The leaves are changing from green to orange and there’s a cool breeze in the air, both of which point to one exciting conclusion: fall is almost here. The changing of the seasons is the perfect time to reconnect with your self-care routine and make sure your regimen is one that withstands the test of time. If your beauty stash is needing a seasonal refresh, check out the 10 obsession-worthy products inside our coveted Fall TestTube.
The NewBeauty Fall TestTube: What’s Inside
Bondbar Bonding Hydration Mask ($9.99)
What It Is:
This mask is a multitasking, intense moisture treatment that adds volume and smooths hair while also improving wet detangling by up to 90 percent after just one use.
How to Use:
Apply a generous amount to clean, damp hair from root to ends and leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes. Rinse and style as desired.
Editor Feedback:
“My secret weapon to take my dry hair from dull and brittle to shiny and instantly soft, the Bonding Hydration Mask helps make my hair more manageable, especially in these hot
humid months.” – Lara Eurdolian, guest editor
Key Ingredients:
Bondbar’s bonding technology penetrates deep into the hair cortex, creating new hydrogen and ionic bonds that support and restore the internal keratin structure. This results in improved strength and manageability for damaged hair.
Expert Insight:
“Take advantage of this mask to bring dull hair back to life. It adds intense moisture and volume while smoothing hair, making your hair extra shiny and full of bounce.” —Gregory Patterson, celebrity stylist and DIY color and styling expert for Sally Beauty @gregorypattersonhair
LALICIOUS Travel Besties ($28)
What It Is:
A sweet indulgence for your skin, this duo is expertly designed to exfoliate and moisturize for a healthy glow on the go and is available in eight irresistible fragrances for the ultimate body-care
experience.
How to Use:
At the end of your shower or bath, scoop a generous amount of the whipped sugar scrub into hands and massage into skin, buffing in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water and finish by rejuvenating dry skin with the hydrating body butter.
Editor Feedback:
“Travel Besties offers a delightful duo of sugar scrub and body butter, perfect for those seeking a quick yet luxurious skin-care routine while traveling. These products not only pamper your skin
but also provide essential hydration and radiance, making them a must-have for a healthy glow on the go.” – Sarah Eggenberger, senior editor-at-large
Key Ingredients:
The LALICIOUS Sugar Scrub combines nourishing coconut oil and sweet almond oil with the natural sweetness of honey to gently exfoliate and hydrate. The Body Butter uses rich shea butter, soothing aloe vera and vitamin E to deeply moisturize.
Expert Insight:
“The perfect duo for maintaining radiant, silky-smooth skin on the move, our Travel Bestie set offers a luxurious experience of exfoliation and hydration, ensuring your skin feels pampered
and rejuvenated wherever your adventures take you. Crafted with indulgent ingredients, these mini companions gently polish away dullness (the Sugar Scrub) while deeply nourishing and
moisturizing (the Body Butter), leaving you with a healthy, enviable glow. With a selection of captivating fragrances to choose from, this duo becomes not only a skin-care essential, but also
a delightful sensory experience.” —Jessica Kernochan, founder
Manna Kadar Beauty Hydration Happy Face Mist ($19)
What It Is:
An ultra-soothing and refreshing face mist with the power of mineral-rich sea botanicals to help set and perfect your makeup. It instantly invigorates the skin, providing a breathable finish and refreshing the skin with a light, natural scent.
How to Use:
Apply before makeup for a hydrating base or use it throughout the day to rehydrate and revitalize your makeup. You can also use it before bed as a nighttime hydrator!
Editor Feedback:
“The Manna Kadar Beauty Sea Mineral Hydration Happy Face Mist gives my skin a refreshing burst of hydration and leaves it feeling silky smooth. It’s perfect for prepping before makeup and
setting foundation for a lasting finish. Tip: Keep the mist in the fridge for an extra cooling and invigorating experience, especially on hot days.”— Tatiana Bido, aesthetic content manager
Key Ingredients:
It’s infused with revitalizing sea water, soothing aloe, and a blend of floral extracts like rosa hybrid, witch hazel and jasmine.
Expert Insight:
“I created this mist to be multi-use. I wanted something that had skin-care ingredients and wasn’t just a primer or setting spray. With Hydration Happy, you get skin-loving ingredients, as
well as a must-have product in your makeup application arsenal.” —Manna Kadar, founder
Obagi® Medical Retinol 0.5 Cream ($75)
What It Is:
Achieve smarter skin care with this cream-based formula that renews skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and promotes turnover with minimal irritation. Plus, it’s housed in a convenient, airless pump that ensures easy dispensing and preserves the formula’s integrity and effectiveness.
How to Use:
In the evening, uncap the airless pump and apply one pump, or a pearl-sized amount, to your face. Massage until fully absorbed.
Editor Feedback:
“This is a standout retinol that really gives results—even for sensitive skin types.”—Liz Ritter, executive editor
Key Ingredients:
Retinol—a non-prescription retinoid—is a superstar, working to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smooth skin texture and improve overall skin tone.
Expert Insight:
“Retinol 0.5 Cream is a nighttime resurfacer that smooths away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as dull, uneven texture. Our formula features retinol entrapped in microsponges to help deliver our concentrated retinol gradually to minimize irritation. A blend of chamomile, white tea and green tea extracts with antioxidant properties help soothe the skin.” —Bianca Gonzalez, scientific affairs associate
Versed Doctor’s Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask ($20)
What It Is:
This mask uses a luxurious blend of AHA, BHA and enzyme exfoliants to brighten and smooth uneven skin tone and texture, fade dark spots and minimize the appearance of pores. There’s no tingling or burning, just a rejuvenating post-facial glow.
How to Use:
Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Rinse with cool water after two to three minutes, not exceeding three minutes. Use once a week at night, ideally after cleansing and toning but before moisturizing. Avoid other acid-based products and retinoids for 24 hours before and after each use. A slight pinkness of the skin post-application is normal.
Editor Feedback:
“Dullness and lack of radiance are my biggest skin-care concerns as of late, but after just one use of Versed’s Instant Resurfacing Face Mask, I felt like I had my bright, teenage skin back.”—Isabelle Buneo, editorial assistant
Key Ingredients:
A potent blend of two percent lactic acid and two percent glycolic acid provides gentle yet effective exfoliation, while 0.15-percent salicylic acid minimizes pores and reduces redness. Pineapple and papaya enzymes promote a brighter complexion while nourishing the skin.
Expert Insight:
“This radiance-boosting mask is made with a blend of exfoliating acids and fruit enzymes to smooth, brighten and rejuvenate your complexion in just two minutes. The formula gently removes the outer layer of dead skin cells to even tone and texture all while moisturizing and softening.” —Justine Wu, senior director of product innovation and development
NEOSTRATA Vitamin C Concentrate ($40)
What It Is:
Housed in protective, single-dose capsules to ensure maximum freshness and potency, this vitamin C serum targets dull skin for overall luminosity and is your daily defense against drying environmental stressors.
How to Use:
Twist a capsule open and squeeze directly into your palm, then smooth onto your skin and layer with a moisturizer. Use once to twice daily.
Editor Feedback:
“I really appreciate when a brand uses capsules for skin-care actives because I know I’m getting the exact amount my skin needs. One capsule goes on silky and makes my skin look smoother and brighter.” —Leiana Foye, senior digital content producer
Key Ingredients:
It harnesses the power of 10-percent l-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), a potent antioxidant that defends skin against UV-induced free radicals, promoting a youthful and radiant appearance.
Expert Insight:
“Our Vitamin C Concentrate is formulated with vitamin C, vitamin E and emollients to glide on to your skin smoothly for a luminous look!” —Jipsha Thakrar, R&D leader
JVN Complete Nourishing Shine Drops ($26)
What It Is:
A silicone-free, weightless multitasking oil that tames frizz, hydrates, protects against damage and delivers a stunning high-shine finish. It’s the ultimate hair-care companion.
How to Use:
Dispense a few drops into your palms and rub them together before smoothing down damp or dry mid-lengths and ends to tame frizz and add next-level shine.
Editor Feedback:
“I’m always a little hesitant trying new hair oils because I have fine hair, but this one is so light, not greasy and great for frizz. Remember, a little goes a long way!” —Britt Fallon, director of beauty
Key Ingredients:
A true multitasker, meadowfoam esters deliver instant shine and lock in hydration for glossy strands. Hemisqualane acts as a silicone alternative to enhance hair health and strength, and hibiscus extract offers antioxidant protection against damage and color fading.
Expert Insight:
“I love this gorgeous finishing and styling oil. It provides weightless moisture, nourishing protection and instant shine for all hair types. Always start from the ends of your hair first—they are always the thirstiest—then move up the shaft of your hair until you reach the top.” – Jonathan Van Ness, Founder of JVN
Gloss Moderne Clean Luxury Roll-On Perfume Oil in Soleil ($87)
What It Is:
This alcohol-free, concentrated fragrance nourishes sensitive skin while enveloping you in a captivating blend of fine fragrance and pure essential oils, embodying the energy of the tantalizing beaches of St. Tropez.
How to Use:
Trace a fragrance map on your skin by applying the oil to pulse points like your wrists, behind your ears and the décolleté for a long-lasting, alluring scent.
Editor Feedback:
“This scent is the perfect transition from summer to fall. Notes of coconut milk, lemon zest, vanilla orchard, tonka and sandalwood evoke memories of dappled sunlight on skin—making its name ‘Soleil’ perfectly apt.” —Allie Hogan, senior beauty editor
Key Ingredients:
Coconut oil nourishes and hydrates skin, while the fine fragrance delivers a luxurious, lingering scent experience.
Expert Insight:
“It’s a luxurious and super-concentrated perfume oil with a delicate roll-on design, and it’s formulated for even the most sensitive of skin.” —Kuen Rameson, founder
Eufora International GLOSS ($32.50)
What It Is:
Achieve a high-gloss finish on any style with this spray, which delivers optimal shine, nourishes hair and controls frizz all while protecting hair from harmful UV rays.
How to Use:
Shake well and spray onto already styled hair to add high shine. For precise placement, spray onto a brush or comb and work through hair.
Editor Feedback:
“If you don’t have time for a traditional in-salon gloss, this spray-on formula delivers the same healthy, high-shine finish in seconds.” —Danielle Fontana Dooley
Expert Insight:
“Gloss was born out of a need to create beautiful shine on-set during Eufora photo shoots. We needed to have stellar light reflection without adding any weight or disturbing the finished hairstyle. I have finer hair and it is lightened, sometimes looking a little lackluster, so of course I had to be one of the product testers. It quickly became one of my personal favorites, giving me amazing shine on freshly styled or day after hair without ever feeling or looking heavy or coated.” —Beth Bewley, CEO and cofounder
Daily Concepts Daily Jade Facial Roller ($16)
What It Is:
This jade roller is expertly crafted to enhance lymphatic drainage, increase circulation and reduce puffiness, all while soothing your mind and inviting a touch of good luck into your day.
How to Use:
Start with clean, moisturized skin and gently roll the larger end over your cheeks, forehead and neck for enhanced circulation. Use the smaller end on delicate areas like under your eyes and around your nose. For even better results, apply your favorite serum or oil before rolling. Clean the roller with a damp towel after each use.
Key Ingredients:
A combination of metal for a sleek design and Xiuyan jade, renowned for its soothing, skin-enhancing properties
Editor Feedback:
“Jade is naturally cool to the touch, which makes a lymphatic massage with a good jade roller a super calming, therapeutic experience with direct benefits. You can reduce facial puffiness in just a moment, and the cool sensation feels heaven-sent to my skin.” —Rowan Lynam, staff writer
Expert Insight:
“It’s not just a trend, this is a beaty tool for forever. Jade also brings good luck, which is always great to welcome into our lives.” —Emilio Smeke, founder and CEO
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