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The Experts' Favorite Beauty Products
Every woman has her beauty go-tos — the handful of products that can make her look terrific or reverse the damage on the worst hair or makeup day. In the spirit of sharing those secrets, all of us at GH opened our makeup bags and medicine cabinets — and then got top makeup artists, hairstylists, and dermatologists nationwide to do the same. (And since the experts we chose are all women, they gave us personal as well as professional favorites.) The result: a battle-tested list of stuff you'll adore.
Nars Blush in Mata Hari
"This strawberry pink brightens skin amazingly well, for a fresh, healthy look." —Tina Turnbow, makeup artist for beauty.com, New York City ($25, narscosmetics.com).
Scott Barnes Chic Palette in Samba
"Two peachy blushes and a soft, pretty highlighter that work alone or together." —Ree Ann Silva, makeup artist, Los Angeles ($45, victoriassecret.com).
Laura Mercier Lip Colour Crème in Pomegranate
"The pinkish-brown is so flattering, absolutely anyone can wear it." —Heidi Schulze, makeup artist, Houston ($20, Nordstrom).
Stila Eye Shadow in Go Lightly
"This gorgeous, gold-flecked bronze is shimmery but not too sparkly, so it’s very wearable." —Erica Whelan, makeup artist, New York City ($16, Sephora).
Lorac Eye Shadow in Moonstone
"A great everyday color that can easily go into evening with a touch of dark shadow." —Christine Egashira, makeup artist for Sephora, Lynwood, WA ($16, Sephora).
Bobbi Brown SPF 15 Lip Shine in Mauve
"Just like your own lips but with a bit more punch — the 'natural but better' look." —Vanessa Scali, makeup artist, Los Angeles ($19, department stores).
Wet N' Wild Lip Liner Pencil in #666
"This fabulous neutral works on everyone. And at 99 cents, it's a steal." —Maria Verel, makeup artist, New York City (99 cents, drugstores).
Cover Girl TruShine Lipcolor in Blushberry Shine
"It feels like a balm, but gives just the right amount of sheer, nude color." —Molly R. Stern, makeup artist, Los Angeles ($6, drugstores).
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara
"No matter how many layers you use, your lashes stay nice and fluffy, never clumpy." —Robyn Cosio, makeup artist, Salon Maxime, Beverly Hills, CA ($8.15, drugstores).
Dior DiorShow Mascara
"This is truly the ultimate mascara: It lengthens, thickens, curls, and gives you an almost-too-good-to-be-true fake-lash look in just a few coats." —Christine Egashira ($23, Sephora).
Revlon ColorStay Blemish Concealer
"It goes on smoothly, blends easily, and doesn't wear off." —Nicole Larsen, product analyst, Good Housekeeping Research Institute ($10, drugstores).
Mary Kay MK Signature Facial Highlighting Pen
"I use this as an afternoon touch-up — it makes you look like you had a nice nap!" —Susie Jasper, makeup artist, Dallas ($18, marykay.com).
Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer
"Some concealers contain too much moisture, so they drift away and disappear. This one really stays put and gives excellent, believable coverage." —Maria Verel ($68, Saks Fifth Avenue).
Lancôme Color Ideal Foundation SPF 15
"You can't wear too much sunscreen, so I want SPF in my foundation, too. This one is my current favorite." —Leslie Baumann, M.D., dermatologist, Miami ($35, department stores).
Kérastase Chroma Reflect Radiance-Enhancing Masque
"This gives intense glossiness to damaged, color-treated hair and keeps it beautifully soft without weighing it down." —Michaela Murray, colorist, Pashah Salon, New York City ($58, 877-748-8357).
Redken Blonde Glam Shampoo
"I'm a brunette but I love this anyway. It makes my hair shine and has a 'wow' citrus scent." —Lisa Grealish, hairstylist, Patrick McIvor Color Studio, Bethlehem, PA ($10, redken.com).
Tresemmé Anti-Frizz Secret Smoothing Creme
"This keeps my waves in control, and is particularly good when I need a quick fix." —April Franzino, beauty assistant, Good Housekeeping ($4, drugstores).
Dove Advanced Care Intense Damage Therapy Repairing Treatment
"Apply it to damp hair, and then put a hot towel around your head for 15 minutes — your hair comes out deeply moisturized and rejuvenated." —Jeannette Farrell, hairstylist, Cintia Salon, San Francisco ($6, drugstores).
Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizer Spray
"I spray this at the roots and then massage the scalp. The payoff: tons of fullness." —Mika Rummo, director, Salon AKS, New York City ($28, Sephora).
The Body Shop Coconut Oil Hair Shine
"A dab eliminates flyaways and depoufs my hair when it gets too big. I'm addicted." —Alyssa Kolsky Hertzig, beauty editor, Good Housekeeping ($8, The Body Shop).
Lumene Vitamin + Radiant C Beauty Drops
"These nifty single-dose capsules of serum leave my skin immediately softer with a nice, almost powdery finish. And it's great that you can effortlessly fit a few into a plastic baggie for travel." —Alyssa Kolsky Hertzig ($22, CVS).
Olay Definity Foaming UV Moisterizer with SPF 15
"I use this when I want a bit of a glow. Plus, it has SPF." —Rhoda Narins, M.D., dermatologist, New York City ($28, drugstores).
Proactiv Oil-Free Moisture with SPF 15
"This nourishes my combination skin everywhere and never makes me break out." —Nicole Stagg, Web director, Good Housekeeping ($25, 800-950-4695).
Roc Retinol Correxion night cream
"It stimulates cell growth and actually helps repair damaged cells." —Cheryl Karcher, M.D., dermatologist, New York City ($20, drugstores).
RevaléSkin Night Cream
"A great facial moisturizer with some of the best, most powerful antioxidants." —Fran E. Cook-Bolden, M.D., dermatologist, New York City ($110, revaleskin.com).
Darphin Stimulskin Plus Cream
"I use this after flying or when in a very dry climate. It's ridiculously expensive, but only 1.7 ounces so airport security won't confiscate it!" —Dr. Baumann ($230, Neiman Marcus).
NIA 24 Sun Damage Prevention Sunscreen
"I use this every morning. Also, its vitamin B3 is a top skin rejuvenator." —Stephanie Marschall, M.D., dermatologist, Wheaton, IL ($55, nia24.com).
SkinCeuticals C+ AHA
"This amazing treatment does it all. It lightens, it brightens, and it's perfect if you have oily skin like I do — I've been using it for years." —Heidi Schulze ($120, skinceuticals.com).
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
"Fantastic for dry skin or on lips to add a bit of shine. It has so many uses, I can't not have it in my kit." —Tina Turnbow ($15, department stores).
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
"A healing, intense moisturizer that's great as a pick-me-up for dry skin. I especially like to use it for softening lips and feet." —Dr. Cook-Bolden ($6, drugstores).
Neutrogena Oil-Free Makeup Remover
"This is about one-third the price of some of the fancy removers, but gentle, effective, and just as good." —Vanessa Scali ($6, drugstores).
Kinerase Intensive Eye Cream
"I usually skimp on skin care, but I'll always break down and buy this. It's rich, so a little goes a long way." —Erica Whelan ($59, Nordstrom).
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
"I love, love, love this very gentle, soap-free formula — and the lavender fragrance smells wonderful." —Ree Ann Silva ($28.50, 800-345-2761).
Johnson's Softwash Melt Away Stress 24 Hour Moisturizing Wash
"Very creamy with a truly soothing scent — and the hefty bottle lasts forever." —April Franzino ($5, drugstores).
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion with SPF 15
"It's the best moisturizer — it sinks right in and it has SPF." —Charmaine Gillespie, chemist, GH Research Institute ($7.50, drugstores).
Beauty Products - Experts Pick Favorite Beauty and Makeup Products - Goodhousekeeping.com
Every woman has her beauty go-tos — the handful of products that can make her look terrific or reverse the damage on the worst hair or makeup day. In the spirit of sharing those secrets, all of us at GH opened our makeup bags and medicine cabinets — and then got top makeup artists, hairstylists, and dermatologists nationwide to do the same. (And since the experts we chose are all women, they gave us personal as well as professional favorites.) The result: a battle-tested list of stuff you'll adore.
Nars Blush in Mata Hari
"This strawberry pink brightens skin amazingly well, for a fresh, healthy look." —Tina Turnbow, makeup artist for beauty.com, New York City ($25, narscosmetics.com).
Scott Barnes Chic Palette in Samba
"Two peachy blushes and a soft, pretty highlighter that work alone or together." —Ree Ann Silva, makeup artist, Los Angeles ($45, victoriassecret.com).
Laura Mercier Lip Colour Crème in Pomegranate
"The pinkish-brown is so flattering, absolutely anyone can wear it." —Heidi Schulze, makeup artist, Houston ($20, Nordstrom).
Stila Eye Shadow in Go Lightly
"This gorgeous, gold-flecked bronze is shimmery but not too sparkly, so it’s very wearable." —Erica Whelan, makeup artist, New York City ($16, Sephora).
Lorac Eye Shadow in Moonstone
"A great everyday color that can easily go into evening with a touch of dark shadow." —Christine Egashira, makeup artist for Sephora, Lynwood, WA ($16, Sephora).
Bobbi Brown SPF 15 Lip Shine in Mauve
"Just like your own lips but with a bit more punch — the 'natural but better' look." —Vanessa Scali, makeup artist, Los Angeles ($19, department stores).
Wet N' Wild Lip Liner Pencil in #666
"This fabulous neutral works on everyone. And at 99 cents, it's a steal." —Maria Verel, makeup artist, New York City (99 cents, drugstores).
Cover Girl TruShine Lipcolor in Blushberry Shine
"It feels like a balm, but gives just the right amount of sheer, nude color." —Molly R. Stern, makeup artist, Los Angeles ($6, drugstores).
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara
"No matter how many layers you use, your lashes stay nice and fluffy, never clumpy." —Robyn Cosio, makeup artist, Salon Maxime, Beverly Hills, CA ($8.15, drugstores).
Dior DiorShow Mascara
"This is truly the ultimate mascara: It lengthens, thickens, curls, and gives you an almost-too-good-to-be-true fake-lash look in just a few coats." —Christine Egashira ($23, Sephora).
Revlon ColorStay Blemish Concealer
"It goes on smoothly, blends easily, and doesn't wear off." —Nicole Larsen, product analyst, Good Housekeeping Research Institute ($10, drugstores).
Mary Kay MK Signature Facial Highlighting Pen
"I use this as an afternoon touch-up — it makes you look like you had a nice nap!" —Susie Jasper, makeup artist, Dallas ($18, marykay.com).
Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer
"Some concealers contain too much moisture, so they drift away and disappear. This one really stays put and gives excellent, believable coverage." —Maria Verel ($68, Saks Fifth Avenue).
Lancôme Color Ideal Foundation SPF 15
"You can't wear too much sunscreen, so I want SPF in my foundation, too. This one is my current favorite." —Leslie Baumann, M.D., dermatologist, Miami ($35, department stores).
Kérastase Chroma Reflect Radiance-Enhancing Masque
"This gives intense glossiness to damaged, color-treated hair and keeps it beautifully soft without weighing it down." —Michaela Murray, colorist, Pashah Salon, New York City ($58, 877-748-8357).
Redken Blonde Glam Shampoo
"I'm a brunette but I love this anyway. It makes my hair shine and has a 'wow' citrus scent." —Lisa Grealish, hairstylist, Patrick McIvor Color Studio, Bethlehem, PA ($10, redken.com).
Tresemmé Anti-Frizz Secret Smoothing Creme
"This keeps my waves in control, and is particularly good when I need a quick fix." —April Franzino, beauty assistant, Good Housekeeping ($4, drugstores).
Dove Advanced Care Intense Damage Therapy Repairing Treatment
"Apply it to damp hair, and then put a hot towel around your head for 15 minutes — your hair comes out deeply moisturized and rejuvenated." —Jeannette Farrell, hairstylist, Cintia Salon, San Francisco ($6, drugstores).
Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizer Spray
"I spray this at the roots and then massage the scalp. The payoff: tons of fullness." —Mika Rummo, director, Salon AKS, New York City ($28, Sephora).
The Body Shop Coconut Oil Hair Shine
"A dab eliminates flyaways and depoufs my hair when it gets too big. I'm addicted." —Alyssa Kolsky Hertzig, beauty editor, Good Housekeeping ($8, The Body Shop).
Lumene Vitamin + Radiant C Beauty Drops
"These nifty single-dose capsules of serum leave my skin immediately softer with a nice, almost powdery finish. And it's great that you can effortlessly fit a few into a plastic baggie for travel." —Alyssa Kolsky Hertzig ($22, CVS).
Olay Definity Foaming UV Moisterizer with SPF 15
"I use this when I want a bit of a glow. Plus, it has SPF." —Rhoda Narins, M.D., dermatologist, New York City ($28, drugstores).
Proactiv Oil-Free Moisture with SPF 15
"This nourishes my combination skin everywhere and never makes me break out." —Nicole Stagg, Web director, Good Housekeeping ($25, 800-950-4695).
Roc Retinol Correxion night cream
"It stimulates cell growth and actually helps repair damaged cells." —Cheryl Karcher, M.D., dermatologist, New York City ($20, drugstores).
RevaléSkin Night Cream
"A great facial moisturizer with some of the best, most powerful antioxidants." —Fran E. Cook-Bolden, M.D., dermatologist, New York City ($110, revaleskin.com).
Darphin Stimulskin Plus Cream
"I use this after flying or when in a very dry climate. It's ridiculously expensive, but only 1.7 ounces so airport security won't confiscate it!" —Dr. Baumann ($230, Neiman Marcus).
NIA 24 Sun Damage Prevention Sunscreen
"I use this every morning. Also, its vitamin B3 is a top skin rejuvenator." —Stephanie Marschall, M.D., dermatologist, Wheaton, IL ($55, nia24.com).
SkinCeuticals C+ AHA
"This amazing treatment does it all. It lightens, it brightens, and it's perfect if you have oily skin like I do — I've been using it for years." —Heidi Schulze ($120, skinceuticals.com).
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
"Fantastic for dry skin or on lips to add a bit of shine. It has so many uses, I can't not have it in my kit." —Tina Turnbow ($15, department stores).
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
"A healing, intense moisturizer that's great as a pick-me-up for dry skin. I especially like to use it for softening lips and feet." —Dr. Cook-Bolden ($6, drugstores).
Neutrogena Oil-Free Makeup Remover
"This is about one-third the price of some of the fancy removers, but gentle, effective, and just as good." —Vanessa Scali ($6, drugstores).
Kinerase Intensive Eye Cream
"I usually skimp on skin care, but I'll always break down and buy this. It's rich, so a little goes a long way." —Erica Whelan ($59, Nordstrom).
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
"I love, love, love this very gentle, soap-free formula — and the lavender fragrance smells wonderful." —Ree Ann Silva ($28.50, 800-345-2761).
Johnson's Softwash Melt Away Stress 24 Hour Moisturizing Wash
"Very creamy with a truly soothing scent — and the hefty bottle lasts forever." —April Franzino ($5, drugstores).
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion with SPF 15
"It's the best moisturizer — it sinks right in and it has SPF." —Charmaine Gillespie, chemist, GH Research Institute ($7.50, drugstores).
Beauty Products - Experts Pick Favorite Beauty and Makeup Products - Goodhousekeeping.com
