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  • Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad

    Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads

    The hunt for the perfect facial self-tanner has ended. These handy towelettes are touted for being the only anti-aging, exfoliating sunless tanner containing active Vitamin D, but the true wonder is that these babies won’t make you break out. In fact, they are actually good for the skin—they hydrate, tighten pores, and contain soy protein to deliver a deep, long-lasting color. $32

  • Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss Stick

    Estée Lauder Pure Color Glosstick

    Say goodbye to the days of dull, dehydrating lipstick with this lipstick/gloss hybrid that comes in eight long-lasting shades. It’s a true multitasker, offering intense color without compromising a smooth, creamy finish while also simultaneously plumping and shaping to ensure a bigger pout. $22.50

  • Givenchy Poudre Bonne Mine Healthy Glow Powder

    Givenchy Poudre Bonne Mine Healthy Glow Powder

    This talc-free bronzer is made of a creamy baked gel, so you can stop baking yourself in the sun for that golden glow. It comes in four natural-hued shades sans the cake-y glitter that most bronzers give off. Lightweight and blendable, the powder is forgiving enough for those with the heaviest of hands. $50

  • Givenchy Rouge Interdit No. 62

    Givenchy Rouge Interdit No. 62

    Givenchy brand ambassador Liv Tyler recently debuted a limited-edition, three-piece capsule lipstick collection with the brand, the centerpiece of which is No. 62—a sheer black plum that is formulated to adapt to the pH of your lips, leaving them looking ‘just bitten.’ The color had been custom blended for Tyler earlier in the year, but she loved it so much, Givenchy decided to make it nationally available. The formula is packed with restorative ingredients like camelina oil, which hydrates and softens lips, plus it doubles as a cheek stain. $30

  • Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

    Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

    Dab on a bit of this tinted moisturizer from Laura Mercier in place of heavy foundation to give your day a dreamy, floaty feeling—its sheer substance yields a moisturizing but light layer of dewiness with just the right amount of coverage. It’s so airy, you would never know it contains a powerful antioxidant vitamin complex as well as SPF 20 that defends your skin against harsh strains of the environment. $42

  • MAC Fluidline liner

    MAC Fluidline

    MAC’s infallible answer to liquid liner, the Fluidline gel formula is much easier to use and offers a brilliant array of colorful hues such as Macroviolet, Midnight Blues and Rich Ground. Use a brush for smooth application and it won’t smudge all day. Watch for occasional eye-popping limited-edition shades. $15

  • Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner

    Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner

    A must-have for any cat-eye lover, Paris-based Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Liner is one of the very best liquid eyeliners on the planet. Like all the cult-favorite professional brand’s formulas, the liners come in 15 high-pigment shades (iridescent navy to diamond multicolor black to fuchsia) and also provide waterproof staying power and the ultimate in precision thanks to an easily controlled ergonomic tip. $23

  • Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense

    Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense

    It’s hard to imagine seeking a shade that Make Up For Ever doesn’t already count in its 50-color range of Rouge Artist Intense lipsticks—the go-to of every makeup artist we know. The richly pigmented hues come in three finishes and completely saturate our lips while keeping them silky smooth. $19