6 Great Long-Lasting Makeup Products
A mascara that rides the waves? A lip gloss that survives lunch? O's staff tests six products for their staying power.
Sephora Collection Colorful Palette
$24; Sephora.com
Lasts: Almost 12 hours
9:45 A.M. Following the instructions on the back of the palette, I brush light pink eyeshadow on the top of my lids, and dark purple on lashline.
11:30 A.M. Even though I have a cold and can't stop rubbing my eyes, the colors stay on.
5:10 P.M. A full day of work, and the shadow hasn't creased like others I've tried.
9:00 P.M. Daily cleanser takes the shadow off; no need for makeup remover.
—Sally Abbey, former managing editor
Lasts: Almost 12 hours
9:45 A.M. Following the instructions on the back of the palette, I brush light pink eyeshadow on the top of my lids, and dark purple on lashline.
11:30 A.M. Even though I have a cold and can't stop rubbing my eyes, the colors stay on.
5:10 P.M. A full day of work, and the shadow hasn't creased like others I've tried.
9:00 P.M. Daily cleanser takes the shadow off; no need for makeup remover.
—Sally Abbey, former managing editor
From the December 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine