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TotalBeauty Awards 2018: Best Makeup Products

After testing countless makeup products to see how they work IRL situations, we've narrowed it down to these holy grail items. Check out the best makeup of 2018.
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We've all heard the siren call of the makeup aisle. But even for those of us that could drift around Ulta for hours on end, the sheer volume of new makeup launches can be tough to keep up with. And that's where the 2018 TotalBeauty Awards come in. From buzzy eyeshadow palettes to the latest highlighter formulations, we've tested and reviewed as many beauty products as humanly possible over the past several months. Without further ado, here are our picks for the best makeup products of the year.

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Best BB/CC Cream
Editors' Pick Winner: Sports BB WetForce SPF 50+
Why: This ultralight BB cream is all you need for a day of fun in the sun. It dries to a soft powder finish, gives you serious coverage and protects with SPF 50+. Best of all, it feels like you aren't wearing any makeup.

Honorable Mention: Origins GinZing SPF 40 Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturizer

Readers' Choice Winner: It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+
Why: Is this product a fairytale or what? Poof, begone redness! Goodbye, oily skin. Dreams do come true.

Honorable Mention: Aveeno Positively Radiant CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30



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Best Blush
Editors' Pick Winner: Glossier Cloud Paint
Why: From the adorable paint tube-inspired packaging to the watercolor-like wash of color they provide, you can count these blushes as another win for Glossier. They're weightless, easy to blend and perfect for that natural glow. What more could a person ask for in a blush?

Honorable Mention: Burt's Bees Blush Makeup

Readers' Choice Winner: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush
Why: I never knew a blush could make such a difference. Normally, I'm scared to purchase an expensive blush because I feel they all work the same. Not true at all. This is the longest lasting blush I've ever used up to date. The colors in this line are wonderful and blend beautifully.

Honorable Mention: Milani Baked Blush



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Best Bronzer
Editors' Pick Winner: Makeup Geek Bronze Luster
Why: Looking for a believable faux glow minus the sun? Sweep on this silky, long-lasting powder bronzer. It's buildable and has just the right amount of sheen, thanks to the addition of pearl powder.

Honorable Mention: It Cosmetics Confidence In Your Glow

Readers' Choice Winner: Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Butter Bronzer
Why: This bronzer made me understand why people bother with wearing bronzer. I used to hate how warm or neutral bronzer looked on me because it always looked splotchy or made my light skin look orange-cast. This bronzer is actually neutral and VERY sheer. This works in my favor, as I can build it up across my face and neck without going too heavy.

Honorable Mention: Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer



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Best Brows
Editors' Pick Winner: IsaDora Perfect Brow Kit Duo Compact Powder
Why: This mini brow kit has all you need: tiny tools (a spoolie, tweezers and a brush) and, most importantly, a killer brow powder that lasts and lasts. You'll get brow drama in a flash and the soft-focus powder is so easy to use it's almost foolproof.

Honorable Mention: Sisley Phyto Sourcils Fix

Readers' Choice Winner: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
Why: It's perfect for rushed mornings because it takes almost no time at all to fill in my eyebrows. This is my hands-down favorite eyebrow pencil ever!

Honorable Mention: It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil



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