The Beauty Products Our Editors Used Again & Again In 2021

Beauty Our newfound skin, hair, and makeup staples. by Rachel Lapidos Dec. 28, 2021 Getty Images/ Counter

Getty Images/ PeopleImages These are the best beauty products of 2021, according to our editors. We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle's editorial team. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.

U Beauty The Multimodal Defender Sunscreen SPF 30 Nordstrom “This SPF not only protects your skin from the sun, but also promises to help lighten dark spots over time. I can't confirm if it's done that for me, but I can say that it gives me the dewiest glow. Can your SPF do that?” — Faith Xue, beauty director, BDG $168 See On Nordstrom

Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer Sephora “This is my everyday makeup favorite. I swirl the brand's Big Buffing Bronzer brush in the pan, then sweep it across my cheeks, bridge of my nose, forehead, and chin. It blends easily, and makes me look like I've just spent a day in the sun.” — Faith Xue, beauty director, BDG $28 See On Sephora

OUAI x BYREDO Mojave Ghost Leave In Conditioner Sephora “This ticks off all the boxes you need in a good leave-in conditioner , keeping my hair super soft, hydrated, and tangle-free. It also doubles as a heat protectant spray and has the most divine scent.” — Audrey Noble, beauty writer $26 See On Sephora

7 Days Of The Week Clip Gift Set Emi Jay x Juicy Couture “This collab is a nostalgic dream. From cheetah print to ‘Juicy’ spelled out in rhinestone, you get seven adorably designed claw clips to wear daily — something I've done since its recent launch and will continue into the new year.” — Audrey Noble, beauty writer $168 See On Emi Jay

Wander Beauty Upgraded Lashes Treatment Mascara Sephora “Part mascara, part lash serum, this is the ultimate mascara. You get maximum volume and a treatment that helps your lashes grow longer and stronger. I once wrote that this is basically lash extensions in a tube, and I still stand by that.” — Audrey Noble, beauty writer $26 See On Sephora

Augustinus Bader The Shampoo Nordstrom “It’s rare for a shampoo to impress me, but this one truly does: Not only does it cleanse, but it nourishes with botanicals like amber and neem to leave my hair feeling and looking shinier and healthier than ever post-wash.” — Rachel Lapidos, senior beauty & lifestyle editor $55 See On Nordstrom

Topicals Faded Brightening & Clearing Mist Sephora “This is a godsend for bruises, dark spots, scars, and any other stubborn marks on your body. Its combo of tranexamic and kojic acids plus niacinamide — in easy-to-use mist form — has become my body-clearing hero.” — Rachel Lapidos, senior beauty & lifestyle editor $30 See On Sephora

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Encourage Sephora “I love a liquid blush , but many fade after a few hours. This formula, however, provides a pop all day long. I’ve been obsessed with ‘Encourage,’ a gorgeous everyday pink.” — Rachel Lapidos, senior beauty & lifestyle editor $20 See On Sephora

Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation Sephora “This year I finally found my holy grail foundation. The lightweight, fragrance-free formula offers enough coverage to cover blemishes and dark spots, blends into my skin seamlessly, and provides sun protection.” — Erin Stovall, senior beauty editor $30 See On Sephora

Skin-Enhancing Tint Ami Colé “I'd been on the hunt for a buildable, hydrating, and melanin-friendly skin tint for quite some time before I discovered this skin tint. It checks off all the boxes and more: The formula’s easy to work with and gives me the coverage (and glow) I need.” — Kui Mwai, beauty writer $32 See On Ami Cole

The Beauty Products Our Editors Used Again & Again In 2021

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