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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
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Best Brush
Why: The pointed shape is ideal for applying foundation or BB cream, allowing you to hit tough-to-reach areas like the inner eye, Cupid's bow and around the nostrils.
Honorable Mention: BECCA The One Perfecting Brush
Readers' Choice Winner: E.L.F. Studio Powder Brush
Why: "Great brush! I've recently discovered how great it is for applying foundation. First of all, you get to build the coverage gradually and smoothly. Secondly, despite the thickness of bristles, they don't soak up the foundation, so you don't waste much of it. This brush is also easy to wash and dries fast. A must-have!"
Honorable Mention: EcoTools Bamboo Powder Brush
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Best CC Cream
Why: Clinique's hydrating CC makes skin luminous while providing ample coverage that never looks cake-y.
Honorable Mention: Ole Henriksen Perfect Truth CC Eye Crème
Readers' Choice Winner: Smashbox Camera Ready CC Cream SPF 30 Dark Spot Correcting
Why: "It gets a 10 from me! A tiny bit goes a long way for beautiful, natural coverage. There is a good shade variety in these, which is a plus. I like to apply with a stippling brush and dust some mineral powder on top to set. It stays on all day and never gets shiny or oily. I just love it!"
Honorable Mention: Olay CC Cream Total Effects 7-in-1 Tone Correcting Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15
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.
