11 Must-Have Fall Drugstore Beauty Products For Women of Color

This no-fuss balm taps into your body’s pH levels (the acidity of your skin), giving your lips a natural, red flush in just a few seconds. And an added bonus: it’s infused with jojoba oil, olive extract, vitamin E and shea butter.

Santhilea London Real Rebel Colour Perfect Luxury Lip Care ($10)

Take on the night with Wet N Wild’s new mascara, which comes in four fun colors, ranging from bronze to blue. Each shade pops against dark skin, and they can also be layered with your favorite black mascara for a more subtle look.

Wet N Wild Color Icon Colored Mascara ($3)

For days when a full face of foundation is not in order, this oil-free moisturizer can be your go-to. It's a triple threat: it evens out your complexion, helps keep breakouts at bay, and has a light grapefruit scent. Hyperpigmentation doesn't stand a chance with this formula, which contains salicylic acid that's perfect for darker skin. Take your pick of two shades: fair to light and medium to tan.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Correct & Cover ($9)

Nothing’s more convenient than a palette that includes all the essentials to make your cheeks pop in an instant. Thanks to Jessica Alba’s Honest Beauty, a choice of a rose and berry-toned cream blush shades, coupled with an illuminator, join forces to give your cheeks a healthy glow. Use your fingertips to pat the creamy, paraben-free formula on your cheeks as a highlight or tread lightly with the illuminator across your brow bone or nose.

Honest Beauty Falling For You Cheek Palette by Daniel Martin ($34)

Out-of-office days call for a lip color that doesn’t require too much effort to apply. This crayon is loaded with intense pigments and the high-gloss finish makes you looked pulled together even if you’ve just rolled out of bed. Out of eight shades, our favorites are Defiant, a deep red, and Dynamic, a pretty pink that looks good on anyone.

Circa Beauty Color Saturated Lip Crayon ($9)

Revive damaged hair with this daily moisturizer from Mielle Organics, a Black-owned beauty business. The formula is packed with a healthy blend of botanicals and organic ingredients such as avocado oil, aloe vera and jojoba seed oil to soothe the scalp, keep hair soft and add shine. Its light consistency won’t weigh down your curls, and you don’t have to worry about uncontrollable split ends or breakage. Use the milk as a leave-in conditioner or apply it to the ends of dry hair to refresh curls when a wash-day isn’t on your to-do list.

Mielle Organics Avocado Moisturizing Hair Milk ($16)

Two-toned lips sometimes call for mixing lipstick shades to get the right color. This new lipstick palette from L'Oréal features eight vibrant plum shades in a mix of cream, matte and a highlight that complement a variety of skin tones. Go for an ombre effect by contouring with the dark shades, filling in your pout with the medium-tone ones and topping the look off with the shimmery color. Don't worry if you're not into plum. The palette also comes in pink and nude.

L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche La Palette Lip Gloss in Plum ($15)

One of the latest additions to Dove’s tried-and-true body wash line features a warm peony fragrance is ideal for Fall. Rely on the luxurious lather to prep your skin for heavier body moisturizers and butters.


Dove Purely Pampering Sweet Cream with Peony Body Wash ($6)

Jordana’s retractable liner is available in an impressive 13 color choices. From Eggplant to Blackest Blue, you can accentuate your eyes for a smoky look or a 9-to-5 option.

Jordana Cosmetics Easyliner for Eyes ($3)

Sleek MakeUP’s highlighting and contouring kit (there's light, medium, dark and extra dark) lets you add as much dimension to your face as you'd like since the cream formula blends easily. Whether you want to draw attention to your cheekbones, define your nose, or soften your jawline, there are six color options in this budget-friendly kit to help. Plus, it comes with a mirror and contouring guide.

Sleek MakeUP Cream Contour Kit ($15)

Blue snagged a spot on Pantone's Fall 2016 Fashion Color Report for good reasons. You can make a chic statement with this stony blue beauty from Essie's Fall 2016 collection. It’s a cool shade that isn’t too bright or too dark, flattering deep complexions. We like it best on short nails.

Essie's Udon Know Me Nail Polish ($9)