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e.l.f. Staff Beauty Picks: Your Fall Must Haves According to Our Experts

By Chrissy Yassim

From makeup must-haves to skincare saviors, our Education Team knows best. At e.l.f. we encourage self-expression and believe that beauty is personal. This is why we had our Education Team curate a list of their personal top beauty picks that have passed the test of our very own experts. Whether you’re looking for a new statement lipstick or your go-to SPF, these are products our team can’t live without this fall. Dive into our beauty picks and get ready to find your own new personal fave that will be sure to elevate your routine.

Bronzing Drops

Bronzing Drops are the ultimate solution for achieving a radiant, sun-kissed glow without the sun. These antioxidant-rich tinted serum drops are designed to be mixed with your favorite moisturizer or oil, allowing you to customize your glow. With key ingredients like Vitamin E and sunflower seed oil, they not only enhance your complexion but also nourish and moisturize your skin. Available in three versatile shades—Rose Gold, Pure Gold, and Copper Gold—these drops are perfect for all skin tones.

"The e.l.f. SKIN Bronzing Drops are a game-changer for that sun-kissed glow all year round. They provide a beautiful, natural-looking glow while keeping your skin hydrated and nourished. It's a must-have for anyone looking to achieve that perfect summer radiance in the Fall." – Christopher Copija, Sr. Manager of Education

Clear Sunscreen

Suntouchable Invisible SPF is your skin from harmful UV rays but also doubles as a face primer, creating a smooth base for makeup application. Suntouchable Invisible SPF 35, fragrance-free, and it goes on completely clear making it suitable for all skin tones.

"Always remember to #practicesafesun. Our Suntouchable Invisible SPF 35 is essential for any time of the year. It helps to protect your skin without leaving a greasy residue, making it perfect for daily use. Plus, it primes your face for long-lasting makeup wear, helping you stay protected and flawless." – Christopher Copija, Sr. Manager of Education

Halo Glow Liquid Filter

This glowy foundation is truly the complexion product that works the hardest. It’s a multi-purpose liquid complexion booster that can be used in 4 different ways. You can wear it alone for sheer coverage and a light filtered glow, wear it under foundation as a luminous base for a lit from within glow, use it to highlight highpoints to capture and reflect light where it matters most, or mix it with foundation to add a beautiful dewy glow to your complexion.

“I personally love to wear Halo Glow Liquid Filter alone for the perfect amount of coverage that still let’s whatever is left of my summer tan show through, and if I want more coverage, I can top it off with foundation. My favorite way to use it in fall though, is to mix a slightly deeper shade in with my foundation. This allows me hang onto my summer glow just a little bit longer than I probably should but don’t worry, it’s fine.” – Karen Teomi, Manager of Education

Satin Lipstick

O FACE Satin Lipstick delivers full color pay off in just one swipe, and it’s long lasting yet still feels super comfortable on the lips. It’s enriched with 5% squalane and jojoba esters that helps moisturize for supple, hydrated lips.

“I’m usually a nude lip girly, but the second Fall hits I’m ready to throw on a rich bold lip, grab my pumpkin spice latte, and hit the apple orchard. O FACE Satin Lipstick in the shade Do Not Disturb is always part of my Fall uniform. It’s the perfect classic mahogany shade that screams Fall. I love applying it on my lips first, and then defining my lip look with Cream Glide Lip Liner in the shade Plum & Get It. The color stays on all day and allows me to live my best Fall life.” – Karen Teomi, Manager of Education

Cleansing Balm

Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm is a solid balm cleanser that melts into a luxurious oil texture and easily removes makeup and sunscreen. with Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides, this cleansing balm leaves skin feeling silky smooth and soft.

“I love using my Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm as the first step in my double cleansing routine to easily remove all my makeup and sunscreen. Especially since I live in a city, it is so important that I effectively cleanse my skin. The Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm helpsme do that without leaving my skin feeling stripped of moisture.” – Samantha Wengert, Education Intern

Tubing Mascara

Lash XTNDR Mascara is a lengthening mascara featuring an innovative tubing technology that creates the look of lash extensions. The unique tapered silicone brush grips and separates lashes while wrapping them in lightweight tubes for instant buildable length. This long-lasting formula is infused with Jojoba Seed Oil to nourish and condition the lashes, and its clump, flake, and smudge resistant. Removal is so easy with Lash XTNDR. All you have to do is gently massage the lashes with warm water, and watch the tubes slide right off.

“Lash XTNDR is one of my favorite products, not only because of the gorgeous length it gives me but also because of how easily I can remove it. The tubing technology in this formula helps to stop any smudging throughout the day and at the end of my day all I have to do is add some warm water and gently massage to remove the mascara tubes. It makes the whole mascara experience a breeze!” – Samantha Wengert, Education Intern

Loose Setting Powder

Halo Glow Setting Powder is loose powder designed to give your skin a dreamy, airbrushed finish. It has a weightless feel and creates a soft glow without adding shine. The powder smooths the appearance of pores and fine lines, providing a flawless, soft-focus look that's perfect for any photo-ready moment.

“I personally use our Halo Glow Setting Powder every day in light pink. It brightens your appearance and makes you look more awake and refreshed. The blurring effect it gives still leaves your skin looking radiant but not dry which is perfect in any season but especially in the Fall.” – Anna Bynum, Associate Director of Education

Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

H20 Proof Eyeliner Pen is a waterproof liquid eyeliner with a precision felt tip for creating both thick and thin lines with intense color. Its quick-dry, smudge-proof formula offers a matte finish and long-lasting wear while delivering deep black pigment that stays put all day.

“Whenever I want to add subtle definition to the lash line or a winged liner, I reach for my trusted H20 Proof Eyeliner Pen. I always say doing a winged liner is like having a LBD (little black dress) in your closet. It's a classic look that never goes out of style and an easy way I like to play up my makeup look from day to night.” – Anna Bynum, Associate Director of Education

Dewy Setting Spray

Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray is a bi-phase makeup setting spray that combines a makeup-gripping water phase with a moisturizing oil phase. When shaken, it activates to deliver a shockingly fine mist that sets makeup for long-lasting wear with a hydrated, dewy finish. Infused with 5% aloe, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and green tea seed oil, it keeps skin feeling fresh and non-greasy while locking in your look.

“I have combination skin, so I often set my makeup with loose powder. Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray not only keeps my makeup on longer, but it also leaves my complexion looking balanced, hydrated and fresh - not overdone.” – Shirley Pinkson Mañas, Head of Education

Tinted Lip Balm

Squeeze Me Lip Balm is a moisturizing lip balm in a squeeze tube that provides hydration with a sheer tint of color. Its lightweight formula nourishes lips while offering easy application with its slanted tip. Available in five scents, it's a perfect on-the-go essential for a boost of moisture and a hint of color.

“I may have a problem with the Squeeze Me Lip Balms. I have one everywhere in ALL the flavors! I don't wear a lot of lip color, but I do like my lips to look glossy. The Squeeze Me Lip Balms keep my lips feeling juicy and comforted with the slightest hint of color. I especially love wearing them overnight.” – Shirley Pinkson Mañas, Head of Education

SPF Lip Gloss

Sun Boss Gloss SPF 25 is a tinted lip gloss that combines broad spectrum mineral SPF 25 protection with moisturizing ingredients like Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid. It offers buildable color, a high-shine finish, and a tropical coconut scent.

“I keep a Sun Boss Gloss SPF25 in every bag because it not only enhances your lips with rich color and shine but also keeps them moisturized and protected as the weather cools down. Plus, the tropical coconut scent adds a touch of summer to my fall routine." – Chrissy Yassim, Assistant Manager of Education

Liquid Blush

Camo Liquid Blush is a long-lasting liquid blush that provides high-pigment color with a soft, dewy finish. It’s lightweight, blendable, buildable, and infused with skin-loving ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Rose Flower Water, and Hibiscus Flower Extract. Plus, it features a rounded, grooved, doe foot applicator that makes it easy to apply the perfect amount.

"With Camo Liquid Blush I love to blend two shades for a gorgeous sunset-inspired ombre moment. My go to combo to bring warmth and depth to my Fall looks is Bronze Bombshell & Suave Mauve. I love this formula because it allows you to achieve a soft, dewy finish that’s effortlessly radiant, and perfect for the season." – Chrissy Yassim, Assistant Manager of Education

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