There's something so invigorating about fall. You've got crisp, cool weather; beautiful leaves; and made-for-Instagram weekend trips to the apple orchard, pumpkin patch, or farmers' market. You've also got endless beauty-product options on the shelves that fit right in with the scenery. Think woodsy, amber-scented candles and PSL everything.
And look, we love the outdoors, but how many apples does one really need to pick in a lifetime? (Not to mention, who ever yearns to bite into a cold, hard apple on a chilly day?) That's why we're making the case for staying in. Put on some flannel, light a fire (or a scented candle), and get your spa day going.
Ahead, we've rounded up 30 of our favorite fall-inspired beauty products that'll transport you to the autumn outdoors while transforming you.
Not only is this shampoo the color of a Granny Smith, but it even smells like one, too. The difference: It's spiked with apple-cider vinegar to gently wipe away days worth of product buildup and oil.
Fekkai Apple Cider Shampoo, $20, available at Fekkai.
This vitamin E-packed oil has a mouth-watering cinnamon-spice scent — and preps your cuticles to withstand the winter.
NCLA So Rich Pumpkin Spice Cuticle Oil, $18, available at Shop-NCLA.
These five mini-treatments quell a number of skin concerns — dullness, dehydration, fine lines, excess oil — and since you're staying in all weekend, why not multi-mask?
Ahava Mix & Mask Flawless Face Mask Set, $25, available at Ahava.
Pour yourself a glass of merlot, then reach for this deep-burgundy nail lacquer from a collection inspired by two of our favorite things: wine and chocolate.
Bobbi Brown Wine & Chocolate Collection Limited Edition Nail Polish in Wine, $15, available at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.
We've never met a candle that captures the essence of a crisp fall night quite like this one: The musky, spice-infused fragrance blends ginger, amber, and black peppercorn for a highly indulgent experience.
Molton Brown Black Peppercorn Three Wick Candle, $74, available at Molton Brown.
Loaded with hydrating acai berry and mangosteen oil, this mask left our hair smelling like our grandma's cranberry pie — and looking equally glazed.
Hask Superfruit Healthy Hair Deep Conditioner, $2.99, available at Ulta Beauty.
By this time of year, you're usually swapping summer blooms for burnt orange leaves, but this decadent, rose petal-infused facial oil is worth keeping around.
Diptyque Infused Face Oil, $70, available at Diptyque.
Just as juicy and fresh as a Red Delicious — only you can pick this fruity-oriental fragrance without even stepping outside.
DKNY Be Tempted Eau de Parfum, $90 for 3.4 oz, available at DKNY.
PSLs have nothing on this wash, which lathers up to a heady mix of apple cider, toasted pecans, and vanilla. Plus, if you love this one, check out the brand's full pumpkin-centric collection here.
Bath & Body Works 2-In-1 Body Wash & Bubble Bath in Pumpkin Apple Cider, $18, available at Bath & Body Works.
Instead of walking around on your feet all day, park yourself on the sofa and treat them to a spa-worthy soak. Just add a few drops of this essential oil to a bowl of warm water, close your eyes, and find yourself in your happy place.
Desert Essence Organic Lavender Tea Tree Oil, $12.99, available at Desert Essence.
If the cool autumn breeze makes you crave the warm days of summer, this coconut-and-caramel-scented shower gel is just what you need to transport yourself straight to the tropics.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian 4 Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel, $25, available at Sephora.
Apple-cider vinegar has been used on hair for years as an unrivaled shine enhancer — only, the pantry staple often leaves behind a pungent, sour smell. This rinse is practically odorless, and has hydrating lavender extract and argan oil to boot.
DPHue Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse, $35, available at Ulta Beauty.
This mask starts as a powder, but add water and watch it transform into a creamy whip that feels so fancy on your face, you'll forget the black tea and seasonally appropriate chai-spice formula are working overtime on the exfoliation front.
Origins Rituali Tea Oolong-La Purifying, $36, available at Origins.
Or: Slather on the brand's body mask in a steamy shower. It'll unclog pores and fill the bathroom with the intoxicating scent of cardamom and cinnamon.
Origins Rituali Tea Oolong-La Purifying Cleansing Body Mask, $31, available at Origins.
Combat the symptoms of fall allergies (hello, red, flaky, chafed nose) with this plant-based salve. It features centella asiatica (or "tiger grass," as it's called in India), which soothes and heals fast.
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream, $48, available at Sephora.
Before you snuggle up on the couch with a blanket and book, slip on these gloves. They're lined with moisturizing shea butter and soothing aloe vera, so your hands will get softer with every page turn.
Karuna Hydrating Hand Mask, $9.50, available at Sephora.
The only thing better than walking into a room that smells of baked goods is when the baked goods smell like they're from Dominique Ansel rather than Nestlé Toll House. Take this body oil. It smells like vanilla — but the finest variety of vanilla there ever was.
NARS Monoi Body Glow II, $59, available at NARS Cosmetics.
People swear by the transformative powers of tub time. These dreamy bath salts are laced with powdered rose quartz — a crystal known for its healing properties — which makes your soak feel extra-special.
Mauli Rituals Himalayan Healing Salts, $60, available at Net-A-Porter.
If you prefer staying in the city to driving to the country, this is your shade...
OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in Big Apple Red, $12.50, available at Ulta Beauty.
Yes, this barely-there skin essence is a splurge, but that's because it's water infused with caviar. Justify it by thinking of all the money you're saving by not going out to the bar on cold evenings.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-In-Lotion, $240, available at La Prairie.
How to make a hair treatment not feel like a chore: Make it spray out of the can like whipped cream, of course. The silky aftermath is the cherry on top.
R+Co Palm Springs Pre-Shampoo Treatment Mask, $29, available at R+Co.
Treat your lips with this exfoliating balm in anticipation of cuffing season. This formula is faintly scented, but if cupcake scents are more your thing, we've got you.
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Love Lip Renewing Honey Bee Scrub, $28, available at Charlotte Tilbury.
If there were a candle equivalent to a hot toddy, it'd be this. The amber resin and vanilla play together nicely and quickly warm up the room.
Voluspa Baltic Amber Petite Decorative Candle, $9, available at Voluspa.
This is the Rolls-Royce of body scrubs — and you should definitely make time for a ride. Salt and sugar granules gently buff away all the dull, dead stuff, and your skin is left soft, smooth, and smelling faintly of honey.
Jo Malone Vitamin E Body Treatment Scrub, $98, available at Jo Malone.
If we've learned anything from years of cocktailing our own apple-cider drinks, it's that playing bartender can be fun — even with beauty products. This two-step treatment lets you do exactly that: Add a few shots of gel to the powder, mix it all together, then apply the rubbery mask to your face.
Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Hydrating Modeling Mask, $46, available at Dr. Dennis Gross.
This fridge-to-face mask is spiked with our favorite citrus fruits, smells better than our morning glass of OJ, and perks up our skin like a hit of caffeine.
Fresh Vitamin Nectar Vibrancy-Boosting Face Mask, $62, available at Fresh.
A rich, whipped body butter that smells like amber, musk, rose, and citrus? Consider us hooked.
Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter, $15, available at Ulta Beauty.
Mongongo oil has swiftly replaced coconut as the next super-elixir, especially when it comes to hair. But in truth, we'd massage this stuff onto our scalps even if it did nothing — that's how amazing it smells.
Ouidad Mongongo Oil, $38, available at Ouidad.
No beauty product is ever going to magically erase cellulite (much better to just embrace it), but kneading the area boosts circulation, which can temporarily smooth the surface. If you want your spa day to yield instant results, this trio is your best bet.
Mary Kay Skip the Squats, $80, available at Mary Kay.
Honey for your tea is so last fall. Honey for your face? Now there's a sweet deal. This one warms up as you massage it onto skin, which feels particularly nice on a cool autumn day.
Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask, $56, available at Farmacy Beauty.
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