Here are some of the best voted beauty products of 2009
MAC Lipglass
LIP GLOSS WITH BEST COLOR RANGE
This pigment-drenched gloss is available in a variety of dramatic shades—from pale, silvery pinks to wickedly intense plums. Pros also praise the sponge tip, which ensures a quick, even application.
This pigment-drenched gloss is available in a variety of dramatic shades—from pale, silvery pinks to wickedly intense plums. Pros also praise the sponge tip, which ensures a quick, even application.
$14; buy online now at maccosmetics.com.
Lancome Definicils
BEST WATERPROOF MASCARA
Unlike other long-wear formulas, “it doesn’t make lashes stiff,” says makeup artist Jeanine Lobell, who also praises its superior thickening ability. The best part: It comes off easily with makeup remover, so no more lost lashes.
Unlike other long-wear formulas, “it doesn’t make lashes stiff,” says makeup artist Jeanine Lobell, who also praises its superior thickening ability. The best part: It comes off easily with makeup remover, so no more lost lashes.
$24; buy online now at lancome-usa.com.
Nars
BEST POWDER BLUSH
A swirl of this fine-milled cheek color delivers “the most natural-looking flush,” says N.Y.C. makeup artist Tina Turnbow. Available in a wide range of hues, from the brightest coral to the palest rose.
A swirl of this fine-milled cheek color delivers “the most natural-looking flush,” says N.Y.C. makeup artist Tina Turnbow. Available in a wide range of hues, from the brightest coral to the palest rose.
$25; buy online now at narscosmetics.com.
Max Factor Erace Cover Up
BEST INEXPENSIVE CONCEALER
Unlike most bargain formulas, this has an ultra-creamy texture that won’t settle into fine lines or wrinkles. “If I had a job at 5 in the morning and needed concealer, I would go straight to the drugstore and buy this one,” says Los Angeles makeup artist Amy Chance.
Unlike most bargain formulas, this has an ultra-creamy texture that won’t settle into fine lines or wrinkles. “If I had a job at 5 in the morning and needed concealer, I would go straight to the drugstore and buy this one,” says Los Angeles makeup artist Amy Chance.
$5; buy online now at drugstore.com.
L’Oreal Paris True Match
BEST INEXPENSIVE FOUNDATION
“Whenever I walk into a drugstore, this line always catches my eye because the range of colors is so perfect,” raves N.Y.C. makeup artist Margot Boccia. All 24 shades go on ultra-sheer and layer nicely for fuller coverage, says Kerry Washington’s makeup artist Nick Barose.
“Whenever I walk into a drugstore, this line always catches my eye because the range of colors is so perfect,” raves N.Y.C. makeup artist Margot Boccia. All 24 shades go on ultra-sheer and layer nicely for fuller coverage, says Kerry Washington’s makeup artist Nick Barose.
$11; buy online now at drugstore.com.
Essie Mademoiselle
BEST NEUTRAL
“I have 300 polish shades in my kit, but this is the one I use 60 percent of the time,” says Charlize Theron’s nail pro April Foreman of the clean, sheer pink.
“I have 300 polish shades in my kit, but this is the one I use 60 percent of the time,” says Charlize Theron’s nail pro April Foreman of the clean, sheer pink.
$9; buy online now at essie.com.
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