The fall edit / HomeWiseReview
Cozy days.
Thoughtful gifts.
Your beauty edit.
Settle into the season with comforting routines, warmer fragrances and a little inspiration for the Christmas list.
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Makeup / lips
Lipsticks that don't bleed into fine lines
Long-wear and matte formulas that keep color on your lips, not in the lines around them.
Top pick Revlon ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick
Read the guideFragrance / over 60
Perfume for older women
Five perfumes for women over 60 and 70, from an easy day-to-night scent to a budget bottle.
Top pick Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EDP (Amazon search)
Read the guideHaircare / scalp
Shampoos for an itchy scalp without dandruff
Fragrance-free, non-medicated shampoos for a scalp that itches but doesn't flake.
Top pick Vanicream Shampoo (Amazon search)
Read the guideMakeup / sensitive skin
Foundations for eczema-prone skin
Compare coverage, ingredients and SPF labels before you choose a base for eczema-prone skin.
Top pick Tower 28 SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation
Read the guideBody care / dry skin
Lotion for Black skin
Body lotions and creams for dry, ashy skin, and how to seal in moisture.
Top pick CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Read the guideHaircare / color care
Clarifying shampoos for color-treated hair
Lift buildup and hard-water minerals without dulling your color.
Top pick Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo
Read the guideSkincare / retinol
Affordable retinol
Four budget-friendly retinols compared by formula type, who each suits and the main caution.
Top pick CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Read the guideMakeup / eyes
Eyeliner for older women
Gentle pencil and gel liners for hooded or sensitive eyes, plus wing and removal tips.
Top pick Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
Read the guideHome fragrance
Home air fresheners with clean scents
Subtle home fragrance that freshens a room without overwhelming it.
Top pick Aera Mini Smart Diffuser
Read the guide
Slow down. Settle in.
Small switches for fall.
Start with the part of your routine you want to rethink, from your everyday cream to your evening fragrance.
Find your softer, warmer scent.
Explore five styles of cozy vanilla fragrance and the differences to consider before choosing.
Explore cozy vanilla perfumes → Skincare / everyday comfortMake room for a little comfort.
Compare moisturizers for dry skin by texture and use, with a clearer starting point for your routine.
Compare dry-skin moisturizers → Makeup / the seasonal switchA fresh look at your makeup bag.
Explore makeup adjustments for colder weather before the calendar fills with festive plans.
Read the winter makeup guide →A little ahead of Christmas
Good gifts begin
with knowing them.
Start a thoughtful beauty wish list now. Think about what they already love, the routines they enjoy and the scents they actually wear.
Read the fragrance gifting guide- 01
Find their fragrance direction.
A favorite bottle or scent family is a useful starting point. Explore the fragrance guides.
- 02
Think small and personal.
Considering a smaller bottle? Read the travel-size perfume guide before making your shortlist.
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Leave room for their routine.
Make a list of the exact products, shades and preferences they mention. A thoughtful match matters more than a festive box.
Keep the everyday simple
Your next good read.
Practical guides for the season ahead, and the beauty decisions that come up all year.
Build a seasonal beauty capsule
A starting point for a more considered beauty collection.
Compare hand creams
Explore the guide to creams for dry, cracked hands.
Find a foundation alternative
Compare drugstore alternatives to Double Wear.
Understand your shampoo options
Explore fragrance-free, non-medicated shampoo choices.
Makeup for mature skin
Find preparation, foundation and setting guides by concern.
Explore winter fragrances
Browse another starting point for your seasonal scent list.
Find your corner
Beauty guidance for real routines. HomeWiseReview covers makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance and personal care. Some guides include affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Seasonal illustrations are decorative, not photographs of reviewed products.