The leaves are changing – why shouldn’t your face? Experts at four luxury-laden NYC department stores shared their fall beauty obsessions with The Post, divulging their top 12 finds. Earth-toned eyeliners, citrusy scents and berry-hued glosses all made the cut, along with skin-softening tools and multi-use color sticks. According to the experts – Jason Ascher, resident makeup artist at Barneys; Howard Kreitzman, vice president of cosmetics for Bloomingdale’s; Jen Miles, senior buyer of beauty and fragrance for Henri Bendel; and Barbara Zinn-Moore, general vice president of cosmetics for Lord & Taylor – these are the products no vanity should be without this autumn.
1. Lancome Artliner eyeliner, $30 at Lord & Taylor, 424 Fifth Ave.
Long a fan of Lancome’s easy-to-use felt-tip pens, Zinn-Moore says Artliners are delighting customers this season with autumn hues like navy, amethyst, forest and aubergine: “Every girl should have two or three Artliners in her makeup bag to go with a new fall wardrobe.”
2. W3ll People Universalist Luminous Multi-Use Colorstick in “Creamy Pink,” $33 at Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave.
“You can use this on your cheeks, lips and eyes,” raves Miles, who brings the color wand with her everywhere. “And you don’t need a brush – just dab it on and rub it in with your fingers.” The natural ingredients are another draw: “A lot of people are looking for beauty products that don’t have chemicals in them.”
3. Butter London Lippy Sheer Gloss in “Berry Whipped,” $20 at Henri Bendel
“This is a great fall color,” says Miles of the lustrous lip finish, which comes with a brush applicator and can be used over lipstick for a dark, glazed finish. “The consistency isn’t sticky at all and it smells amazing, like cake batter!”
4. Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15, $57.50 at Lord & Taylor
“Chanel Les Beiges became an instant classic as soon as it hit the counter,” Zinn-Moore says of this Lord & Taylor best seller, which can be used as a powder or a bronzer. “[It’s] perfect as we enter fall as it’ll pick up your summer color, complement your fall wardrobe and keep your skin looking smooth and clear.”
5. Kevyn Aucoin Essential Mascara, $32 at Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave.
“I didn’t think any mascara would ever compare to Giorgio Armani’s ‘Eyes to Kill,'” says Ascher. “But Kevyn Aucoin’s Essential Mascara has taken the torch and run with it.” He adds that the formula offers enviable length, curl and definition with just one application.
6. Clarisonic PLUS Sonic Skin Cleansing System for Face and Body, $225 at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave.
According to Kreitzman, autumn must-haves go beyond makeup and moisturizers. “Devices are a big beauty trend that will continue into fall,” he says. The price tag may shock at the out- set, but at-home devices could end up saving you bundles on spa treatments. This one exfoliates and cleanses the skin at three speeds for a smooth, polished result.
7. Illamasqua nail varnish, $17 at Bloomingdale’s
“Polishes in wild colors, metallics and textured- and flat-finishes are all the rage,” notes Kreitzman, pointing to British import Illamasqua as a go-to for all four trends. “We love the varnishes from this brand,” he enthuses. “The colors are endless!”
8. Estee Lauder Modern Muse Eau de Parfum, $78 at Lord & Taylor
“Customers have been raving about this product from the moment it arrived,” say Zinn-Moore, who suggests updating your fragrance along with your clothes for fall. Estee Lauder’s first major fragrance release in a decade, the scent is marked by jasmine and amber wood notes. “[It] has the potential to become a future classic!” Zinn-Moore predicts.
9. Terry de Gunzberg fragrances, $195 each at Barneys New York
Beauty doyenne Terry de Gunzburg added five fragrances to her cache of cosmetic offerings this season, serving up citrus notes like grapefruit and orange blossom. “Each one is evocative of a different time and mood, yet totally original,” says Ascher. Reve Opulent comes with a touch of Sri Lankan cinnamon, while almond essence heightens Flagrant De?lice.
10. Serge Normant Meta Morphasis Hair Repair Treatment, $60 at Barneys New York
After a summer swimming in pools and baking in the sun, Ascher says this intense treatment restores hair to its natural brilliance. “[It’s] my rescue product of choice,” he says of the lava clay-infused tress tamer. “It reconditions hair without leaving it flat or greasy.”
11. Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream hydrating colour corrector broad spectrum SPF 30, $35 at Bloomingdale’s
“[These] are the newest all-purpose products,” Kreitzman explains of Clinique’s wildly popular CC creams. Available in eight different shades, the next-generation balm offers a trifecta of benefits: color correction, hydration and protection from the sun.
12. Sjal saphir concentrate anti-age face oil, $175 at Henri Bendel
Miles compares this luxurious oil to an overnight facial, explaining that it absorbs into skin to diminish fine lines and improve elasticity. Infused with the essence of precious sapphires and aquamarine stones, she says the hydrating formula promotes youthful-looking skin and protects against harsh weather. “It makes your skin look beautiful when you wake up,” she adds. “It really gives you this unbelievable glow!”