The Autumn Beauty Edit

By Tamika Latrice

As the air turns crisp and the days soften into gold, our skincare and beauty routines deserve an autumnal upgrade. This season calls for richer textures, deeper tones, and radiant finishes. 

This Autumn Beauty Edit celebrates BIPOC-owned brands that craft products to nourish every complexion, every mood, and every story because beauty—real beauty—should reflect the many shades of us.

Skincare Essentials For The Colder Months

Cold air and indoor heat can leave even the healthiest skin begging for mercy. Start with cocokind Oil To Milk Gentle Oat Cleanser — gentle but effective, leaving your face clean without stripping away moisture, like a soft reset for your whole mood. Follow with Peach & Lily Bio Rice Wine Softening Toner, which will leave your skin soft and supple.

Then seal everything in with a moisturizer that means business. EADEM’s Cloud Cushion Airy Brightening Moisturizer, created by two women of color, hydrates like a plush duvet but feels light — your skin will drink it up. And on the days when you want to feel extra — reach for the Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Cream. Rich, dewy, and unapologetically luxurious. Fall doesn’t stand a chance.

Hydrate deeply with Buttah Skin’s CocoShea Revitalizing Cream — a rich, melanin-loving moisturizer that wraps your skin in cocoa and shea like a velvet robe. It keeps your face glowing and hydrated all day. For your eyes, Shani Darden’s Eye Renewal Cream smooths, brightens, and revives tired skin—your secret weapon against late nights and early mornings. Also, never skip SPF, even when the skies are gray: Black Girl Sunscreen keeps your glow and skin protected all season long.

Autumn blush Is About Warmth And Radiance

Juvia’s Place Blushed Collection offers highly pigmented powders that flatter every complexion. Prefer cream? Try Juvia’s Place Blushed Cream Blush, Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blush, or LYS Beauty Matte Cream Blushes for a silky finish that melts into skin. For effortless, minimalist days, Kulfi Beauty’s Mehndi Moment Blush in Sandalwood Swirls (Rosy Brown) gives that soft, natural, and warm flush.

Eyeshadow Palettes For Every Tone And Mood

Autumn eyes are smoky, bronze, and endlessly expressive.

• Pat McGrath Divine Bronze Venusian Sunrise Palette delivers warm metallics that dazzle on any undertone.

• Juvia’s Place The Coffee Shop Palette is pure perfection—espresso, caramel, and cream in one delicious compact.

• When night calls, Pat McGrath Mothership V gives sultry depth, while Mothership XI brings soft romantic pinks that flatter every face.

  
  

Lip Love: From Subtle To Statement

Cool air and hot cocoa demand lips that feel as good as they look. Prep with Fenty Beauty Lip Mask for lasting moisture. Then dive into color:

• The Lip Bar Matte Lipsticks in Rebel, Low Key, and the show-stopping Bawse Lady add power to every pout.

• Gloss lovers will adore The Lip Bar Vegan Glosses in Ringleader, Trophy Wife, and Extra.

• For an indulgent finish, Pat McGrath Lust Gloss in Divine Rose or Bronze Venus is pure, polished luxury.

  
  

Final Note: Beauty, But Make It Intentional

Autumn reminds us that change can be beautiful—and necessary. Take time to replenish what the world has weathered away. Each of these products tells a story of innovation, heritage, and self-love. This season, let your beauty routine be a reflection of who you are: timeless, radiant, and rooted in grace.