The Wow List: Beauty Products We Swear By!

One of the things we love most about beauty is that there's always some great new goody to covet — not a day goes by without a fresh and exciting product landing on our desks, causing us to gather around to ooh and ahh. But when we have to look smokin' hot, we don't chance it with an untested rookie — we turn to the reliable all-stars that we know will make us look good. Here, our editors share the beauty buys that they just can't live without. From signature scents to skin-care saviors, get the dish on all of the tried and tested beauty must-haves we swear by, here at R29.

Christene Barberich, Editor-in-Chief
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Chanel Blush Horizon De Chanel
“True, I am a sucker for the classic packaging of Chanel products, but their blush is really exceptional. Just the right natural pinky-peach tone.”
$58, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

MAC Lip Pencil in Cherry
“I’ve been using this since I don’t know when. It goes on so smooth and has the most long-lasting finish. If I know it’s going to be an insane day, I always apply this in the morning and it keeps my lips bright and bold.”
$14, available at MAC.

Dermalogica Total Eye Care
“For a one-step eye cream that really does it all, this is the best…I never go anywhere without it.”
$42, available at Dermalogica.

Acqua Di Parma Colonia
“My all-time favorite fragrance. It’s citrusy and a little masculine…I just can’t get enough of it, but it’s particularly good and refreshing in summer.”
$83, available at Sephora.

Caudalie Lip Conditioner
“My obsession with dark lipsticks really takes its toll, and this is the only lip balm that really works to smooth out my lips and keep them hydrated.”
$12, available at Caudalie.

Brad Skincare Ultra Elastin Lift
“Since my friend Eden recommended this to me, I am certifiably addicted. I’ve never had a facelift, but I feel like I’ve had one after I put this on every morning. It’s literally transformative.”
$210, available at Brad Skincare.

Photos: by Amelia Alpaugh; Courtesy of Chanel, MAC; Via BeautyBar, Harvey Nichols; Courtesy of Caudalie, Brad Skincare