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Best BB Cream
Why: The drugstore BB cream wowed editors for its moisturizing and coverage abilities and staying power -- and the fair-skinned among us were pleasantly surprised to find that the lightest shade was just light enough.
Honorable Mention: Amarte Natural Finish BB Cream Light Tint SPF 36
Readers' Choice Winner: Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
Why: "I love this stuff! Unlike other BB creams, this does not leave you with a slimy face by noon. AND it has SPF 30. This has such great coverage for a BB cream I find that I don't need the foundation anymore. I should also mention that the kabuki brush is crucial! It allows for a quick, even application and flawless coverage. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!"
Honorable Mention: Rimmel London BB Cream 9-in-1 Skin Perfecting Super Makeup SPF 25
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Best Blush
Why: Chanel's richly pigmented blush blends easily and evenly into skin and comes in an array of drop-dead gorgeous colors.
Honorable Mention: Rimmel London Stay Blushed Liquid Cheek Tint
Readers' Choice Winner: Nars Blush
Why: "Nars Orgasm is the best blush ever. The color is perfect: a peachy-pink with shimmery sparkles. It looks natural and gives you such a glow, it's unreal! I love that it lasts all day and the color looks good on all different skin tones."
Honorable Mention: Benefit Coralista
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Best Breakthrough Product
Why: From the coconut-water-infused Genius Gel Supercharged Foundation to the chip-resistant Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer, Marc Jacobs Beauty products are like the makeup of the future -- and the packaging is so glam.
Honorable Mention: It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Color Correcting Cream
Readers' Choice Winner: It Cosmetics Tightline Black Full Lash Length Primer
Why: "This product did not fail me!!! I applied it as recommended and I was ecstatic at the results. The more coats you apply, the longer the lashes. I did not even need to apply mascara. If you like the wow factor, give it a try since it's such a reasonable price. You will not be wasting your money."
Honorable Mention: Sephora + Pantone Color iQ
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Best Bronzer
Why: With four shades that can be worn solo or swirled together, this compact is a fabulous value.
Honorable Mention: RMS Beauty Buriti Bronzer
Readers' Choice Winner: Nars Bronzing Powder
Why: "This bronzer has the perfect amount of shimmer so that my face looks matte but still has that "out in the sun" glow. The powder is a beautiful mocha color that blends with my skin easily. The giant mirror in the compact is awesome for touch-ups on the go. Plus, this pan is going to last me ages!"
Honorable Mention: BareMinerals All-Over Face Color
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Best Brow Color
Why: With this fiber-filled tinted gel, rocking a power brow has never been so easy.
Honorable Mention: Kelley Baker Brows Brow Powder
Readers' Choice Winner: Benefit Brow Zings
Why: "I've tried many brow enhancers and this is the best! It is a wax and a powder. It lasts all day and looks so natural. This is my one item I can't live without. If you have no brows like me, this is the one you need."
Honorable Mention: It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil
If you're anything like us, you're probably pretty discerning about what makes the cut in your makeup bag(s). Only the best makeup will do. So we painted our faces with all kinds of products (from BB creams and lipsticks to bronzers and primers) to find the best of the best makeup: the mascara that gave us lashes a mile long, the foundation that made our skin look flawless and the concealer that hid all traces of a late-night Netflix binge session.
From the best drugstore makeup finds to the prestige products that are definitely worth the money, we promise these buys are editor-approved and will have you looking gorgeous in no time. Click through to see the Total Beauty Award Winners for best makeup products.
From the best drugstore makeup finds to the prestige products that are definitely worth the money, we promise these buys are editor-approved and will have you looking gorgeous in no time. Click through to see the Total Beauty Award Winners for best makeup products.
