Pumpkin spice latte season is upon us, but Starbucks drinks aren’t the only way to get your favorite fall fix. Spice up your skincare routine with pumpkin infused beauty products. Combat dry skin and achieve a healthy glow with the help of this cult-favorite fall ingredient.
Pumpkin is a superfood that has major skin benefits when applied externally. Naturally occurring AHAs, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, in pumpkins increase cellular turnover while antioxidants, like vitamins A and C, assist in collagen production for an anti-aging effect. Here are some pumpkin infused beauty products you should try this fall.
Too Cool for School Pumpkin 24K Gold Sheet Mask
$8 (Sephora)
Get your glow on with the Too Cool For School Pumpkin 24K Gold Sheet Mask. This mask hugs your face and has a gel-like consistency that doesn’t leave your skin with sticky residue. For an intensive treatment, leave on the mask for 30 to 40 minutes and do not rinse afterward.
Tip: Chill this mask in the fridge for at least an hour before application to awaken and refresh your skin for an extra glow.
Key ingredients:
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Pumpkin: Relieves dry and flaky skin
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Beta Carotene: Adds natural dewiness
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Vitamin A: Supports natural elasticity
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24K Gold: Brightens skin and helps other active ingreidnets achieve maximum efficacy
Formulated without:
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Parabens
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Sulfates
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Phthalates
Too Cool For School Pumpkin Sleeping Pack
$20 (Sephora)
Refresh your fall beauty sleep routine by using Too Cool For School’s Pumpkin Sleeping Pack, an all-in-one gel moisturizer and overnight treatment mask. While you sleep, this pumpkin packed mask absorbs into your skin so you can wake up to ultra radiant and nourished skin.
Key ingredients:
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Pumpkin Fermentation Extract: Hydrates and soothes skin via vitamin A, vitamin C, and beta-carotene
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Papaya Extract: Removes dead skin cells for more smooth and radiant skin
Formulated without:
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Parabens
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Sulfates
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Phthalates
Summer Fridays Overtime Mask
$44 (Sephora)
Cruelty-free, Gluten-free, and Vegan
Gently exfoliate dead skin cells for a luminous glow using the pumpkin packed Summer Fridays Overtime Mask. This formula is sensitive skin friendly and uses mild exfoliants that won’t damage your skin’s surface, unlike other masks with synthetic abrasives. Soothing oat kernel proteins and free-radical fighting antioxidants put in work overtime to leave you with brighter, glowy skin.
Tip: Prep your skin with this mask before makeup for smoother application.
Key ingredients:
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Pumpkin: Smooths and brightens skin via fruit enzymes, vitamin A, and vitamin C
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Apricot Seed Powder: Exfoliates dead skin cells and circulates blood flow to skin
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Beta Carotene: Supports natural cell turnover and creates a healthy glow
Formulated without:
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Parabens
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Sulfates
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Fragrance
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Silicone
Burt’s Bees Pumpkin Spice Moisturizing Lip Balm with Beeswax
$2.97 (Walmart)
Cruelty-free
Hydrate chapped lips with creamy pumpkin and a hint of spice using Burt’s Bees Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm. This 100% natural lip balm has a matte finish and moisturizing texture. Enjoy your favorite fall aroma all season long without needing to buy a Starbucks PSL every day.
Key ingredients:
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Sunflower Seed Oil: Regenerates and heals skin
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Pumpkin Seed Oil: Moisturizes skin
Formulated without:
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Parabens
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Phthalates
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Petrolatum
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SLS
Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask Enzymatic Dermal Resurfacer
$58 (Sephora)
The Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is an intensive treatment that uses manual, chemical, and enzymatic exfoliators to polish dull skin for a revitalized glow. Not only does this mask help even skin tone and smooth fine lines, but it also clarifies skin to look younger and revitalized.
Tip: Use Pumpkin Enzyme Mask before serums to get the most out of the active ingredients.
Key ingredients:
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Pumpkin Enzyme: Smooths skin’s surface
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Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA): Chemically exfoliates skin to reveal a more youthful and radiant appearance
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Aluminum Oxide Crystals: Physically exfoliates skin to rejuvenate a dull complexion
Formulated without:
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Parabens
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Sulfates
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Phthalates
