The BEST Makeup of 2026 So Far…Nothing Else Comes Close
Make 'Em Wonder 24H Soft Matte Foundationshade · 12 Natural- “This blends out and is flattering on all areas of my skin, the oily shine prone areas in the center of my face and my normal dry areas around the perimeter of my face”▶ 0:59
- “It's buildable from light to medium full coverage making it extremely versatile and it has a really flattering skin-like pore blurring smoothing soft matte finish that morphs into a more natural matte finish as the day goes on”▶ 1:09
- “It feels lightweight and it just wears beautifully all day”▶ 1:24
- “I think this is a fantastic versatile affordable foundation that works well for all skin types”▶ 1:29
Superfix 16-Hour Blur Longwear Blurring Foundationshade · F 6.7 in C- “This blends out really nicely for a longwear foundation. It doesn't set too quickly, so you have time to work with it”▶ 1:44
- “It's smoothing and blurring on pores and texture and it's buildable from medium to just above medium full coverage”▶ 1:53
- “It has a lovely soft matte finish bordering on matte that still looks natural that sticks around even in the extreme heat and humidity I live in here in New Orleans”▶ 1:59
- “Without a primer I get a soft sheen towards the end of a long day but with a primer it stays matte”▶ 2:15
- “It's flattering and it wears phenomenally well”▶ 2:23
- “This is a fantastic drugstore long wearing foundation that I think is great for normal to oily skin”▶ 2:25
Infallible Cushion Foundationshade · 127 Neutral- “It's so quick and easy to apply. It just melts into my skin”▶ 2:52
- “A little bit goes a long way and it's buildable from light medium to over medium full coverage”▶ 3:03
- “The finish it gives is incredibly natural and skin like. It's smoothing flattering blurring and after I set it with powder it looks even smoother and has this soft matte just really flattering finish to it”▶ 3:10
- “It feels lightweight and it wears really nicely even on hot humid days without a primer”▶ 3:24
- “It's just easy and beautiful and great for all skin types”▶ 2:50
Rare Beauty$38- “For a longwear foundation, this blends out beautifully on all areas of my skin with a brush or a sponge”▶ 4:04
- “You want to apply the thinnest layer possible initially and then only build or add coverage where needed and it just looks so beautiful”▶ 4:42
- “I only need a half to 2/3 of a pump for my entire face. A little bit goes a long way with this foundation”
- “I can apply this very sheer, almost like a skin tint, all the way to almost full coverage. It never looks cakey, it feels weightless all day, and it gives a beautiful soft matte natural finish”
- “It's also blurring on texture and pores and my face never feels dry or tight anywhere, which is not the case with many soft matte or matte foundations”▶ 5:12
- “You don't need to amp up your hydration for this to perform well. You actually shouldn't. It doesn't perform as well when you do that”▶ 5:30
- “It's a very comfortable, non-drying matte foundation, and there are not many of those”▶ 5:53
- “This has become my default, super versatile foundation that I just reach for consistently. I absolutely love it”
MAKE UP FOR EVER$66.50HD Skin Balancing and Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundationshade · 214 Burlap- “I don't think I've heard one person say anything bad about this yet”▶ 6:33
- “This blends out so quickly and easily, making it a great everyday foundation, and it gives natural-looking medium to medium-full coverage”
- “It's incredibly smoothing and flattering on pores and texture, and it does a fantastic job of hydrating and balancing my skin and controlling shine where I'm prone to getting shine without making my dry areas feel or look dry or tight during the day”▶ 6:46
- “It's comfortable, weightless, flattering, incredibly natural-looking, and it wears phenomenally well all day long even in my extreme heat and it's fantastic for all skin types”▶ 7:05
- “I am not sure that anything else can come in and dethrone this. We shall see, but this has been my default, no-fail, any occasion foundation that I've been reaching for”▶ 7:17
MAC Cosmetics$39.50Studio Fix Pro Set + Blur Weightless Loose Powdershade · Translucent- “I have it in translucent, which looks white, but this disappears into your skin. It doesn't look like powder. It doesn't dry my skin out”▶ 7:41
- “This is extremely finely milled, and it works great on all areas of my face, even my dry under eyes, despite the claim that it absorbs oil. It's not drying on my dry areas of my face”▶ 7:56
- “It gives a very soft dimensional matte finish that blurs your skin and your pores. It controls shine without looking powdery”▶ 8:05
- “It's sweat and humidity resistant. This is kind of an un-powder powder”▶ 8:20
- “You can also touch up with it during the day, and it doesn't cake up, and it just seems to last forever”▶ 8:25
- “I have just been raving for this a ton”
Essence$8.99Radiant Light Face Paletteshade · 10 Glow Icon- “This is definitely giving Hourglass vibes, but it's not just a look. It's the quality. The quality here is absolutely amazing for what, $11?”▶ 9:41
- “And just like Hourglass, you can wear these more subtle, or you can build them up. They're smooth, buildable, and they give your skin a luminous, healthy glow”▶ 9:51
- “It's a great multi tasking palette if you want to get ready quickly. It's great to travel with”▶ 10:03
- “Essence knew what they were doing when they released this palette. It is incredible. This is one of the best drugstore releases of 2026, for sure”▶ 10:07
NARS$36.00Insatiable Longwearing Liquid Blushshade · Orgasm Fantasy- “This formula is so nice and effortless. It just blends out like a dream, whether you're applying it straight to your skin, over foundation, or even over powder. It always blends out effortlessly”▶ 10:32
- “It never leaves gaps. It's never patchy. You can start out sheer, or build it up. And when you build it up, it never lifts makeup underneath”▶ 10:42
- “It's a great liquid blush for beginners because it is so effortless”▶ 10:53
- “It's smoothing, it's blurring, and it gives a nice lit-from-within natural-looking radiance to my cheek without shimmer”
- “I actually think it's a little bit underrated. I don't hear that many people talking about these, and I just think it's fantastic”▶ 11:22
- “This is one of my favorite launches, clearly, of 2026”▶ 11:29
Cloudlight Soft Glow Diffused Blushshade · Twist and Rush- “These are some of the smoothest most blurring blushes I've ever seen at this price point, and they do it without shimmer or glimmer. They just have this soft focus effect”▶ 11:57
- “This is a powder blush formula that is absolutely effortless to apply”▶ 12:10
- “You have to tap off your brush before you apply these to knock off any excess pigment”▶ 12:29
- “They're silky smooth. You can wear them sheer or build them up. The price point is phenomenal, and they have squalane, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, so you're adding something good for your skin, too”▶ 12:33
- “This is a fantastic launch from Morphe”▶ 12:49
Givenchy$76.00- “This is an effortless bronzer. It doesn't kick up excess product that I have to tap off of my brush. I can just swirl my brush in it and apply it to my face very very quickly”▶ 13:07
- “It's buildable, and it's blurring on skin, too, on your pores and texture, and it gives the most beautiful, natural, sun-kissed glow. It looks like your skin”
- “It applies so quickly with zero patchiness, and it lasts all day”▶ 13:33
- “I like that I can use these on my eyes, too”▶ 13:35
- “I don't have to question with this one. I've already I already feel like I've gotten my money's worth out of it because I reach for it so much”▶ 13:49
- “It doesn't look like I'm wearing bronzer. It just looks like I have a natural, soft, bronzy glow to my skin”▶ 14:03
Givenchy$64.00Prisme Libre Strobing & Illuminating Highlighter Powdershade · 02 Rosy Gold- “Even though it's called Rosy Gold, I feel like it's a very subtly pink-tinged champagne”▶ 14:18
- “I don't want to look like I'm wearing highlighter. I just want it to look naturally radiant. No glitter, no chunks. So, if I wear a powder highlighter, I want to have that glossy look. This gives that to me”▶ 14:39
- “It's hard to find a powder highlighter that just gives that wet, glossy look, and this does it. It's really good”▶ 14:55
Mono Multi-Finish Eyeshadowshade · Silky Taupe- “I cannot believe the quality for the price”▶ 15:07
- “This is a powder eyeshadow. It has a very creamy, blendable texture. It always applies smoothly. I just swipe it on my eyelids and blend it out and up into my crease and I'm done”▶ 15:26
- “I always wear this as a one-and-done shadow. It's quick and it's easy and the price is phenomenal”▶ 15:37
Style Eye-Con No. 7 Eyeshadow Paletteshade · Shady- “This is also a really pretty pearly taupe shade that looks very, very similar to that Essence Silky Taupe”▶ 15:56
- “This is a cream-to-powder formula and when you feel it, when you feel that texture, you can definitely feel a difference”▶ 16:07
- “There's more sheen to it. It's a really beautiful shadow. It's very, very flattering and it just has a bit of a texture and a finish difference”▶ 16:20
NYX$13.00- “I think NYX Epic Ink Sticks eyeliner is such an innovative, easy-to-use product”▶ 16:38
- “Because it's flat and slanted, you can create a little wing so easily and quickly, and it's flat, so you can get right at your lash line, and it gives you plenty of time to smudge it or smoke it out before it fully sets down for the entire day”▶ 17:17
- “I have raved about this from day one. I keep one up here where I film and one downstairs where I get ready because I just always want it on hand”▶ 17:34
- “Until this came around, there was nothing out there like it, and I just really, really enjoy it”▶ 17:47
- “This is one of the creamiest eyeliners I've ever used. There is no tugging, pulling, dragging”▶ 18:03
- “If you have mature skin, hooded eyes, texture, wrinkles, whatever it may be, and you're looking for a creamy eyeliner that will give you time to smudge it or smoke it out, this is that eyeliner”▶ 18:09
- “This has given me the most time to smudge it out, and it is locked in for the entire day, even if my eyes water”▶ 18:32
- “The glide on these is just incredible”
Versed$11.99Lip Frame Defining Lip Linershade · Dash- “Versed also has a more natural aesthetic, but this lip liner has more pigmentation and it lasts longer”▶ 19:25
- “These twist up and are a bit fatter than most lip liners, but it works to line your lips really well and give a natural definition to your lips”▶ 19:36
- “Because they're smoothing on lip lines, they make your lips look a little bit fuller. They're hydrating and comfortable”▶ 19:48
- “The price point is great. I think this is a fantastic launch from Versed”
Moira$8.00Angel Glow Glossshade · Divine Dew- “These have intense shine and really nice pigmentation. They're great to wear on their own or over other lip products. So, they're really versatile”▶ 20:32
- “I love that these aren't sticky. I also like that they smooth my lip lines, so they do add a bit of fullness to my lips and they're hydrating and comfortable”
- “This is a gloss I really enjoy wearing, not just because of how it looks, but also because of how it feels and I think these are an incredible buy, as well”▶ 20:55
L'ange$129.00
- “This is a very wearable gourmand. The first time I sprayed it, something nostalgic hit me, but I can't quite put my finger on it”▶ 22:39
- “It's soft, sweet, creamy, and a bit clean at the same time, if that's possible. It's definitely addictive”▶ 22:52
- “It's a lightly cozy scent with a hint of booziness, but it's not overly boozy or overly sweet, and it lasts so nicely for a body mist”▶ 23:14
- “It's just a nice creamy blend that sits on my skin so nicely”▶ 23:25
- “I can't stop reaching for it”
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