There’s nothing like knowing you’ll have to lug all your belongings through an airport to make you realize which beauty items are truly essential. As I took a gander at my makeup drawer (which truthfully has exploded onto the countertop above), I knew there was one recent purchase that was an absolute must- Bobbi Brown’s Desert Twilight Eyeshadow Palette (used above).

It is a late-summer limited edition launch and it couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. I was just feeling that I needed to shift my make-up from the warm hues of summer to the cooler pigments of fall but wasn’t really ready to give up that beachy glow just yet. The shades featured veer towards the mauve tones that I think we’ll be seeing a lot more of this season but they still have the lightness and airiness of summer.

As the evenings get slightly cooler, liquid liner once again seems appropriate for a more polished look. I’ve been trying out Too Faced’s 3-Way Lash Lining Tool. The stubbier tip does make it easy to use but I don’t feel it’s as maneuverable as my classic Chanel pen when it comes to doing a flicky cat-eye.

As Fall quickly approaches, have you found any new products that are becoming workhorses in your arsenal? Or does the potential cooler weather have you rediscovering an old favorite? I love new recommendations so please share them in the comments!

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