days. And trust me, you are not alone. Even though it’s important that you get these projects and studying out of the way, it’s also important to take time out of your busy schedule for some YOU time! There is such a thing as working too hard. Pursoma’s Digital Detox Bath (purchase here) is a great way to purge yourself of any toxic buildup you might have been feeling due to school, drama with your friends, or just feeling homesick. And it’s also a fabulous break from technology, albeit a quick one. One soak in the bath is one detoxifying beauty experience! Trust me, once you hop out of that bath, you’ll feel like you’re walking on cloud nine!
4. Tula Illuminating Serum
What’s worse than getting dry skin as the cooler months draw closer? Having dry skin and blatantly ignoring it. Tula’s Illuminating Serum (get it here) offers people of all ages (seriously, from your grandma to your younger cousin) and all skin types the perks of having smooth, soft skin. The hustle and bustle of these busier months is no excuse to forget about the beauty of our skin. This will help leave you feeling nourished and clean and ready to take on anything that might blow your way this semester! So, no more excuses of obsessing over your skin and ignoring that five page essay you have to do.
5. Shaveworks Bare Perfection Kit
Yes, summer is the month where we women pluck, wax, shave and groom every hair on our body from our ankles to the tops of our heads. I think we can all agree how guilty we are of over-obsessing about our bodies in bikinis. But just because it’s back to school time, doesn’t mean that we have to completely focus all our attention on our academics. Head to any Walmart to grab these autumn shaving necessities. There’s something so liberating about finally getting time to shave your leg hair after two weeks of juggling school, extra curriculums and job(s). It’s the best feeling ever (that and ice cream binges of course)! The Hydrating Body Lotion, Dual Action Body Oil and the Luxurious Shave Cream all help to create an effortless shave that will leave you feeling ready to conquer the day (even if no one is going to see you in your swim gear). Plus just because summer vacay is over, doesn’t mean we automatically throw all of our skirts into the depths of our closets. Lay off the thick socks and tights while you still can, ladies.
6. Luxe by Mr. Bubbles Body Butter (and Fragrance Mist)
Had a long day of classes? Check. Skin feeling dry as a desert? Yep. Feeling good and smelling good are two necessities to any day, regardless of which season it is. Luxe by Mr. Bubbles Body Butter is my go to for late nights in with my girls, curled up with a hot chocolate and watching Netflix. For those yucky cold days, slather on some body butter to soothe your muscles and skin. The body butter is a must for vegging out and feeling good. The next morning just spritz a little of the fragrance mist on your wrist and you’re good to go. The original bubble scent is a great, fun way to start any day, hectic or not! Throw in some nail polish, beers (or cosmos) and you’ll be ready to have a serious girls’ night in. They can be conveniently purchased online at Ulta.
So whether you’ve got a boat-load of classes this semester or you’re just preparing for the inevitable cold, dreary fall days, these are some beauty perks that you’ll love to have on hand. Give yourself a little extra TLC for these coming months, because you know it’s going to get a little hectic this season. Trust me, your body will thank you for these autumn beauty splurges.
