49 Editor-Approved Products Worth Buying This November

"What if I told you that you could get a lip liner that's highly pigmented, lasts through multiple meals, is surprisingly hydrating, and costs less than your pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks? You wouldn't believe me, right? Don't worry, I wouldn't have either — until I tried the Catrice Plumping Lip Liner ($4). It ticks all the above boxes and then some, because really: you can't beat that price." — Kelsey Castañon, beauty director

"The number of lip products that I own is embarrassing, in case that sets the stage of how many I've tried. So when I began fawning over everything about the EM Cosmetics Soft Spoken Velvet Lip Creme ($24) — from the packaging to the formula — I knew the world had to know about it, too. The texture is pillowy soft and feels like silk on my lips. The color Whisper was the perfect pinky-nude, and the applicator picks up the right amount of product every time. There's a reason this keeps selling out. It's that good." — Ariel Baker, assistant editor, beauty

"It's not every day you find a hydrating lip balm that just so happens to magically adjust to the perfect color for your skin tone, but that's what you get when you try the Ieró Beauty Moonkissed Luminous PH Lip Comforter ($32). It's loaded with shea butter and vitamin E for the hit of moisture that everyone wants, while the PH-reactive technology makes it feel individually tailored to you." — KC

"The Rouge Dior Forever The Transfer-Proof Lipsticks ($42) have a serious hold on me. When the brand says transfer proof, it absolutely means it — this lipstick does not budge once it's applied to my lips. The color 518 is also a delicious warmed-toned caramel nude that is perfect for deeper skin tones like mine. This will not be leaving my makeup until the tube is completely finished." — AB

"This past weekend, I put Make Beauty's Lash Prototype Mascara ($26) to the ultimate test: I wore it to a wedding where I was a bridesmaid. For those of you who don't know, bridesmaids basically have to look fabulous from about 4 pm (when the pre-ceremony group photos are taken) through to the end of the night after hours of dance-floor antics. It's a big ask for any makeup product to last that long without bleeding, creasing, or flaking. Lash Prototype passed with flying colors. It looked great both in photos and up close right up until the moment hastily washed my face and tumbled into bed." — Aviel Kanter, director, branded content

"Summer Fridays's Blush Balm Sticks ($28) feel as good as they look. With three shades to choose from — a red, a pink, and a caramel-brown — there's a color there for any skin tone. The sticks are also lightweight and easy to blend out, while the light, fruity scent is the delicious cherry on top." — AB

"At the start of a new season, my skin is more on edge than the crowd at a horror movie, which is why I lean on micellar waters as the first step to my nightly skin-care routine: they get rid of dirt and grime, gently. The only bad thing about them is they are basic, and that's the point, but not the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Jelly Water with Charcoal ($8). Not only is this micellar formula gentle enough for my skin and effective at removing my foundation, but it also brings a little fun to the party with its cool gray color and bouncy jelly texture that feels cooling on contact." — KC

"I've truly never felt another moisturizer like Cocokind's new Resurrection Polypeptide Moisturizer ($27). The cream's texture almost has a taffy consistency but without feeling sticky. It contains the resurrection plant, which helps deeply hydrate skin, polypeptides to improve radiance and support collagen, and squalane to lock in moisture. The blue-purple color, which comes from an antioxidant-rich plant called the jagua, also makes it stand out." — JH

"I love love love Dr. Loretta's products (the Tightening Detox Mask and the Intense Replenishing Serum are *chefs kiss*), and the new Resurfacing Enzyme Polish ($60) is my newest favorite. It has the perfect amount of physical exfoliation (aka, scrub) that doesn't feel too harsh or drying and enhances the gentle exfoliation with pomegranate enzymes. Rather than leaving my skin feeling stripped after using — like most physical exfoliators do to my skin — my face is more plump and bouncy than ever, thanks to niacinamide and panthenol." — AK

"I know a product is good when I want to hide it from my girlfriend, which is exactly what I've attempted to do with the Chanel Lift Pro Creme Volume ($195). While my efforts don't work — she still seeks it out because she, too, has experienced the face moisturizer's lifting powers — the product definitely does, thanks to its active ingredient of melipona enzymes (a honey responsibly sourced from Melipona bees in Costa Rica)." — KC

"The key to glowy skin year-round is regular gentle exfoliation. To get my there, I've been using the PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum ($99), which contains a blend of AHAs and PHAs to melt away dead skin cells and congested pores and prickly pear flower extract to support your skin's moisture barrier. This magic combination has left my skin looking radiant without any discomfort. I use it regularly in my skin cycling routine." — JH

"Glossier's new Balm Dotcom in Swiss Miss ($12) is a collaboration with Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate, and wow — it's a match made in heaven. The new lip balm smells like actual hot cocoa and coats your lips in a velvety frosting-like chestnut-brown tint. I keep it on my desk and can't stop putting it on — it smells good enough to eat." — JH

"The R+Co Lost Treasure Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner ($34) is one of the first conditioners I've tried that doesn't weigh my hair down. The formula is lightweight in texture, but it detangles and leaves my hair feeling soft and silky, too. My hair is also on the frizzy side, and I swear it's helped cut down on flyaways as well." — RR

"I love a celestial motif, and I love a big hair bow. This Jennifer Behr Orian Bow Barrette ($450) combines them both in the most extra way. It's fancy, it's fun, it's over-the-top fabulous. It may cost more than all of my utility bills combined, but I'm going to wear it to every party from now until forever because that's how much I'm obsessed with it." — DD

"I'm always looking for new ways to help protect and strengthen my hair, and the Aquis Flip Hair Drying Tool ($50) is an easy way for me to do just that. It helps to reduce frizz and increase shine, and it's much safer for hair than traditional drying methods. I bring it with me wherever I go, especially if I'm traveling, and it's done wonders for the health of my hair." — RR

"The Costa Brazil Body Scrub ($88) is truly sumptuous — while it doesn't have an scent added, to me it has a hint of cocoa and coffee that make for such a gorgeous shower experience. The ingredients are also top notch: crushed murumuru seeds hydrate and fortify the skin's lipid barrier, cold-pressed green coffee oil plumps the skin with linoleic acid, sweet almond oil replenishes the skin's moisture barrier with vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, and sugarcane-derived hemi-squalane softens skin. It's a lovely body scrub that I can't wait to use at the end of a long day." — AK

"I've been trying to establish a nighttime routine to help me unwind and sleep better, and the Hope Fragrances Hope Night Body Butter ($75) has been a welcome addition to it. The rich cream is formulated with coconut oil and shea butter, leaving my skin feeling ultra-soft and hydrated. It also has the most amazing scent of vanilla, patchouli, and amber, which warms me right up and relaxes my mind." — JH

"Let me preface this by saying I'm a big believer in aluminum deodorants, so much so that whenever anyone asks me for a natural deodorant recommendation, I (ironically) start to sweat because I haven't found one that really works. That said, the Nez Minis ($20 for 3) have impressed me so far. These travel-size deodorants come in a three-pack, but you can tailor your bundle to the occasion (a board meeting, workout, or date night) and scent preference (I highly recommend Smoky Date Night — it's like sitting next to a fire on a warm winter night). It also doesn't include potentially irritating baking soda, so my sensitive skin is in the clear." — KC

"I've been trying to take better care of the skin on my body, and that has included incorporating treatment products into my body-care routine. When Goldbond came out with the Body Bright Daily Body & Face Lotion ($12), I immediately jumped on it. Not only is the lotion is hydrating, but it also contains vitamin C to help fade a few hyperpigmentation marks I still have from mosquito bites on vacation this past summer. Even better, I've also used it on my face when I want to scale back on the products I'm carrying for trips, and it hasn't caused any breakouts. I'm considering it a staple product from this day forward." — AB

"The Byredo Symphonique Candle ($90) perfectly captures what the fall-to-winter transition smells like — from spiked apple cider to crisp leaves to cold nights by the fire, mixed with a little whimsy and holiday cheer. Every time I light it, my living room transforms into the coziest cabin-like retreat." — KC

"While I love a good candle, there's just something about a beautiful incense that changes the vibe of a room. Sandoval's new Palo Santo Aromatic Incense ($60) does just that. The large incense cones produce an intoxicating fragrance that can fill several rooms and lingers long after the smoke has faded. The cones are made from 100 percent sustainable palo santo wood from the Andes Mountains of Peru, which has long been used to clear energies and purify spaces. According to the brand, the incense 'smells like a good date feels — uncanny, transcendent.' Yes, please." — AK

"Flamingo Estate's latest collection, Euphoria, is perfect. Full stop. The scent is truly euphoric — a blend of pink peppercorn, Ionian bergamot, damask rose, and white sandalwood that is all at once soothing and energetic. The Euphoria Pulse Point Oil ($32) is one of my favorites in the collection (which includes a body oil, scrub, lotion, and the best-smelling candle you've ever lit) — I've been keeping the little glass roller in my bag at all times when I need a touch of warmth. Any time I use it on my wrists, I seriously cannot stop inhaling it every five seconds." — AK

"Initio Parfums Prives latest scent Paragon ($370) smells bold yet refined in a way that feels almost aspirational. I can picture myself wearing it to a really important meeting, but it will also turn heads during a casual walk down the street. Notes like bergamot, black pepper, and agarwood make this perfume a serious compliment magnet without that doesn't feel like 'too much.'" — AB

"I recently decided to take a break from gel manicures, so I've been on the hunt for regular nail lacquer that actually lasts. I fell in love with the For Tmrw For the 90s Nail Polish ($18) because the formula is long-lasting and the color is gorgeous. It's going to be my go-to nail polish this winter and beyond." — RR