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Somehow, it is October.

On a semi-related note, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the 23 beauty products theMamamiateam have been trying and loving sick this month.

Here you’ll find reviews of the most exciting new September (well, technically October) beauty launches from our lifestyle writers and in-house beauty junkies, and thoughts on the cult products we’ll never not love.

So sit back, get your debit card ready and enjoy.

Before we get into it, we asked a makeup artist how to contour with your fingers. Post continues after video.

1. Sephora Collection Glow Peel Pads, $24.

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"These pre-soaked mild glycolic acid exfoliating pads are SO CONVENIENT. I swipe one over my nose every night to keep blackheads from spoiling my face." - Amy Clark, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

2. Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation, $106.

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"This is the foundation I have looked for my whole life (no really, I have 36 foundations). It's got a light coverage, but simultaneously corrects redness, perfect for summer when you want fresh glowing skin without feeling like your face is going to slide off. It's self-setting (why don't more foundations have this feature??) so you don't have to overload on powder. Heaven in a beautiful frosted glass bottle." - Maddie Swan, Implementation Executive.

3. KORA Organics Amethyst Luminizer, $34.95.

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"You'd think a light purple highlighter would look garish on the skin but it's absolutely stunning. The colour picks up the light perfectly and the finish is so natural." - Amy Clark, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

4. Victoria Beckham Lid Lustre Crystal Infused Eyeshadow in Mink, US$36/AU$53.50.

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"This is more of a pressed powder than a cream eyeshadow but the texture still feels very creamy. The pigment is INTENSE, you literally only need the tiniest amount to get a stunning deep wash of the taupe, brown and pearl tones. Be warned, if you apply it with your finger, it will stain. It's that pigmented. The formula is also quite delicate, so they advise keeping the little disc it comes with on top of the powder when you're not using it." - Amy Clark, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

5. MCoBeauty Pout Gloss Ultra Shine Lip Gloss By Sophie Monk in Wonder, $14.

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"Equal parts lipstick and gloss, MCoBeauty's collab with Sophie Monk is amazing. The gloss in the shade 'Wonder' is the perfect rosey, 'my lips but better' shade I've been reaching for, and I love the non-sticky, moisturising formula. Plus, it smells like sour lollies and looks very luxe with its rose gold lid." - Jess Wang, Lifestyle Writer.

6. Benefit Brow Styler Multitasking Pencil & Powder For Brows, $59.

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"I pretty much love any Benefit brow product. This one is a two-in-one brow pencil and brow powder so you can access the two different formulas in one rather than reaching for separate products." - Amy Clark, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

7. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish, $49.

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"This is a tiny gold oyster filled with magic. This product is an under eye colour corrector and the peach tone helps balance out any blue/purple in the area. It's very creamy and I like to use this as a concealer, but you can layer your regular product on top for heavy duty days." - Amy Clark, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

8. Saturday Skin Balancing Act Skin-Smoothing Lotion, $47.

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"I've long been told this Korean brand's skin products are worth splurging on, so I decided to go all out with the lotion. Its mega size makes it look like a body lotion, but it's actually just a huge dose of hydration for your face. I lather it on generously at night for instant moisture replenishment, and by day I mix it with my foundation for a dewy glow and more even coverage. If you haven't found your holy grail moisturiser yet, I highly recommend this one!" - Tamara Davis, Commissioning Editor.

9. Morphe Continuous Setting Mist, $23.

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"THE. BEST. SETTING. SPRAY. EVER." - Amy Clark, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

10. Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub, $69.

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"This scalp scrub is hands down the best I've tried. The thing about scalp scrubs is they seem like a great idea in theory until you've spent far too long in the shower trying to rinse an average one out of your hair. This one combines the best parts of a hydrating shampoo and a scalp scrub. The sea salt cleanses, purifies and restores balance to sensitive or oily scalps, but the creamy formula still foams = you only need a little bit and it's easy to rinse out. The tub is also huge." - Amy Clark, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

11. Tarte Unleashed Eyeshadow Palette, $55.

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"So many looks in one palette! I love blending the pinky/brown shades into the crease and then packing one of the shimmer shades onto the lid. I did this recently for a wedding and got so many compliments. Buildable, check. Blendable, check. Beautiful, check." - Lucy Neville, Executive Assistant.

12. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil, $43.

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"A great affordable retinol product. The light oil texture feels lovely to apply at night, I've been doing just once a week but experienced retinol users can do every second night." - Amy Clark, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

13. Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover, $14.

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"I'm a stickler for waterproof mascara, but for all its long-lasting and extreme volumising effects, it's also a pain to remove. However, this bio-phase remover gets the job done quickly and without the need for any tugging." - Jess Wang, Lifestyle Writer.

14. Ellis Brooklyn Sci Fi EDP, 10ml for $46.

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"I picked up this travel size of the Ellis Brooklyn fragrance at Mecca and I'm fast running through it. It's a citrusy vanilla and is heaven."- Amy Clark, Senior Lifestyle Writer.

15. Circa Home Mango and Papaya Hand & Body Lotion, $19.95.

Amy Clark

Lifestyle Editor

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