What we want: Must-have beauty items for October

Each month, our editors round up their favourite new and innovative products in the fashion, beauty, food and wellness sectors. Some of these items will make your life easier, while others are simply beautiful and the stuff of our dreams.

Here’s what we’re most lusting after this month. We hope they delight and inspire you. Tell us, what are you craving most this October?

Sally Hansen Limited Edition Salon Effects Halloween Collection

The ultimate easy application nail sticker, these limited edition stickers feature a variety of effects including 3D, real lace fabric, glow in the dark and foil. Perfect for adding a dash of Halloween spirit to your look. Suggested price $9.95 each at national retailers or $8.97 each at Walmart. - Caitlin

Philosophy No Reason To Hide Multi-Imperfection Transforming Serum

As someone who still struggles with acne-prone, sensitive skin, I’m always up to test correcting serums — but they’ve often come up short. This Philosophy serum may be on the pricier side, but it’s worth it. It includes a cocktail of dermatologist-trusted ingredients including salicylic acid, bisabolol and vitamin C that helps reduce redness and dark spots with almost instant results. Suggested price $72. Get it here. - Hilary

Nivea Sensitive 3 in 1 Micellar Cleansing Water

This new face cleanser cleanses, removes makeup and moisturizes in one simple step — and you don’t even have to rinse it off! Who doesn’t love a beauty product that simplifies their routine? Suggested price $8.99. Get it at major retailers across Canada. - Caitlin

NARS Audacious Lipstick in Miciyo

As temperatures dip and I began to lose what little tan I had, I turn to a bright lipstick to shake things up. Instead of red, this season I’m coveting this shocking pink shade from NARS. I’d combine this with subtle eye makeup and a swipe of blush to keep it from being too over-the-top. Suggested price $37. Get it here. - Hilary

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Hands down, this has got to be one of the best mascaras we’ve tested over the last few years (and we’ve tested A LOT!) It lengthens, curls, volumizes, and conditions better than almost any other we’ve tried. Suggested price $20. Get it here. - Caitlin

NUDESTIX Lip + Cheek Pencil

NUDESTIX is the brainchild of Ally and Taylor, two teenage sisters with a love for natural, barely-there makeup. Along with their chemical engineer mom, Jenny, the girls debuted their collection of eyeliners, mascaras, lip/cheek pencils and concealers to rave reviews. The products are chock full of ingredients such as peptides, vitamin E and shea butter to promote youthful-looking skin. We love this dual-use lip/cheek pencil that comes in eight different shades. Suggested price $28. Get it here. - Hilary

SkinCeuticals Daily Moisture Cream

Cooler weather is on its way and that means beefing up your moisturizing routine. It contains botanical extracts to help reduce pore size, restores and maintains moisture, helps heal and protect skin and leaves a smooth, non-greasy finish that’s ideal for normal and oily skin. Suggested price $72. Get it here. - Caitlin

Essie Nail polish in Jiggle Hi, Jiggle Lo

At Toronto’s World MasterCard Fashion Week, we saw models strut down the Pink Tartan runway in jumpsuits, pants and dresses — a chic, “American Hustle”-esque nod to the ’70s. While our eyes were glued to the stunning Spring/Summer 2015 collection, we also couldn’t stop looking at the models’ palladium-hued nails. Take the catwalk-approved look from runway to real life by rocking this disco ball-esque hue at your big holiday party. Get it at drugstores, salons and mass retailers across Canada. - Hilary

Tweezerman Brushes

The right look begins with the right tools and Tweezerman has been a trusted beauty brand for years. This is the first ever brush collection from the brand and it contains everything you need for the perfect, polished look. Suggested price $85. Get it here. - Caitlin

Fresh Skincare All-Stars

I’ve been using Fresh products for years — it’s one of the only brands I can consistently use that doesn’t cause me to break out. The soy face cleanser is always my go-to — and leaves my oily skin feeling refreshed and clean without stripping away moisture. This holiday season I’d love to receive this sweet little gift set (hint, hint, friends and family) that combines my favourite face wash with a few other creams I’ve been wanting to try. Suggested price $80. Get it here. - Hilary