"Cleanser is one of those products most women -- including me, usually -- don't like to spend a lot on. As I watch it swirling down the drain, I'm like, 'Wait! Come back!' But in this case, it's worth it. Why? This gentle and skin-refining cleanser still has power enough to remove mascara. Over time, paired with the awesomely light Hydrating Face Cream, $68, I saw less dryness and rosacea flare-ups. Magical stuff indeed."
"I can't live without nail polish. No joke. Example: If I show up to Pilates class without painted toes, I feel like I forgot to wear pants. So as you can imagine, I have tons of colors in my stash -- too many to count, really. The reason why this gray (with hints of taupe and green) shade from Essie is a standout is because of the sheer volume of compliments it garners. Everyone from the Starbucks cashier to the CEO of a competitive nail brand oohed and ahhed at this shade. It's a unique blend of edgy meets classic."
The Most Awesome Face Moisturizers, Worst Drugstore Shampoos
and The Best Mascaras. Ever. are just some of the "best and worst" product stories we deliver to you each week. And all of them are based on products that TotalBeauty.com readers love (or hate!), and their honest opinions about them. But from time to time, we editors start to feel left out of this product rant-and-rave session, which is why we're sharing some of our favorites this week.
As beauty editors, it's our job to test and try hundreds of products every year. And like our readers, we're often disappointed by many of them (like the ones on this list), but once in a while we find a standout product we've just got to share with you. Sounds like tough work, right? Well, we've got a little confession to make �
We're a bit (okay, totally) addicted to trying new beauty products, so our job isn't too tough. We love testing, reviewing and then finally spreading the word about them. We have had our share of products to choose from this year, ranging from useless and ineffective to some amazing new technological breakthroughs. And though it was tough, here's a list of our 12 most recent must-rave-about favorite products -- and why we like them. Don't agree with our reviews? Then share your opinion about the product by writing your own review here.
