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The Real All-Star Makeup Bag Essentials from TotalBeauty's Top Reviews

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TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.7*
Why it's number one: "What great coverage it has," says one reviewer. "All I did was lightly dust the red areas after putting sunscreen on and viola! No more red patches. It was like magic, not to mention, it stayed put throughout the day so I didn't even need to touch it up." Not only does it last, it also "works PERFECTLY to set your foundation or use alone." It "truly evens your skin tone and disguises imperfections without emphasizing lines. Most other powders I've used get stuck in the lines of my face, but not this one," says a TotalBeauty.com member.

Runner Up: Lancome Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup, $38

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Mascara: Dior Diorshow Iconic, $28.50
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 8.8*
Why it's number one: Reviewers call this the "perfect mascara" because it "lengthens, separates, and slightly curls." One reviewer says the brush is "so great at coating individual lashes that it looks like [she's] not wearing mascara -- it looks like [she] just has naturally long, dark lashes." Another reviewer says this mascara is so good that she was asked if she was wearing extensions. Summed up: "This does exactly what mascara should do."

Runner Up: Clinique High Definition Lashes Brush Then Comb Mascara, $16

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Lip Liner: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil, $19
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.4*
Why it's number one: "This is the best lip liner I have ever used," says one reviewer. "It goes on smoothly, is exact, and lasts!" Other reviewers say they love it because it "doesn't bleed or feather" and "glides on." They say that even the clear lip liner "helps lipstick last longer" and makes their lip color "more true to the color of the tube." Reviewers say, "it is worth every dime" after going through "several of another brand's lip liners to every one of these."

Runner Up: Rimmel London 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Liner, $3.99

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Lip Gloss: ARTISTRY Light Up Lip Gloss, $16.50
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.9*
Why it's number one: Reviewers call this gloss a "must have" product that they "won't leave the house without." They report that their lips feel "refreshed and highlighted" by this product's minty formula. "It feels like a soothing lip treatment and you'll feel the healing sensation occur instantaneously," says one reviewer. Another says that there is "no tackiness" and it's "not sticky at all!" This lip gloss features a tiny light inside the cap of the applicator, which is great for applying "in a movie theatre, restaurant, party, or car." It also has a mirror on the side so you "don't have to dig in your purse" for one. Summed up: "This is one of the most amazing glosses I've ever tried. I don't think anything else can compare to this."

Runner Up: Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Gloss, $7.49

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Lipstick: Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick, $22.50
TotalBeauty.com Average Member Rating: 9.7*
Why it's number one: Reviewers are simply smitten with Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick, and agreed that the product "does what it promises." Users found that the lipstick "hydrates and gives the lips a lovely sheen" and is "fantastically creamy and moisturizing. They also report that it "smells delicious" and comes in "the best range of colors on the market today." The finish is smooth and provides "full coverage that doesn't flake off or make lips peel." "Beautiful and elegant," the product comes in an endless range of colors, which "few lipsticks can trump."

Runner Up: Clinique Long Last Soft Matte, $15

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BY EMILY WOODRUFF | SEP 23, 2013 | SHARES
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