Black castor oil sounds sinister, but in hair products, it uses its powers strictly for good. The omega-rich ingredient is a savior for hair that's been damaged by the summer's sun, chlorine and lightening dye jobs. The Jamaican black castor oil in sulfate-free Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo, $10.99, repairs and strengthens chemically processed hair, while apple cider vinegar removes product buildup and trusty Shea butter leaves hair soft and shiny.

Nars Cream Eye Shadow, in Zardoz, $25, is the secret to nailing any dusky eye look. Smudge the inky cream-to-powder shadow onto your lids to create the base of a dramatic smoky eye, or dip an angled shadow brush into the pigment to rim your eyes in rocker-approved liner.

We're well accustomed to eyeliners and eye shadows in charcoal hues, but the black residue is currently having a moment in skincare. Dip your feet into the trend with a Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, $6.99. The charcoal works like a magnet to draw dirt, debris and the day's makeup out of your pores for that tingly-clean feeling.

Yes, BVLGARI Man in Black, $77, is technically is for men, (surprise, surprise) but after a trying a few spritzes, we beg to differ -- the mix of rum, spices, and iris make this a surprisingly pretty fall scent whether it's on scruff or décolletage. If you're not intent on stealing spritzes from your S.O., there's always Bvlgari Black, $77, the brand's equally dark, unisex formula that has notes of black tea, amber and spice.

Revlon Bold Lacquer Mascara, $7.99, Revlon's newest wand, is the brand's first foray into a formula made up entirely of high-shine black fibers. The end result is a lacquered effect that gives lashes even more dimension. But be forewarned; after swiping this on, all your other mascaras will look more gray than black in comparison.