Our Autumn Alchemy Beauty Picks

Shield and sustain through the cooling shift with intentional restoration and high-performance rituals.

Autumn’s arrivals focus on the art of the reset; a curation of advanced essentials to fortify, repair, and protect.

1. Fig Energy

Fig, raspberry and bergamot bring Mediterranean energy to the cult balm-to-oil cleanser, Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm, $126, effortlessly dissolving makeup and daily grime for hydrated, glowing skin.

2. Max Relax

Magnesium, ashwagandha and arnica come together in kit: Magnesium Oil, $50, to ease muscle fatigue, calm the nervous system and encourage a slower wind-down.

3. Tropical Drift

Extend your summer vacay vibes with the limited edition Glasshouse collection, Paradise Screensaver. Think creamy coconut, grounding palo santo and warm musks for an instant escape.

4. Your Lips But Better

An easy swipe-and-go tinted lip balm in 14 pinks and nudes, Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm, $55, gives a subtle sheen while mango and shea butters deliver a nourishing, second-skin finish.

5. Soft Sculpt

Vegan and micro-plastic free, Aleph Eye/Lip Multi-Liners, $42 each, come in universally flattering nudes, browns and black shades to define, shape and contour the face.

6. Future Skin

New to the Dermalogica phyto nature line is the exosome and enzyme leave-on, e2, $325; a regenerative daily exfoliant designed to diminish fine lines and wrinkles in two weeks.

7. Ethereal Glow

Capture the elusive radiance of the golden hour with Mecca Cosmetica In A Good Light Illuminating Palette, $105; a four-pan curation created to soften, blur, and enhance your complexion.

8. Fast Lane

Powered by a next-gen digital motor, ghd speed, $645, boasts high-pressure airflow to dry hair faster, reduce scalp heat and deliver smooth, controlled results without heat damage.

9. Floral Seduction

Lychee, geranium, jasmine sambac and plum blossom are warmed by milky musks in Narciso Rodriguez All of Me Floral, 50ml, $201, leaving an addictive and sensual floral trail that lingers.

10. Gilded Gourmand

A luminous floral gourmand with pear blossom, peony, vanilla and orange blossom, D&G My Devotion, EDP Intense, 50ml, $254, unexpectedly balances its sweet creamy depth with a fresh brightness.

11. Retinoid Reset

A decade in the making, Aesop Resolute Facial Concentrate, $155, debuts as the brand’s first retinoid. Using next-gen HPR, it smooths and strengthens the skin’s equilibrium for a resilient, nighttime recovery.

12. Flash Finish

Instantly hydrate on the go with CND LIGHTNINGOIL, $41.50; a yuzu and ginger scented treatment with fast-absorbing copra and rosehip oils to condition nails and cuticles without the mess.