We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping Beauty Products Our 12 Favorite Beauty Products from September Gave Us All the Fall Feels — and They Start at Just $9 Including an autumn fragrance that smells like “a long walk through Central Park foliage” By Alyssa Brascia Alyssa Brascia Alyssa Brascia is a staff shopping writer for PEOPLE with two years of experience in the digital media industry. Her expertise lies in the realm of fashion and beauty, where she covers the best products that your wardrobe and makeup vanity need like the best lip oils, boyfriend jeans, workout sets, ballet flats, and more. People Editorial Guidelines Published on September 27, 2024 06:15AM EDT Photo: People ; Michelle Lee ; Genevieve Cepeda ; Karli Bendlin Here at PEOPLE, we take beauty testing very seriously. We’re constantly sifting through thousands of pitches and products with a critical eye, but occasionally, a few products earn permanent spots in our beauty routines — which is why we document those A-Listers every month. In September, we welcomed fall beauty with open arms. The second the weather dropped below 75 degrees, we found ourselves shrugging on Rory Gilmore-esque sweaters and reaching for moodier lip shades, like this tinted lip balm from Alicia Keys’ beauty brand, ultra-hydrating body lotions (one on-sale intensive moisturizer cleared up our writer’s seasonal eczema), and pumpkin-spiced body scrubs (though we don’t recommend tasting them). Scroll on for the 12 products that gave us all the fall feels in September. The best news? Nothing exceeds $30. Our Top Picks Tower 28 Beauty SOS Gentle Hydrating Gel Cleanser + Makeup Remover at Sephora $20 Jump to Review Blake Brown Wild Nectar Santal Fundamental Nourishing Shampoo at Target $19 Jump to Review SALE Tree Hut Pumpkin Pop Shea Sugar Body Scrub at Amazon $12 $6 Jump to Review Keys Soulcare Comforting Tinted Lip Balm at Amazon $18 Jump to Review Nooni Lip Oil at Amazon $14 Jump to Review PHLUR Somebody Wood Eau de Parfum at Amazon $99 Jump to Review Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer at Sephora $10 Jump to Review Pixi Beauty Sheer Cheek Gel at Target $14 Jump to Review The Lip Bar Clean Up Gel Facial Cleanser at Target $17 Jump to Review AmLactin Intensive Healing Body Lotion at Target $15 Jump to Review Tower 28 Beauty SOS Gentle Hydrating Gel Cleanser + Makeup Remover PHOTO: Sephora $20 at Sephora View on Tower28beauty.com View on Credo Beauty “I know double cleansing is all the rage, but with all the craziness that comes with being a working mom during back to school time (and, really, every time if I'm being honest), I'm lucky if I have enough energy left at the end of the day to single cleanse. That's why I love this new Tower 28 face wash. It removes all my makeup and my sunscreen without leaving my skin feeling dry and tight thanks to soothing ingredients like aloe vera and oat extract.” —Andrea Lavinthal, Style and Beauty Director People / Andrea Lavinthal Blake Brown Wild Nectar Santal Fundamental Nourishing Shampoo PHOTO: Target $19 at Target “I have a similar hair type to Blake Lively, so I was intrigued to try the Blake Brown haircare line. Not only did it deliver, it's become my go-to hair system. I regularly use this shampoo and the brand’s hair mask, which smells like you just stepped into a botanical garden. When I combine these with the All-in-Wonder Leave-in Potion, it becomes the trifecta of hair maintenance. The only drawback is the bulky packaging, but it's not a dealbreaker because I can now go several days between washes, and the texture of my hair is just phenomenal.” —Madison Yauger, Shopping Editor People / Madison Yauger Tree Hut Pumpkin Pop Shea Sugar Body Scrub PHOTO: Target $12 $6 at Amazon $9 $8 at Target $6 at Ulta “I finally tried the TikTok-favorite Tree Hut Sugar Scrub, and it's become the new star of my ‘everything shower’ routine. Not only does the $11 scrub feel as luxurious as some of the high-end offerings I've tried, but it leaves my skin soft and perfectly primed for shaving. And while a lot of pumpkin scents can be overwhelming, the inclusion of apple and sandalwood helps balance out the fragrance. Basically, it's fall in a jar.” —Karli Bendlin, Director of Content Strategy People / Karli Bendlin The 16 Best Body Exfoliator Tools of 2024, Tested by Real People Keys Soulcare Comforting Tinted Lip Balm PHOTO: Keys Soulcare $18 at Amazon $18 at Keyssoulcare.com “I've been on the hunt for my perfect fall lip color, and as if I manifested it, this lip balm from Alicia Keys' beauty brand popped into my life. The shade “Devotion” is the perfect neutral mauve (a complementary hue for any warm or cool-toned makeup look), and its avocado oil-infused formula provides all the nourishment my lips need when weather gets cold. It's buildable, ultra-nourishing, and offers the perfect amount of shine. Plus, my hair doesn't stick to my lips when the fall wind picks up.” —Alyssa Brascia, Shopping Writer People / Alyssa Brascia Nooni Lip Oil PHOTO: Amazon $14 $12 at Amazon “I watched a TikTok about the staying power of this Nooni lip oil, but I didn't believe it until I actually tried it out for myself. Unlike other lip stains I've tested, this one feels juicy and hydrating on the lips. Once the non-sticky gloss wears off, I'm left with a gorgeous berry-ish stain that I'll be donning all fall.” —Cai Cramer, Shopping Writer People / Cai Cramer PHLUR Somebody Wood Eau de Parfum PHOTO: PHLUR $99 at Amazon View on Phlur.com $99 at Revolve “I don't care if it's 70 degrees out — I'm in full fall mode. Phlur makes amazing fragrances, so I was so excited to try out some of their fall-forward scents. Somebody Wood smells like a long walk through Central Park foliage: fresh but woodsy, sexy but clean, and oh-so-cozy. Needless to say, I've found my signature scent for the season.” —Genevieve Cepeda, Shopping Writer People / Genevieve Cepeda The 17 Best Perfumes for Women of 2024, According to Testers Touchland Power Mist Hand Sanitizer PHOTO: Sephora $10 at Sephora $10 at Ulta View on Touchland.com “I love Touchland hand sanitizers because their mister is superior to all other hand sanitizer misters, in my opinion. The brand released two fall scents this month (Pumpkin-Tini and Salted Caramel), so now my hands can smell like my favorite fall candle.” —Erin Johnson, Associate Editorial Director People / Erin Johnson Pixi Beauty Sheer Cheek Gel PHOTO: Ulta $14 at Target $14 at Ulta View on Pixibeauty.com “You’ll find a lot of Pixi’s skincare in my everyday routine, but I recently got into the brand’s makeup since visiting their boutique in Los Angeles. There, I discovered the Sheer Cheek Gel, a blush that creates a natural wind-kissed look (like you've been out pumpkin picking during a perfectly chilly afternoon) with an aloe vera-based formula that’s buildable and blendable. I use this in “Flushed,” a berry shade that leaves a lovely cheek stain equivalent to wine lips. It’s a great topper for fall glam.” —Michelle Lee, Editorial Assistant People / Michelle Lee The Lip Bar Clean Up Gel Facial Cleanser PHOTO: Target $17 at Target View on Thelipbar.com $19 at CVS “You wouldn't expect a gel cleanser to be the perfect swap for fall, but this rich face wash is so nourishing to my skin as the weather changes. It doesn't feel thin or runny and never leaves my skin feeling stiff or tight. It lathers like a cream cleanser and it has the faintest scent, which is important to me since I can't use a highly-fragranced facial cleanser. Melissa Butler may have started as a lip color expert, but she is certainly making a name for herself in skincare, too.” —Shalwah Evans, Senior Shopping Editor People / Shalwah Evans The 18 Best Face Washes of 2024, Tested by Real People AmLactin Intensive Healing Body Lotion PHOTO: Target $15 at Target $19 $12 at Walmart $30 at Walgreens “This lactic acid lotion is about as unsexy as it gets, but it's a lifesaver during the dryer months. I'm prone to eczema that flares up during the fall and winter, and this lotion clears it up better than any other product I've tried. Lactic acid (one of its star ingredients) increases cell turnover and removes dead skin cells, so this lotion significantly improves the texture and dryness of my skin.” —Genevieve Cepeda People / Genevieve Cepeda Innersense Awaken Body Wash PHOTO: Ulta $28 at Ulta View on Innersensebeauty.com View on Credo Beauty “It's just a little harder to get out of bed in the fall, so this awakening body wash from Innersense is currently my motivator (well, that, and a paycheck). It smells amazing and energizing, and I usually follow it up with either the corresponding Renew lotion or Blissful body butter.” —Erin Johnson People / Erin Johnson Act+Acre Daily Hydro Scalp Serum PHOTO: Sephora $24 at Sephora $24 at Dermstore $24 at Freepeople.com “I’ve come to learn that taking care of the skin on my head is just as important as taking care of the skin on my face, especially during the colder seasons. This Act + Acre serum, which is formulated with a multi-molecular hyaluronic acid and amino acids, is the newest addition to my haircare routine because it really does hydrate my scalp and improve the volume in my hair. A few drops after each wash truly works wonders.” —Michelle Lee People / Michelle Lee The 15 Best Hair Growth Oils and Serums, Tested by Real People