Fall 2016 Beauty O-Wards for Hair, Makeup and Skin Products
Four lucky readers will win all the beauty booty from the Fall 2016 O-wards worth more than $2,500. Enter here to win, starting September 13. Here's to a gorgeous you! For official rules, see here.
COSMETICS
Get ready to meet your matches. We've assembled a makeup wardrobe—flattering foundations, shimmery eyeshadows, and lush lipcolors—for skin tones from palest porcelain to ebony.
FOUNDATION
Fair: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation in Ivoire (C)
This silky fluid evens discoloration and redness, which are more noticeable on pale skin. Bonus: The formula has SPF 50.
$47; lancome-usa.com
Fair to Medium: Chanel Ultrawear Flawless Compact Foundation in Beige
Sponge on this cream-colored powder to get a natural-looking veil of coverage. The lightweight formula imparts a satin finish.
$60; chanel.com
Medium: Clinique Superbalanced Silk Makeup in Silk Honeymilk
With silica (to mattify) and sodium hyaluronate (to moisturize), this liquid foundation creates a perfectly smooth canvas.
$25; clinique.com
Medium to Dark: CoverGirl Clean Matte BB Cream in Medium/Deep
This caramel base contains powders to reduce shine, which can be more visible on darker skin.
$9; drugstores
Dark: Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face & Body Foundation in R540
Water accounts for 80 percent of the formula in this super-sheer espresso base, so it blends beautifully.
$43; sephora.com
CONCEALER
Fair: Bobbi Brown Retouching Wand in Porcelain
This ivory shade camouflages imperfections without chalkiness, and the fuzzy sponge applicator easily buffs the concealer into your skin.
$40; bobbi browncosmetics.com
Fair to Medium: It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Concealer in Tan
Hide dark circles and blemishes with this highly pigmented concealer; light-reflecting particles counteract dullness.
$24; itcosmetics.com
Medium: Giorgio Armani Compact Cream Concealer in 3
This compact packs a one-two punch: The brush precisely places concealer; the formula's emollient base melts into skin.
armanibeauty.com
Medium to Dark: Dior Fix It 2-in-1 Prime & Conceal in Dark Honey
Love a multitasker? This hybrid has a balmlike primer at the core to prevent the creamy concealer from settling into fine lines.
$36; dior.com
Dark: Guerlain Multi-Perfecting Concealer in Very Deep Cool
No matter how heavy your application, the rich brown tone of this buildable concealer never looks ashy.
$40; saksfifthavenue.com
BLUSH
Fair: No7 Powder Blush in Peony Mist
Don't be intimidated by this vivid pink: The velvety formula turns sheer on porcelain skin, leaving a subtle flush.
$10; target.com
Fair to Medium: Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush Soft Glow Duo in Kink & Kisses
Shimmer can make fair skin look washed-out, but this blend of sparkly pale pink and opaque rose creates a delicate glow.
$42; sephora.com
Medium: Pixi MultiBalm in Wild Rose
Subtle hues or sheer textures may disappear on medium skin tones, but this creamy berry blush leaves a pretty pop of color.
$12; target.com
Medium to Dark: Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rouge Profond
Warm up your complexion with this terracotta shade—more flattering for dark skin than cool tones, which can look flat.
$45; chanel.com
Dark: NYX Bright Idea Illuminating Stick in Rose Petal Pop
Dramatic hues complement deep skin tones, so go for bold with this vibrant strawberry shade.
$8; drugstores
EYELINER
Fair: Urban Decay Razor Sharp Longwear Liquid Eyeliner in Snakebite
Black liner may look harsh against very fair skin; instead try this soft brown, with a hint of eye-brightening shimmer.
$22; sephora.com
Fair to Medium: Marc Jacobs Beauty Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayon in (Cinder)ella
A subtle alternative to ebony, this richly pigmented gray gel pencil glides on without tugging and doesn't budge.
$24; sephora.com
Medium: Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Bold Defining 24HR Liquid Eye Liner in Mystic Green
This long-lasting formula stays put for up to 24 hours and contrasts stunningly with olive skin.
$25; elizabetharden.com
Medium to Dark: Givenchy Vinyl Liner in 02 Heroic Blue
Toffee skin tones can gorgeously pull off vivid colors, so try this shiny cobalt liquid liner. The extra-thin brush makes application easy.
$33; sephora.com
Dark: Sephora Collection Contour Brushed Metal Gel Eyeliner in Moscow Mule
This sparkling copper pencil dazzles against a mocha complexion.
$14; sephora.com
COSMETICS
Get ready to meet your matches. We've assembled a makeup wardrobe—flattering foundations, shimmery eyeshadows, and lush lipcolors—for skin tones from palest porcelain to ebony.
FOUNDATION
Fair: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation in Ivoire (C)
This silky fluid evens discoloration and redness, which are more noticeable on pale skin. Bonus: The formula has SPF 50.
$47; lancome-usa.com
Fair to Medium: Chanel Ultrawear Flawless Compact Foundation in Beige
Sponge on this cream-colored powder to get a natural-looking veil of coverage. The lightweight formula imparts a satin finish.
$60; chanel.com
Medium: Clinique Superbalanced Silk Makeup in Silk Honeymilk
With silica (to mattify) and sodium hyaluronate (to moisturize), this liquid foundation creates a perfectly smooth canvas.
$25; clinique.com
Medium to Dark: CoverGirl Clean Matte BB Cream in Medium/Deep
This caramel base contains powders to reduce shine, which can be more visible on darker skin.
$9; drugstores
Dark: Make Up For Ever Water Blend Face & Body Foundation in R540
Water accounts for 80 percent of the formula in this super-sheer espresso base, so it blends beautifully.
$43; sephora.com
CONCEALER Fair: Bobbi Brown Retouching Wand in Porcelain
This ivory shade camouflages imperfections without chalkiness, and the fuzzy sponge applicator easily buffs the concealer into your skin.
$40; bobbi browncosmetics.com
Fair to Medium: It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Concealer in Tan
Hide dark circles and blemishes with this highly pigmented concealer; light-reflecting particles counteract dullness.
$24; itcosmetics.com
Medium: Giorgio Armani Compact Cream Concealer in 3
This compact packs a one-two punch: The brush precisely places concealer; the formula's emollient base melts into skin.
armanibeauty.com
Medium to Dark: Dior Fix It 2-in-1 Prime & Conceal in Dark Honey
Love a multitasker? This hybrid has a balmlike primer at the core to prevent the creamy concealer from settling into fine lines.
$36; dior.com
Dark: Guerlain Multi-Perfecting Concealer in Very Deep Cool
No matter how heavy your application, the rich brown tone of this buildable concealer never looks ashy.
$40; saksfifthavenue.com
BLUSH
Fair: No7 Powder Blush in Peony Mist
Don't be intimidated by this vivid pink: The velvety formula turns sheer on porcelain skin, leaving a subtle flush.
$10; target.com
Fair to Medium: Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush Soft Glow Duo in Kink & Kisses
Shimmer can make fair skin look washed-out, but this blend of sparkly pale pink and opaque rose creates a delicate glow.
$42; sephora.com
Medium: Pixi MultiBalm in Wild Rose
Subtle hues or sheer textures may disappear on medium skin tones, but this creamy berry blush leaves a pretty pop of color.
$12; target.com
Medium to Dark: Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Rouge Profond
Warm up your complexion with this terracotta shade—more flattering for dark skin than cool tones, which can look flat.
$45; chanel.com
Dark: NYX Bright Idea Illuminating Stick in Rose Petal Pop
Dramatic hues complement deep skin tones, so go for bold with this vibrant strawberry shade.
$8; drugstores
EYELINER
Fair: Urban Decay Razor Sharp Longwear Liquid Eyeliner in Snakebite
Black liner may look harsh against very fair skin; instead try this soft brown, with a hint of eye-brightening shimmer.
$22; sephora.com
Fair to Medium: Marc Jacobs Beauty Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayon in (Cinder)ella
A subtle alternative to ebony, this richly pigmented gray gel pencil glides on without tugging and doesn't budge.
$24; sephora.com
Medium: Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Bold Defining 24HR Liquid Eye Liner in Mystic Green
This long-lasting formula stays put for up to 24 hours and contrasts stunningly with olive skin.
$25; elizabetharden.com
Medium to Dark: Givenchy Vinyl Liner in 02 Heroic Blue
Toffee skin tones can gorgeously pull off vivid colors, so try this shiny cobalt liquid liner. The extra-thin brush makes application easy.
$33; sephora.com
Dark: Sephora Collection Contour Brushed Metal Gel Eyeliner in Moscow Mule
This sparkling copper pencil dazzles against a mocha complexion.
$14; sephora.com
