Shiny Wands of Beauty

For a dewy finish on dry skin, this creamy formula is made with a cassava derivative that binds water to the skin to smooth fine lines and hydrate parched skin. Though we haven't tested this formula in the Lab, reviewers swear this new release is "life-changing," and "blends flawlessly, no creasing and lasts all day.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment Cream with Benzoyl Peroxide, ($28) zaps zits without drying out your skin. Used best as a spot treatment, this oil-free formula contains the tried and true acne cure, benzoyl peroxide, as well as micro-exfoliating lipo-hydroxy acid to turn over skin cells and clean out pores. Merci, French pharmacy. Au revoir, adult acne.

As a self-trained mascara pro with over ten years of experience in testing and trialing, I can spot a good mascara when I see one. And let me tell you, the Superfan Mascara Black is one of the best to ever grace my lashes. The lengthening mascara has a jet-black formula that wraps each and every lash with volume while lifting them to whole new heights for up to 12 hours without smudging or flaking. If youre a fan of a before and after, youre going to be very satisfied with these results.

Whenever my eyebrows are looking a little raggedy, this gel pulls them together. Sweep it on and it instantly fills in your arches, plumping them up without giving you an unrealistic look. Also, a little goes a long way with this makeup product, so wipe off the excess before you swipe it on.