GIFT GUIDE

GIFT GUIDE: THE BEST COSMETICS OF 2017

By Samia DeCubas
December 11, 2017 - 12:00 am
 

Everyone has a graveyard drawer filled with cosmetics that never worked out. We did our homework so that your only worry is looking great. Here are the twelve products with the highest praise in 2017.

 

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Becca Apres Ski Glow Face Palette – 6 x 0.09 oz

Smith & Cult Lip Stain, Sweet Suite, 0.19 fl. oz.

Smashbox Photo Finish Mattify Primer Stick Photofinish Primer Stick

TOM FORD Soleil Collection Contouring Compact Illuminateur – The Afternooner Limited Edition 2016

Estee Lauder Victoria Beckham Morning Aura Illuminating Creme

SMASHBOX Full Exposure Palette 24 Hour Shadow Primer, 1 Ounce

Tom Ford Lip Color, No. 08 Flamingo, 0.1 Ounce

NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner, Via Veneto

YVES SAINT LAURENT Les Sahariennes Bronzing Stones 02 Fire Opal

Kevin Aucoin Creamy Glow Duos, No. 1 Blood Roses/Nuelle, 0.16 Ounce

 

 

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