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Best Multi-Tasker
Why: The liquid highligher adds radiance to skin without drawing attention to your every wrinkle and blemish.
Honorable Mention: Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Foundation Illuminator
Readers' Choice Winner: Benefit High Beam
Why: "From the second I used this product, I knew we were going to be lifelong friends. This is fabulous. It highlights my brows and brow bone to perfection and looks stunning on the inner corners of my eyes. No matter where you place this, you will accent that feature perfectly."
Honorable Mention: Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover Colour
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Best Powder
Why: This finely milled, realistic-looking powder blurs imperfections -- and inspired several editors to acquire multiple shades.
Honorable Mention: Bobbi Brown Retouching Powder
Readers' Choice Winner: Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Powder
Why: "This product is my life saver! I use it to set all of my makeup all the time and it works wonders. This powder has never made me break out and it locks my heaviest makeup in place. I adore this and I think every girl should own it. I love this product!"
Honorable Mention: E.L.F. Studio Translucent Matifying Powder
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Best Primer/Shine Control
Why: This miracle product corrects wrinkles, enlarged pores and flaws and can be applied under, on top of or mixed in with foundation.
Honorable Mention: Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Protect SPF 30
Readers' Choice Winner: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Why: "This is the best primer I have ever used. My shadows stay in place all day with no smearing or rubbing off, and it doesn't sweat off. This is the one and only primer you will ever need!"
Honorable Mention: Smashbox Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer
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Best Tinted Moisturizer
Why: This workhorse tint packs enough pigment to hide imperfections, and the color and texture look natural against skin.
Honorable Mention: Vita Liberata Rich Face
Readers' Choice Winner: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Why: "I swear by this product and use it every day. It is the best tinted moisturizer I've used in years. My face is as smooth as can be and also has just the right hint of color. I don't even have to use a foundation! Anything that will save me time in the morning is A-OK in my book!! You'll love it!!"
Honorable Mention: Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer - Broad Spectrum SPF 30
If you're anything like us, you're probably pretty discerning about what makes the cut in your makeup bag(s). Only the best makeup will do. So we painted our faces with all kinds of products (from BB creams and lipsticks to bronzers and primers) to find the best of the best makeup: the mascara that gave us lashes a mile long, the foundation that made our skin look flawless and the concealer that hid all traces of a late-night Netflix binge session.
From the best drugstore makeup finds to the prestige products that are definitely worth the money, we promise these buys are editor-approved and will have you looking gorgeous in no time. Click through to see the Total Beauty Award Winners for best makeup products.
From the best drugstore makeup finds to the prestige products that are definitely worth the money, we promise these buys are editor-approved and will have you looking gorgeous in no time. Click through to see the Total Beauty Award Winners for best makeup products.
