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13 Editor-Favorite Beauty Launches Of 2020

They've become our glow-up staples.

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13 editor-favorite beauty launches of 2020 that we can't stop talking about.
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These 13 beauty product 2020 launches won a permanent spot in our routines.

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"I thought this would be the year when I stopped wearing makeup altogether but I actually got the chance to experiment more than ever. These vibrant, pigmented shades were perfect for Zoom dates and happy hours on the Houseparty app." — Jessica Andrews, deputy fashion editor
$125
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"Eye cream has never been my thing, and that’s purely out of laziness. This one has changed me. Since it’s easy to apply with the cooling (and de-puffing) metal tip, I’ve become an eye cream stan — and my skin has been grateful." — Rachel Lapidos, senior lifestyle & beauty editor
$18
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"While Nars had me at the packaging, I couldn't be more impressed by this mascara. In quarantine I've gotten... lazy. But when I have more professional Zoom calls, this mascara makes me feel (and actually look) like I've tried." — Samantha Leach, culture editor
$24
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"I’ve long refused to spend money on fancy cleansers. Soap is soap, right? Wrong. This cleanser is like coming up for fresh air: a gentle, luxurious lather that leaves skin hydrated and fresh. Double cleansing is suddenly my new thing." — Sam Rogers, executive editor, Bustle UK
$62
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"Blush is by far my favorite makeup product, and I've tried tons. But Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is a game-changer. It's ultra-pigmented, blendable, comes in both matte and dewy formulas, and has shades for all skin tones." — Shea Simmons, beauty writer
$20
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"Just a few spritzes of this on wet hair after I shower helps my normal weak waves hold their shape so it looks a lot more like beach waves. Propolis helps to keep hair healthy and strong, and its UV-protection helps against sun damage." — Shyema Azam, beauty editor, branded
$39
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"This brand has kept my oily, acneic skin so consistent that I’ve been able to wean myself off of some acne meds. Their moisturizer is gel-like and adds a dewy and highlighted look to my skin without clogging my pores." — Shannon Barbour, associate entertainment editor
$34
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"I’ve washed my hair less than ever in 2020. While I don’t mind a little grime (it’s texture!), a few spritzes of this takes my strands from limp and dirty to fresh AF thanks to its genius micellar water and ACV-spiked formula." — Rachel Lapidos, senior lifestyle & beauty editor
$31
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"As someone who wears their fair share of makeup, a double cleanse is important to get my skin clean. Glow Recipe's cleansing balm gets it all off before my second cleanser without leaving behind a residue — and it smells great." — Shea Simmons, beauty writer
$32
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"There’s not a sure-fire way to remind yourself to wear SPF everyday — unless Rihanna tells you to. This is lightweight and doesn't leave a white cast behind, and it makes my skin brighter thanks to niacinamide, which reduces dark spots." — Shyema Azam, beauty editor, branded
$35
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"I'm normally not a hairspray person, but when my hair is out of control in humidity or rain this new spray keeps the frizz smooth — no stickiness included." — Michelle Toglia, deputy lifestyle editor
$39
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"My skin absolutely loves this serum. The milky, dewy texture feeds my glow with antioxidants and loads of moisture, leaving my face completely quenched and radiant. I'm hooked." — Rachel Lapidos, senior lifestyle & beauty editor
$52
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"I'm all about a tinted SPF, which provides sun protection and even coverage in one fell swoop. Saie's is lightweight but gives the most gorgeous radiant finish and keeps my skin hydrated, and I wear it every single day." — Rachel Lapidos, senior lifestyle & beauty editor
$32
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