Editors' Pick Winner: Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Tint-In-Oil
Why: It was love at first swipe with this lip gloss. It contains a blend of four essential oils that make for an ultra hydrating, ultra shiny gloss that doesn't feel sticky or heavy. As for the color selection? Absolutely gorgeous.
Honorable Mention: Urban Decay Revolution High-Color Lipgloss
Readers' Choice Winner: NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss
Why: This NYX butter gloss definitely lives up to the hype. Great pigmentation that gives your lips a nice wash of color. Applies supersmooth and not too sticky. I'm going to get all the colors.
Honorable Mention: Artistry Light Up Lip Gloss
Why: It was love at first swipe with this lip gloss. It contains a blend of four essential oils that make for an ultra hydrating, ultra shiny gloss that doesn't feel sticky or heavy. As for the color selection? Absolutely gorgeous.
Honorable Mention: Urban Decay Revolution High-Color Lipgloss
Readers' Choice Winner: NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss
Why: This NYX butter gloss definitely lives up to the hype. Great pigmentation that gives your lips a nice wash of color. Applies supersmooth and not too sticky. I'm going to get all the colors.
Honorable Mention: Artistry Light Up Lip Gloss
Editors' Pick Winner: Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Crème
Why: The lipstick of your dreams has arrived -- and it's available in 20 shades. It glides onto lips precisely and without tugging, and stays put through an entire workday. Even though it dries to a gorgeous, matte finish, it leaves lips hydrated and supple.
Honorable Mention: CoverGirl Outlast Longwear Lipstick
Readers' Choice Winner: M.A.C. Lipstick
Why: This lipstick is a dream. It goes on smoothly, and you can't even feel it on. When you press your lips together, you don't get that sticky feeling that you get with other lipsticks. It's superlong-wear and lasts all day with minimal touching up.
Honorable Mention: Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor
Why: The lipstick of your dreams has arrived -- and it's available in 20 shades. It glides onto lips precisely and without tugging, and stays put through an entire workday. Even though it dries to a gorgeous, matte finish, it leaves lips hydrated and supple.
Honorable Mention: CoverGirl Outlast Longwear Lipstick
Readers' Choice Winner: M.A.C. Lipstick
Why: This lipstick is a dream. It goes on smoothly, and you can't even feel it on. When you press your lips together, you don't get that sticky feeling that you get with other lipsticks. It's superlong-wear and lasts all day with minimal touching up.
Honorable Mention: Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor
Editors' Pick Winner: Sephora Collection Pro Contour Kabuki #82
Why: Consider 2015 the year of the contour. This uniquely shaped, supersoft brush from Sephora makes defining your cheekbones so easy, even a total contouring novice can do it.
Honorable Mention: E.L.F. Studio Ultimate Blending Brush
Readers' Choice Winner: Real Techniques Powder Brush
Why: This is a great brush. It has fluffy, soft bristles and works like a charm to blend all your makeup. The price is such a steal for the quality -- I recommend this brand instead of more expensive brushes.
Honorable Mention: E.L.F. Studio Powder Brush
Why: Consider 2015 the year of the contour. This uniquely shaped, supersoft brush from Sephora makes defining your cheekbones so easy, even a total contouring novice can do it.
Honorable Mention: E.L.F. Studio Ultimate Blending Brush
Readers' Choice Winner: Real Techniques Powder Brush
Why: This is a great brush. It has fluffy, soft bristles and works like a charm to blend all your makeup. The price is such a steal for the quality -- I recommend this brand instead of more expensive brushes.
Honorable Mention: E.L.F. Studio Powder Brush
Editors' Pick Winner: CoverGirl The Super Sizer by LashBlast Mascara
Why: This mascara gives you everything: insane volume, length and curl at an amazing price. The rubber bristles on the wand grab every last lash, resulting in wide-awake, defined eyes.
Honorable Mention: Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils
Readers' Choice Winner: CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara
Why: My eyes look naked without mascara, and this makes them look like they are wearing Paris couture. My lashes are lush, full and -- best of all -- no clumps.
Honorable Mention: Lancôme Définicils
Why: This mascara gives you everything: insane volume, length and curl at an amazing price. The rubber bristles on the wand grab every last lash, resulting in wide-awake, defined eyes.
Honorable Mention: Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils
Readers' Choice Winner: CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara
Why: My eyes look naked without mascara, and this makes them look like they are wearing Paris couture. My lashes are lush, full and -- best of all -- no clumps.
Honorable Mention: Lancôme Définicils
Editors' Pick Winner: Dolce & Gabbana Perfection Veil Pressed Powder
Why: This sheer, pressed powder sets makeup to seamless perfection and keeps skin shine-free all day. Available in six colors, the ever-so-subtle tint counteracts dullness and makes skin look radiant and bright.
Honorable Mention: Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Loose Powder
Readers' Choice Winner: BareMinerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Why: I love this foundation because it is light, natural and adds a soft shimmer and glow to my skin. It gives my face a little sunshine but doesn't feel heavy.
Honorable Mention: Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder
Why: This sheer, pressed powder sets makeup to seamless perfection and keeps skin shine-free all day. Available in six colors, the ever-so-subtle tint counteracts dullness and makes skin look radiant and bright.
Honorable Mention: Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Loose Powder
Readers' Choice Winner: BareMinerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Why: I love this foundation because it is light, natural and adds a soft shimmer and glow to my skin. It gives my face a little sunshine but doesn't feel heavy.
Honorable Mention: Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder
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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