The 56 Best Products of 2023, According to Beauty Tastemakers

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A lot of great things are on the horizon for 2024. But before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, Bazaar editors and top experts are looking back at some of the best beauty products of 2023. In addition to some of our favorite products and trends listed in the most recent edition of the Bazaar 100, we’ve also sourced selections from makeup artists, hairstylists, dermatologists, editors, and brand consultants who have each tested their picks firsthand.

We’re counting salon-ready hair masks from K18 and Authentic Beauty Concept among our go-to favorites to cap off the year, along with cult-y fragrances like Perfumehead’s Moon Flower Extrait de Parfum and D.S. & Durga’s Pistachio perfume, plus many more must-have items worthy of any vanity. Since ringing in the New Year is directly tied to beginning anew, allow the following purchases to guide your beauty routine through next month and beyond. Read on for a recap of some of the best beauty products of 2023 experts can’t stop raving about (and which we’re betting you’ll soon be equally obsessed with).

Jenna Rosenstein, beauty director at Bazaar

“Bonjout Beauty’s Le Balm was my favorite skincare launch of the year by far. The first launch from a new brand created by a French pharmacist, this solid serum balm has saved my skin time and time again. It is deeply moisturizing without feeling greasy, and makes my dry skin feel soft, plump, and radiant. Plus, I love that it can double and triple as a lip balm, eye cream, and cuticle balm. I have gone through three jars already!

“Separately, Mario Dedivanovic is not only the kindest, most authentic human—he’s also a genius and at the top of his game with his eponymous makeup line. His SurrealSkin foundation totally blew me away. The unique formula leaves skin with natural-looking luminosity. It doesn’t dry my skin out, it never looks patchy, and it blends like a dream. The shade range is comprehensive, and the formula covers imperfections flawlessly without ever looking makeup-y.” —@jennarosenstein

Le Balm

SurrealSkin Liquid Foundation

Katie Intner, associate beauty editor at Bazaar

“One of my 2023 skin goals was to improve brightness and diminish dark spots, and these two products have helped me achieve that goal (and glow). Glow Recipe’s Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner harnesses the power of vitamin C-rich cloudberry to revive dull and tired skin, and boasts a light consistency that layers beautifully with other skincare and makeup.

“I also haven’t met a blush I don’t like, but Patrick Ta’s Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush Duo takes the cake for my favorite of the year. Patrick Ta’s innovative technique of applying powder blush before cream blush gives the skin a cloudlike wash of color and the most gorgeous sheen that lasts for hours. Plus, the range of his shades give incredible color payoff, so you need only a touch of each formula.” —@katieintner

Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner

Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo

Tiffany Dodson, associate beauty commerce editor at Bazaar

“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: When it comes to Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’s Triclone Skin Tech Concealer (and foundation), the hype is real. After testing the essential ahead of its official launch, I was instantly hooked, and the concealer is now a dedicated staple in my daily makeup routine. Its formula looks just like a second skin, and is perfect for full coverage glam or no-makeup makeup.

“And there were a lot of great hair care releases this year, but Bread Beauty Supply’s Clear-Wash Detox Clarifying Shampoo was one of my favorites. It seamlessly gets rid of my product buildup without stripping my hair of much-needed moisture—which definitely comes in handy, since I have a serious addiction to edge control.” —@tiffdods

Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating and De-Puffing Concealer

Clear-Wash Detox Clarifying Shampoo

Lindy Segal, freelance beauty writer and editor

“When I ask myself ‘What would I buy again?’ the first thing thing that stands out is Dieux’s gel eye serum. After the viral success of the brand’s reusable eye masks, there was much hype around this launch—and in my opinion, it delivered. This refreshing, lightweight gel uses algae complexes and peptides to target dark circles and help smooth skin.

“I also tried a lot of new mascaras this year, but only one had people stopping me mid-conversation to ask what I was wearing. TBH, I don't really get the whole two-sided brush thing (that’s for someone more talented than I in makeup artistry), but all I can say is: My lashes look mega-long and voluminous when I wear this formula. Big fan.” —@lindysegal

Auracle Eye Serum

1 Coat Wow! Extra Volumizing and Lifting Mascara

Faith Xue, executive beauty director at Bustle Digital Group

“Made with niacinamide, grape water, and a slew of other science-backed ingredients harvested from Brad Pitt’s very own vineyard, Le Domaine Moisturizing Fluid Cream has all the skin-boosting benefits of a serum with the hydrating effects of a moisturizer. Plus, the light, airy texture sinks in instantly and doesn’t leave my oily-combination skin congested.

“I also try to take a positive approach to the concept of aging—it’s a blessing and a privilege, I know!—but I still prefer to stave off the physical effects for as long as possible. This year, I finally decided it was time to start being consistent with my skincare routine. That means committing to certain products each day and night (instead of my usual approach, which is to try everything buzzy and new for a few times, then move on). The first product I fell in love with this year was Danucera D22 Tonic. Created by Danuta Mieloch, the founder of Rescue Spa, it’s a gentle acid exfoliator that you can use day and night. Ever since I started using it consistently, my skin looks noticeably brighter and smoother, with fewer breakouts—and though I still rotate other products, I can’t go without this. (Don’t sleep on the brand’s honeylike Cerabalm either).” —@faith_xue

The Fluid Cream

D22 Tonic

David Razzano, beauty director at Sephora

“The Gxve mascara impressed me from the first use. The formula is creamy and lightweight, allowing you to lengthen your lashes without clumps. The wand itself is phenomenal—the shorter bristles keep the lashes feathery and beautiful-looking, while lifting them up and out. The tip of the wand has a small spherical shape with tiny bristles that allow you to get each and every lash coated with mascara, including the tricky inner corner and lower lashes!

“I also love a good at-home peel, like Dermalogica’s Liquid Peelfoliant Exfoliator, which will instantly deliver better-looking skin. The professional-grade ingredients like glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid, and phytic and tranexamic acids work together with fruit enzymes to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, unclog pores, and even out skin tone. The formula works on multiple levels of the skin for a thorough exfoliation, while also soothing and hydrating.” —@davidrazzano

Can’t Stop Staring Clean Lengthening & Lifting Mascara

Liquid Peelfoliant Exfoliator

Aimee Simeon, senior beauty editor at Well+Good

“In a class of good serums, this one from Peach & Lily is my best overall pick. It delivers on its promise of brighter, hydrated skin, and makes your complexion look more radiant instantly. I apply it on damp skin, and when I have some extra time, I use my gua sha massager afterward to help stimulate blood flow. If you’re in the market for a no-frills, effective, everyday serum, this is it.

“Plus, RescueMD’s DNA Repair Complex Scar Treatment Serum has been the unsung hero of my beauty routine this past year. After being pregnant and going through a slew of postpartum changes to both my body and face, I needed a potent, easy-to-use product to help fade some discoloration and improve the appearance of my skin overall. This surgeon-developed formula is packed with reparative ingredients like lapachol, peptides, and antioxidants to help restore the skin’s appearance by fading blemishes. I’ve been using it on my face and noticed a significant improvement in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I also used it on my stomach after birth and saw a significant improvement in tone and the appearance of stretch marks. Now, I don’t go a day without it.” —@aimeeamazing

Glass Skin Refining Serum

DNA Repair Complex Scar Treatment Serum

Dianna Mazzone, associate features director at Allure

“I’ve kissed a lot of frogs when it comes to tinted brow gels. If the applicator is on point, the shade is all wrong—or vice versa. Kelley Baker Tinted Brow Gel is the whole package: The teeny-tiny spoolie brush is both flexible and precise, and the shades—I wear brown— have perfectly balanced undertones that don’t read too red on cool-toned brunettes.

“And I’ll spare you the monologue about how SPF is nonnegotiable year-round, and how there’s no point in spending on other skincare products if you aren’t wearing sun protection—okay, so I didn’t spare you. All of that in mind, I pride myself on trying almost every mineral SPF that comes across my desk, and this year, Dr. Loretta Universal Glow Daily Defense SPF 40 stood out for being easy to blend, layering beautifully under makeup, and leaving behind a subtle, dewy sheen.” —@diannamazzone

Tinted Brow Gel in Brown

Universal Glow Daily Defense Mineral Sunscreen Fluid SPF 40

Jaleesa Jaikaran, celebrity makeup artist and host of The Life of a Makeup Artist podcast

“The Lancôme Teint Idole foundation has been a staple in my kit for years. With its new reformulation, the shade options are even better, as they’re able to match a wider range of skin tones. The foundation is also long-wearing and looks buttery on the skin. A definite must-have!

“I also feel that Juvia’s Place knocked it out of the park in many ways in 2023. Based on my knowledge as a complexion expert, I’d say their Bronzed cream bronzer is one of the best I’ve seen in recent years. Its formula is extremely creamy and easily blendable. I also love its range of tones, and how seamlessly it looks on skin, especially in photos.” —@jaleesajaikaran

Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Matte Foundation

Bronzed Cream Bronzer

Dr. Kristel Polder, board-certified dermatologist

“La Roche-Posay’s Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil is ideal for dry to extra-dry skin. As a dermatologist, I see chronic dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis flare in the cold, winter months. This mild cleansing oil is nourishing and hydrating without leaving a sticky residue.

“Additionally, we’re all probably familiar with SkinCeuticals and its award-winning products. The brand’s new A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced cream is concentrated and corrective, and improves accelerated signs of aging impacted by advanced glycation end-products—or A.G.E.s. These are sugars that bind to structural proteins in the skin—which causes accelerated aging and fine lines. A.G.E. Interrupter has been shown in studies to diminish fine lines at the crow’s feet and forehead area, to help restore supple, radiant, and youthful skin. The cream feels elegant when applied to the skin. I layer it nicely with my evening skincare routine!” —@kristelpoldermd

Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil

A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced

Hannah Baxter, beauty editor and brand consultant

“I’m all about a woody fragrance, so this new launch from the Maker piqued my interest from the start. It also doesn’t hurt that the Maker Hotel is the epitome of dark, moody luxury. Once I started wearing it, without fail someone would comment that I smelled amazing and demand to know what scent I had on (which is, low-key, my favorite compliment to receive). It’s lush and hot, with notes of fig, sandalwood, and jasmine, and the ribbed glass bottle looks refined and expensive in the best way. Sometimes you need a foolproof scent that makes you feel just as amazing as you smell, and I think I found it in Lover.

“And I’ll always trust my face to esthetician Sofie Pavitt, especially when I’m struggling with breakouts or dark spots. Now that she’s launched her eponymous line, I can bring a bit of her skincare magic into my bathroom. This serum is super gentle, which is a must when you have sensitive skin like me, and it helps to fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation crazy fast. I also never feel like I’m stripping my skin of moisture when I use it, either (it’s packed with hydrating panthenol and hyaluronic acid), so it’s safe to use even in the winter, when my skin is already bone-dry.” —@hannahbaxward

Lover Eau de Parfum

Mandelic Clearing Serum

Stixx Matthews, beauty writer

“I’m a lover of fragrance, but Perfumehead’s Moon Flower allows me to dream. Its intoxicating notes of blood orange, tuberose, and night-blooming jasmine send me into pure sensorial bliss. One can easily feel like they’re a vintage Hollywood starlet or a jet-setter heading off to Paris for a weekend of shopping.” —@_stixxinthecity_

Moon Flower Extrait de Parfum

Melinda Solares, beauty director at Sephora

“I love doing my makeup, but these days, I like to keep the routine short and sweet! Launched this year, the Sephora Collection Colorful Waterproof Eyeshadow and Eyeliner Multi-Stick has been a game changer for eye shadow and eyeliner looks made easy. The blendable, waterproof formula makes for easy application, and the extensive shade range means endless options.

“And still one of my absolute favorite lip SPFs, Cay Skin’s Isle Lip Balm SPF 30 is one of my everyday go-tos. Did you know the skin on your lips is the most prone to sun damage, and that wearing lip gloss can attract and increase sun damage? The skin on our lips is thinner and has less of a barrier for protection. Best thing about this balm? It smells so yummy—not like SPF—and comes in multiple shades.” —@ladyymelinda

Colorful Waterproof Eyeshadow and Eyeliner Multi-Stick

Isle Lip Balm SPF 30 With Sea Moss and Aloe Stem Cells

Tatjana Freund, fashion and luxury commerce editor at Hearst

“I got married this year, which meant my routine became entirely about taking care of my skin. Anything that breaks me out, causes redness, or generally interrupted my goal of looking dewy and clear had to go. My only wedding regrets? That these products hadn’t launched by the time I walked down the aisle. I’ve gone through three bottles of the Dieux Air Angel cream at this point, and anytime I try to swap in some other moisturizer, my skin suffers. It’s lightweight and noncomedogenic, but still deeply hydrates my dry skin.

“Also, I’m absolutely not a foundation girlie, but Glossier has changed my mind. It’s everything I could ever want out of a base product. The formula is glowy without being greasy, has coverage without masking my freckles, and doesn’t budge even in hot weather.” —@tatjanafreund

Air Angel Hydrating Gel Cream

Stretch Fluid Foundation

Danielle Jackson, beauty editor at Women’s Health

“Fig. 1 Micellar Oil Cleansing Wipes are single-use wipes presoaked in the brand’s best-selling Micellar Oil Cleanser, which can remove any trace of makeup without all the scrubbing and rubbing that can be rough or irritating for your skin. They’re extremely convenient and travel-friendly, but what’s quite possibly the best part is that they’re meant to dissolve right after use—meaning once you use one to remove your makeup, you can hold it under running water and watch it disappear in seconds. I can’t think of a better product to use if you want to add an environmentally friendly component to your beauty routine.” —@danielleknecole

Micellar Oil Cleansing Wipes

Melissa Santos-Howard, curl artist at Candace Witherspoon Salon in New York City

“Ecru New York’s Curl Perfect Defining Styling Potion is incredible at smoothing curls while adding a very soft, flexible hold. I don’t find that many creams hold curl clumps together like this pick. Great for extreme temperatures of all kinds, the cream is a great addition to any curl routine. Plus, a little goes a very long way, which definitely makes it worth the investment.

“Uncle Funky’s Daughter’s Squeaky shampoo is perfect for all hair types, as it provides a deep cleanse and creates the perfect canvas for conditioning. Not only does it not overly strip natural oils, it also leaves behind a wonderful cooling sensation—great for those who suffer from chronic scalp irritation. And the fact that it’s affordable and easy to find is a huge plus!” —@ms.hairista

Curl Perfect Defining Styling Potion

Squeaky Clarifying Cleanser

Brian Underwood, beauty director at Women’s Health

“A hand cream? Really?! I can feel you thinking it, but hear me out, because this is no ordinary hand cream. Part of Rare Beauty’s buzzy new wellness-inspired body care line, Find Comfort, it has all the basics covered: It’s lightweight, absorbs beautifully with no greasy finish, and is formulated with advanced skincare ingredients like anti-inflammatory niacinamide and antioxidant-rich peach flower extract. But that’s just the beginning. The fragrance—a blend of lemon zest, jasmine petals, vetiver, and tonka bean—was designed to inspired feelings of calm, and the clever top is angled and can be used to massage the cream into your palms, triggering naturally destressing pulse points. Trust, me, you’ll want to keep one in your purse, your bathroom, and on your nightstand.

“And of course, there are lots of great lipsticks out there, but how many can you apply with one hand? Probably just this one from Meloway. The brilliant cap-less design allows you twist the bullet out of the tube in one fell swoop, making it easy to apply on the go or if you have limited mobility. The formula achieves that rare feat of blending no-budge matte pigments with a creamy, hydrating texture that won’t leave your lips feeling like papier-mâché. Genius!” —@thebrianunderwood

Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream

Hi-Rise Hydrating Matte Lipstick

Akili King, senior beauty editor at Essence

“This leave-in from OurX has made me look forward to wash days every week. It’s such a nourishing product, but also leaves my curls defined yet super soft every single time. Sometimes I’ll also use it to refresh my curls throughout the week with a little water. A very versatile product!

“The name of Dibs Beauty’s Gloss Balm says it all—it’s truly my go-to! I love a ’90s brown gloss look, and this delivers! It’s buttery smooth and feels just like a lip balm, but with the impact and shine of your favorite juicy gloss. Definitely has become a part of my everyday makeup look!” —@akili_

Treatment Leave-In

Go-To Glossy Balm

Dr. Shirley Chi, board-certified dermatologist

“This year we learned that the best sunscreens to prevent and treat pigment issues are tinted sunscreens, and this tinted sunscreen is my secret to having an even complexion every day. The product glides on smoothly to produce a matte-but-silky finish on my combination skin, and the color blends well and isn’t chalky-looking. I wear it every single day, and it gives me just the right amount of coverage to make my skin look flawless yet natural!

“I'm also a huge fan of La Roche-Posay, whose products contain healing thermal spring water from the brand’s namesake town in France. I was unsure of how its Lipikar Wash AP+ moisturizing face and body wash would work for me, with my sensitive and dry skin, but it makes it feel so soft afterwards, and it cleanses without over-drying my skin. I use it with a washcloth at night to gently exfoliate and take off the day’s makeup and sunscreen.” —@drshirleychi

Tinted Facial Mineral SPF 40

Lipikar Wash AP+ Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash

Maya Allen, beauty director at large at the Cut

“With a discerning eye for celebrity beauty brands, I approached Lady Gaga’s Haus Labs Triclone Foundation with skepticism. After hearing about the hype from talented makeup artists, I finally gave the foundation a try this year and was quickly won over. I dispense just a minimal amount onto the back of my hand, then buff it onto my skin with a makeup brush for even application. True to the hype, it instantly imparts a radiant, lit-from-within glow, effortlessly blending to perfection. Unlike traditional foundations, there is no feeling of masking. Instead, the formula feels like a nourishing veil with a lightweight texture, attributed to its blend of over 20 skincare ingredients. I’m obsessed!

“Also, if my personality were a perfume, Guerlain’s Tobacco Honey eau de parfum would be it. Its contrasting notes of honey, oud wood, vanilla, amber, and sandalwood converge to create a perfect harmony. The scent is simultaneously sweet and spicy, comforting yet heady. My genuine fragrance obsession is real, and has translated to three dedicated shelves in my bathroom, exclusively reserved for my seasonal scent wardrobe. I love layering fragrances to curate my distinct combination, and often find myself enhancing every scent with a few spritzes of this particular fragrance. It emits an air of luxury and truly makes me smell expensive.” —@mayaalenaa

Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

Tobacco Honey Eau de Parfum

Celia Shatzman, style and beauty senior contributor at Forbes

“In today’s very crowded beauty market, it’s practically impossible to find a true white space—but Lita Cunningham did just that with her new brand, Lalais. It’s the first luxury line dedicated to combination and oily skin. Most products aimed at oily complexions are designed to tackle breakouts, too, but Cunningham is well aware that oily skin doesn’t always equal acne, so the entire line is gentle and won’t strip skin.

“Anyone who suffers from a daily afternoon oil slick knows there’s nothing worse than feeling like people can see their reflection in your forehead. If you apply powder, you end up with a caky mess, while the old toilet-paper blotting trick leaves your makeup looking clumpy. That’s why the Blotting Compact is a true savior. It’s like the OG Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets (my standby in high school) grew up and got a fabulous glow-up. The all-natural Japanese blotting sheets are just the right size, and instantly and effortlessly remove excess oil and sebum sans mussing your makeup. Tucked into a super chic mirrored, refillable compact for on-the-go use, it’s cleverly designed so that it’s touchless and hygienic—the sponge applicator has adhesive to pick up a fresh blotting paper each time—so you never have to worry about transferring bacteria to your face with dirty fingers.

“And plenty of skincare brands have claimed to create filler in a bottle, but Shiseido practically has. Forty years of hyaluronic acid research went into the Shiseido Bio-Performance Skin Filler Serum, a refillable two-step system that works around the clock to treat firmness loss and visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Spotlighting Shiseido’s proprietary MolecuShift technology, the Infill Serum is applied at night, allowing the shrunken hyaluronic acid molecules to go deep into the skin for major hydration. In the morning, apply the Full Expansion Serum, which triggers those molecules to expand from the inside out to their normal size, delivering a plumping and firming effect that mimics hyaluronic acid injectables. The dream team delivers results both instantly and over time, eventually naturally boosting the amount of hyaluronic acid you produce.” —@celiashatzman

The Blotting Compact

Bio-Performance Skin Filler Serums Set

Kayla Greaves, journalist and beauty expert

“Hello, my name is Kayla, and my brows are a victim of the early 2000s. Luckily for me, Benefit’s Hubba Brow uses a formula that boasts ingredients like provitamin B5, biotin, and Cassia alata leaf extract to help condition my eyebrows and make them appear thicker. Using this nightly over the past few months has made a world of difference. Now I’m well on my way to having the full brows of my dreams—without having to fill them in.

“I’m also a big fan of dry humor, not dry skin. But it seems like my scalp—especially when I have protective style—got jokes. Not only does it get flaky, the itchiness also is just not it. I apply this scalp serum right after I wash my hair, and it keeps my skin balanced and hydrated, thanks to a mix of plant peptides, mushroom, amla, saw palmetto, and a host of other clean ingredients. My only critique? I want a bigger bottle!” —@kaylaagreaves

Hubba Brow Brow-Enhancing Serum

R&R Scalp Serum

Judi Gabbay Braha, professional makeup artist

“Charlotte Tilbury’s Collagen Oil is a game changer before glam. The product instantly plumps and hydrates skin, and helps with wrinkles, fine lines, and even redness. Plus, after I use this product to prep skin, my clients tell me their faces still feel hydrated the next day.

“And Makeup by Mario’s SurrealSkin Awakening Concealer is one of my favorite products of the year. It’s weightless, self-setting, and blurs under-eyes to leave behind a filterlike finish. An added bonus to its formula is the incorporation of caffeine as a main ingredient, to depuff and minimize dark circles.” —@glossipgirl

Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil

SurrealSkin Awakening Concealer

Nerisha Penrose, beauty commerce editor at Elle

“Until this year, you couldn’t get me to rock any lip color besides nude. I’ve always had an aversion to red lipstick (besides Ruby Woo, I don’t own any other red lippies), but I thought I’d never try a deep red lip gloss, until Ami Colé launched its best-selling lip oil in the Romance shade. Each swipe makes me feel like the love interest in my own ’90s rom-com, almost like I should be an aspiring photographer with a sharp black bob cut. Nia Long, is that you?

“And the more mysterious the scent, the more intrigued I am. Kayali’s Oudgasm Tobacco Oud is easily a hot nighttime scent by definition—cloves, tobacco, oud, geranium—but who wouldn’t want to smell sultry and alluring all day long? Even though I rarely leave the house without layering two to three scents, Tobacco Oud deserves to shine on its own.” —@girlnamednee

Lip Treatment Oil

Oudgasm Tobacco Oud | 04

Daise Bedolla, writer at Into the Gloss and freelance social strategist

“I’ve never been into gourmand perfumes, but something about D.S. & Durga’s Pistachio flipped a switch in my brain this year. It has notes of pistachio, of course, but cardamom, vanilla crème, and patchouli, too. It’s sweet—but not overwhelmingly so, where I get a headache—and slightly spicy and earthy. Something about the combination just works so well that it’s taken over some prime real estate on my vanity.

“Another permanent resident is Dr. Shereene Idriss’s PillowtalkDerm Depuffer. My face is prone to puffiness if I so much as look at salt or shed a single tear, and this serum—made with arnica, Centella asiatica, and niacinamide, and housed in a roller—not only depuffs but diminishes redness, too. It’s the kind of product you want to keep in multiples.” —@daisebedolla

Pistachio Eau de Parfum

The Depuffer Arnica Sculpting Serum Roller

Candace Witherspoon, professional hairstylist and owner of Candace Witherspoon Salon in New York City

“My absolute favorite product this year is the Authentic Beauty Concept Replenish Mask. It’s great for strengthening weak hair while minimizing shedding, and I can actually see the difference after using it on my clients. The mask helps restores the hair cuticle, and is especially great for color-treated hair.

“I also love Aveda’s no-rinse Nutriplenish leave-in conditioner, which works well on all textures and keeps hair hydrated for days. Its formula is very lightweight, making it perfect to mix in with other creams. Plus, a little goes a long way.” —@curlsbycandace

Replenish Mask

Nutriplenish Leave-In Conditioner

Audrey Noble, freelance beauty editor and writer

“2023 was my year of no rest nor relaxation, so when I needed to fake looking alert and awake, I turned to the Ilia Bright Start Retinol Alternative Brightening Eye Cream. Thanks to ingredients like caffeine, peptides, and sea fennel and avocado extract, the bags and dark circles under my eyes instantly disappear and look more radiant. The best skincare product I tried this year, hands down.” —@audreyvnoble

Bright Start Retinol Activated Eye Cream

Ama Kwarteng, beauty director at the Coveteur

“I used to think that it was normal to feel that pulsating, cracking, tight sensation whenever you layered on a clay mask, but fun fact: Turns out you don’t need to completely dry out your skin for it to work. Shocking, I know. But this mask from the Outset is proof. Not only is the light, creamy texture refreshing for all senses, but it polishes up your face and cleanses your pores, thanks to a concoction of blue clay, niacinamide, salicylic acid, and soothing plant extracts. It’s now become a Sunday ritual to reset my skin from the weekend’s sins.” —@amakwarteng

Purifying Blue Clay Mask

Autumne West, beauty director at Nordstrom

“This was quite a year for fragrance, and while there are many wonderful choices and trending scents, Parfums de Marly’s Delina eau de parfum stood out for me. This floral feminine scent with hints of vanilla, musk, and rose is sweet, enticing, and powdery. For everyone from fragrance enthusiasts to blushing brides, this was the scent of the year.

“Plus, despite being a relatively new brand, having launched just over five years ago, Augustinus Bader has made a definitive splash in the skincare space. Its unmatched Rich Cream immediately impacts your skin’s appearance. (I recommend trying the 27-day challenge!) The texture and skin refresh you’ll experience is worth it.” —@autumne_w

Delina Eau de Parfum

The Rich Cream

Rita Hazan, celebrity colorist and owner of Rita Hazan Salon in New York City

“K18’s Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask is a great product that helps with damaged hair without altering its color—we often use it on clients at our salon. It’s also great for premeditated hair damage, and an amazing hair treatment to use at home.

“My brand’s True Color Ultimate Shine Gloss is always among my favorite products, and perfect for keeping your color vibrant and eliminating any brassy tones. It’s easy to apply at home, and after two minutes and a quick rinse, your hair looks shinier than ever.” —@ritahazan

Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

Ultimate True Color Shine Gloss

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