Claim to beauty fame: Creator and Director of Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts and product line
Product:L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara, $7.29
Why she loves it: "Growing up I loved using L'Oreal makeup. I especially remember using Indian Earth bronzer/blush that came in a clay pot with a cork," she says. Her love affair continues with this mascara: "I haven�t found anything that works so well and makes my lashes look so full and long."
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Jan Arnold
Claim to beauty fame:CND Co-founder and Style Director
Product:Laura Mercier Satin Lip Colour in Passion Fruit, $22
Why she loves it: Arnold says it is "a gorgeous nude with a shimmer" that never dries out her lips like others -- an important facet for a busy woman.
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Liz Earle
Claim to beauty fame: Beauty Specialist and Co-founder of Liz Earle Skincare
Product:Nars The Multiple, $38
Why she loves it: "I always pack this multi-purpose makeup stick in my travel case. The unique lightweight formula is perfect for providing a sheer, translucent and shimmering pop of color for my eyes, cheeks, lips and body," says Earle. Favorite shade -- "the naughtily named Orgasm," which she says gives her a "perfect, glowing complexion" all year round.
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Mally Roncal
Claim to beauty fame: Celebrity makeup artist to Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez and Creator of Mally Beauty
Product:Dr. Brandt Lineless Infinite Moisture, $65
Why she loves it: "The hyaluronic acid in this light lotion plumps up my fine lines. Plus, it provides the perfect base for my makeup, keeping my skin super moisturized under my primer."
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Tracey Cunningham
Claim to beauty fame:Redken's Creative Consultant for Color and co-owner of Byron & Tracey salon in Beverly Hills
Product:Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil, $35
Why she loves it: "There are too many makeup products that I live by," she says, but this tops her list because she can put it on in the morning and have it "actually last all day," she exclaims. "My schedule is really hectic, so it�s important that I have something that I don�t have to worry about reapplying throughout the day," confides Cunningham.
How can beauty products change your life? Well, that's a very astute question, and we're so glad you asked. Perhaps a lipstick or a face cream can't alter the fate of the universe or lead you down some divine path to righteousness, but most women agree that a-ha moments (as Oprah calls them) do occur with certain products. Those instances where you realize life would be a little harder if your favorite scrub/concealer/eye cream didn't exist.
In addition to discovering our own beauty product favorites, we also have a fascination in needing to know which products beauty pros, aka celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and skin care and nail gurus, think are top notch. Hey, if these famous beauty experts use these certain products on themselves, or better yet, tout them as the products they are "obsessed with" or believe have "life-changing" capabilities when they can pretty much use whatever they want, they must be good.
Before we name these famous beauty authorities and share which products they are obsessed with and why, here are a couple end-all-be-all products a few of our editors would rather not live without:
Revlon Eyelash Curler, $5.99 "I have stick straight eyelashes and when I finally submitted to using the freaky-looking contraption I realized it made a HUGE difference in how my eyes looked. More open and awake and made mascara worth using. And now I use it every day, even if I don't apply mascara." - Sarah Carrillo, Senior Associate Editor
Shiseido The Makeup Matifying Veil SPF 17, $33.50 "When I competed at Miss America (yes, the pageant -- don't judge), I needed to find a product that was going to keep my makeup on all day and most importantly, keep the "slick" at bay. This product does that and makes my skin look smooth. I love it." -- Susan Yara, Associate Editor
Stila One Step Correct, $36 "Ever since I started using this serum, I've stopped having to pile on moisturizer, skin brightener, primer and wrinkle cream every morning. This one product is so revolutionary (a true "corrector"), and it seriously has evened out my skin tone in two weeks." -- Jane Kim, Assistant Editor
