Pumpkin-themed beauty buys for autumn

IT'S October again, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to stock up on pumpkin-themed beauty products! Here are five ways to get yourself feeling autumnal this season.

1. Too Cool For School K-beauty brand Too Cool For School's ‘Pumpkin Sleeping Pack' works overnight to combat dryness and dullness, thanks to a combination of pumpkin, natural enzymes, and vitamin C. Papaya extract also helps to get rid of dead skin cells for a smoother complexion.

2. The Body Shop The Body Shop is ringing in Halloween with a limited-edition version of ‘Vanilla Pumpkin Hand Cream' inspired by the festival Dia de los Muertos. The vegan formula contains Madagascan vanilla and pumpkin fragrance for extra autumnal vibes.

3. Summer Fridays Pumpkin doesn't just smell good – it can also work wonders for the skin, thanks to its killer combination of Vitamins A, C and K, as cult beauty brand Summer Fridays knows only too well. The label's ‘Overtime Mask' exfoliates and hydrates the skin, promising to leave it looking smooth and plumped.

4. Lush Lush has put together a sparkly pumpkin-formed bubble bar for autumn, featuring a combination of juniper berry, lime and grapefruit oils for a refreshing and energising soak in the tub.

5. Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme, Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Aluminum Oxide Crystals pack a triple punch in this ‘Pumpkin Enzyme Mask' by prestige skincare label Peter Thomas Roth. The exfoliating mask aims to clarify the complexion and smooth out the appearance of lines, making for a rejuvenated glow. – AFP Relaxnews