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A Thrifty New Yorker's Drugstore Faves
Must-Haves:
"I follow a lot of British beauty editors and bloggers on Instagram, and they all rave about Boots products. I always assumed I'd have to travel across the pond to give these products a test -- until I saw Boots skincare products being sold in New York at Duane Reade. I'm currently crushing on their Expert Sensitive Intensive Serum, $7.49. It's hydrating and doesn't bother my sensitive skin. It's also a great primer.
L'Oreal Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara, $7.99 is one of my favorite budget-friendly mascaras. It gives my lashes shocking volume for under $10.
I love the BB creams from Physicians Formula, $14.95. I'm Dominican, and have yellow undertones, so most BB creams don't work for me. But their medium tones work perfectly!"
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A Skin-Care Expert's Hydration Essentials
Must-Haves:
"I'm absolutely obsessed with EVERYTHING from artisanal indie SoCal skincare brand Glycelene! Their cucumber cleansing water, $58 is refreshing, soothing and removes every trace of dirt and makeup without any irritation.
BareMinerals has done it again with their newest, uberhydrating tinted-moisturizer-meets-foundation, $29.
The Vita Liberata Self Tanning Night Moisture Mask, $45 is something I haven't seen before -- a hydrating, anti-aging self-tanning sleep mask. You apply it before bed and wake up with your skin feeling plump, supple and with a subtle radiant glow.
The Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Illuminating Argan Oil, $14.95 -- My dry skin is absolutely LOVING this budget-friendly (under 15 bucks), beautifully packaged oil with a hint of golden shimmer.
Neutrogena's new lightweight Hydro Boost Water Gel, $18.99 is like a drink of water for you skin!"
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A Beauty Writer's Anti-Aging Secrets
Must-Haves:
"Currently, my skincare concerns are fine lines and dark circles under the eyes, so I am loving Murad's new Invisiblur Perfecting Shield with SPF 30, $65 -- it's a true multitasker that really gives your skin a flawless finish.
When it comes to nail lacquers, my new obsession is Dermelect, the first peptide-infused, anti-aging color treatment lacquers, $14. They have made my nails stronger and the color is superlong-lasting (about 2 weeks). Bonus: They're 3-free and cruelty-free!
H2O+'s new Waterwhite Advanced Brightening Cleanser, $25 has worked wonders on my dark spots. It gives my skin an instant glow and it smells amazing!
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How a Chicago Blogger Keeps Her Summer Skin Through Winter
Must-Haves:
"I couldn't have discovered MAKE Face Gloss, $25 at a better time -- smack dab in the middle of a frigid Chicago winter. I press onto my cheekbones on top of highlighter to take the dew factor up a notch.
SPF every day, no matter what. Radical Skin Care Skin Perfecting Screen, $55 wears so beautifully under makeup and acts like a primer, too.
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue, $29 is a literal drink of water for the face. I pair it with Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer, $28 for a truly flawless face.
I'm really into the Clarins Lip Oil, $23 in Raspberry for an intensely moisturizing lip with a hint of color."
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An Uptown Girl's Elegant Basics
Must-Haves:
"My skin is sensitive, so I use Neutrogena Skin Clearing Mineral Powder, $11.99 foundation to prevent breakouts. It has salicylic acid to treat blemishes and MicroClear technology to prevent breakouts.
I gravitate towards a very natural look and Nars Mata Hari Blush, $30 brings just the right amount of color to my cheeks. It makes me look lively without looking like I'm wearing blush.
I've sworn by Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage concealer, $34 for years. I have one in my purse at all times.
I keep the rest of my makeup simple and natural, then use Nars Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner, $25 to do a simple cat eye. It lasts all day and the dark navy color really makes my brown eyes pop!"
A beauty guru's makeup collection speaks of her soul. The products she chooses, how many she has, how she organizes them... stealing a glance at her vanity or bathroom countertop can give you a window into her entire personality.
The Internet gives us all the ability to curate our personalities. Just like a selfie gives you the chance to show the world the best version of yourself, a #shelfie lets you do the same for your beauty shelf. After all, in that rare moment when your makeup collection is arranged just perfectly, somehow all becomes right in the world. In that singular moment, a beauty lover is at her truest self.
That's why we decided to hit up our favorite bloggers, makeup artists, celebs and other beauty icons to get an exclusive peek at their #shelfies -- gorgeous snaps of their finest selects in makeup, skincare, hair care and nails.
Read on to find the latest product discoveries, darling cosmetics setups and personal beauty secrets you won't find anywhere but here.
