As a beauty editor, it’s kind of hard to be impressed by cosmetics. Color-changing lipstick, holographic highlighter, bubbling (literally) face masks — publicists send you everything. The products that stick out to me the most aren’t the most trendy or gimmicky. They simply work, and work well.
After 14 years (going on 15) of trying things, there are more than a few hair, skin, makeup, and body products that I keep using, even when something newer and “cooler” hits the shelves. Here are 12 beauty products that I’ve loved so much that I bought them with my own money after the sample ran out.
