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Too Faced
$29
Better than Sex MascaraEvery nine seconds, someone on planet Earth buys a tube of this volumizing, intensifying, va-va-va-vooming mascara.
Rhode
$32
Peptide Glazing FluidA lightweight gel-cream hybrid that just might give you glowing Hailey Bieber skin.
Armani Beauty
$69
Luminous Skin FoundationA makeup-artist favorite for 25 years, this silicone-based formula feels like the lightest veil on your skin. Its oils evaporate leaving perfection in its wake.
Rare Beauty
$25
Soft Pinch Liquid BlushAn easy-to-blend, feather-weight blush, this comes in a bounty of ripe, fresh shades.
Clinique
$25
Black Honey Almost LipstickIt sounds impossible, but this lip color—a cross between a lightweight lipstick and a not-too-shiny gloss—looks good on pretty much everyone.
Kayali
$138
Vanilla 28A warm blend of vanilla orchid, tonka bean, brown sugar, amber, and musk that appeals to those with a sweet tooth.
Charlotte Tilbury
$49
Hollywood Flawless FilterTry as they might, no one can copy the perfection of this primer, highlighter, and skin-blurring marvel. It hides pores and uneven texture masterfully.
Estée Lauder
$85
Advanced Night RepairA serum with peptides and hyaluronic acid that moisturizes and coddles skin while you sleep.
Osea
$52
Undaria Algae Body OilThis has been the number-one body product at numerous stores and feels like an indulgence, with heaps of antioxidants in a richly moisturizing formula.
Jones Road
$40
Miracle BalmIt’s a hockey puck of dewy cheek color and the hero product from Bobbi Brown’s wildly successful brand. A little goes a long way.
Clé de Peau
$75
ConcealerA concealer with a cult following, this hides almost anything and keeps it hidden for hours upon hours.
Louis Vuitton
$330
Attrape-RêvesTranslated as Dream Catcher, this mixes lychee, bergamot, ginger, and peony with a dash of cocoa and patchouli. Vuitton shoppers tack this on to their handbag purchases as if it’s a mini in the Sephora checkout.
Dior
$40
Dior Addict Lip Glow BalmA pH-activated formula that changes color on each wearer, this has cherry oil and shea butter to moisturize lips while giving them a little luscious color.
U Beauty
$68
Lip Plasma CompoundYes, this is a $68 lip balm. Yes, people love its plumping, moisturizing, softening effects, thanks to ceramides, peptides, and hyaluronic acid.
Westman Atelier
$150
Skin Activator SerumThose who know swear by layering this on before applying makeup. It’s a calming, moisturizing elixir.
Sol de Janeiro
$24
Brazilian Bum Bum Body CreamThe tweens mobbing Sephora can’t get enough of this sweet-smelling cream that could be mistaken for cookie dough.
Shani Darden Skin Care
$89
Retinol Reform SerumThis retinol is a favorite probably because the active ingredient is encapsulated to release slowly, reducing the chance of irritation.
Chanel
$62
La Crème MainAt a time of peak egg obsession, this egg-shaped hand cream is a tempting object. It delivers a perfect dose of cream filled with camellia oil and ceramides.
K18
$75
Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair MaskWith Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and Hailey Bieber as fans, this mask promises to make hair smoother, shinier, and bouncier than before. And it takes all of four minutes
Kérastase
$48
Nectar ThermiqueThe Real Housewives of Salt Lake City have given this smoothing blow-dry spray new fame. It protects against frizz and heat damage, but clearly not against drama.
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