Our Favorite Pumpkin Beauty Products

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Aside from tasty pumpkin spiced lattes and pumpkin pie, there are so many reason to love pumpkins! They’re packed with various nutritional and beauty benefits, making them an ideal ingredient in a variety of products. They’re loaded with fruit enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids, which helps brighten and smooth complexions and increase cell turnover. Pumpkin also contains vitamins A and C, skin-softening antioxidants, and boost collagen production to help slow signs of aging in the skin.

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From sweet-smelling candles and hydrating lip balms to lotions and more, read on to discover and shop a fun selection of pumpkin products that will add some spice to your beauty routine:

Archipelago Pumpkin Credenza Candle ($42)

Part of Archipelago’s Autumn Collection, this pumpkin-scented candle includes notes of dark coffee bean and vanilla for the ultimate intoxicating fragrance. Makes the perfect addition to any home or space. Shop the entire Autumn collection here.

Banish Pumpkin Enzyme Masque ($49)

Formulated with natural pumpkin enzymes and AHA glycolic acid to improve skin clarity, this yummy-smelling face mask will reveal your best skin yet. Suitable for all skin types, it helps reduce the appearance of oily skin, reduces congested skin to help clear pores, improves dullness, brightens and improves skin tone. Ingredients include lemon peel extract, orange peel extract, glycolic acid, bilberry fruit extract, and ginger root to deliver renewing and radiance-boosting ingredients directly to skin. Made fresh to order!

Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Collection (Various prices)

Bath & Body Works always goes big when it comes to fall launches, and that includes plenty of pumpkin-scented goodies from candles and hand wash to wallflowers fragrances and more. Some of our favorite scents include Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Pumpkin Peanut Brittle, Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, and Pumpkin Apple, among others. Shop their entire pumpkin collection here.

Brooklyn Candle Studio Toasted Pumpkin Minimalist Candle ($28)

Made in Brooklyn, New York, this candle is the perfect scent symphony of toasted pumpkin seeds, cardamom, nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon notes. Features 100% soy wax for an eco-friendly clean burn. Lead-free cotton wicks and premium fragrance oils are infused with essential oils. Vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, and petroleum-free.

ChapStick Pumpkin Pie Lip Balm ($24 for 12)

This limited-edition flavor is a true fan favorite that brings back favorite childhood and holiday memories with this classic flavor. The convenient, carry-along lip balm leaves lips feeling soft and moisturized. A guilt-free way to enjoy a fall favorite!

Diptyque Citrouille Candle ($74)

Featuring mouthwatering notes of chestnut and spices inspired by traditional pumpkin pies, with crisp green accents of fruit, this limited-edition scented candle adds a fresh page to Diptyque's ever-growing herbarium of scents. A mellow autumnal feel, to be savored.

Eminence Organic Skin Care Pumpkin Latte Hydration Masque ($57)

Restore skin’s natural moisture balance with this divine Pumpkin Latte Hydration Masque. Vitamin E and Omega 9 nutrients combine in a dreamy puree of fresh pumpkin to fight the appearance of aging and environmental stress on skin. Features a variety of rich, natural and nourishing ingredients including pumpkin puree, avocado oil, chamomile, grape oil, orange, soy, calendula oil, and pineapple pulp.

Epicuren Pumpkin Apple Spice Peel ($59)

After cleansing, apply this all over the face, neck and décolleté 3-5 times a week to refresh its appearance. Mild pumpkin and apple enzymes dissolve dead, unwanted cells, encouraging surface cell turnover and promoting clarity. Pumpkin assists in normalizing oil production, reducing the appearance of pore size, and is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants to help protect skin from free radical damage. With continued use, skin will appear younger and more refined!

ESW Beauty Pumpkin Spice Oat Milk Calming Plant-Based Milk Mask ($7)

Enjoy the delicious taste of a pumpkin spice latte for your skin with this milk mask. The compostable sheet mask features pumpkin extract, which helps reduce oil, fight breakouts, and soothe your skin. Vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainable.

FarmHouse Fresh Splendid Dirt Nutrient Mud Mask with Organic Pumpkin Puree ($32)

Treat your skin to this natural, nutrient-rich pot of Illite and Bentonite clays, fresh enzyme-full organic pumpkin puree, and active yogurt cultures that instantly boosts overall radiance by deep cleansing pores, temporarily shrinking their look, and improving the look of uneven skin tones. This thick-blended puree goes on whipped and velvety smooth, and you’ll experience a mild tingling sensation begins as oxygenation and circulation increases. Recommended for all skin types (except those with sensitive skin) to use at least once per week. 

Hempz Pumpkin Spice & Vanilla Chai Herbal Body Moisturizer ($19.99)

Hempz’s limited-edition Fall Collection is here and includes fan-favorite Pumpkin Spice & Vanilla Chai fragrance in a lip balm, hand cream, sugar scrub, and body moisturizer. Skin is soft and hydrated with vanilla extract, shea butter, pumpkin seed extract, and 100% pure hemp seed oil.

Homesick Pumpkin Picking Candle ($22.80)

Vibrant leaves welcoming hayrides and the search for the perfect pumpkin. A cool fall day with hot apple cider and pumpkin spice. This candle features top notes of pumpkin and nutmeg; mid notes of ginger, cinnamon and clove; and base notes of vanilla, tonka bean and sugar. Made from a natural soy wax blend with premium cotton wicks and custom fragrance oils. Typical burn times is 60-80 hours.

Native Pumpkin Spice Latte Deodorant and Body Wash ($44.99)

True to the iconic fall drink, Native’s Pumpkin Spice Latte Deodorant is made with sweet and cozy notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove to help fill you up with all sorts of coziness. Their aluminum-free deodorant formula is designed to help combat odor while the body wash leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated.

Naturopathica Pumpkin Purifying Enzyme Peel ($64)

Formulated for dull or congested skin, this clarifying peel exfoliates with pumpkin enzymes to promote a clear and radiant complexion. at 3% concentration, the lactic acid solution exfoliates skin to help prevent clogged pores. Ingredients include pumpkin puree, lactic acid, cinnamon bark, oregano, and rosemary extract.

NEST New York Pumpkin Chai Collection (Various prices)

Savor the fall season with notes of wild pumpkin and spicy masala chai combined with cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon, a comforting blend that creates the perfect autumn ambiance. Each candle features orange-tinted wax formulated to burn cleanly and evenly housed in a glass vessel of the same color with elegant gold and frosted stripes. The collection also includes a reed diffuser and hand soap.

Primal Elements Pumpkin Spice Sugar Whip ($21)

Rich in glycerin for ultimate moisture, this gentle scrub exfoliates skin and features the aroma of buttery citrus, spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Non-skin irritant with Zein test results. SLS & MPG-free.

Pura x NEST New York Pumpkin Chai Fragrance Refill ($15.99)

Pumpkin Chai creates a cozy autumn ambience with a blend of wild pumpkin, spicy Masala chai, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon. All of the fragrances fit perfectly into the Pura device ($44) and are sure to make your home smell delicious. Within the app, you can adjust the scent intensity, set custom schedules and even utilize away mode! Personalize your Pumpkin Chai fragrance by adjusting the scent intensity, setting custom schedules and utilizing away mode within the app.

VOESH Pumpkin Pie Vegan Hand Creme ($5)

Featuring the fresh scent of pumpkin pie, this hand creme is lightweight and non-greasy. It’s formulated with pumpkin extract to improve skin texture, organic olive oil to nourish dry skin, and cica extract to soothe sensitive skin. The velvety-soft lotion delivers intense moisture and essential nutrients to keep skin hydrated and healthy. It’s the ultimate guilt-free treat for skin!

Waksē Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Hard Wax Beans ($26)

Make hair removal more fun with this Pumpkin Spice strip-less wax that was designed for home use! Festively scented like a Pumpkin Spice Latte, this wax will wrap you up in the warmth of everyone’s favorite fall drink. To use, simply pour the desired amount of wax in to a Waksē Melting Pot or wax warmer (do not use retail jar) and heat in 120 second intervals until fully melted to the consistency of honey. Firmly apply in the direction of hair growth, leave to cool, then firmly peel off, pulling it back in the opposite direction of the hair growth!

WEN Fall Ginger Pumpkin Cleansing Conditioner ($40-$72)

This cleansing conditioner is a limited-edition blend that combines pumpkin seed extract and vanilla with ginger root oil and clove for a hint of spice. The non-stripping cleansers helps the scalp and hair maintain nature oils and moisture. It nourishes hair with beneficial botanicals and essential oils to help care for it naturally. Available in a 16oz (pictured), along with a 32oz and 1 gallon sizes.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk