11 Autumnal Makeup Products That Were Totally Worth Waiting For

"I love a good long-lasting lippie, but I can't say I don't question what's in the seemingly indestructible formulas. Honest Beauty's vegan matte liquid lipsticks are powered by clean ingredients but still offer that colour payoff I like. The newest shade, Love ($13), is the perfect rich, red hue for fall that I find myself gravitating towards day after day." — Jessica Harrington, associate editor, Makeup.com and Skincare.com

"Lady Gaga's makeup artist Sarah Tanno once told me she strictly uses matte liquid eyeliner on the singer because it's the only kind that stays on during a sweaty performance, and while my aptitude for dancing is limited to the Carlton, that sounds like a pretty big endorsement. Enter: the Haus Laboratories Liquid Eye-lie-ner Black Felt-Tip Liquid Eyeliner ($20), a jet-black, completely budge-proof formula that's easy to swipe on but won't run like the rest of 'em any time I want to bust a move." — Kelsey Castañon, senior editor, Beauty

"When I saw the original Norvina palettes, I was entranced by the unique colours, but wondered if I needed that many bright hues. Fortunately, the Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Mini Pro Pigment Palette Vol. 2 ($29) palette emerged, and my heart skipped a beat. The washed-out '70s-inspired colour scheme includes hues I don't already own, plus it's small enough that I don't mind adding it to my already-stuffed-full drawer. The best part, however, is how silky-smooth, easy to blend, and superpigmented each colour is. I can't wait to continue to experiment with these new shades." — Sarah Siegel, assistant editor, Beauty

"I used to be a big lipstick girl. Red was my signature and I had no qualms about maintaining my bright pout throughout the day. (I was a beauty editor and having a mirror at my desk was basically a requisite.) But, I got a new job and had a baby and suddenly the upkeep wasn't really worth it anymore. Which was cool, until I started noticing my corpse-like face in photos. No lipstick meant I looked washed out and pale — I'm already battling dark circles under my eyes, I don't need to worry about disappearing lips. Thus, my search for the perfect lip balm. I needed something with colour, but not messy. Something soothing, but not sticky. Turns out it didn't really exist, until I tried the new Victoria Beckham Beauty Bitten Lip Tint ($34). Its unique lipstick/lip gloss/lip balm hybrid provides the subtle pop of colour my lips need to look alive. Plus, it quickly absorbs into skin so I don't have to worry about smears or messes. And best of all? My lips feel soft and smooth all day long." — Amanda Elser Murray, associate director, Native

"Vapour Beauty was singing the clean beauty praises before what you can call 'the clean beauty takeover of 2019,' and I distinctly remember loving all their base makeup even eight years ago. Now, the brand has gotten a big makeover and introduced its new Atmosphere Soft Focus Foundation ($40, originally $50), which has me starry-eyed all over again. First, the formula feels so soft to the touch — seriously, it's like what I'd imagine rubbing a velvet blanket across your face might feel like — but leaves behind the most natural-looking veil of coverage and soft-focus finish. They were making great clean products then, but this new lineup takes the premise to a whole new level." — KC

"I initially wasn't sure what to expect from the Patrick Ta Silky Lip Crème ($24), and wrongly assumed it would be similar to a liquid lip. Instead, the cream felt like a lightweight gloss and gave me all of the colour payoff of a conventional lipstick with added shine. It also did not feel the least bit drying, giving my lips a wet-looking finish. The formula also includes hydrating hyaluronic acid, which makes it comfortable to wear all day." — SS

"In need of some stellar, ultrasoft brushes? The Milk Makeup x Sephora Collection Studio Brush Set ($58) aren't just chic, they're also high quality. The set comes in a portable translucent container with five face brushes to use with different makeup products: setting powder, creams, foundation, highlighter, and concealer. Plus, they're cruelty-free, which means I can blend away without guilt." — SS

"I can't get enough of every shade of the Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss ($27). When you unscrew the pale blue top of the gloss, a slightly curved and skinny doe-foot applicator emerges, making it easy to precisely apply the product. While the formula is a little tacky to the touch, it's nothing like the sticky lip gloss tubes of the early 2000s that your hair would stick to on a windy day. Instead, these glosses are so comfortable to wear, you'll probably forget you have them on. The single best part of the glosses, in my opinion, is the slightly sweet scent that reminds me exactly of Stewart's Orange n' Cream Soda, my favourite childhood treat." — SS