Let us introduce you to the 391 products that earned our utmost trust — and ultimate seal of approval — this year.
Skin
These fancy face creams, serums, and exfoliators elevate your medicine cabinet — and your skin.
Hair
These are the very best ways to lather, rinse, condition, volumize, smooth, and color. And repeat.
Splurges
Extravagant lipsticks, gravity-defying hair products, and souped-up skin treatments that live up to the hype — and the price tag.
Best Splurges
Christian Dior Capture Totale Le Sérum
Tools
Not a pro? Not a problem. These gadgets allow you to nail a perfect finish, every time.
Base
The foundations, highlighters, and powders that make every feature shine (but not too much).
Eyes
For eyes of amazing size and lashes of fantastic length, look no further than these shadows, liners, and mascaras.
Lips
The perfect lipsticks (and stains, and pencils, and glosses) to get your heart racing.
Break throughs
You don't have to be bold to be a boundary-pusher — and this year's winners are proof.
Nails
These durable formulas won't crack (or chip or fade) under pressure.
Scent
Take a deep breath and prepare your pulse points: Your new signature scent awaits.
Clean
In a murky category of conflicting criteria, these winners meet our (crystal-clear) definition of clean.
Steals
These top performers give us the highest payoff for the most affordable prices ($15 or less).
Body
Your body is a temple. All hail these skin-smoothing, moisture-boosting, glow-inducing offerings.
Sensitive
These gentle giants deliver maximum results with minimal ingredients and the mildest approach.
Credits
Models Photographed by: Heather Hazzan
Fashion stylist: Christine Nicholson
Hair: Junya Nakashima
Makeup: Raisa Flowers
Manicure: Sonya Meesh
DP: Grayson Kohs
Production: Jean Jarvis/Area 1202
Models: Angeer Amol, Tess McMillan, Beri Smither
Location: NY Beach Club
Products Photographed by: Bobby Doherty
Prop stylist: Andrea Bonin
Product smears and white line designs: Getty Images
