“This has become a staple lip product that I keep on me at all times. The cherry vanilla scent is addicting, and the sheer red hue creates the most luscious, juicy pout that you can feel working its plumping magic soon after application.” — Olivia Rose Ferreiro, beauty writer
$21
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Pink Me Up Lip & Cheek Glow Balm
Kylie Cosmetics
“Creamy, bouncy, and highly pigmented, the end result of this chicly-packaged balm is a sweetly flushed complexion with a dewy satin finish that looks natural enough for the gym, yet is buildable enough for a pop of color on date nights.” — Olivia Rose Ferreiro, beauty writer
$17
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Wink Stamp Long Liner
Kaja Beauty
“This updated version of the beloved OG Wink Stamp gives you a longer-winged stamp for a more dramatic eye look. As someone with a less-than-steady hand, this is my go-to for foolproof cat-eye applications.” — Audrey Noble, beauty writer
$29
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Lip Treat
Sunnies Face
“This is a super soft and nourishing lip balm made of shea butter and collagen to tackle chapped lips and add some volume. Plus, it comes in the prettiest pink, red, and neutral shades for some color that goes on nicely.” — Audrey Noble, beauty writer
$16
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Polypeptide-121 Future Cream
Youth To The People
“With ceramides and peptides, this cream replenishes moistures and strengthens the skin's barrier. Though its consistency is thick and rich, it doesn't make my oily skin freak out, and I wake up with a super smooth and radiant complexion.” — Audrey Noble, beauty writer
$64
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Nudies Matte Lux
Nudestix
“I’m in love with this blush. It goes on creamy but looks and feels light and so summery — like a sunkissed glow. Plus, you can use it all over: cheeks, lips, eyes, wherever.” — Paris Giles, beauty & wellness writer
$34
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Sheer Strength™ Hydrating Lip Tint
Thrive Causemetics
“Available in six shades, this baby is a balm with added benefits. It offers just a hint of natural color, and boasts a blend of botanical oils, mango butter, and other moisturizers to keep my kissers hydrated for hours.” — Paris Giles, beauty & wellness writer
$26
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“The colors in this palette were inspired by ancient Egyptian queens — enough said. There's a deep royal blue, a mustard yellow, and the most perfect rustic red, and you can pick from multiple finishes. I'm in love.” — Rachel Lapidos, senior beauty & lifestyle editor
$44
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Nécessaire The Sunscreen
Sephora
“Necessaire knows how to create beautiful beauty staples, and now they’ve nailed their mineral-based SPF. It's moisturizing (via hyaluronic acid and niacinamide), absorbs without a white cast, and doesn't mess with my makeup.” — Rachel Lapidos, senior beauty & lifestyle editor
$35
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Dream Team
Alleyoop
“This 3-in-1 nixes the need to apply a moisturizer and eye cream separately by combining the two products — plus a hydrating face mask — into one refillable (!!) tube. And the formula is cloudlike and fabulous.” — Rachel Lapidos, senior beauty & lifestyle editor
$35
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The Nail Brightener
Olive & June
“This nail brightener is the shimmery highlighter of the manicure world. It gives my nails a barely-there pearlescent sheen that makes my tips look pretty between salon appointments.” — Erin Stovall, senior beauty editor
$14
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“After going through a lip color drought, I've finally gone back to embracing brighter hues. This liquid formulation has a vinyl-like shine that I'm obsessed with and enough pigment to ensure an even application. Call it love at first swipe.” — Erin Stovall, senior beauty editor
$25
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“This isn’t like other balms. You don’t have to dip your fingers into a pot, and it feels more jelly-like than solid — which leaves my skin feeling soft as a baby. I love that it gently removes everything off my face.” — Rachel Lapidos, senior beauty & lifestyle editor
$30
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