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The #ProductEmpties We Loved to the Last Drop

From new finds to longtime favorites, these are beauty products that our editors use until the bitter end (of the tube)
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The Cleansing Balm That Simplifies My Nightly Routine
I love experimenting with eye makeup -- from colorful shadows and liners to false lashes and mascaras that gives me a faux-lash look. But when the end of the day comes, I just want to take it all off and hop into bed -- which, with long-wear mascara, especially -- is sometimes easier said than done. Not so with It Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, $38, which takes off every last bit of makeup, struggle-free.

The product is not only a cleansing balm, but a makeup remover and anti-aging serum that contains hyaluronic acid, peptides and antioxidants, as well as other wrinkle-combating ingredients. The consistency is similar to solidified coconut oil -- you massage it into your face for about a minute before adding water, then rinse. For me, the most amazing part is how easily it dissolves the most stubborn mascara and those pesky clumps of eyelash glue that typically rip out your lashes when you try to rub them away with your fingers.

Gone are the days of using multiple steps to cleanse my face at bedtime or doing a one-step wash only to wake up with raccoon eyes in the morning. With It Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, I go to bed with a clean, moisturized and nourished face -- sans makeup. What more could I ask for? --Hannah Savin

To see more of my favorite things, follow me on Instagram @hannah_savin

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The Perfume That Makes Me Wish for Snow
A snow bunny I'm not. But put me in Aspen, and you'll find me by the fire in my faux-fur-lined sweater, sipping warm, ginger-infused cocktails (after going for a dip in the heated outdoor pool). Because even though I'm not so graceful on the slopes, I'm all about that laid-back yet glamorous après ski vibe.

Since I'm not in the habit of jet-setting to snowy environs, I rely on Maison Martin Margiela's Replica By the Fireplace fragrance, $125, to transport me there. Its unique, smoky scent of vanilla, balsam and pepper makes me feel like I'm curled up by a roaring fire, while a winter storm dances outside.

The unisex fragrance goes on woodsy and smoky, as if you've anointed yourself with incense. But give it time to open up and mellow, and the scent sweetens to a delicious aroma of roasted chestnuts. It's a smell that's at once sophisticated, cozy and alluring. Just try to keep others from sniffing you.--Jill Provost

For more of my favorite things, follow me on Instagram @jilleprovost

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The 3-Step Concealer That's Worth Every Extra Second
As I've gotten older, concealers settle into the fine lines around my eyes. Now, "creaseless" is a prerequisite for any concealer I try.

When I first took home Lancôme Le Corrector Pro Concealer Kit, I was skeptical. Three steps? Really? I started with the lighter color, which has a drier consistency, and patted it onto my dark circles. Then, I used the darker, creamier concealer to blend. (I also used this one around my nose and on any other red spots.) I finished it off with a dusting of powder. The result was totally natural and 12 hours later I was still crease-free. I've used it every day since. --Dawn Davis

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The Lightweight Eye Cream That's My Nightly Indulgence
My nighttime beauty routine is one of the most relaxing parts of my day. Along with night cream, scar cream and lip oil, eye cream is a must. (I'm convinced I'm just going to wake up one morning with crows' feet.) I hadn't been able to find one that was anything special -- that is until Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Concentrate, $85, landed on my desk.

Unlike most eye creams, this Fresh cream provides lightweight hydration that doesn't clog my pores. It makes the skin under my eyes feel firmer and smoother almost instantly, and I swear my dark circles haven't made an appearance since I added this to my skin-care arsenal. Plus, natural ingredients like black tea, blackberry leaf extract and lychee seed extract give the product a light scent that's not artificial-smelling. Take that, crows' feet. --Hayley Mason

Ever had a beauty product you love so much that you shook, hacked, scraped or squeezed its container until you were absolutely positive you had expended all of its precious contents? Rare indeed is the product that elicits that deliciously desperate feeling, especially in beauty editors. So when our team of beauty mavens encounters a rave-worthy product, you know it's the real deal. Herewith, our editors rattle off their "beauty empties," aka the best beauty products that they can't help but use until the last drop. Read on for their best nail polishes, hair products, skin care products and makeup now.
MAR 13, 2020 | SHARES
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