25 Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
After test-driving truckloads of beauty stuff, we found the goods that really will take your look to the next level.
October 29, 2008 5:04 PM
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
CHANEL NUDE BLUSH, $39.50. This blend of peach, rose, and nude hues gives a sun-kissed flush to all skin tones.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
AVEDA BE CURLY CURL CONTROL, $17.50. This light balm fights frizz and coaxes unruly curls into soft waves.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
AVON INSTANT PEDICURE, $8. Wearing sandals tonight? These polish stickers can be applied in under five minutes. No drying time necessary.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
CLAIROL PERFECT 10 BY NICE 'N EASY HAIR COLOR, $13.99. Healthier, natural-looking color (with 100 percent gray coverage) is just 10 minutes away.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
MAYBELLINE NEW YORK MINERAL POWER LIQUID CONCEALER, $7.99. Soothing and illuminating minerals merge with a liquid's lightness and ease.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
BOURJOIS EAU DE GLOSS, $15. Shiny lips minus the stickiness factor — just brilliant.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
DOVE DAILY MOISTURE THERAPY, $3.78. This leave-in detangles wet hair and dampens dry strands for restyling.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
NIVEA GOOD-BYE CELLULITE PATCHES, $11.99. Two patches per night yield smoother-looking thighs by morning.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
REDKEN BODY FULL VOLUMIZING FOAM, $15.95. Amino acids lift and hold baby-fine strands.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
JERGENS NATURAL GLOW EXPRESS BODY MOISTURIZER, $7.99 EACH. A high-speed version of the best-selling low-dose self-tanner warms skin tone in one application.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
OLAY BODY WASH PLUS SPA EXFOLIATING RIBBONS, $5.99. There's an overachiever in every shower: This lotion/scrub/body wash gets top marks.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
DR. BRANDT SPECIALISTS R3P EYE CREAM, $80. You'll swear some of your fine lines, bags, and dark circles have disappeared overnight.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
TWEEZERMAN MINI SLANT TWEEZERS, $12 EACH. Cheery polka dots and doll-like size make daily pruning more of a party.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
ST. IVES ELEMENTS PROTECTIVE CLEANSER, $6.99. A clean coverup: face wash that leaves behind SPF 10 protection.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
CLINIQUE EVEN BETTER SKIN TONE CORRECTOR, $39.50. This spot-erasing serum is light enough to layer under your favorite night cream or sunscreen.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
JURLIQUE BALANCING FOAMING CLEANSER, $40. Like a facial in a bottle — lactic acid gently exfoliates while a blend of green tea, honey, and calendula soothes.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
L'ORÉAL SKIN GENESIS DAILY MOISTURIZER WITH SPF 15, $24.99. Hydrating hyaluronic acid plumps, too.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
COVERGIRL LASHBLAST MASCARA IN BLACK, $7.49. Get thick, dark lashes and dump clumps for good.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
COPPERTONE ULTRAGUARD QUICK COVER LOTION SPRAY SPF 30, $7.99. Spray-on sunscreens can be so drying; this moisturizing formula changes the game.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
FRESH SUGAR AÇAÍ BODY CREAM, $65. An antioxidant-rich cream that smells so delicious, you'll be tempted to lap it up. (Resist!)
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
SALLY HANSEN INSTA-DRI DROPS, $5.95. Your mani-pedi should never mess with your schedule.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
SHU UEMURA MINI EYELASH CURLER, $17. A slim version of the pro favorite targets even tiny corner lashes without crimping.
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
READER'S PICK: SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH PRIMER, $36.
"Even when I'm having one of those days, this guarantees me a peaches-and-cream, airbrushed-looking complexion." —Susan
Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
READER'S PICK: TIGI BED HEAD AFTER PARTY, $16.99.
"I'd have been a much happier woman with totally sexy hair if I had found this product sooner. I buy two at a time just in case it's ever discontinued." —Luci L.
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