Wondering which foundation, mascara or brow serum is worth adding to cart? Scroll this list of our readers’ favorite makeup and nail products to find the next game changer in your routine.
FAVORITE TINTED LIP TREATMENT
U BEAUTY The Plasma Lip Compound ($68)
A celeb- and beauty editor-favorite, this tinted lip treatment (it also comes in clear) gives you the plump, hydrated pout you’ve always dreamed of. With more than 15 shades, there’s one for every outfit.
"Love the formula—smooths my lips, feels really good. I like the color it came in [Fawn], along with the metal applicator that feels great. Highly recommend."
Monique D., 58, Kentucky
FAVORITE LIP LINER
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat ($26)
This iconic lip liner lives up to its impressive reputation. It’s easy to use and doesn’t smudge, leaving you with natural-looking, plumped-up lips. Of course, Pillow Talk is the most iconic shade, but the other 22 are just as stunning.
"This has become a staple in my makeup bag. It goes on smoothly, doesn’t tug and helps my lipstick last longer without feathering. The shade Pillow Talk is incredibly flattering and looks natural, even on more mature skin. It gives my lips shape without looking overdrawn."
Clara W., 54, New Jersey
FAVORITE LIPSTICK
Dior Addict Shine Lipstick ($48)
Boasting intensely pigmented color, this shine-boosting lippie goes on smooth and buttery, helping to hydrate lips while making a statement.
"This feels more like a nourishing balm than lipstick, which I love. It's light, smooth and never settles into lines. The soft shine adds just enough polish without looking overdone."
Elise L., 44, Illinois
FAVORITE FOUNDATION
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation ($52)
This best-selling foundation is in it for the long haul. The smooth, matte formula holds up against sweat, heat and oil, all the while blurring imperfections for a flawless complexion.
"Hands down the best foundation there is! This is the only foundation that lasts all day without any reapplication needed."
Melissa O., 39, North Carolina
FAVORITE CONCEALER
Hourglass Cosmetics Vanish Airbrush Concealer ($38)
This full-coverage concealer magically camouflages imperfections while feeling weightless. Plus, it has a brightening component that helps with dark under-eyes.
"This concealer has the best coverage! I let it sit for a minute before blending and it looks flawless every time. Highly recommend!"
Sienna D., 31, Florida
FAVORITE BRONZER
NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder ($42)
After all these years, it’s still hard for other bronzers to compete with this icon, which imparts the perfect sunkissed glow.
"This bronzer gives just the right amount of warmth and blends effortlessly into my skin. It never looks muddy, and the finish always feels natural and smooth."
Tessa L., 34, Arizona
FAVORITE HIGHLIGHTER
Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter ($27)
The Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter looks like it was dipped in stardust. The pearlescent formula imparts a gorgeous, glassy shine onto skin for an instant lit-from-within glow.
"I love this highlighter because it gives the most beautiful, soft-focus glow without emphasizing texture. It feels weightless on the skin and catches the light in the prettiest way."
Kaylee S., 30, Oregon
FAVORITE LIP TREATMENT
RescueMD Restorative Lip Treatment ($48)
When lips need serious rehab, turn to this treatment. It will bring them back to life, no matter how dry or bitten up they are. It's also a great hydrator after lip filler injections.
"I absolutely love this lip treatment. I have flaky lips, and this treats them without feeling heavy or greasy."
Colleen C., 54, Oregon
FAVORITE LIP GLOSS
NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss ($6)
Silky shine meets a wearable, nonsticky formula in this iconic lip gloss. It comes in 34 rich, pigmented shades, from diverse nudes and sweet pinks to muted lilac and even pitch black, so there’s a look for every mood you can imagine.
"My favorite gloss EVER! So smooth, not sticky and the color payoff is surprisingly good. It gives just enough shine without feeling heavy or tacky."
Jenna F., 29, Washington
FAVORITE BLUSH
Patrick Ta Beauty Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo ($38)
Inspired by Patrick Ta’s signature blush technique, this duo uses a patented biomimetic pigment to create strong adhesion, show true, even color and create a natural-looking finish. Start with powder for a warm, luxe flush and finish with the crème for a radiant, sun-catching finish.
"I love this duo because it gives me that soft glow from the cream and just the right pop from the powder. The layering together looks super natural and lasts longer than most blushes I've tried!"
Isabelle M., 26, California
FAVORITE EYELINER
Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil ($29)
Comfortable, effortless glide meets long-lasting and waterproof wear thanks to a creamy, blendable formula and fine-but-strong pencil. Get the graphic look of precise lash line application or smoke it out with the built-in smudger for a sultry, easy smoky eye.
"This eyeliner stays on the waterline all day, until I wash my face! It's creamy enough that you can apply it without any tugging or dragging. It's the best."
Shila I., 51, Georgia
FAVORITE MASCARA
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara ($26)
There’s a reason why this instantly lengthening tubing mascara keeps winning major beauty awards—there’s just nothing else like it on the market. With 36-hour flake-free technology, it evenly coats lashes for defined, long lashes that won’t clump, while an orchid stem cell complex keeps lashes healthy and strong.
"Don't know how I went so long without this mascara in my life. It doesn't clump together or smudge throughout the day, and is so easy to remove. My only complaint is that I wish I had tried it sooner!"
Nancy K., 51, Ohio
FAVORITE EYESHADOW
MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow ($25)
Ophthalmologist-tested and safe for contact-wearers, this iconic eyeshadow offers a full suite of non-creasing shades for every look imaginable. Apply wet or dry for powerful, saturated pigment that goes on smooth and blends like a dream.
"This shadow goes on so nicely and stays in place all day without creasing. The pigment is strong, but so easy to control, which makes it great for everyday wear."
Celeste M., 53, New York
FAVORITE BROW PENCIL
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ($26)
Sparse, patchy, thin and fine brows have met their match! This ultrafine brow pencil combines the best of coverage and pigment to create natural-looking, hair-like strokes, while the attached spoolie helps evenly distribute product for even coverage.
"Brow Wiz is the best! Its slanted design makes the application so smooth and easy to use. It doesn't turn waxy like other brow pencils either."
Stacy K., 34, Nevada
FAVORITE BROW GEL
Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel ($28)
Bamboo cellulose fibers and provitamin B5 work together to make brows look thick and defined, while rich pigment delivers mess-free and smudge-proof wear that lasts and lasts.
"This is the best brow product if you're looking for something that stays on ALL DAY and doesn't smudge!"
Destiny E., 41, Arizona
FAVORITE LASH SERUM
NULASTIN Lash Follicle Fortifying Serum ($84)
It takes just 12 weeks for lashes to look visibly fuller and thicker thanks to the expertly designed biomimetic ingredients like strengthening keratin and lash-anchoring elastin in this lash serum. Reduce shedding and fallout with growth factors that jump-start natural lash growth.
"This serum has become a must in my routine. My lashes feel stronger, look healthier and I’ve noticed less fallout during makeup removal."
Monica L., 65, California
FAVORITE BROW SERUM
Grande Cosmetics GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum ($73)
Whether your brows are over-plucked and sparse or thinning and patchy, this brow serum’s blend of amino acids, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid delivers the fortification, hydration and growth support needed to get fuller-looking brows in just six to eight weeks.
"I always get results from this serum. After just a few weeks, my brows look so much fuller and I don't have to fill them in as much!"
Candace B., 39, Washington, D.C.
FAVORITE NAIL POLISH
OPI Nail Polish ($12)
From full-pigment statement classics like “Big Apple Red” to signature clean-girl favorite “Bubble Bath,” this nail polish is an industry titan for a reason. With more than 300 shades to choose from and up to a week of wear, your next mani is a guaranteed winner.
"OPI never misses—smooth application, huge selection of colors, and a finish that actually looks salon-quality every time."
Evelyn D., 35, Michigan
FAVORITE PRESS-ON NAILS
colorFX by imPRESS Press-On Nails ($11)
Pre-applied adhesive takes all the mess out of press-on nails for the easiest manicure ever with up to 10 days of wear, and the colorFX collection ups the ante with gorgeous chromatic finishes in everything from bold shimmer black to super-wearable nudes.
"I love that I can change my nails every week with the cutest designs! It’s so easy, no mess and they look like a fresh salon set every time."
Amber H., 38, Virginia
