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TotalBeauty.com Awards 2015: Best Makeup

Give your makeup drawer a makeover with these standout products
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Best BB / CC Cream
Editors' Pick Winner: Merle Norman CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Why: This color-correcting product will replace your daily foundation, thanks to the creamy, buildable coverage, matte (but not cakey) finish and eight-hour wear.

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

Readers' Choice Winner: Smashbox Camera Ready CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Dark Spot Correcting
Why: A tiny bit goes a long way for beautiful, natural coverage. I like to apply with a stippling brush and dust some mineral powder on top to set. It stays on all day and never gets shiny or oily.

Honorable Mention: Rimmel London BB Cream

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Best Blush
Editors' Pick Winner: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush
Why: We're not sure what's most impressive: the soft, shimmery finish of this gorgeous blush (which stays put all day and gives an ethereal glow) or the work-of-art packaging.

Honorable Mention: Flower Beauty Transforming Touch Powder-to-Crème Blush

Readers' Choice Winner: Nars Blush
Why: Every girl should have at least one Nars blush. I have the color Orgasm, and it is the prettiest of my blushes. One swipe gives you an instant glow. Two swipes is the perfect, flattering pink.

Honorable Mention: Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush

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Best Breakthrough Product
Editors' Pick Winner: Cover FX Custom Cover Drops
Why: Add these drops to any gel or cream to create your own customized foundation. Each drop contains suspended spheres of pigment, allowing you total control when in comes to coverage. Plus, it comes in 24 shades and three undertones -- making it easy to find your perfect match.

Honorable Mention: Charlotte Tilbury

Readers' Choice Winner: BareMinerals BareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation
Why: So simple to apply and blends easily into the skin. This product lasts all day when set with a face powder. My skin stays smooth and dewy, but not oily.

Honorable Mention: Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick

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Best Bronzer
Editors' Pick Winner: Giorgio Armani Maestro Liquid Summer SPF 15
Why: The serum-like formula of this easy-to-build bronzer is perfect for both contouring and faking a golden tan. Plus, the application is surprisingly foolproof.

Honorable Mention: Becca Shadow & Light Bronze/Contour Perfector

Readers' Choice Winner: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer
Why: I love this bronzer. I have found that it works well for any time of year. I recommend it for any skin tone, because it's easily buildable. It smells great, like chocolate, but not overpowering.

Honorable Mention: BareMinerals All-Over Face Color

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Best Brows
Editors' Pick Winner: Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Long-Wear Brow Pencil
Why: The slanted tip of this 16-hour brow pencil lets you draw soft or defined lines for the brows of your dreams. Use the attached spoolie to blend and put every hair into place.

Honorable Mention: Maybelline New York EyeStudio Brow Drama Sculpting Brow Mascara

Readers' Choice Winner: It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil
Why: I have extremely sparse brows and am always looking for brow makeup that is really natural-looking. This product is great. I have places where I have no hair, and this applies well to bare skin. With short feathery strokes I can get a very natural look.

Honorable Mention: Anastasia Brow Powder Duo

Spoiler alert: You're going to want to clear some room in your makeup bag for these amazing products. We swiped, swatched and tested all the latest and greatest in makeup, from BB creams and primers to mascaras and lipsticks -- and then we asked you to pick your favorites as well. Which products should you stock up during your next Sephora run? Keep reading to see all of the best makeup from our 2015 TotalBeauty.com Awards.

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BY ALLIE FLINN | AUG 19, 2015 | SHARES
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