Since 1990, Allure Magazine has been providing women of the world with the need-to-know information about hair, skin, and makeup. Every year, in addition to the fabulous tips they provide year-round, the Allure editors compile the “Best of Beauty Collection.” This year’s best was released earlier this month, and these are some of my favorites:
Skin
– Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser: clearing skin and fighting blemishes in a delicious-smelling cleanser
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2010/neutrogena-acne-face-was…
– Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 30: moisturizing and protecting
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2010/aveeno-active-naturals-r…
– Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector: for a fabulously even complexion
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P257535&categoryId=C15224…
– Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment: your new best—acne fighting—friend
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2010/clean-clear-advantage-ac…
– Murad Acne Treatment Concealer: long-lasting coverage that simultaneously fights blemishes
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P213007&categoryId=C15224…
Eyes
– Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Beige: sheer, not sparkly, and therefore great for night and day looks
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/bobbi-brown-shimmer-ey…
– Smashbox Eye Shadow in Obsidian: for the perfect smoky eye look
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/smashbox-eye-shadow-ob…
– Chanel Illusion d’Ombre Eyeshadow in Ébloui: irresistible color and texture
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/chanel-luminous-eyesha…
– Lancôme Définicils Precious Cells High Definition Amplifying Mascara: voluminous and elongating—a real overachiever!
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P54450&categoryId=C15224&…
– Sonia Kashuk Jet Set Liquid Liner: for effortlessly perfect lines
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/sonia-kashuk-jet-set-l…
– Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover: fabulously oil-free
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/skin/2011/mary-kay-makeup-remover
Lips
– Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Candy Pink: literally “bubble gum pink”
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/revlon-lipstick-candy-…
– Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil: like combining a lip pencil’s precision with lipstick’s color intensity
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P78834&categoryId=C15224&…
– Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipstain: leaves a soft and subtle finish
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/maybelline-color-sensa…
Face
– Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush: seriously lasts all day. And the color names are too fun; tipsy and blissful are personal favs.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P278610&categoryId=C15224…
– Smashbox Halo Highlighting Wand in Pearl: adds highlights in all the right places
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/smashbox-halo-highligh…
Nails
– Essie nail polish in Mademoiselle: it’s been on the Best list for years. Simple, sweet, understated. A new staple in your collection.
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/essie-nail-polish-made…
– Essie nail polish in Mint Candy Apple: don’t let the pastel fool you, it’s a fun color for the whole year!
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/essie-nail-polish-mint…
– Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat: sensing the trend yet? Essie is my personal favorite nail polish brand, but this base coat makes any color look great
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/essie-ridge-filling-ba…
– Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat: fast-drying and virtually indestructible for days
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2010/sally-hansen-insta-dri…