15 October Beauty Buys That Editors Are Obsessed With

Before trying this product, I was strictly anti-lavender. I usually find the scent too soapy, powdery, or even dusty to be tolerable on my skin. But The Body Shop's lavender oil ($20, available in October) is deliciously fresh and floral, and is super soothing on the temples before bedtime. According to Jennifer Hirsch, the brand's beauty botanist, everything from provenance and altitude of growth to the distillation process can affect how the flower smells. This oil is extracted from hand-picked French lavender, which Hirsch declares as "perfect." This reformed hater is inclined to agree.

—EO