Best of Beauty 2026 | Makeup, Skincare & More
NYX$12.99Epic Inky Stix Mechanical Cream Gel Eyelinershade · Ember Energy- “I love this eyeliner so much and this is coming from someone who usually uses eyeshadow to line my eyes”▶ 1:58
- “The reason why I like this so much is because of the ultra-slim slanted tip”▶ 2:11
- “It allows me to do a tiny little flick and get very close to my lash line and I can smudge it which I really like to do and I'm done”▶ 2:25
- “I have raved about this since it launched. I already have a backup. I think it's fantastic”▶ 2:44
Laura Mercier$44.00Tinted Blur Balmshade · 02- “This really surprised me because I don't typically like the heavy greasy feeling of most balm foundations but this is very different”▶ 3:04
- “This is incredibly skin-like and natural. It doesn't exacerbate dryness. It also doesn't make me greasy during the day”▶ 3:31
- “It takes very little product to get really pretty smoothing skin-like coverage”▶ 3:50
- “Very silky when you apply it, and it gives me a nice satin finish throughout the day”▶ 4:08
- “This was such a surprise, and I've really been enjoying reaching for it”▶ 4:16
- “This blends out, looks, and wears beautifully on all areas of my combination skin, the normal dry areas around the perimeter, and the center of my face, which gets some oil and shine right through during the day”▶ 4:31
- “This is buildable from light to medium full coverage”▶ 4:47
- “It has a skin-like pore-blurring soft matte finish that morphs into a natural matte finish as it settles into my skin throughout the day”▶ 4:52
- “It feels lightweight and is long-wearing and wears just beautifully throughout the entire day”▶ 5:01
CoverGirl$12.99TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blushshade · Strawberry Drizzle
K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstickshade · Naughty Talk
Mane$118.00- “I freaking love this thing”▶ 7:00
- “A lot of people that are getting the viral TikTok ones or just random ones are finding their hair gets dried out really easily or they just break on them or they don't smooth or control frizz. I'll just say I'm glad I got this one”▶ 7:09
- “This has a ceramic coated barrel and negative ions, which keeps your hair shinier and healthier and helps reduce static and moisture loss”▶ 8:04
- “I use this every single day. I don't think I could be without it at this point”▶ 8:14
Dr. Brandt$92.00- “I see and feel a difference in my skin when I use this”▶ 8:38
- “It's a skin care product that mimics the effects of micro needling without the needles and without the super high price tag”▶ 8:41
- “It helps renew and restore your skin, and there are actives in here like peptides, which help boost collagen production, even out texture, and smooth fine lines”▶ 9:09
- “The next day, my skin looks glowy, plump, healthy. I just notice a difference”▶ 10:04
- “I'm only using this one to three times a week because I also use a retinoid, and I don't use them on the same night. I also have sensitive skin, so I don't want to overdo any kind of product like this”▶ 10:08
- “It's a really interesting and different concept”▶ 10:21
- “So far I am really, really liking it”
- “I think this is such a fantastic release from Summer Fridays”▶ 10:52
- “This moisturizer locks in moisture without feeling heavy”▶ 11:47
- “It's amazing for your skin barrier”▶ 11:51
- “It's rich in around 15 amino acids, which significantly improve your skin's appearance because they build fibrous proteins in your skin”▶ 11:53
- “It also has peptides, vitamin C, E, and other antioxidants, and other ingredients to calm, soothe, and even your skin tone”▶ 12:07
- “All of this and more in a lovely cream-gel formula that sinks in beautifully and feels hydrating, yet lightweight, provides long-lasting hydration while strengthening your skin barrier and visibly plumping your skin”▶ 12:16
- “This is just a home run from Summer Fridays, in my opinion, and it's extremely underrated”▶ 12:36
- “I feel like I have maybe about this much left, and I'm going to have to repurchase. I just I love it”▶ 12:39
Summer Fridays$35.00
VOLOOM$149.99- “I'm so mad at myself for not trying this or discovering this before 2026”▶ 12:52
- “It gives your hair a lift if you have lifeless, flat, fine hair”▶ 13:18
- “It lasts, too, so it gives you a teased effect without teasing your hair”▶ 13:33
- “The temperature is adjustable, and it locks closed. Why don't all flat irons lock closed like this? That has really, really spoiled me”▶ 13:43
- “If you have fine, thin hair, you need this. I cannot tell you how much I wish I had discovered this earlier than I did”▶ 14:00
Glow Recipe$30- “These are not your typical toner pads like you would normally think about a toner pad. These are used differently”▶ 14:28
- “My sensitive skin has no issues tolerating these whatsoever”▶ 15:47
- “These are in regular rotation for me. I see and feel a difference when I use these”▶ 16:07
- “I will definitely repurchase when or if I ever run out”▶ 16:09
- “I think this is a great K Beauty launch”▶ 16:24
- “I love these and will continue to use them”▶ 16:28
- “I have raved about this, and I have been using it almost daily since I got it”▶ 17:02
- “If you have sensitive skin or rosacea, you may do better with a vitamin C derivative”▶ 17:10
- “It's very lightweight, there's no offensive odor, it sinks into my skin so nicely and doesn't pill under makeup”▶ 17:33
- “I don't feel like I have another layer of something under my skin care and yet it feels hydrating at the same time”▶ 17:39
- “It has a really nice ingredient profile. So, if you haven't tried this, the price point is really nice, too”▶ 17:46
Remedy Skin$18.00- “I tried it in 2026 and it's fantastic”▶ 17:56
- “It has that great twist to dispense packaging”▶ 18:00
- “It effectively removes waterproof makeup, sunscreen without stripping your skin, without leaving an oily or greasy residue”▶ 18:03
- “It's also fragrance-free. There are nice ingredients in it”▶ 18:12
- “If you're looking for an effective cleansing balm, definitely check that out. I think it's great”▶ 18:16
Glytone$48.00- “I've used other exfoliating body lotions, drugstore to high-end, and I feel like this one has done something that those haven't”▶ 19:47
- “It's formulated with 17.5 free acid value glycolic acid”▶ 19:56
- “It's supposed to exfoliate dull, dead skin cells while nourishing your skin so that your skin is smoother, softer, and healthier. And I feel like that's exactly what it's done”▶ 20:08
- “When I first started using this, I could tell it was doing something to my skin”▶ 20:46
- “It took a few weeks before I really started seeing and feeling a difference with my skin, and now I just keep using it”▶ 20:56
OSEA$54.00- “Osea is a very silky lotion. It melts right into my skin”▶ 21:13
- “There are ingredients in here to help firm, smooth, and improve elasticity and this gives your skin this beautiful healthy radiant glow”▶ 21:20
- “This does have this kind of citrusy oceanic scent to it which I really like especially in spring and summer”▶ 21:49
- “This gives me those nice anti-aging ingredients and gives me that luminous healthy glow”▶ 22:12
ARMRA$26.00Colostrum Powdershade · Vine Watermelon- “I drink it every single day. It has made such a big difference in my life”▶ 23:48
- “I noticed a huge energy boost when I started drinking it daily”▶ 24:01
- “There are over 400 bioactive nutrients that support overall wellness”▶ 24:06
- “I just feel more energized and less bloated”▶ 24:12
- “I swear by this stuff. I'm glad I discovered it in 2026 and it is something that I consume daily”▶ 24:36
- “I love that the interior compartment can come completely out. It's washable on the inside”▶ 22:49
- “I feel like these are what I've been looking for this whole time”▶ 23:06
- “I think the divided compartments are great. I love all my things divided up. I can fit way more than I thought I could in each of them”▶ 23:10
- “I love these and these will be traveling with me everywhere”▶ 23:38
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