The things i stress bought recently
but actually really love guide
October 2025
Fall is here, which means we're breaking out like a mf in the dry air and stress-buying products until something finally makes it better. Of course, the easy answer to this problem is probably getting an air filter or loading up on moisturizers, but where's the fun in that? Instead, we tried tons of new beauty and skincare products so you don't have to..
Don't worry, we also threw a couple of fun makeup products in there, because beauty isn't just about maintaining good skin. We need to have a little fun with our makeup too, especially when the weather's got us feeling some type of way. Whether you're dealing with flaky patches, stress breakouts, or just want to treat yourself to something new, we've got you covered. Think of this as Manor Of’s declassified fall skincare survival guide!
Jones Road
Makeup in balm form? What could be better? It not only feels lighter on your face but adds a glowy finish that resembles that mid-summer glow we all know and love.
Starlet Lustrous Liquid Eyeshadow
R.E.M. Beauty
If you are eczema-prone like we are, you know how much powder eyeshadow can worsen those dry, flaky skin patches. Liquid eyeshadow can really save the day when all you want is a fun eye color without the repercussions.
Tower 28
The perfect undereye concealer that feels like it's not there, yet actually covers the dark circles. One of the few formulas we have found that doesn’t start to look dry and cakey at the end of the day!
U Beauty
Whether you are a fellow insomniac or just under-eye circle prone, this concentrate is a lifesaver during those busy fall work weeks or after you spend just a few too many nights up past your bedtime.
Osea Malibu
We may be late to the game on this, but apparently, makeup wipes aren’t the best at actually cleaning your skin. Thankfully, we have stumbled across this cleanser that has actually saved our skin this month, and we are never going back.
Hair Gloss In-Shower Shine Treatment
Ouai
We are dry hair girls, and one thing you can never have too much of is shiny hair treatments. This product has helped us stop overusing the hair oil and brings you voluminous, glossy hair right out of the shower.
Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream
Fenty Skin
Colder weather means it is time to set the lighter body lotions aside and get into the thicker creams. Nothing works and smells as good as this Fenty Skin body cream, trust us (and Rihanna).
OneSkin
We have tried every trendy lip product in the book. If you are one of those people who has a chapstick for every room, this lip SPF is for you. Backed by science, you will not believe how effective this formula is, especially for a post-slumber cracked lip fiasco!
DIBS
We are so delusional that even with lip filler, we love a lip plumper. This one is our new fav with a great range of colors and that good tingle that lets you know you are getting your money’s worth.
Versed
We rarely buy a product that isn’t approved by the Eczema Foundation these days, and this cream really lives up to that approval. Put this on before bed and wake up feeling as hydrated as hell.
Crown Affair
A leave-in conditioner that makes your hair shine, acts as a heat protectant, and reduces frizz? Sign us up. This is really the all-in-one product we didn’t know we needed.
Gentle Resent Daily Exfoliating Pads
Summer Fridays
Dry skin means bigger pores, unfortunately, but thanks to these exfoliating pads, we can finally combat the clogged skin that just seems to plague us during these colder, drier months!
Great Skin Priming Moisturizer
Merit
Nothing is more annoying than a moisturizer that starts to clump as soon as you put on your makeup. Merit has come up with the perfect solution with this light but effective skin priming moisturizer.
Topicals
We are inherently lazy girls, and nothing feels more like a chore than putting on body lotion. This spray technology makes moisturizer application quick and easy, helping the post-shower routine become way less time-consuming.
Longwear Blurring Setting Spray
Pat McGrath Labs
If you have been tuned in to the fashion week shows like we have, you may be wondering how all these models look so amazing under all those bright lights and heavy makeup. Pat McGrath has been the quiet hero of runway makeup for years, and her setting spray is such an amazing addition for any makeup look!
OneSkin
There is no thing as having too much moisturizer, and this face topical supplement has become one of our new staples. If you don’t mind looking like you just had a full face gua sha treatment, we can't recommend this product enough.
Chillhouse
Press-on nails are the epitome of “work smarter, not harder,” and Chillhouse always has the best designs. We are currently obsessed with the rebel in a dress style, but the options are really endless!
ZIIP
Having a breakout can actually ruin our entire day, but recently we have stumbled across the Zip Dot, a Nanocurrent™ and Microcurrent treatment that calms breakouts faster than we have ever experienced. Definitely something to invest in this autumn.
Phlur
A new fragrance is such a fun, small way to boost your mood and have you feeling fresh and new this fall. Phlur has so many unique fragrances with very clever names. For a more fruity scent, we recommend Cherry Stem.
Microbial Gel Face Prep Primer
ISAMAYA
We always go back and forth on whether or not we like using a primer, but ISAMAYA’s gel primer has really won our hearts. It protects your pores from the elements and the daily makeup without clogging your pores like other primers we have tried.
Clarins
Back to the “work smarter, not harder” mantra. Lip stain is such an amazing hack to wear fun lip colors that actually last without that gross transfer on your drinking glasses (or your significant other). Clarins has always been one of our favorites, but their new colors really move them to the top of the list.
Vitamin C12 Oil Control Face Serum
La Roche-Posay
Maybe we are late to the game, but a serum for oil-prone skin that promotes a glowy complexion and reduces the appearance of wrinkles seems pretty revolutionary to us. Either way, this product is making us look better and lessen acne, so really, why wouldn’t you try it?
Dermalogica
Collagen has become quite the buzzword in skincare these days, but Dermalogica really comes through on what they advertise. This Banking Serum really creates youthful-looking skin that we have been after for years with so many different supplements.
Dieux
Dieux is quickly becoming a fan favorite with the skincare girls, and for good reason. Their trinity serum is perfect for those pesky dark spots and uneven skin tones that always seem to show through a little more as the sunkissed summer skin starts to fade.