Latest news with #GlossierYou
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Personalized perfume by text? I tried it with this scent stylist
There's a reason perfume commercials aren't close-up images of the ingredients noted in a specific fragrance. Instead, they're sweeping landscapes, a beautiful man on a galloping horse, a wistful goodbye between two lovers with no backstory. That's because scent isn't simply the notes — say vanilla, sandalwood, tuberose; it's about the feeling they evoke. It's more effective to produce a visceral reaction than provide a technical definition. It makes sense, as scent is processed by the limbic system, the part of the brain that handles emotion and memory. So when Anna Dorn texts to ask me what I want to smell like, she provides some thought-starters that sound like treatments for big-budget fragrance ads: 'like a library in ancient Egypt,' or 'like Persephone rising from the ashes.' Dorn is a prolific author of three novels and a memoir, 'Bad Lawyer,' where she divulges secrets from her past life as a reluctant lawyer trying to meet her family's expectations. She also moonlights as a perfume stylist, offering scent fittings for clients performed over text message. It's not an established side hustle, but if there was ever a city where it could thrive, it would be Los Angeles. I've hired Dorn to help me find a new scent, something more adventurous than my current Sephora-grade options. My hope is that like with a romantic match, I'll find something that ticks the boxes, but ultimately has an unspoken variable I'm drawn to. It's a task well worth her $150 fee. The service promises eight tiny vials of custom-selected scents shipped directly to me. The product is included in Dorn's fee, which means she pockets around $70 per session, but to her, it's a labor of love she is happy to spend hours on. My inquiry comes at the perfect time to offer a distraction from working on her forthcoming novel 'American Spirits,' out next April with Simon & Schuster. As a writer, I'm disappointed I don't have a well-crafted scene to give Dorn as an example of how I want to smell. But Dorn is adaptable; many of her clients are amateur perfume wearers like me. She peels back and asks what fragrances I already own and love. I provide a list: Glossier You, Versace Crystal Noir, Maison Margiela Jazz Club. Scents I've loved for years but I know are just the tip of the iceberg. She asks about notes I'm interested in. I tell her I like the tobacco, masculine energy of Jazz Club. 'I used to think I didn't like floral, but I realized I do when paired with spicier, woodsier notes,' I say. She is quick to reply, explaining she once thought she was too tough for florals. She already has some ideas, which she categorizes as 'baddie florals.' Dorn's knowledge and love of fragrance comes through in her work, notably in her most recent novel, 'Perfume & Pain.' 'In the beginning, the novel had nothing to do with perfume, I just liked the title — which I jacked from a 1950s out-of-print lesbian pulp novel,' she says, 'but then I started collecting all this niche perfume knowledge and I knew I had to put it into the book. Once the book came out, I had all these new 'fraghead' followers, some of whom have become friends and my perfume obsession just continued.' Despite her obsession, her Los Feliz apartment isn't a storage unit of scents. When it comes to full-size bottles, Dorn says she only keeps about five at a time, taking to eBay to sell lightly used bottles to make room for new ones. She estimates her collection of decants — the insider term for 2-milliliter bottle samples, which she orders from the website DecantPlanet for between $4 and $12 — is in the hundreds. I'm intrigued by Dorn's suggestion of 'baddie florals,' but I want to make sure I don't end up with a grab bag of grandma scents. (Think the infamous, but simply too strong for me, Chanel Number 5.) Dorn immediately clocks my concern and deploys more jargon. 'Contemp [contemporary] andro [androgynous] florals, got it,' she replies. I try my best to reply with moody adjectives instead of notes. I hope for something sexy, mysterious and fresh from nature. Something that seems foreign, not simply tropical, but dare I use it in this context, exotic. 'How do you feel about a heady, narcotic, floral? Is that too femme?' Dorn asks me. It sounds aligned with the adjectives I gave, but I'm unsure what narcotic means in this context. 'In the Victorian era they allegedly didn't let virgin women smell tuberose because they thought it would make them spontaneously orgasm,' Dorn clarifies. It feels like a challenge. I tell her I'm interested in tuberose. Dorn has an idea and texts back quickly to ask if I am open to mainstream designers. In order to maximize her expertise over, say, a Sephora employee, I decide against it. I'm already worried my favorite scent, Jazz Club, which sells at mainstream mall retainers, has become too well known. 'I don't want to smell like everyone else,' I confess. Everyone probably says that. Dorn's passion project is perfectly timed. Scent is taking center stage in beauty circles — the same way skincare was once the if-you-know-you-know conversation bubbling under the surface of a makeup tutorial, fragrance is where professional beauty critics and the everyday obsessed are having the most nuanced conversations. Dorn thinks the growing appreciation for niche fragrances was born during the pandemic, when she advanced from a lifelong lover of body sprays and soap scents to a reader and commenter on Fragrantica, a fragrance website with its own Reddit-like forums. Post-pandemic, she began frequenting L.A. shops Scent Room, Scent Bar, Le Pink & Co and Beverly Hills Perfumery, befriending sales associates and 'nerding out together.' She's not the only writer who is applying her love of storytelling and world-building to fragrance fandom. Los Angeles-based Arabelle Sicardi, writer of the newsletter 'You've Got Lipstick on Your Chin,' offers a virtual nose-training course. Sicardi ships participants a box of 40 objects and leads discussions on the properties of each, establishing the 'building blocks' of a scent. If texting Dorn descriptions of scents seemed too abstract for me, a podcast seems like an even more difficult medium to describe scent. Yet New York City-based writers Tynan Buck and Sable Yong have hosted the popular podcast 'Smell Ya Later' for five years. There's clearly a connection between prose lovers and nuanced noses, and I want to join the club. I think of the phrases Dorn deployed in our text messages and instead of giggling, I'm impressed. I know the pain of finding the right adjective for a situation. I find that I'm less interested in Dorn's mastery of the scents themselves than in the way she conjures them with words and decides how to pair them with real-life situations. My journey has become less about finding a singular scent than developing the confidence to articulate the right scent for the right occasion, celebrating the multitudes we contain rather than putting them all under one aromatic umbrella. Less than a week after my half-hour text conversation with Dorn, a small package arrives at my door with decants of her eight selections. Each bottle holds about 20 sprays. DecantPlanet threw in three free vials and a signed, handwritten note on the receipt, a touch that further convinces me of the thoughtfulness of scent lovers. Within hours of receiving my package, an email appears from Dorn outlining her selections by name with notes and reference points to my existing collection, as well as a backstory of each brand. The first scent I try is Moonmilk by Stora Skuggan. I'm intrigued by Dorn's use of 'creamy' to describe its sandalwood. At first, I worry I've over-applied, but as I finish getting ready — arguably my favorite part of any night — the scent settles into an earthy depth I can't place without Dorn's cliff notes but know I like. It's the most abstract of the bunch, inspired by 'liquid deposits in limestone caves,' something I've never encountered and likely never will. True to her narcotic floral promise and tuberose history lesson, Dorn includes Moon Bloom by Hiram Green from the Netherlands. There is no spontaneous orgasm, but it smells like the marriage of the musky scents and warm and spicy florals (called 'oriental florals' by the industry) in my entry-level collection. I like to wear it during the day. I put my new vials in a little jar on my vanity. They're still foreign to me, so I pull up Dorn's email to remind myself which has 'creamy woods' or 'subtle gin.' Where I once thought having an expected, signature scent was a sign of adulthood and knowing yourself, I see why Dorn opts for hundreds of decants instead of a dozen chic bottles displayed. I'm having a lot more fun with my curated choose-your-own-adventure, building my arsenal of fantasies that are one spritz away. Lina Abascal is a writer and filmmaker born and raised in Los Angeles. She is the author of 'Never Be Alone Again: How Bloghouse United the Internet and the dancefloor' and director of the award-winning short documentary 'Stud Country.'
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Eight beauty-editor-approved buys – including the new Glossier perfume and a posh make-up brush
I'VE fully embraced spring this month - winter dragged on for far too long, so as soon as the clocks went back, my heavy knits and chunky boots got packed away. 9 Even when the weather isn't playing ball, Glossier You Fleur, £70 for 50ml EDP, has helped keep my spring spirit alive. It has a saltiness that immediately transports you to the beach, with fruity apricot and the comforting, warm woody, cashmere notes of the original Glossier You - I've been wearing it daily, and can still smell it on my clothes in the laundry basket! I'm a big believer in a pick-and-mix beauty routine - every brand has products it does really well, and others that are a bit of a flop, so I wouldn't recommend a multi-step routine from the same brand before, but the latest launch from Irish brand Sculpted By Aimee has turned that on its head. There's not a single dud in the three-product strong Glow Collection - Sculpted By Aimee Energising Eye Cream, £26, has a cooling metal applicator that has been a godsend for my hayfever-riddled eyes and a super-lightweight consistency that feels instantly soothing on delicate undereye skin. 9 Sculpted By Aimee LiquidGlo Brightening Essence, £24 BUY NOW Sculpted By Aimee LiquidGlo Brightening Essence, £24, is packed with my favourite skincare ingredient - niacinamide, which is an all-rounder that helps balance oil production, calm inflammation and reduce texture - in a water-like formula that's virtually weightless on skin and doesn't leave behind any sticky residue, so you can layer it with pretty much anything. BUY NOW Finally, the star of the show, Sculpted By Aimee Hydrabright Illuminating Serum, £30, is the only vitamin C serum I've ever managed to use consistently. I often find they're greasy, and pretty much every one I've tried has caused my skin to break out, but it's been a month and my skin is looking better than ever - the only thing it's added is more glow! The I nkey List Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex, £20 I've also been using The Inkey List Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex, £20, morning and night since it launched at the start of the month. Founders Mark Curry and Colette Laxton told me it's the jack of all trades (and master of them too!) so will improve pretty much every skin concern, and make the rest of the products in my routine also work harder. I'm no scientist, so I can't confirm if that's true, but given the current state of my skin, I'm inclined to agree with them. Again, glow is a major focus, but as someone who usually runs from the word given my oily, spot-prone complexion, I'm happy to report the serum feels like silk without any sign of oiliness. Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen, £38 BUY NOW SPF is always the last step in my morning routine - if you're not already wearing it daily, let the recent sunny weather persuade you otherwise - and Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen, £38, has unexpectedly become my go-to. I say unexpectedly, as it's made from mineral sunscreen filters, which I thought I hated (they're often thick and oily) but this new gen is super-fluid, and absorbs almost instantly, so it doesn't interfere with my make-up. The White Lotus' Aimee Lou Wood reveals her exact make-up routine to get that signature glow and opens up on 'drawing attention' to her gap tooth For days when I'm not wearing a full face of glam, I've been using Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF50, £40, in place of foundation, thanks to the buildable coverage. It blends easily, so it's not at all patchy which can be a problem with some skin tints - plus, it has a slightly thicker, more hydrating consistency that leaves my skin feeling moisturised all day. Victoria Beckham Beauty The Brush Collection, from £30 Victoria Beckham Beauty The Brush Collection, from £30, is the launch that has wowed me the most this month - inspired by calligraphy tools, the walnut handles are shaped to fit perfectly in your hand, and the bristles are densely packed to pick up pigment, while feeling feather-soft. To get the best value for money, I'd buy the double-ended versions first, but a word of warning: once you've bought one, you're going to want more, so it might be worth buying the Custom Brush Set, which is fully customisable - you have to pick at least three of the nine-strong collection to save 10%. Who doesn't love a discount?! How To Save Money On Beauty Buys IF your purse is feeling tighter than ever before and you're looking to save cash on your make-up routine, have you ever thought of trying out beauty dupes? Here are five of the best recommended beauty buys that are almost identical to the posh versions, but at a fraction of the price. FACE BASE If you can't afford Charlotte Tilbury 's £52 Magic Cream, why not try a dupe that costs just £5.49 from Superdrug? TONE IT UP If Drunk Elephant's £62 Protini Cream is out of your price range, you'll need to check out the new dupe in Home Bargains. TINTING IT With Fenty's game-changer skin tint costing £29, a popular supermarket's affordable alternative might just be the thing for you. GET COVERED At £29 for a Tarte concealer, the new Primark dupe is much more affordable at just £3.50. SPRAY YAY For those wanting to smell fresh without the price tag, Aldi's new Prada and Chloe perfume dupes cost a fraction of the price.
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eight beauty-editor-approved buys – including the new Glossier perfume and a posh make-up brush
I'VE fully embraced spring this month - winter dragged on for far too long, so as soon as the clocks went back, my heavy knits and chunky boots got packed away. 9 These are my top picks of the month Credit: SUPPLIED Even when the weather isn't playing ball, , has helped keep my spring spirit alive. 9 The fragrance has notes of apricot and cashmere Credit: GLOSSIER Glossier You Fleur, £70 for 50ml EDP It has a saltiness that immediately transports you to the beach, with fruity apricot and the comforting, warm woody, cashmere notes of the original Glossier You - I've been wearing it daily, and can still smell it on my clothes in the laundry basket! I'm a big believer in a pick-and-mix beauty routine - every brand has products it does really well, and others that are a bit of a flop, so I wouldn't recommend a multi-step routine from the same brand before, but the latest launch from Irish brand Sculpted By Aimee has turned that on its head. 9 Brighten and awaken tired eyes Credit: SCULPTED BY AIMEE Sculpted By Aimee Brighten Up Energising Eye Cream, £26 READ MORE IN BEAUTY There's not a single dud in the three-product strong Glow Collection - has a cooling metal applicator that has been a godsend for my hayfever-riddled eyes and a super-lightweight consistency that feels instantly soothing on delicate undereye skin. 9 This serum stars calming niacinamide Credit: SCULPTED BY AIMEE Sculpted By Aimee LiquidGlo Brightening Essence, £24 is packed with my favourite skincare ingredient - niacinamide, which is an all-rounder that helps balance oil production, calm inflammation and reduce texture - in a water-like formula that's virtually weightless on skin and doesn't leave behind any sticky residue, so you can layer it with pretty much anything. 9 Clear and brighten your complexion Credit: SCULPTED BY AIMEE Most read in Fabulous Finally, the star of the show, , is the only vitamin C serum I've ever managed to use consistently. I often find they're greasy, and pretty much every one I've tried has caused my skin to break out, but it's been a month and my skin is looking better than ever - the only thing it's added is more glow! 9 This serum tackles numerous skin concerns Credit: THE INKEY LIST The I nkey List Exosome Hydro-Glow Complex, £20 I've also been using , morning and night since it launched at the start of the month. Founders Mark Curry and Colette Laxton told me it's the jack of all trades (and master of them too!) so will improve pretty much every skin concern, and make the rest of the products in my routine also work harder. I'm no scientist, so I can't confirm if that's true, but given the current state of my skin, I'm inclined to agree with them. Again, glow is a major focus, but as someone who usually runs from the word given my oily, spot-prone complexion, I'm happy to report the serum feels like silk without any sign of oiliness. 9 The new gen of mineral sunscreen is impressive Credit: ULTRA VIOLETTE Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen, £38 SPF is always the last step in my morning routine - if you're not already wearing it daily, let the recent sunny weather persuade you otherwise - and has unexpectedly become my go-to. I say unexpectedly, as it's made from mineral sunscreen filters, which I thought I hated (they're often thick and oily) but this new gen is super-fluid, and absorbs almost instantly, so it doesn't interfere with my make-up. The White Lotus' Aimee Lou Wood reveals her exact make-up routine to get that signature glow and opens up on 'drawing attention' to her gap tooth 9 I've been wearing this SPF50 instead of foundation Credit: SUPERGOOP! Supergoop! Protec(Tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF50, £40 For days when I'm not wearing a full face of glam, I've been using , in place of foundation, thanks to the buildable coverage. It blends easily, so it's not at all patchy which can be a problem with some skin tints - plus, it has a slightly thicker, more hydrating consistency that leaves my skin feeling moisturised all day. 9 These brushes feature easy-grip handles and feather-soft bristles Credit: VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY Victoria Beckham Beauty The Brush Collection, from £30 , is the launch that has wowed me the most this month - inspired by calligraphy tools, the walnut handles are shaped to fit perfectly in your hand, and the bristles are densely packed to pick up pigment, while feeling feather-soft. To get the best value for money, I'd buy the double-ended versions first, but a word of warning: once you've bought one, you're going to want more, so it might be worth buying the Custom Brush Set, which is fully customisable - you have to pick at least three of the nine-strong collection to save 10%. Who doesn't love a discount?! How To Save Money On Beauty Buys IF your purse is feeling tighter than ever before and you're looking to save cash on your make-up routine, have you ever thought of trying out beauty dupes? Here are five of the best recommended beauty buys that are almost identical to the posh versions, but at a fraction of the price. FACE BASE If you can't afford Charlotte Tilbury's £52 Magic Cream, why not try a TONE IT UP If Drunk Elephant's £62 Protini Cream is out of your price range, you'll need to check out TINTING IT With Fenty's game-changer skin tint costing £29, a popular supermarket's affordable alternative might just be the thing for you. GET COVERED At £29 for a Tarte concealer, the new Primark dupe is much more affordable at just £3.50. SPRAY YAY For those wanting to smell fresh without the price tag,
Vogue Singapore
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Megan Skiendiel on her signature fragrance and skincare tips
At the age of 19, Megan Skiendiel has graced both the stage and screen—and done so with aplomb, we might add. Whether she's belting a high note or striking a pose for the camera, it's safe to say that Skiendiel's glam is always dialled in. The Katseye member gives us the lowdown on her beauty secrets, from the skincare hack that has changed her life to the wellness practice she deems integral. A nail look I'm currently obsessed with I love the Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in the shade 155 Rouge Noir. My signature fragrance I'm a big fan of the Glossier You eau de parfum. It comprises notes of vibrant pink pepper, powdery iris and woody ambrette seeds. The make-up trend I can't get enough of Blonde eyebrows. I adore the way they look, and there's something about super-thin arches, too, which I find really appealing. Skincare tip Less is more. My complexion is a lot happier when I use a select few products that work for me. A wellness practice that I religiously adhere to I'm very much committed to my Pilates routine. The hair look I am dying to try I've tried a lot of different hair looks and colours, but the one that I'm really keen on getting done is a short, angular bob that looks almost like a pixie cut. Kind of like Monica from Friends . Three desert-island make-up essentials First things first: the Kosas Brow Pop Dual-Action Defining Pencil to enhance my arches. Secondly, the Glossier Stretch Balm Concealer—I love how it covers everything, from acne to hyperpigmentation. And last but not least, the Glossier No. 1 Pencil. The song that helps me get pumped before a big performance 'Blow' by Ke$ha. An integral step in my wind-down routine It's not so much a step than it is a product: Aquaphor. I use it to lock in the moisture of my lips. I also use it on areas of my skin that have been affected by psoriasis, and it makes a world of difference in terms of soothing, calming, and hydrating. The underrated beauty device that I wish more people knew about A red light massager from Amazon. It's the key to my skincare regimen. It's the only thing that helps calm down my acne and smooths out my complexion. This story appears in Vogue Singapore's April 'Movement' issue, available online.
Buzz Feed
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
In The Vast, Crowded World Of Beauty Products, These 27 Holy Grail Sephora Items Stand Out From The Rest
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Hydrating blush, I'll take five, thanks. 1. Glossier You smells slightly different on every wearer — and that's why reviewers adore it. This woody scent is infused with pink pepper, amber, and iris, a sultry trio that's distinct but never overwhelming. Sephora Promising review:"I have been in a committed relationship with Glossier You since the day it came out. No other scent has felt more like me ever before! It's clean, cozy, slightly sweet and almost slightly tart. It's not a huge projector but I've worn this to work in the medical fields for seven or so years and never had anyone complain about it. If you like your skin but better scents you will love this!!" — Jogirl 3. Tatcha Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser contains hyaluronic acid, red algae, and a pH-neutral Amino Acid Base to ensure your complexion is clean but not overly dry. Rice powder for gentle, baby smooth exfoliation is the cherry on top of a blissfully good formula. Sephora Promising review:"Every time my friends or family come over, they use this. And every time they are like?? Ok, wow that's amazing. It's just the best. I didn't know a cleanser thats on your face for like max 60 seconds could make such a difference, but it does." — KaityLauz 4. Saie Glowy Multipurpose Illuminator is a perfect alternative for drank-a-ton-of-water, slept-eight-hours, didn't-doom-scroll-last-night dew. It adds glow without sparkle and can be worn on its own for a ~smoother~ complexion or layered under full-coverage foundation. Sephora Promising review:"This is one of my favorite products I've ever purchased. Been buying it since early 2023. Works great with my fair skin. I use it under my foundation, as highlighter over my foundation and just by itself to make my skin look dewy. I don't like when I can see glitter on my skin from highlighter, but luckily it's not the case with this product." — lauraliisall 5. Westman Atelier Face Trace Cream Contour Stick adds warmth and definition with just a few tactical swipes at the hollow of your cheekbones and crease of your eyelids. And the packaging? Simply begging to be displayed on your bathroom vanity. Sephora Promising review:"This is my contour/bronzer on light-medium neutral undertone skin and a staple in my makeup bag. Blends beautifully. I wear this with or without other makeup. Will repurchase when it runs out." — tadpole0225 6. Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil checks all the requirement boxes for a purse staple moisturizing gloss: hydrating, not sticky, with buildable swashes of sheer color and high shine. Sephora Promising review:"I've tried a bunch of lip oils, and this one actually feels slick like oil and dries to a nice tacky nonsticky through the wear. Holy grail level for me. Will repurchase." — ddmommy4 7. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Collection looks like a piece of artwork, and while you may be tempted not to use it as a result — we've been there — rest assured, you should. This melts into your skin for an illuminating finish that stays put for hours on end. Sephora Promising review:"I was unsure of this product because of the hype, but it ended up being my fav blush I've ever tried. It's very natural and able to be built up which I love!!" — mullinsem 8. Pat McGrath MatteTrance Lipstick is full-coverage — but the formula is so tactfully lightweight that you'd be fooled into thinking that, actually, your lips are naturally bright fuchsia. Perfect if you want a matte finish that doesn't feel cakey. Tap to play GIF / Via @patmcgrathreal, / Via @patmcgrathreal This lipstick tube is probably the most beautiful thing I've ever laid my peepers on. Consider this the Gigi Hadid of your makeup vanity. Promising review:"This is pretty amazing and I don't even care how much it costs anymore, lol. Just one swipe on my lips and you can see how pigmented it is. Plus, IT LITERALLY FEELS LIKE I HAVE NOTHING ON. That's my favorite part! I hate feeling like my lips are suffocating or dry, but this formula is so lightweight." — Talia2011 9. Tower 28 Daily Rescue Facial Spray revitalizes skin with three simple ingredients: hypochlorous acid, water, sodium chloride. Looking to cleanse, soothe redness, and calm irritation? Just give your complexion a spritz of this trio. Sephora Tower 28 is an Asian woman-owned clean beauty brand designed for sensitive skin. Their products are nontoxic, nonirritating, vegan, and cruelty-free, so you can rest easy when applying. Promising review: "Nothing helps me when I have an outbreak of perioral dermatitis; I usually have to take antibiotics for it to go away. I saw a derm recommend this on TikTok, so I gave it a shot, and it has actually helped so much that it has cleared my outbreak up! Please give this a try if you suffer from this as well." — smooly "HOLY GRAIL!! I tried this spray for the first time about a year and a half ago. I had moved from a dry climate to a humid climate, and my acne was out of control! I tried so many products before SOS. When I tell you my acne cleared up within a week….SHEESH! I haven't been without this spray since! I keep a mini with me at all times and for travel and recommend it to all friends with skin concerns. Don't walk, RUN to Sephora to get it!" — KuhKristen 11. Huda Beauty Loose Baking and Setting Powder earns loud praise from reviewers who swear this vitamin E formula keeps their look in place for hours, noting that it blurs pores without settling into fine lines and looking cakey as the day draws to an end. Under-eye concealer, get ready to last. Sephora Promising review:"This is the most thin and blurring weightless powder I've tried. It smells good and it works. I've worked out in 90-degree weather sweating, and this plus the Huda concealer didn't come off or budge. The Huda FauxFilter concealer is perfect to go with this powder, and the two are my holy grail because it doesn't crease and is the most long-wearing and smoothing combo. I have dark circles and very creasy eyes that are dry, and these are the only two products I use, and I feel beautiful." — sonyiahon 12. Make Up For Ever Artist Longwear Lip Liner boasts a smooth and blendable formula that glides on with crayon-like ease. And while all of the available hues are lovely, the particular hype around "Wherever Walnut" as the perfect pinky brown is well-deserved. Sephora Promising review:"My favourite! The formula is smooth, creamy, and easy to blend out with my fingers. It's super versatile and can be used on the eyes, lips, and even for faux freckles." — ReneeRia 13. Dr. Jart+ color-correcting treatment contains tiger grass (Centella asiatica), the superstar behind this green-to-beige product capable of remedying redness, soothing sensitive skin, and covering up pimples — no heavy, crease-y concealer necessary. Sephora Promising reviews: " TikTok don't lie! Wow, the reviews are no joke. My skin in relatively clear, but with rosey undertones that I like to cancel out. With this cream I was able to go without concealer and just add blush?! Will continue to rebuy!" — creneed "This is my holy grail product!! I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on skincare/makeup that I end up throwing out or simply don't use. But this product I have been using for about two weeks now as I was influenced by someone on Instagram as she swore by this. On a whim I decided to pick it up. It is the product I have been searching for my whole life. It does what it says and makes my skin flawless. Hides all my imperfections and has even improved my skin a ton. As a 36-year-old having acne still, I find that this is something that bothers me but this has actually made my skin clear up. I also have oily skin and this doesn't make me any more oily. Truly is amazing! I will use this for the rest of my life." — MamaBear2425 14. Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Mask takes split-ends and says "boo." This leave-in formula is beloved by reviewers with brittle and color-treated hair, noting that while it's super moisturizing and helps visibly replace damage, it doesn't feel greasy and gets absorbed by every strand. Briogeo Promising review:"I've used this product twice now, and I already see improvement with my hair. My hair is usually frizzy even when I blow-dry it and use a smoothing serum, but after using this product twice, my hair is always smooth and silky afterwards. I wanted to see if it was this product that made a difference so I just used this and let my hair air dry afterwards, and it still felt smooth and silky. Definitely recommend!" — AraM123 15. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray locks in your look to ensure that humidity, sweat, and tears become irrelevant to the status of your foundation. This prevents makeup from turning into a runny mess and somehow landing on the collar of your shirt. Tap to play GIF Sephora, 16. Supergoop! SPF 40 Glowscreen can (and should) be added to your morning routine for an immediately brightened complexion. It contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and niacinamide for a sheen of glow and light coverage, meaning you'll get lit-from-within radiance *and* sun protection in one swipe. Sephora, Sephora Promising reviews:"I really love this sunscreen. I've tried so many and they usually leave a dry chalky feel. Not this one. I have dry skin and this one feels so smooth and hydrating and I love the glow that it leaves. It will be my new go-to!" — Sephora Customer 17. Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Lengthening Mascara lengthens and defines each individual lash, with a smooth one-stroke-required formula that doesn't clump or smudge as the day wears on. Reviewers note that it's great for bottom lashes, too. Sephora Promising review:"Best mascara EVER. I love the wand and how easy it applies on lashes, especially if you struggle putting on bottoms! I usually get irritated wearing mascara as it tends to smudge but this formula does NOT smudge and is very easy to remove! Worth the money its my go-to mascara for now on and it makes my average lashes look so beautiful and full :)" — Vance27 18. Dyson's Air Wrap Multi-Styler uses air (yes, you read that right) to dry and style tresses with minimal heat damage and frizz. It comes with six attachments to nail the salon-worthy look of your dreams: a pre- and post-styling dryer, two smoothing brushes, *and* two sizes of curling barrels. Dyson Promising reviews:" WORTH EVERY PENNY. I LOVE MY DYSON. This hairstyling tool is beyond perfect! I can straighten, curl, and tame flyaways with just this product alone! Gives me the perfect blowout every time I use it." — alysonnicolee 19. One Size 24-Hour Liquid Eyeliner bids adieu to runny formulas of eyeliner's past with a waterproof finish that *stays* waterproof all. day. long. No smudging. Seriously. Sephora This is vegan and cruelty-free! Promising review:"I used KVD for years and have tried many others. This is my new favorite eyeliner. It goes on super smooth and mine stays all day." — JSGeyeliner71 20. Crown Affair Refillable Dry Shampoo convinces the world that your hair is, in fact, freshly washed (even when a questionable amount of days has passed since your last proper shampoo). Simply apply this talc-free powder directly to your roots via the included kabuki brush. Sephora Promising review:"Travel-friendly dry shampoo with a nice scent. Bought this on vacation after forgetting to pack dry shampoo. Normally, I cannot stand the overpowering smell of most dry shampoos, but this one is clean and more subtle. I like the brush, as it allows me to target my roots without wasting product. Works great on my thick hair without weighing it down or making it feel powdery." — gaga23 21. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer covers dark circles, pulsating zits, and redness with just a few dots of product. This medium-to-full coverage formula is buildable and won't crease, *plus* it has a staying power of up to 16 hours. My eyes just lit up at the thought. Literally. It uses magnolia bark extract, grape seed extract, and vitamin e to hide imperfections while supplying some much-needed hydration — so if you have fine lines and a ton of redness, this sulfate- and paraben-free bottle is for YOU. Promising review:"This is my holy grail. This is the only concealer I have ever used for two years! It blends seamlessly into the skin and works if you have no blemishes or if you do have acne. I can't recommend it enough." — sesh2death 22. The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum lets you try a holy grail ingredient for cheap. Hyaluronic acid = a unicorn tears blend that plumps, hydrates, and soothes. This cruelty-free product is suitable for all complexion types (normal, oily, dry, combo) and requires just a pea-sized amount pre-coffee and pre-Zzzs. Sephora 23. Korres Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Superdose Face Mask tackles redness with a vengeance. Quality ingredients like Greek yogurt, lactic acid, and a microbiome re-balancing technology help nourish your skin's natural protective layer (the kind ruined by never-ending stress and deliciously greasy food), plus improves overall texture. Sephora Promising review:"This is the first and only face mask I've used an entire jar of, and then I bought more! I love this mask so much. I have combination/oily skin, and it didn't cause any breakouts or increased oil production. I have a lot of redness in my nose and cheeks and this instantly makes the redness better. My skin feels incredible after this, so silky soft and moisturized. Even though this is expensive, I think it's worth it. I've never had a mask show immediate results before." — TinaOOO 24. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator targets several skincare concerns — fine lines, acne, enlarged pores, dullness — while remaining gentle enough to use nightly. Papain, salicylic acid, and rice actives are released when combined with water; green tea and colloidal oatmeal calm down redness in a jiffy. Sephora Promising review:"My crops are flourishing, my grades are high, and, most importantly, my skin has NEVER been so clear! I have tried everything Sephora has to fix my acne and nothing worked until now! I've been using this for about a month and the difference is incredible! My skin is zit-free, my pores have shrunk, my skin is brighter, and my face hasn't been this soft since I was a CHILD. The price was a bit of a turnoff for me at first, but now I know its a really good deal for what you're getting!" — Jurban 25. Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser packs superfood greens into one cold-pressed product. Harnessing the power of kale, spinach, and green tea, this oil-based gel fights acne and stubborn foundation in one rinse. Promising review:"This cleanser is absolutely a life-saving product. Seriously I can't use any other cleanser since I have very sensitive skin. This makes my skin feel extremely soft and prevents from acnes and redness. Normally, any other cleansers make my skin burn when I wash my face, but this one doesn't! Plus, you only need a tiny amount." — Patilo 26. Beautyblender condenses several brushes into one, ~blending~ everything to perfection so that you're not stuck with random splotches of oompa loompa orange across your cheekbones. This can be used for everything from concealer to setting powder when damp. Sephora The limited-edition sponge featured above actually changes color when it comes in contact with water. Promising review:"This product is incredible. I had been avoiding spending this much money on a sponge for a long time and finally caved to see what all the hype was about. It was 100% worth it and I cannot go back. It is very lightweight, does not absorb too much product, and is the perfect shape. I would absolutely recommend trying this product if you are on the fence about it." — jluch 27. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick is a classic matte formula best known for its beloved ~Pillow Talk~ shade, a pink/nude hybrid fated to become your new go-to. A square-angled tip for easy application is simply another perk. Sephora Promising review:"These are the absolute best lipsticks ever. Long-lasting and not at all drying. Every shade is extremely wearable. Very Victoria is stunning if you're looking for a nude with a little depth. Worth every penny!" — CMatthew Price: $35 (available in 20 shades) Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
