The 2024 Very T&C Beauty Classics

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Behold, the sixth annual Very T&C Beauty Classics. Each year, we comb through the very best makeup, complexion-perfecting skincare, and game-changing beauty tools—both brand new and tried-and-true favorites—that will have you looking your very finest for years to come. Below, the 2024 picks for the #veryTandCBeautyClassics.

Multi-Active Day Face Cream

Clarins's new and improved Multi-Active Day Face Cream contains a super-charged blend of niacinamide and organic sea holly bio-extract that adds a hit of hydration to tired- and dull-looking skin, while diminishing the appearance of fine lines, minimizing enlarged pores, refining texture, and delivering a healthy radiance. Use in tandem with the Multi-Active Night Face Cream for glowing results.

The Regenerative Serum

Not only does the formulation for the Eighth Day serum include a high-concentration of peptide-rich plasma meant to address the 10 signs of aging alongside other potent actives, but the juice in the bottle is also patented. It's a certified multitasker meant to boost and mimic the skin's own ability to renew, and it includes key ingredients such as niacinamide, glycolic acid, and hyaluronic acid—even GABA—all but eliminating the need for a stacked routine. One serum to rule them all? We'll take it.

The Skin Caviar Eye Lift Serum

How do you make a beloved product even better? La Prairie has done so with the updated iteration of its Skin Caviar Eye Lift by adding new caviar extracts and micro-nutrients to its already high-performing formulation. This silky, fast-absorbing serum really does do it all: depuffing undereye baggage, diminishing dark circles and fine lines, and yes, even helping to lift saggy lids.

Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Regenerating Youth Eye Cream

As gushing reviewers attest, this eye cream brightens and tightens, and its rich texture makes it a sumptuous delight to use. Powered by precious gentian and narcissus bulb extracts, as well as proprietary technology developed by Estée Lauder to prolong the health of skin, this is sure to be a hit with all ages and skin types.

Bio Lifting Mask+

There is nothing about this luxurious cream mask that isn’t sensational. The scent? Heavenly, like the lightest rosewater. The texture? Divine: Thick enough to feel indulgent, but light enough to absorb into skin. The results? Transformational. The OG version of this mask, which contains firming ingredients derived from sugar as well as proven peptides and plant stem cells, has now been enhanced with botanicals that help skin retain even more hydration. 20 minutes will do the trick, but leave it on overnight for the biggest wow.

Gentle Cleansing Oil

Korean skincare continues to revolutionize the beauty space. Case in point: Sulwhasoo's oil-based cleanser helps make taking the day off a breeze thanks to a hydrating complex and Korean herbal oils that effectively melt away impurities and waterproof makeup without leaving a film behind on skin.

Celestial Black Diamond Lifting & Firming Treatment Mask

There is a reason that 111 Skin Masks are so often namedropped and ‘Gram snapped: in a world where sheet masks are a dime a dozen, they simply are the very best. And yes, they cost more than a dime, but they are worth every penny. The Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Treatment Masks drench skin in hydration and potent active ingredients that deliver remarkable plumping and smoothing effects. Use them pre-event or post-party, or any time you want to look like you just spent a fortune on a facial.

Diorshow Mascara

Sweat, humidity, tears, extreme weather—you name it—don’t stand a chance against this iconic mascara that wraps around individual lashes to deliver a sky-high fringe without a single clump or flake in sight. The high-precision XXL brush is designed for various eyelash types and the corn flower-infused formula lifts, lengthens, and enhances your eyes based on your preference.

Body Butter

A go-to for years, the Susanne Kaufmann body butter holds up to the test of time. Deeply comforting to dry skin, the blend of amino acids, vitamins, and olive oil helps restore moisture balance, all while absorbing quickly for a velvety finish—and without a sticky residue.

Stretch Balm Concealer

A cult-favorite for a reason, now in 32 shades, the stretch balm concealer is lightweight and layerable—and blends like a dream—all in service of keeping any consequences of late nights or breakouts well hidden, with a natural, skin-like effect. What could be better than that?

Rose Hermès - Silky Blush Powder

With its petal-soft texture and elegant (and refillable) case, Rose Hermès Silky Blush powder is cheek chic incarnate. The blendable, buildable tint imparts just the right amount of fresh-faced color and luminosity without superfluous shimmer.

Terracotta Sunkissed Natural Bronzer Powder

Trick everyone into thinking you just came back from paradise with this cult-classic bronzer from Guerlain. Enriched with 96% naturally-derived ingredients, as well as hydrating Moroccan Argan oil, the luxurious powder formula swipes subtly onto the high points of cheekbones, leaving behind a gorgeous sun-kissed glow with a hint of shimmer. It has a silky texture that feels anything but drying and you'll never have to worry about it creasing, settling into fine lines, or depositing a line of demarcation.

Cream Highlight Stick

Gleamy and glowy, but not sparkly, the genius of the 19/99 highlight stick is how well it melds with the skin for gorgeous luminosity. What sets it apart from other highlighters, you ask? The fact that it neither settles into texture or fine lines, nor does it sit on top of the skin or transfer.

Liquid Powder Eye Tint

Like a touch of color on your lids but don’t like eyeshadow? Look no further. ILIA’s weightless cream-to-powder formulation glides on without jumping or sticking in creases, and it wears all day without flaking or migrating to various unintended areas of your face. Available in both matte and chromatic shades, it’s also super-buildable—so you can swipe on a super transparent whisper of color or layer it on for major impact

Goof Proof Waterproof Easy Shape & Fill Eyebrow Pencil

Your ticket to bold, fluffy brows lies in this dual-ended eyebrow pencil. The soft, angled tip effortlessly mimics the appearance of natural hairs for foolproof shaping and defining, while the spoolie-brush on the other side blends the whole look together. The result: Smudge-proof brows that last hours on end.

Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Lip Colour

Lipstick lovers, there is no need to fear the smear, the dreaded “donut effect” mid-lip fade, nor leaving a telltale cheek (or elsewhere) smooch mark on others. For Chanel Lip Ink is here, and is not going anywhere. No, not even when you eat or drink or laugh all night and don’t bother to look in the mirror. Also, unlike most longwear lipsticks, it is miraculously not drying—swipe it on, and you won’t need to think about it again.

The Lip Pencil

With eight natural shades to choose from, the Jones Road lip pencil harnesses a blend of waxes and oils that give your pucker just the perfect hint of enhancement. No dragging, no dryness. Just your-lips-but-better enhancement.

C E Ferulic

A gold-standard anti-aging serum recommended by dermatologists, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic acts as a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radical damage while also working to reduce fine lines and visibly brighten skin overall. The watery, fast-absorbing consistency makes it ideal to layer under other products, and it can even help skin heal more quickly after in-office procedures.

At-Home Facialist Peel

True Botanicals’s new At-Home Facialist Peel is so effective, it might just give your favorite aesthetician a run for their money. Formulated with nearly 30 percent of chemical exfoliants (including AHA, BHA, PHA, and THX) and a blend of aloe leaf juice, rosemary butter and illipe butter, the peel gently sloughs away dead skin cells and deep cleanses clogged pores, while soothing skin and minimizing redness or irritation. Just 15 minutes of use instantly delivers a smoother, brighter, tighter, and glass-like complexion.

More: T&C Tried & True: The New True Botanicals At-Home Peel Is Your Ticket to a Clear Complexion

Ultimate Sun Protector Face and Body Lotion SPF 60+ Sunscreen

Behold, a chemical SPF that actually nurtures skin while protecting it against UVA and UVB rays. Loaded with a blend of antioxidant-packed botanicals, such as green tea and licorice root extracts, the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion has a formulation so lightweight and invisible that you’ll almost forget you're wearing sunscreen. Better still, its higher protection is so powerful that it also strengthens around water, sweat, or heat.

High Performance Neck & Décolletage Treatment

Thin, crinkly skin on the neck is notoriously one of the most difficult areas of the body to effectively treat with skincare (or anything else, for that matter). Thankfully, dermatologist Dr. Macrene Alexiades has harnessed the power of scores of plant-derived active ingredients to create this superior serum, which visibly firms and plumps skin below the chin.

ZIIP Halo

The perfect-pick-up for tired-looking skin, Ziip's latest microcurrent device also harnesses the powers of nanocurrents, which are smaller electrical currents that penetrate deeper into skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and lift and tone your appearance. The tool itself is super lightweight, ergonomically designed to comfortably fit in the palm of your hand, and foolproof for microcurrent first-timers. Expect youthful looking results after just a few treatments.

More: T&C Tried & True: This New Microcurrent Device Lifts and Plumps Skin in Under 5 Minutes

Laser

Yes, the price tag may elicit a small gasp. But if you are looking for a top-of-the-line medical grade at-home laser treatment, you can do no better than the LYMA Laser. The small hand-held device is a technological marvel housing a powerful infrared laser that penetrates skin to stimulate collagen. Inspired by the low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the medical world to rebuild cartilage, the LYMA Laser emits no heat, requires no goggles, and is safe to use around the eyes. Recommended usage is 15 minutes a day for three months before results—including plumper skin, diminished hyperpigmentation, and a reduction in wrinkles—can be seen, but the device is so no-fuss (promise: it’s incredibly soothing to glide it over skin while watching Netflix) it’s easy to commit.

More: T&C Tried & True: Why This $2700 At-Home Laser Treatment Is Worth It

DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro LED Light Therapy Device

LED face masks are now an essential part of any serious beauty regimen. And while the DRx Spectralite was one of the first to arrive on the scene, it remains one of the best. Not only does it feature three settings—red light for fine lines and wrinkles, blue light for acne, and a combination of both for those who need both age-fighting and zit-zapping power simultaneously—it does its job in only 3 minutes a day.

TheraFace PRO

For the time-pressed, there is no beauty tool better than one that multi-tasks. And for that, you reach for a TheraFace Pro. With multiple percussive attachments as well as LED/Infrared light, microcurrent and additional warming and cooling heads, as well as a cleansing ring, this compact device offers multiple modalities for treating your skin that easily click in and out. Bonus: it's great for travel.

More: T&C Tried & True: TheraFace PRO All-in-One Facial Device

The SUPER Intensive Face Oil

An oil-hydration hybrid that is formulated to boost the lipid layer and prevent dehydration and dryness, U-Beauty's face oil also targets cells that can amplify signs of accelerated aging. So, with one comforting elixir, you not only keep the skin barrier enforced and comfortable, but also treat the damage caused by oxidative stress. Efficacious and efficient, there's nothing better.

Clean Retinol

Developed by top plastic surgeon (and Gwyneth chum) Dr. Julius Few, this may be the holy grail: a clean retinol that has been clinically proven to reduce fine lines and improve skin quality without causing any redness or irritation. Specifically formulated to deliver high-performance results to sensitive skin, it also contains collagen-boosting peptides, antioxidant green tea, and hydrating olive oil.

Phyto-Teint Perfection 00C Swan

Can a foundation be simultaneously matte and luminous? It may sound mutually exclusive, but Sisley has nailed it. Perfect for skin types prone to breakthrough shine, but also amazing for mature complexions in need of a little extra luminosity, Phyto-Teint Perfection is long-wearing, transfer-proof, and infused with skin-loving botanicals. Perfection, indeed.

Kitten Flick Liquid Eyeliner

The beauty of this liquid liner isn't just the ease of application (thanks to the felt tip nib), but the inky matte black liner that upon setting does not budge, smudge, flake, or move at all—until you want to take it off.

RF Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Device

A non-surgical alternative to fillers and injections, CurrentBody's latest invention is an easy-to-use at-home beauty tool that uses radio frequency waves to generate low-level heat, which as a result penetrates deep into skin layer's to stimulate collagen production. Continuous usage drastically reduces fine lines and wrinkles, lifts and tightens sagging skin, and improves texture.

Note: The CurrentBody RF Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Device will be available in the U.S. in mid-June.

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