My Current Holy Grail Products – September 2025 Edition
Can we talk about how September basically vanished? One second I was buying pumpkin spice creamer, the next, holiday collections are already dropping like confetti. (Slow down, beauty world—we haven’t even carved our jack-o’-lanterns yet!)
That said, September was so good to my makeup bag. From palettes that scream “smoky Parisian night” to brushes that make me feel like a backstage artist, these are the products that earned their place in my Holy Grail lineup this month:
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Viseart Paris Nuit Étoilée Étendu
When I say this palette is a whole mood, I mean it. Viseart has once again delivered a masterpiece: twelve shades that take you from delicate starlight shimmer to full-on midnight drama. Think obsidian, blackberry, pewter, and ink—like an actual night in Paris, bottled up in powder form. If smoky eyes are your love language, this $44 palette speaks fluently.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Instant Look in a Palette
Charlotte does it again—this is your entire face, curated and glam, in one chic little compact. The two editions cover you whether you’re going for “Pretty, Glowing Beauty” (cool-neutral tones for fair to medium) or “Dreamy, Bronzed Beauty” (warm tones for medium to deep). It’s basically your 5-minute glow-up, and yes, it also screams “holiday gift.” $69 well spent.
BK Beauty x Nikki La Rose Pro Artist Set – Vol. 2
If makeup brushes had a red carpet, this set would be the headliner. Volume 2 sold out faster than pumpkin cold brews in September, but don’t panic—it’s being restocked this October. Eight pro-level brushes that fill every gap in your kit (and then some). I’m particularly obsessed with the N18 Ultimate Contour and the N23 Mini Multi Detailer, but honestly, every brush in this $199 set is a star.
YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick (Holiday Edition)
The cult-fave gloss stick just got a festive makeover, and I nearly squealed when I saw the limited-edition gold packaging. The two shades—Shimmer Nude and Shimmer Rose—are stunning, but let’s be real, the luxe case is the real showstopper. I was going to gift one to my bestie… but somehow it found a permanent home in my own bag. (Oops.) $43
Okay, curveball. But hear me out—laundry can be luxe. These pods are like couture for your clothes: high-concentrated, stain-fighting, and infused with actual perfumer-level scents that linger like your signature fragrance. I’ve genuinely started looking forward to laundry day (?!). Bold, chic, and unapologetically extra. $59 for 69 pods
Final Thoughts
September was a whirlwind, but these Holy Grails made it glamorous. Whether it’s gilded lip glosses, Parisian-inspired palettes, or even bougie detergent pods (yes, I said it), beauty is all about the little luxuries that make everyday life feel a little more fabulous.
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