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We do it all for you—swipe, swab, and otherwise sort through thousands of beauty products, just to find the dazzlers we know will give you the most radiant skin, the most glamorous smoky eye, the prettiest flush, and the best hair days you could ever hope for. Behold our 75 winners.

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Skincare Stars

Smoothing, softening, shielding—these powerful cleansers, creams, and treatments deliver glowing results for your complexion.

1. Timesaving
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water ($9; drugstores)

2. Nonirritating
BareMinerals Pure Plush Gentle Deep Cleansing Foam ($22; BareMinerals.com)

3. Pore Minimizing
Bioré Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub ($10; drugstores)

4. Deep Cleaning
Clarisonic Mia Fit ($189; Sephora.com)

5. Moisturizing
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream SPF 30 ($26; drugstores)

6. Sheer
Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Oxygenating Gel Cream ($40; Philosophy.com)

7. Repairing
SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 ($125; Skinceuticals.com)

8. Ultralightweight
L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Day Lotion SPF 30 ($20; drugstores)

9. Softening
Lancôme Visionnaire Nuit ($88; Lancome-USA.com)
"Using the Lancôme Visionnaire Nuit makes me feel like a movie star!" —O's Circle of Friends Member Mecca Grant

10. Clarifying
Avène TriAcnéal Night Smoothing Lotion ($60; DermStore.com)

11. Renewing
PCA Skin Intensive Age Refining Treatment: 0.5% Pure Retinol Night ($106; PCASkin.com)

12. Smoothing
Perricone MD OVM Serum ($155; PerriconeMD.com)

13. Exfoliating
Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Peel ($88 for 16; DGSkincare.com)

14. Hydrating
SK-II Facial Treatment Oil ($150; SK-II.com)

15. Illuminating
GlamGlow GravityMud Firming Treatment ($69; Sephora.com)

16. Mattifying
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen ($20; drugstores)

17. Multitasking
Clarins UV Plus Anti-Pollution Sunscreen Multi-Protection Tint SPF 50 ($44; ClarinsUSA.com)

18. Shielding
Fresh Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30 ($25; Fresh.com)

19. Brightening
Algenist Power Advanced Wrinkle Fighter 360° Eye Serum ($70; Sephora.com)

20. Soothing
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream ($27; Sephora.com)
Best lip products

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Lips
Color, color, everywhere! In creamy, lip-drenching formulas. 1. Clinique Pop Glaze Sheer Lip Colour + Primer
The richest new way to mouth off? This brilliant lipstick, which contains a hydrating blend of shea and murumuru butters and a built-in primer to make sure the shiny color stays put. ($18; Clinique.com)

2. Chanel Rouge Coco Stylo
You can't get any more chic than the creamy formula, glossy shine, and opulent color in this sleek, twist-up pen. ($37; Chanel.com)

3. Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick
Whether your go-to shade is striking red or deep wine, you'll find something in this collection of 34 lipsticks. Bonus: The formula contains 12 moisturizing oils. ($26; Sephora.com)

4. Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lacquer
From nudes to pinks to corals to plums, these liquid lipsticks feature buildable color, a juicy glossy finish, and plenty of moisturizing, all without tackiness. ($26; Bloomingdales.com)

5. MAC Versicolour
For the ultimate party lips, dress up your mouth with this unique hybrid formula. It applies like a gloss but acts like a stain, so it lasts from day to night. ($24; MACCosmetics.com)

6. Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector
Get the illusion of plumper lips with this slightly shimmery sheer gel that has enough tint to wear alone or layer over a balm. ($25; ClarinsUSA.com)
best face makeup

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Face
From a treatment foundation to a vibrant blush to a light-reflecting powder, ace your base with these fresh newcomers.

1. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector
This tinted moisturizer is doubly beneficial: The sheer formula immediately evens tone and texture, and it contains retinol to smooth and soften over time. ($14.50; drugstores)

2. No. 7 Stay Perfect Foundation
A trio of skincare stars in this long-lasting powerhouse—hyaluronic acid, antioxidant vitamin E, and SPF 15—moisturize and protect your complexion all day. ($16; Target.com)

3. Dior Diorskin Forever Foundation
It's easy to meet your match with this liquid foundation, available in 16 shades, from Ivory to Ebony. The matte formula contains broad-spectrum SPF 35. ($50; Dior.com)

4. Stila Aqua Glow Serum Concealer
This lightweight formula instantly melts into skin, hydrating with hyaluronic acid, hiding imperfections, and reducing the appearance of dark circles. ($27; StilaCosmetics.com)

5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Cushion Foundation
Customize your coverage with this formula that always imparts a radiant finish: One tap on the sponge releases enough product for a sheer tint; three provides a more opaque look. ($17; drugstores)

6. The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder Flash Illuminator
Use this cream highlighter sparingly to bring out bone structure, apply all over to prime and brighten, or mix with your foundation for luminous coverage. ($28; Sephora.com)

7. Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Cushion Color for Cheeks
Thanks to an innovative mesh delivery system, this liquid blush is a foolproof way to get a natural-looking flush—just tap to pick up the perfect amount of product. ($30; Philosophy.com)

8. Edward Bess Threads of Silk Multi-Use Powder
This finely milled powder can highlight (with the lightest shade) or add dimension (with the darker ones). Or swirl all three for a bronze glow. ($45; BergdorfGoodman.com)
best eye makeup

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Eyes
Flirty fringe, perfect brows...set your sights on all-time gorgeousness.

1. Maybelline New York EyeStudio Color Tattoo Concentrated Crayon
Feeling especially artful? Try these long-lasting crayons in eye-popping shades. ($7; drugstores)

2. CoverGirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Palette
Luxurious color, silky texture, and eight flattering shades in various finishes—whether you choose the Nudes, Roses or Goldens, this is your essential shadow palette. ($11.50; drugstores)

3. BareMinerals Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara
This mascara comes in two varieties—one for supersizing, the other for lower lashes—delivering coverage you get only with the most intense pigments and specialized brushes. ($19; BareMinerals.com)

4. Clé de Peau Beauté Cream Eye Color Solo
This luscious cream-to-powder formula goes on smoothly and dries instantly with a long-lasting, moisturizing sheen. ($45; CledePeauBeaute.com)

5. Ramy Arch Angel
This gel works like magic to match the shade of your brows. Lightly outline the shape with a pencil, then brush on the gel to fill in sparse or bare patches. ($35; Ramy.com)

6. Givenchy Kohl Couture Waterproof Eye Liner
Long-wearing, richly pigmented, satiny formula: What more could you want from an eyeliner pencil? ($26; Sephora.com)

7. Sephora Collection I <3 Cushion Glossy Eyeliner
Do you like the glossy finish of liquid eyeliner—and the versatility of liner in a pot? Here's a perfect hybrid: a cushionlike sponge and angled brush that uncompromisingly give you both. ($18; Sephora.com)
best haircare products

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Haircare
Fine, thick, straight, curly, and everything in between: Here's just what you need to treat your crowning glory.

1. Garnier Whole Blends
We love this comprehensive collection of shampoos, conditioners, and treatments. Each of the six lines contains ingredients to target a specific concern. ($4.50 to $7 each; drugstores)

2. Oribe The Cleanse Clarifying Shampoo and Essential Antidote Replenishing Conditioner
Volcanic ash in the shampoo removes buildup; the conditioner protects with antioxidants. ($44 and $46; Oribe.com)

3. Dove Regenerative Nourishment Shampoo and Conditioner
Need serious damage control? This duo strengthens brittle strands and helps prevent breakage with a cocktail of keratin and red algae. ($5 each; drugstores)

4. Redken Genius Wash
When your hair needs extra moisturizing, replace your usual shampoo with this low-sudsing alternative, packed with hydrating apricot oil and strengthening protein. ($30; Ulta.com)

5. Pantene Pro-V 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioners
Transform dry, fine, damaged or frizzy strands into envy-inducing hair—pronto!—with these four treatments. ($5 each; drugstores)
"Pantene Pro-V 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner made my hair amazingly soft and tamed the frizz!" —O's Circle of Friends Member Elissa Elliott

6. Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil
This blend, tailored specifically for coarse strands, tackles frizz and softens without weighing hair down. ($38; LivingProof.com)

7. Nexxus New York Salon Care Exxpand+ Volumizing Whip
Want a double-duty styler? Apply this light-hold cream to wet or dry hair to build body or smooth flyaways. ($13; drugstores)

8. Aloxxi Split Ends Mend
If you're like most of us, you put your hair through a lot. Treat overprocessed, heat-styled hair to some R&R with nourishing peptides and amino acids. ($22; Aloxxi.com)

9. Sally Hershberger 24K Shine Revival Brilliant Dry Conditioning Spray
Moisturizing vitamin B5 makes dry hair silky, while UV protectors prevent color fade. ($28; Sephora.com)

10. Shu Uemura Color Lustre Dry Cleaner
Extend your style with this translucent spray. It hydrates dry ends and absorbs oil without leaving chalky residue. ($39; ShuUemuraArtOfHair-USA.com)

11. John Frieda Root Blur
Conceal regrowth with these two-tone powders in four shades: Use the light or dark options alone, or blend for custom color. ($20; drugstores)

12. Clairol Nice 'n Easy CC+ ColorSeal Conditioner
The best conditioner—hydrating, color protective—used to be only in DIY dye kits. Now it's sold separately in three shades. ($4.50; drugstores)
best products for curly hair

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Curl Brigade
Curly-haired women, rejoice! A wave of new products designed to give you the most ravishing ringlets arrives this season. For ultimate curl power, we recommend:

1. L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls Shampoo ($5; drugstores)

2. Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing System Conditioning Mousse ($23; Ulta.com)

3. Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Gel-to-Oil Overnight Repair Treatment ($28; Sephora.com)

4. Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Length Retention Melt In Softness Detangling Co-Wash ($10; drugstores)

5. Bumble and Bumble Curl Custom Conditioner ($34; BumbleAndBumble.com)
best body lotions

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Your Body
Cleanse, soften and protect with these skin-saving champions.

1. Dove Dry Oil Moisture Body Wash
This rich formula protects skin's essential lipids while hydrating. ($9; drugstores)
"I'm in the pool a lot, and my skin often feels dry. Dove Dry Oil Moisture Body Wash is a miracle!" —O's Circle of Friends Member Paula Pile

2. Cetaphil Skin Soothing Shower and Bath Oil
Soap-, fragrance- and paraben-free, this oil contains vitamins B5 and E. ($15.50; drugstores)

3. Aveeno Skin Relief Gentle Scent Lotion
If you avoid scented lotion because it irritates, try this lightly fragranced alternative made especially for sensitive skin. ($10; drugstores)

4. La Mer After Sun Enhancer
This shimmery light gelée, packed with antioxidants, hydrates while creating a subtle, sun-kissed glow. ($125; Lamer.com)

5. Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion for Sensitive Skin and Children
This mineral-based sunscreen is great for delicate skin at any age. ($42; Shiseido.com)

6. Neutrogena CoolDry Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
This broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen allows perspiration to pass through, so it doesn't feel sticky. ($10.50; drugstores)
best nail colors

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Nails
The new, longer oval nail shape makes more of a statement, says polish expert Jin Soon. So choose a color that suits your skin tone. These ten shades are universally flattering.

1. Essie Nail Polish in Delhi Dance ($8.50; Essie.com)

2. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Mötley Hue ($10; drugstores)

3. CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Mauve Maverick ($10.50; CND.com for salons)

4. Clé de Peau Beauté Nail Lacquer in 6 ($25; CledePeauBeaute.com)

5. Formula X for Sephora Nail Polish in Breathtaking ($10.50; Sephora.com)

6. Butter London Sheer Wisdom Nail Tinted Moisturizer in Deep ($18; ButterLondon.com)

7. Zoya Nail Polish in Lake ($10; Zoya.com)

8. Jin Soon Nail Polish in Keppel ($18; Jinsoon.com)

9. Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro in Get Lucky ($20; DeborahLippmann.com)

10. OPI Nail Lacquer in Rich Girls & Po-Boys($10; drugstores)