150 Best Beauty Products

Makeup -- Face
1. Laura Mercier Foundation ($38). A sure bet for a perfectly polished finish. It's especially good for evening. In oil-free and moisturizing formulas.
2. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation ($48). Elegantly enhances without masking skin.
3. Chanel Vitalumière Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15 ($50). Sheer to medium coverage with a dewy satin finish.
4. Diorskin Pure Light Sheer Skin-Lighting Makeup SPF 15 ($38.50). Illuminating and oil-free, for that I'm-not-wearing-makeup look.
5. Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation ($65). Hand-mixed, while you wait, to match your skin tone precisely.
6. Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick ($36). Portable and user-friendly, for the girl on the go.
7. Shu Uemura Nobara Cream Foundation ($22). Fade-resistant, with the smooth texture of a liquid and the convenience of a compact.
8. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 ($38). An ingenious product for casual wear -- or the foundation-phobic.
9. Dermablend Cover Crème ($27). Cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists recommend this heavier preparation to postsurgical patients.
10. Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer ($42). The standout-favorite concealer among makeup artists and beauty editors.
11. Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer ($66). This stick is another overwhelmingly popular pick because of its silky consistency and effective coverage.
12. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage ($28). Classic, and still the best blend-to-match concealer around.
13. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat ($36). Every purse should hold this totable complexion-brightening pen.
14. Prescriptives Vibrant Vitamin Infuser for Dull, Stressed Skin ($45). The pearlescent finish awakens tired-looking complexions.
15. Chanel Natural Finish Pressed Powder ($42). Matte, transparent and oil-controlling, and everyone loves its big mirror.

Makeup -- Cheeks
34. NARS Blush in Orgasm ($22.50). In spite of its X-rated name, this golden-peach hue gets an A+.
35. M.A.C Powder Blush in Margin ($16.50). This M.A.C. staple is best on peachy skin tones.
36. YSL Touche Blush ($38). Application is clean and sure with this clever sponge-topped pot.
37. Stila Convertible Color ($20). Compact and chic, this cream does double duty on lips and cheeks.
38. Bobbi Brown Cream Blush Stick ($25). Leaves a soft, dewy finish on cheeks, without greasiness.
39. Clinique Gel Blush ($10.50). A natural-looking wash of translucent color that's fade-proof.
40. Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder ($34). Twenty years old and still the best bronzer around.
41. NARS The Multiple ($35). Versatile cream-to-powder color for eyes and cheeks. We especially love the South Beach and Copacabana tones.
Makeup -- Lips
42. Laura Mercier Sheer Lip Color ($19). Hues that say, "I was born with lips this beautiful."
43. Lorac Lipstick ($17.50). The original celebrity brand, with colors that take drama to a new level.
44. Estée Lauder Pure Color Lipstick ($22). For high shine and notice-me shades.
45. Clé de Peau Beauté Lipstick in #51 ($55). A multidimensional translucent brown that's sensual and elegant.
46. Chanel Hydrabase Lipstick in Coco Red ($23). A scarlet worthy of bearing Coco Chanel's name.
47. M.A.C. Lip Pencil in Spice ($11.50). Still the iconic color for lining (or filling in) your pout.
48. La Prairie Luxe Lip Liner in Nude ($45). Features a lip brush on one end and a refillable color cartridge on the other.
49. Kiehl's Lip Gloss in Golden Berry ($11.50). The prettiest sheer cherry wash.
50. Lancôme Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss ($15.50). Beautiful, wet-looking color in "juicy" seasonal shades.
51. Chanel Glossimer ($24.50). Its gel texture gives lips an ultraglossy shine.
52. Origins Lip Gloss in Sheer Fig ($11). Never feels sticky, and your lips always look luscious.
53. Chantecaille Lip Gloss ($25). Lip gloss for ladies -- sophisticated hues in a stylish silver compact.
54. Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 ($5.50). Still the quintessential chapped-lip soother.
55. Smith's Rosebud Salve ($5). At 112 years old, it has a devoted following among makeup artists and civilians alike.
56. NARS Artist Palette ($60). Travel-friendly combinations in usable colors -- all you need.

Makeup -- Tools
57. Paula Dorf Foundation Brush ($35). Cut and shaped by hand for precise application.
58. Kevyn Aucoin Large Blush & Powder Brush ($65). Extraordinarily plush for powder, blush and bronzer.
59. Trish McEvoy Tapered Blush Brush #37 ($58). Soft blue-squirrel hair with a tapered head that makes you feel like a pro.
60. Shu Uemura Kolinsky Sable Eye Shadow Brush #12 ($130). The gold standard, period.
61. Stila #13 Eyeliner Brush ($18). Two left hands? Turning eye shadow into liner is a cinch with this tool.
62. Shu Uemura Handy Wool Brush ($20). A slanted-head, badger-hair brush for filling in brows.
63. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Brush ($26). This synthetic-fiber brush fits snugly into corners, crevices and anywhere else you might need concealer.
64. La Prairie Lip Brush ($28). Small enough to toss in your purse, and the cover protects your bag's lining.
65. Trish McEvoy Velour Puff ($12). Gently blends blush and powder for a seamless finish.
66. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($15). Still the best in the biz; Shu Uemura's signature tool.
67. Tweezerman Slant Tweezer ($18-$20). Grabs even the finest hairs.
68. Shiseido Oil-Control Blotting Paper ($14). Lightly powdered sheets quickly transform skin from shiny to matte.
69. M.A.C. Blot Film ($11.50). Absorbs skin oil without altering makeup or depositing powder.
70. Shu Uemura Non-Latex Sponges ($2-$4.50). Plush square, oval and round sponges.
71. Q-Tips Cotton Swabs ($3.50 for 500). Easily the most useful (and multifunctional) beauty tool around -- you can't live without them.

Makeup brushes pictured from left: Paula Dorf (57), Shu Uemura (62), Trish McEvoy (59), Kevyn Aucoin (58), Laura Mercier (63), Shu Uemura (60), La Prairie (64).

Skin Care -- Cleansers and Toners
72. Jo Malone Eucalyptus & Mint Frothing Cleansing Cream ($35). A wake-up call in an invigorating, soap-free lather.
73. Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam ($18). Removes makeup and oil with purifying microbeads.
74. Kiehl's Ultra Moisturizing Cleansing Cream ($18.50). A decadent whipped formula for very dry skin.
75. Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser ($29). Talk about multitasking: this cleans, exfoliates, detoxifies and tones.
76. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser ($6). Recommended by dermatologists because it's gentle enough for sensitive skin.
77. Yon-Ka Lotion PNG ($29). Refreshing botanical mist toner that even calms irritation, sunburn and shaving rash.

Skin Care -- Eye Creams
78. Sisley Sisleÿa Eye and Lip Contour Cream ($150). Quickly diminishes signs of fatigue and telltale fine lines.
79. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Recovery Complex ($45). The secret to waking up looking refreshed.
80. RéVive Intensité les Yeux ($175). Banishes dark circles and plumps fine lines.

Skin Care -- Moisturizers
81. Crème de la Mer ($110). The precious sea-kelp formulation with legions of followers.
82. Jo Malone Vitamin E Gel ($90). Legendary: this panacea (finally available in the U.S.) treats ultradry skin everywhere -- lips, cuticles, hands and feet.
83. Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Vitamin Complex ($20). A seven-vitamin/mineral cocktail with SPF 15.
84. Estée Lauder DayWear Plus Multi-Protection Moisturizer SPF 15 ($37.50). Shields your complexion from exposure to the sun and pollution.
85. Clarins Radiance-Plus Self Tanning Cream-Gel ($48.50). Contains a smidgen of self-tanner to imbue skin with a subtle glow while it moisturizes.
86. Sisley Lisley Day Cream ($115). A botanical infusion that's lightweight and elegant.
87. Natura Bissé Diamond ($235). A superluxe energy booster for your skin.
88. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Creme ($82.50). Need extra moisturizing? This rich formula is tops for nighttime.
Skin Care -- Wrinkle Fighters, Skin Enhancers, Treatments and More
89. Chanel Précision Lift Sérum Extrême ($110). Your first line of defense against fine lines and wrinkles.
90. Remède Sweep ($44). This nonabrasive facial exfoliator has a cult following and even inspired a body polish.
91. Darphin Aromatic Care ($62). Essential oils for the face that purify, nourish and detoxify skin.
92. Osmotics Blue Copper 5 Intensive Treatment Ampoules ($150). A seven-night copper-peptide regimen to improve firmness and hydration. Ideal for soothing skin following sun damage and laser or peel treatments.
93. B. Kamins Booster Blue Rosacea Treatment ($62). Neutralizes the blotchy, red inflammation of rosacea.
94. MD Skincare Alpha-Beta Home Facial System ($68). An uncomplicated, not too aggressive, at-home chemical peel.
95. Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret ($95). Late night? A few drops erase signs of fatigue by morning.
96. Astara Blue Flame Purification Mask ($37). Zaps oiliness and breakouts. Also a great spot treatment.
97. Valmont Nature Moisturizing Mask ($85). Staves off the early signs of aging.
98. Clé de Peau Beauté Facial Contour Treatment ($120). A quick pick-me-up in a box.
99. Aquaphor ($6). Apply it on dry or cracked skin, diaper rash, cuticles, sunburns, burns, lips, eczema, scrapes and shaving bumps. Its uses are endless.

Body -- Products for All-Over Use
100. Frédéric Fekkai Crème Luxueuse ($65). Puts the "treat" in treatment. This decadent shea-butter cream smells divine.
101. Kiehl's Creme de Corps Pump ($42). This much-loved skin softener tackles the driest skin conditions.
102. Acqua di Parma Cologne Cream ($48). A must for fans of the citrus-scented Acqua di Parma Colonia.
Body -- Hands and Nails
103. La Prairie Cellular Hand Cream ($85). Moisturizes and shields hands from environmental damage.
104. La Mer The Hand Treatment ($70). Formulated with La Mer's precious broth to leave hands unbelievably soft.
105. Essie Nail Polish in Fed Up ($8). A T&C favorite; we think it's the perfect neutral pink.
106. NARS Nail Polish in Jungle Red ($15). Sun filters prevent this sexy siren red from discoloring.
107. OPI Nail Lacquer in I'm Not Really a Waitress ($7.50). Make an impression with this ravishing red.
108. Nailtiques Formula #2 ($18). Prevents nails from peeling and splitting.
109. Dior Diorlisse Ridge Filler for Nails ($16.50). Smoothes nails -- and the subtle pink hue is more than pretty enough to wear solo.
110. Essie Quick-e Drying Drops ($15). Put two drops on each polished nail and you'll have a rock-hard finish.
111. Creative Nail Design Solar Oil ($8). Jojoba, vitamin E and rice-bran and sweet-almond oils condition nails and cuticles.
112. OPI Mini Nipper ($15). Just the right size and shape to nip cuticles in the bud.

Body -- Feet
113. Origins Reinventing the Heel ($19.50). For feet that need some TLC. Slather it on for overnight moisturizing.
114. L'Occitane Exfoliating Foot Cream ($23). Poppy seeds, walnut powder and clay whittle away dry patches.
115. Diamancel Foot File #20 ($36). Made with industrial-grade diamonds to obliterate dry skin and calluses.

Teeth
116. Supersmile Whitening Toothpaste ($16). The calcium-peroxide mix removes the sticky film to which stains and plaque adhere.
117. Glide Dental Floss ($4). So thin and easy to slip between teeth, it'll convert even anti-flossers.
118. Crest Whitestrips Premium ($35). No trays, no visits to a dentist, no lasers -- teeth whitening has never been so simple.

Hair -- Shampoos
119. Kérastase Bain Satin in Level One or Two ($24). Especially great for colored tresses or locks that need serious moisturizing.
120. Lancôme Hair Sensation Volumizing Gel Shampoo ($16.50). Gives oomph to flat, fine hair, especially when paired with Lancôme's Extra-Body Non-Rinse Conditioner.
121. Frédéric Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo ($18.50). Removes styling product buildup and mineral residue that cause dullness.
122. Aveda Black Malva Shampoo ($8). Enhances tones in dark hair while discouraging brassiness.
123. Neutrogena T/Gel ($7). A surprisingly luxurious (and pleasant-smelling) shampoo that stops dandruff in its tracks.

Hair -- Conditioners and Treatments
124. Kérastase Lait Vital Protéiné ($31). Supernourishing to hair without weighing it down.
125. Terax Original Crema Conditioner ($16). We can't get over how well it moisturizes our overworked hair.
126. Matrix Biolage Daily Leave-In Tonic ($11). Eliminate flyaways with this lightweight leave-in conditioner.
127. Phyto 7 Plant-Based Treatment Cream ($22). A leave-in cream for dry, stressed hair.
128. Bumble and Bumble Leave In (or Rinse Out) Conditioner ($16). The name says it all. Your choice.
129. Aveda Rosemary Mint Equalizing Hair Conditioning Rinse ($8.50). Makes fine hair fabulous.
130. John Sahag Condition ($15.50). Three great conditioners, for fine, coarse and chemically treated hair.
131. Kérastase Masquintense ($36). The ultimate cream mask for putting life back into overprocessed hair.
132. John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor ($28). A blend of exotic fruits and oils so natural you could eat it.

Hair -- Detanglers, Gels, Mousses and Sprays
133. Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam ($8). Pumps volume and hold into your hairstyles.
134. Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme ($10). Calms and adds texture to coarse hair.
135. Philip B. Drop Dead Straightening Baume ($20). As the name promises, this balm delivers pin-straight, perfect hair.
136. Redken Hardwear 16 Super Strong Gel ($10). Lasting control that washes out like a dream.
137. Bumble and Bumble Sumo Wax ($19). Great for adding texture, definition and perhaps even some spikiness.
138. Redken Glass 01 Smoothing Serum ($14). The answer to bad-hair days, whatever the weather. It banishes frizzies and imparts high shine.
139. Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray ($11.50). Great hold without stiffness.
140. Rene Furterer Fioravanti No-Rinse Detangling Spritz ($18). A daily-use detangler that also adds sheen to hair.
141. Kiehl's High-Gloss Conditioning and Styling Oil ($20.50). This featherweight oil gives hair incredible luster and shine.
142. John Frieda Sheer Blonde Volumizing Spray ($5.50). Delivers lift at the roots as well as overall volume to skimpy strands.

Hair -- Brushes and Tools
143. Super Solano Hair Dryer ($89). Top-notch turbo power that's just the thing for creating sleeker styles.
144. Hot Tools Curling Iron ($28-$35). Its variable heat settings and multiple barrel widths create perfect curls.
145. Solano Sapphire Iron ($85-$135). The choice of discerning stylists, despite the rising popularity of ceramic irons.
146. Conair Ion Shine Instant Heat Hairsetter ($30). Hot rollers charged with ions to eliminate static and frizz.
147. Goody Ouchless Elastics ($3). Fabulous colors, great hold, no metal.
148. Frédéric Fekkai Extra Large Round Brush ($65). An essential boar-bristle tool that's perfect for styling shoulder-length and long hair.
149. Mason Pearson Boar Bristle Paddle Brushes ($57.50-$195). You'd be hard pressed to find a hairstylist who doesn't own (and rave about) these.
150. Denman Vent Brush ($10). Great for detangling wet hair, and its open design makes for speedy blow-drying.


Source: Ivillage