Fall In Love With These Pumpkin Beauty Products
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Written by Landry Salazar
On the vine or in our lattes, nothing says Autumn quite like pumpkins. From pies to curries to candles, the warm, spicy aroma of the season's go-to gourd is inescapable this time of year. The beautiful orange globes are a symbol of harvest, a welcoming glow on our porches, or a savory addition to our dinners--but what about the healing properties of pumpkin? Packed with vitamins and minerals including B vitamins, vitamin C, E and beta-carotene, pumpkins aren't just pleasing for the palette, but healing for the body. Pumpkin isn't just a good source of essential vitamins, including niacin, riboflavin, B6 and folate, but it has calming properties as well. The niacin in the gourd helps treat acne and improve circulation, while folate increases skin cell turn over. Among its numerous health benefits, pumpkin helps promote glowing skin and supernaturally healthy hair, which makes the season's signature ingredient the perfect focus for our beauty roundup!
From masks to hair care to pumpkin-colored cosmetics, we've harvested our fall favorites for you. Skip the messy candles and carving tools and head straight to your local beauty store for a festive dose of fall magic--trust us, you'll be thanking us in November when the early winter hasn't ravaged your complexion.
Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
With over 230 reviews and almost a five star rating on Sephora, you know this product is perfection. Like all of Peter Thomas Roth products, this one is made for those with scent sensitivity. The pumpkin aroma is very organic, natural, and soothing, not the cloying candle scent that makes us wrinkle our noses. The texture is luxurious, with fluffy folds of golden goo a welcome treat for your face. But don't let the soft scent and rich texture fool you, this mask weaves powerful magic! Designed to brighten skin, this mask exfoliates with pumpkin enzyme, peels with alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), and polishes with aluminum oxide. After just one application, I noticed a firmer, more radiant face and intensely smooth make-up application. This mask should not be missed.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum
This refreshing, light gel formula is packed with vitamin C and freulic acid, designed to correct and treat sun damage while protecting skin from future threats. C-Firma is positively bursting with an antioxidant complex and an anti-aging chronopeptide that morphs into vitamin D, plus precious pumpkin ferment and pomegranate enzymes that tenderly dissolve dull surface skin cells. Thanks to our favorite gourd, this product supports natural collagen production and cell regeneration, ensuring youthful, hydrated skin. Science aside, this product just FEELS good going on. It absorbs quickly, leaving behind a pleasing, light scent of spice. With just one pump, you can cover your whole face and prime it to truly receive your moisturizer, ensuring that one bottle of C-Firma will last you for months.
Ultra Organics Pumpkin Hair Treatment
Found at Whole Foods and natural health stores, this unassuming treasure saved my hair from chemical damage. Loaded with precious Argan oil, almond oil, kelp extract, and pure pumpkin, this mask infuses hair with nourishing vitamins to repair, correct, and smooth even the harshest of damage. The scent is a little stronger than other products, but smells more like fresh pumpkin pie than anything else. I use this as a deep conditioner once a week, slathering my locks in product and sleeping in it overnight. I wake up to gloriously restored, vibrant hair that feels softer and has more slip. A definite must-have in your beauty routine.
Tony Moly I'm Real Anti-Aging Sheet Mask
Look, you can't go wrong with anything from this Korean cult favorite. The sheet mask is intended to infuse skin with pumpkin extract to calm irritated skin, plump tired complexion, and restore a natural glow. With it's triple-layer design, the mask rests comfortably on the face and doesn't slip around like so many other sheet masks will. Mildly scented and immensely soothing, this is one of our favorite products from the Tony Moly line. And at around $3 per mask, you can afford to indulge all through autumn.
MAKE UP FOREVER Artist Shadow Eyeshadow and Powder Blush in Tangerine
Don't just reserve pumpkin for healing your skin, use the gorgeous color to add a pop of on-point autumn vibes to your look! Like all Make Up Forever products, this shadow is top quality. Smooth, highly pigmented, and an absolute dream to apply, this color adds a bold wash of deep orange, perfect for lower lash lines, blending with bronzes, or using as a contrast to a black cat eye.
tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint
The matte lip trend is holding fast, just like this flawless lip color from Tarte. Cray-Cray, an immensely wearable paprika orange, is the exact shade of a ripe pumpkin. This chic, creamy formula is vegan-safe and packs long wear color into a comfortable paint, leaving your lips feeling hydrated and gorgeous.