Allure Magazine's Best of Beauty Award Winners 2016

Jul 11, 2023

By Liana Schaffner

Photography by Sølve Sundsbø

The road to glowing skin is paved with good intentions—and disappointing jars. These formulas get your skin where you want it to go: Radiancetown.

Facial Cleanser (Normal): Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Restorative Night Cream, $19 (Shop Now)

Facial Cleanser (Oily): BareMinerals Clay Chameleon Transforming Purifying Cleanser, $22 (Shop Now)

Facial Cleanser (Dry): Dove Dry Oil Beauty Bar, $9 (Shop Now)

Facial Cleanser (Cleansing Wipes): Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, $7 (Shop Now)

Essence: Estée Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion, $100 (Shop Now)

Facial Oil: Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra Nourishing Argan Oil, $15 (Shop Now)

Facial Moisturizer (Normal): Clarins Multi-Active Jour, $54 (Shop Now)

Facial Moisturizer (Oily): Perricone MD Pre:Empt Series Oil-Free Hydrating Cream, $59 (Shop Now)

Facial Moisturizer (Dry): Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream, $34 (Shop Now)

Facial Mist: SK-II Mid-Day Essence, $93 (Shop Now)

Anti-Ager (Antioxidant): Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, $70 (Shop Now)

Anti-Ager (Line-Smoothing): Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer, $22 (Shop Now)

Anti-Ager (Spot-Fading): SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector, $92 (Shop Now)

Eye Cream (Line-Smoothing): Philosophy Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-Aging Retinoid Eye Repair, $68 (Shop Now)

Eye Cream (Moisturizing, Day): Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream, $30 (Shop Now)

Eye Cream (Moisturizing, Night): Chanel Le Lift Eye Cream, $105 (Shop Now)

Facial Sunscreen (Untinted): Neutrogena Pure & Free Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50, $11 (Shop Now)

Facial Sunscreen (Tinted): SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50, $34 (Shop Now)

Facial Scrub: Acure Brightening Facial Scrub, $10 (Shop Now)

Mask (Oily): Estée Lauder NightWear Plus 3-Minute Detox Mask, $47 (Shop Now)

Mask (Dry): Fresh Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask, $150 (Shop Now)

Mask (Overnight): Shiseido Ibuki Beauty Sleeping Mask, $40 (Shop Now)

Mask (Sheet Mask): Lancer Lift & Plump Sheet Mask, $35 (Shop Now)

Peel: Olay Pro-X Anti-Aging Nightly Purifying Micro-Peel, $20 (Shop Now)

Zit Cream: Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel, $18 (Shop Now)

Acne System: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dermatological 3-Step Acne System, $30 (Shop Now)

These shampoos, conditioners, and styling products nurture what nature gave you—and make every texture thrive.

Shampoo and Conditioner (Fine Hair): Redken Cerafill Thickening System Defy Shampoo, $11 (Shop Now), and Conditioner, $11 (Shop Now)

Shampoo and Conditioner (Dry Hair): Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Intense Oil Crème Shampoo, $34 (Shop Now), and Conditioner, $34 (Shop Now)

Shampoo and Conditioner (Color-Treated Hair): Clear Nourishing Scalp Strengthen Hair Color & Heat Conqueror Shampoo, $15 (Shop Now), and Conditioner, $26 (Shop Now)

Shampoo and Conditioner (Frizzy Hair): Ouai Smooth Shampoo, $28 (Shop Now), and Conditioner, $26 (Shop Now)

Shampoo and Conditioner (Curly Hair): Dove Quench Absolute Shampoo and Conditioner, $16 (Shop Now)

Shampoo and Conditioner (Coarse/Kinky Hair): SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo, $11 (Shop Now), and Conditioner, $11 (Shop Now)

Shampoo and Conditioner (Damaged Hair): Kevin Murphy Repair Me Wash Shampoo, $35 (Shop Now) and Conditioner, $38 (Shop Now)

Shampoo and Conditioner (Dandruff): Head & Shoulders Nourishing Hair & Scalp Care Shampoo, $6 (Shop Now), and Conditioner, $7 (Shop Now)

Treatment (Mask): Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner, $11 (Shop Now)

Treatment (Oil): Dove Regenerative Nourishment Serum-in-Oil, $7 (Shop Now)

Treatment (Scalp): Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey Clarifying Scalp Treatment, $11 (Shop Now)

Treatment (Thinning): Rogaine Women's 5% Minoxidil Foam, $34 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Volumizer): Philip Kingsley PK Prep Plumping Cream, $20 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Volumizer): John Frieda Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse, $9 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Volumizer): David Mallett Volume Powder, $40 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Defrizzer, Fine/Medium Hair): Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil, $38 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Defrizzer, Coarse/Kinky Hair): Garnier Fructis Style Curl Stretch Loosening Pudding, $4 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Curl Definer, Fine/Medium Hair): Bumble and Bumble Curl Defining Creme, $31 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Curl Definer, Coarse/Kinky Hair): Kinky-Curly Curling Custard, $26 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Wave Enhancer): Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Soft Waves Sea Salt Spray, $6 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Straightening Cream): Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight, $26 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Hair Spray): Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist, $10 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Heat-Protecting Spray): Paul Mitchell Hot Off the Press, $18 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Shine Booster): Sexy Hair Vibrant Sexy Hair Rose Elixir, $22 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Pomade): Sally Hershberger 24K Vanity Hair Shaping Balm, $32 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Texturizer): Garnier Fructis Style De-Constructed Texture Tease, $4 (Shop Now)

Styling Product (Dry Shampoo): Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk, $20 (Shop Now)

Home Color (Single Process): eSalon Made for You Custom Hair Color, $25 (Shop Now)

Home Color (Root Coverage): Color Wow Root Cover Up, $35 (Shop Now)

Home Color (Glaze): John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss, $7 (Shop Now)

The products that do the job—really, really beautifully—for no more than $10 (and as little as $1.99).

Makeup: Wet n Wild 1 Step WonderGel Nail Polish, $5 (Shop Now)

Makeup: Almay Intense I-Color Gel Smooth Liner, $8 (Shop Now)

Makeup: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer, $10 (Shop Now)

Makeup: Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Color in Seduction, $10 (Shop Now)

Makeup: Maybelline New York Brow Drama Pomade Crayon, $7 (Shop Now)

Makeup: E.L.F. Cream Contour Palette, $6 (Shop Now)

Makeup: Nuance Salma Hayek True Color Plumping Liquid Lipstick, $10 (Shop Now)

Makeup: L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Butterfly Waterproof Mascara, $9 (Shop Now)

Makeup: H&M Beauty Pure Radiance Powder Blusher, $10 (Shop Now)

Hair: Pantene Pro-V Style Series Airspray, $6 (Shop Now)

Hair: Tresemmé Beauty-Full Volume Shampoo, $9 (Shop Now), and Tresemmé Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash Conditioner, $5 (Shop Now)

Hair: L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Total Repair 5 Restoring Shampoo, $4 (Shop Now), and Conditioner, $5 (Shop Now)

Hair: Schwarzkopf Essence Ultîme Omega Repair & Moisture Supreme Repair Treatment, $11 (Shop Now)

Hair: OGX Quenching + Coconut Curls Frizz-Defying Curl Styling Milk, $8 (Shop Now)

Hair: Suave Luxe Style Infusion Volumizing Weightless Blow Dry Spray, $11 (Shop Now)

Skin: Bioré Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub, $6 (Shop Now)

Skin: Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes, $6 (Shop Now)

Skin: Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1, $7 (Shop Now)

Skin: Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Melting Cleanser, $16 (Shop Now)

Skin: Nügg Face Mask in Soothing, $18 (Shop Now)

Skin: Nügg Hydrating Face Mask, $17 (Shop Now)

Skin: Nügg Deep Cleansing Face Mask, $18 (Shop Now)

Skin: Coppertone ClearlySheer Faces for Sunny Days Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $13 (Shop Now)

Skin: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer Pink Grapefruit, $6 (Shop Now)

Skin: Freeman Feeling Beautiful Apple Cider Vinegar 4-in-1 Foaming Clay Mask, $4 (Shop Now)

Skin: Caress Pure Embrace Body Wash, $11 (Shop Now)

Skin: Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Relief Healing Serum, $9 (Shop Now)

Skin: Skinfix Lip Repair Balm, $5 (Shop Now)

Skin: Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Ultra Light Lotion Sunscreen, $8 (Shop Now)

Skin: Curél Rough Skin Rescue Smoothing Lotion, $7 (Shop Now)

Skin: EOS Every Day Hand Lotion in Cucumber, $2 (Shop Now)

Skin: Dial Coconut Water Body Wash, $4 (Shop Now)

Skin: St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Body Scrub, $6 (Shop Now)

Fingers will only get you so far. These are the brushes and sponges and irons that take your look to the next level.

Makeup Brushes (Foundation): Sigma F80 Flat Kabuki Brush, $25 (Shop Now)

Makeup Brushes (Concealer): Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Brush, $26 (Shop Now)

Makeup Brushes (Eyeliner): Smith Cosmetics 202 Microliner Brush, $17 (Shop Now)

Makeup Brushes (Powder): Sephora Collection Pro Featherweight Complexion Brush #90, $34 (Shop Now)

Makeup Brushes (Blush): It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe French Boutique Blush Brush #4, $35 (Shop Now)

Makeup Brushes (Bronzer): Revlon Contour Brush, $9 (Shop Now)

Makeup Brushes (Contouring): NYX Cosmetics Pro Contour Brush, $14 (Shop Now)

Makeup Brushes (Eye Shadow): Sonia Kashuk Tools Small Eye Shadow Brush, $6 (Shop Now)

Makeup Brushes (Brow): Anastasia Duo Firm Angled Brush #12, $18 (Shop Now)

Makeup Brushes (Lip): Chanel Angled Lip Brush #33, $ (Shop Now)

Eyelash Curler: Tweezerman ProCurl Lash Curler, $22 (Shop Now)

Makeup Sponge: Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge, $22 (Shop Now)

Tweezers (This): Tweezerman Slant Tweezer, $23 (Shop Now)

Hot Tools (Blow Dryer): Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Dryer 2000, $249 (Shop Now)

Hot Tools (Flatiron): GHD White Platinum Styler, $249 (Shop Now)

Hot Tools (Curling Iron): T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand, $270 (Shop Now)

Hot Tools (Curlers): T3 Volumizing Hot Rollers Luxe, $119 (Shop Now)

Hairbrushes (Round): Ibiza Hair G4 Brush, $42 (Shop Now)

Hairbrushes (Paddle): Sonia Kashuk Tools Hair Brush, $16.

Hairbrushes (Detangler): Tangle Teezer The Original Styler, $12 (Shop Now)

They’re worth every penny.

Christophe Robin Cleansing Mask With Lemon, $49 (Shop Now)

Surratt Surreal Skin Foundation Wand, $65 (Shop Now)

Restorsea Repairing Hand Treatment, $85 (Shop Now)

EB Florals by Eric Buterbaugh Regal Tuberose, $295 (Shop Now)

Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells Nourishing Lip Balm, $50 (Shop Now)

3Lab Super "H" Serum, $365 (Shop Now)

La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion, $255 (Shop Now)

Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate, $85 (Shop Now)

Clé de Peau Beauté La Crème, $535 (Shop Now)

Sisley Express Flower Gel Mask, $140 (Shop Now)

La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum, $255 (Shop Now)

Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base, $48 (Shop Now)

These are the only liners, shadows, and mascaras you need to make your eyes look bigger and brighter and beautiful-er.

Eye Shadow (Black): Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Tuxedo, $29 (Shop Now)

Eye Shadow (Beige): Clinique Lid Pop in Cream Pop, $19 (Shop Now)

Eye Shadow (Brown): L'Oréal Paris Infallible Smokissime Powder Eyeliner Pen in Brown Smoke, $7 (Shop Now)

Eye Shadow (Gray): Dior Diorshow Fusion Mono in Hypnotique, $33 (Shop Now)

Eye Shadow (Metallic): Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow in Thrasher, $20 (Shop Now)

Eye Shadow (Color): Gucci Shadow Mono in Iconic Ottanio, $37 (Shop Now)

Eye Shadow (Edgy): Butter London Glazen Eye Gloss in Oil Slick, $24 (Shop Now)

Eye Shadow (Palette): CoverGirl TruNaked Shadow Palette in Nudes, $13 (Shop Now)

Mascara (Everyday): Benefit Roller Lash Mascara, $25 (Shop Now)

Mascara (Lengthening): Touch in Sol Stretchex Mascara, $25 (Shop Now)

Mascara (Waterproof): M.A.C. In Extreme Dimension Waterproof Lash, $24 (Shop Now)

Mascara (Dramatic): Elizabeth Arden Grand Entrance Mascara in Stunning Black, $25 (Shop Now)

Eyeliner (Black): Maybelline New York Master Precise Skinny in Defining Black, $6 (Shop Now)

Eyeliner (Brown): Too Cool for School Dinoplatz Highline Eyeliner in Dark Chocolate, $22 (Shop Now)

Eyeliner (Color): Nars Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Bourbon Street, $26 (Shop Now)

Eyeliner (Liquid/Felt Tip): L'Oréal Paris Infallible The Super Slim Liner, $6 (Shop Now)

Eyeliner (Dual-Ended): Tarte Tarteist Double Take Eyeliner, $24 (Shop Now)

Eyeliner (Gel/Cream): Revlon ColorStay Crème Gel Eye Liner, $9 (Shop Now)

Eyeliner (Waterproof): Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil, $21 (Shop Now)

Brows (Clear Gel): Rimmel London Brow This Way Brow Styling Gel in Clear, $7 (Shop Now)

Brows (Tinted Gel): Glossier Boy Brow, $16 (Shop Now)

Brows (Pencil): Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil, $20 (Shop Now

Brows (Powder): Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo, $20 (Shop Now)

Brows (Growth): RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner, $110 (Shop Now)

Makeup Remover: Simple Dual Effect Eye Make-Up Remover, $6 (Shop Now)

These primers, concealers, and foundations are the most self-effacing of all our winners: They do their job beautifully—and stay entirely invisible.

Primer: CoverGirl + Olay Simply Ageless Anti-Aging Foundation Primer, $10 (Shop Now)

Foundation (Light Coverage): Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation, $44 (Shop Now)

Foundation (Medium Coverage): Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Foundation, $47 (Shop Now)

Foundation (Full Coverage): Maybelline New York Dream Velvet Foundation, $5 (Shop Now)

Foundation (Oily/Acne-Prone): CoverGirl Clean Matte Liquid Foundation, $6 (Shop Now)

Foundation (Mineral): BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, $30 (Shop Now)

Foundation (BB Cream/Tinted Moisturizer): Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector, $14 (Shop Now)

Concealer (Under-Eye Circles): Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Concealer, $28 (Shop Now)

Concealer (Blemishes): Cover FX Perfect Pencil, $20 (Shop Now)

Powder (Loose): Flower Miracle Matte Translucent Finishing Powder, $11 (Shop Now)

Powder (Pressed): Make Up For Ever HD Pressed Powder, $37 (Shop Now)

Highlighter: L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator, $12 (Shop Now)

Facial Self-Tanner: St. Tropez Gradual Tan Plus Anti-Ageing Multi-Action Face, $28.

Bronzer: Urban Decay Beached Bronzer in Sun-Kissed, $30 (Shop Now)

Blush: Gucci Sheer Blushing Powder, $49 (Shop Now)

Blush: Circa Ultrasuede Cream Blush, $13.

The cleansers, scrubs, and lotions that inspire total exposure.

Body Wash (Moisturizing): Aveeno Skin Relief Gentle Scent Body Wash Nourishing Coconut, $6 (Shop Now)

Body Wash (Acne-Fighting): Murad Acne Body Wash, $40 (Shop Now)

Body Scrub: Origins Warm Down Warming Lava Scrub, $37 (Shop Now)

Body Bronzer (Traditional Self-Tanner): St. Tropez Self Tan Express, $31 (Shop Now)

Body Bronzer (Gradual Self-Tanner): Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer, $10 (Shop Now)

Body Bronzer (Bronzer): Nars Body Glow, $59 (Shop Now)

Body Lotion (Light): Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream, $25 (Shop Now)

Body Lotion (Rich): H2O+ Milk Body Butter, $22 (Shop Now)

Bath Product: Diptyque Precious Oils for Body and Bath, $78 (Shop Now)

Deodorant: Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Deodorant in Sport Luxe, $14 (Shop Now)

Antiperspirant: Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid, $9 (Shop Now)

Hand Cream (For Day): Supergoop Forever Young Hand Cream SPF 40, $12 (Shop Now)

Hand Cream (For Night): Yes to Coconut Protecting Hand & Cuticle Cream, $7 (Shop Now)

Body Sunscreen: Aveeno Protect + Hydrate Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50, $8 (Shop Now)

Shaving (Razor): Gillette Venus Swirl Razor, $14 (Shop Now)

Shaving (Shaving Cream): Gillette Venus With a Touch of Olay Shave Gel, $9 (Shop Now)

Tooth Whitener: Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips, $40 (Shop Now)

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By Sarah Han

By Marci Robin

Among thousands of lipsticks, glosses, crayons, and stains, we found 15 iterations of perfection.

Lipstick (Red): Smashbox Be Legendary Matte Lipstick in Bing, $21 (Shop Now)

Lipstick (Pink): Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in Rose Baiser, $62 (Shop Now)

Lipstick (Nude, Light Skin): Gucci Audacious Color Intense Lipstick in Rose Dragée, $40 (Shop Now)

Lipstick (Nude, Medium Skin): Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in Boho Nude, $10 (Shop Now)

Lipstick (Nude, Dark Skin): BareMinerals Gen Nude Radiant Lipstick in Notorious, $20 (Shop Now)

Lipstick (Sheer): Givenchy Rouge Interdit Vinyl Lipstick in Noir Révélateur, $34 (Shop Now)

Lipstick (Bright): Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture lipstick in 19, $38 (Shop Now)

Lipstick (Dark): Kevyn Aucoin The Matte Lip Color in Bloodroses, $33 (Shop Now)

Lipstick (Edgy): Maybelline New York Color Sensational lipstick in Midnight Blue, $8 (Shop Now)

Lip Stain: Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in-Oil in Love Me Nude, $32 (Shop Now)

Lip Crayon: Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm, $19 (Shop Now)

Lip Gloss: Marc Jacobs Beauty Hi-Shine Gloss Lip Lacquer, $28 (Shop Now)

Liquid Lipstick: Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro, $38 (Shop Now)

Lip Balm: Algenist Lip Renewal Balm SPF 15, $18 (Shop Now)

Lip Balm: Fresh Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30 PA++, $25 (Shop Now)

What constitutes a “natural” beauty product? There’s still no universally accepted standard, even though the market is growing at the rate of microalgae. We spoke with experts to determine what ingredients a natural product should not contain. These winners are free of: parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, metallic aluminum, triclosan, talc, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehyde, toluene, and chemical sunscreens (such as oxybenzone, avobenzone, and octinoxate).

W3LL People Bio Bronzer Powder, $22 (Shop Now)

Burt's Bees Lipstick, $8 (Shop Now)

Onomie Bright Concealing Elixir, $30 (Shop Now)

RMS Beauty Tinted "Un" Powder, $34 (Shop Now)

Josie Maran Vibrancy Foundation Fluid, $45 (Shop Now)

Goop by Juice Beauty Luminous Melting Cleanser, $90 (Shop Now)

Korres Wild Rose Oil, $54 (Shop Now)

Tata Harper Purifying Mask, $68 (Shop Now)

Ever Reveal Biomimetic Peel Pads, $70 (Shop Now)

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk, $11 (Shop Now)

Beautycounter Lengthening Mascara, $29 (Shop Now)

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream, $60 (Shop Now)

Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Sunscreen, $8 (Shop Now)

Honest Beauty Truly Kissable Lip Crayon, $18 (Shop Now)

What will daily desk-side manicures get you? In some offices: Fired. In this one: A list of the most dazzling, chip-resistant polishes around.

Nail Polish (Red): Chanel Le Vernis in Gitane , $28 (Shop Now)

Nail Polish (Bright): Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Kook a Mango, $9 (Shop Now)

Nail Polish (Dark): Jinsoon Nail Lacquer in Audacity, $18 (Shop Now)

Nail Polish (Nude): Smith & Cult nail polish in Ghost Edit, $18 (Shop Now)

Nail Polish (Nude): Essie nail polish in Topless & Barefoot, $8 (Shop Now)

Nail Polish (Pastel): OPI Infinite Shine Lacquer in Lavendurable, $12 (Shop Now)

Nail Polish (Blue): Essie Gel Couture in Caviar Bar, $12 (Shop Now)

Nail Polish (Purple): Oribe The Lacquer High Shine Nail Polish in The Violet, $32 (Shop Now)

Home Gel Kit: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel, $10 (Shop Now)

Basecoat: Julep Oxygen Nail Treatment in Sheer Pink, $18 (Shop Now)

Topcoat: Essie Gel Setter Top Coat, $10 (Shop Now)

Cuticle Cream: Deborah Lippmann The Cure, $24 (Shop Now)

Eight standouts with a gentle touch.

Burt's Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser, $6 (Shop Now)

Aveeno Sheer Hydration Daily Body Lotion, $9 (Shop Now)

Chanel La Solution 10 de Chanel, $80 (Shop Now)

Skinfix Soothing Wash, $20 (Shop Now)

Eau Thermale Avène XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cream, $33 (Shop Now)

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream, $30 (Shop Now)

Cetaphil In-Shower Moisturizing Oil, $8 (Shop Now)

RoC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream, $23 (Shop Now)

By Loren Savini

By Sarah Han

By Marci Robin

It’s not beauty; it’s “grooming.”

Clarisonic Alpha Fit, $219 (Shop Now)

Martial Vivot Creme, $28 (Shop Now)

Dove Men + Care Deep Clean Body and Face Wash, $20 (Shop Now)

Weleda Moisture Cream for Men, $15 (Shop Now)

Malin + Goetz Grapefruit Face Cleanser, $36 (Shop Now)

Kiehl's Close-Shavers Squadron Smooth Glider Precision Shave Lotion, $9 (Shop Now)

Clinique For Men 2 in 1 Skin Hydrator + Beard Conditioner, $30 (Shop Now)

Julep Konjac Face Sponge, $12 (Shop Now)

Fragrance has undeniable power: To inspire, to seduce, to calm. We found the perfumes that harness it in the most sublime way.

Fruity: Givenchy Dahlia Divin, $91 (Shop Now)

Floral: Prada La Femme Prada, $130 (Shop Now)

Citrus: Ralph Lauren Collection Lime, $190 (Shop Now)

Green: Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Bergamot, $230 (Shop Now)

Sexy: Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, $235 (Shop Now)

Sexy: Bulgari Goldea, $155 (Shop Now)

Spicy: Elizabeth and James Nirvana Rose, $85 (Shop Now)

Men's: Dior Sauvage, $95 (Shop Now)

Candle: Annick Goutal L’Ile au Thé Candle, $149.

Hair Fragrance: Miu Miu Hair Mist, $48 (Shop Now)

New: Chanel No. 5 L’Eau, $105 (Shop Now)

Classic: Narciso Rodriguez For Her, $107 (Shop Now)

To the acoustic engineers who gave us bouncier hair, the medical technicians behind our dewy skin, the scientists who made our beauty routine that much faster, easier, and prettier: Thank you. We’re a little bit in love. And now, without further ado, we bring you the products that we’ll look back at and say, “How did we ever manage without you?”

Lancôme Le Teint Particulier Custom Made Makeup, $88 (Shop Now)

FragranceLock, $15 (Shop Now)

Essie Gel Couture, $12 (Shop Now)

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, $400 (Shop Now)

Skin Better Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream, $110 (Shop Now)

John Frieda In-Shower Lightening Treatment, $20 (Shop Now)

Rimmel London Wonder’Lash Volume Colourist Mascara, $10 (Shop Now)

Simplehuman Sensor Mirror Pro, $400 (Shop Now)

One Two Lash: Name, $90 (Shop Now)

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, $128 (Shop Now)

Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast, $29 (Shop Now)

Smashbox Insta-Matte Lipstick Transformer, $24 (Shop Now)

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