There are certain makeup staples that you need before you start adding your color cosmetics. We’ve rounded up the most amazing must-try products. Check them out, then go forth and slay!
01
Best Blushes
These pretty pigments make our melanin glow.
○ GLOSSIER Cloud Paint ($18)
○ MENTED COSMETICS Make You Blush ($22)
02
Best Concealers
They’re perfect companions to your favorite foundations.
○ NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30)
○ MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Self-Setting Concealer ($28)
○ BEAUTY BAKERIE Instabake 3-in-1 Hydrating Concealer ($20)
○ FENTY BEAUTY Pro Filt’r Concealer ($26)
03
Best Makeup Removers
Winged liner may be hard to put on, but these treats make it easy to take even waterproof formulas right off.
○ MARY KAY Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover ($17)
○ OLAY Daily Facials 5 in 1 Clean Water- Activated Cleansing Cloths ($10)
○ LANCÔME Miel-En-Mousse Foaming Cleansing Makeup Remover with Acacia Honey ($40)
04
Best Highlighters
Make sure you have one of these glow-inducing products within arm’s reach to enhance your inner light.
○ LAURA MERCIER Face Illuminator ($45)
○ CHANEL Le Gel Pailleté Transparent Shimmering Gel ($50)
○ ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Loose Highlighter, ($25)
○ YSL BEAUTY Touche Éclat Shimmer Stick Highlighter ($34)
05
Best Foundations
More companies are doing an amazing job of creating hues that celebrate the beautiful range of our complexions.
○ FENTY BEAUTY Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation ($35)
○ ESTÉE LAUDER Double Wear Stay-In-Place Foundation ($43)
○ ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Luminous Foundation ($38)
○ CLINIQUE Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 ($30)
06
Best Makeup Brushes
What you use to apply your makeup can be just as important as the makeup itself. Try these soft-bristled marvels that sweep delicately over the skin yet still produce results that last.
○ SHISEIDO Hanatsubaki Hake Polishing Brush ($49)
○ IT COSMETICS Heavenly Luxe Makeup Brush #7 ($48)
○ SIGMA BEAUTY Dimensional Brush Set ($82)