Breaking Beauty Podcast The #DamnGood Beauty Finds Defining Fall 2025: Skin “Silking,” $4.99 Must-Have Mascara and Yes, Eyeshadow Palettes Are SO Back
Sep 17, 2025
Fall beauty is here, and it’s all about trendy toasty eyeshadow palettes and luxurious skin-silking serums. Discover the latest celebrity beauty launches, including Victoria Beckham's standout foundation drops. Dive into the soft matte renaissance with Glossier's plush blushes and luxurious primers. Plus, affordable gems like a $4.99 mascara and a gentle acne treatment from The Ordinary are highlighted. This season promises to redefine your beauty routine with a mix of high-end and budget-friendly finds!
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Artist-Led Brands Are Dominating
- Expert-led brands are driving a new wave of beauty launches with celebrity stylists and makeup artists releasing curated lines.
- Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins say this returns the industry to an artist-led, directional moment.
Glassy Blowout Spray Worked In One Use
- Carlene Higgins tried Chris McMillan's Glassy Blowout Spray and reported smoother, shinier hair without flat ironing.
- She found it detangled hair and delivered frizz control and reflective shine after one use.
Color Story Palettes Favor Curation
- Hung Vanngo's Color Story palettes focus on curated families of shades, easing use for novices while offering multiple finishes per palette.
- Carlene notes the palettes feel warm, toasty and affordably priced at about $49 US.