I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend afternoon than grabbing my friends, sipping our beverages of choice, and perusing the aisles of CVS to check out the latest new launches, current sales, and hidden gems. (And trust me—there are many!) While these jaunts can be spontaneous, I'm marking my calendar for the Extra Extra Big Deals sale starting September 27, when you can score major savings across hundreds of beauty and wellness products. I'm going early so I don't risk my favorites selling out before I can get my hands on them, but you have until October 10 to shop (and save) to your heart's content. If you're busy this time of year, CVS has the option to buy online and pick up in store—but if you're feeling FOMO because you can't make it to a store, CVS also offers free standard shipping on orders over $35 and even same-day delivery on certain items.
Curious what's going in my cart? I curated my list based on fall's four biggest beauty trends: espresso lowlights, mocha manicures, water-splashed blush, and blurred lips. Keep scrolling to shop everything you need to nail the upcoming season's top trends.
Espresso Lowlights
While many of us get beachy highlights for the summer, fall is the perfect time to try espresso lowlights to add some dreamy dimension to your hair for the cooler months. Revlon's ColorSilk hair color is an editor favorite, along with L'Oréal Paris and Garnier's repairing and vibrancy-boosting shampoos and conditioners.
Mocha Manicures
Coffee-toned beauty is clearly having a moment, because mocha nails are surging in popularity as the unofficial cool-person nail color for fall. Mushroom taupe and latte nude are also equally chic. I'd recommend the shades below from Sally Hansen.
Toasted Sculpt and Water-Splashed Blush
An effortless, bronze sculpt and sheer wash of color on the cheeks is such a naturally beautiful look. Add a soft sculpt in a toasted bronze hue with CoverGirl's new bronzing serum or Physicians Formula's sun tint, and pair it with a water-splashed blush from e.l.f. Cosmetics or Milani for a pop of color.
Blurred Lips
Blurred lips are one of the easiest trends to replicate. Just grab a neutral lip liner (my favorite from e.l.f. Cosmetics is $2!) and swipe on a suede matte lip color in a mauve or neutral hue for a blurred, pillowy-soft pout. NYX Professional Makeup and Milani have some of the most gorgeous velvety matte lippies for under $10.
