InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2006

[elysia]

Foundations

Liquid: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk
Oil-Free: Laura Mercier
Non-Liquid: Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick
Treatment: Neutrogena Skin-Clearing Clean Tint
Inexpensive: L'Oreal Paris True Match
Tinted Moisturizer: Laura Mercier
Editors' Pick: Prescriptives Flawless Skin


Concealers and Powders

Undereye Concealer: Cle de Peau Beaute
Blemish Concealer: Dermablend Smooth Indulgence
Inexpensive Concealer: L'Oreal Paris True Match
Pressed Powder: MAC Blot
Redness-Neutralizing Concealer: Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Inexpensive Loose Powder: Neutrogena Healthy Skin
Loose Powder: Shu Uemura Face Powder
Editors' Pick: Revlon Skinlights Illusion Wand


Blushes, Bronzers and Shimmers

Powder Blush: NARS
Cream Blush: Stila Convertible Color
Gel/Stain Blush: Tarte Cheek Stain
Bronzer: Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder
Inexpensive Bronzer: Physicians Formula Virtual Multi-Reflective
Luminizing Lotion: Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer
Powder Shimmer: Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact
Editors' Pick: Modelco Shimmer Airbrush Illuminizer


Eyes

Pencil Eyeliner: MAC Eye Kohl
Long-Wearing Shadow or Liner: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
Powder Eye Shadow: Dior 5-Color Eye Shadow
Cream Eye Shadow: MAC Paints
Inexpensive Eye Shadow: L'Oreal Paris Wear Infinite Duos
Brow Filler: Shiseido Eyebrow and Eyeliner Compact


Mascara & Eye Makeup Remover

Overall: Maybelline Lash Discovery
Lengthening: Lancome Definicils
Thickening: Dior DiorShow
Waterproof: Maybelline Lash Discovery
Eye-Makeup Remover: Lancome Bi-Facil Double Action
Oil-Free Eye-Makeup Remover: Neutrogena
Editors' Pick: Max Factor Lash Perfection Mascara


Lips

Cream Lipstick: Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Creme
Sheer Lipstick: Clinique Moisture Sheer
Glossy Lipstick: Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal
Long-Wearing Lip Color: MAC Pro Longwear
Lip Stain: Vincent Longo Lip & Cheek Gel
Lip Gloss: Bourjois Effet 3D
Editors' Pick: Pat McGrath Cover Girl Custom Compact Collection


Tools

Brush Line: Shu Uemura
Travel Brush Set: Laura Mercier

 

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Recommended Makeup For Different Skintones

Fair

Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk in No. 2
Concealer: Cle de Peau Beaute in Ivory
Blush: NARS Blush in Orgasm
Lip Liner: NARS in Rosebud
Lipstick: Estee Lauder in Rose Nectar
Lip Gloss: MAC Lipglass in Lychee Luxe


Fair to Medium

Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk in No. 5
Concealer: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat in No. 2
Blush: Lorac in Desire
Lip Liner: Stila in Nude
Lipstick: Smashbox in Toffee
Lip Gloss: Chanel Glossimer in Spark


Medium to Dark

Foundation: Bobbi Brown in Golden
Concealer: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat in No. 3
Blush: Stila in Poppy
Lip Liner: MAC in Cream O' Spice
Lipstick: NARS Sheer in Dolce Vita
Lip Gloss: MAC Lip Lacquer in Varneesh


Dark

Foundation: Bobbi Brown Stick in Warm Almond
Concealer: Bobbi Brown in Golden
Blush: MAC in Raizin
Lip Liner: MAC in Chestnut
Lipstick: NARS in Gipsy
Lip Gloss: MAC Lipglass in Entice

 

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Skin

Normal Skin

Facial Cleanser: Replenix Fortified Cleanser
Facial Scrub: Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula
Facial Toner: Lancome Pure Focus Pore Tightening Toner
Facial Moisturizer: Aveeno Positively Smooth with Natural Soy
Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen: Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily
Anti-Wrinkle Treatment: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Serum
Mask: Exuviance by Neostrata Rejuvenating Treatment Masque
Editors' Pick: Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Treatment


Dry/Sensitive Skin

Facial Cleanser: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Facial Scrub: Pond's Fresh Start Daily Exfoliating Cleanser
Facial Toner: Estee Lauder Verite Soothing Spray Toner
Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen: Roc Age Diminishing Daily Moisturizer
Heavy-Duty Moisturizer: Lancome Absolute Night Recovery Treatment
Anti-Wrinkle Treatment: Olay Regenerist Perfecting Cream
Hydrating Mask: Boscia Moisture Replenishing Mask
Rosacea Treatment: Eucerin Redness Relief Soothing Night Creme
Editors' Pick: Purpose Redness Reducing Moisturizer


Oily/Acne-Prone Skin

Facial Cleanser: Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Facial Toner: Prescriptives Immediate Matte Skin Conditioning Tonic
Facial Scrub: Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub
Facial Moisturizer: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Fluide Emulsion
Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen: Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer
Anti-Wrinkle Treatment: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Spot Treatment: Proactiv Advanced Blemish Treatment
Deep-Cleansing Mask: Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Treatment Mask
Editors' Pick: Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Visible Skin Renewal


All Skin Types

Facial Wipes: Dove Cool Moisture Facial Cleansing Cloths
Lip Balm: Blistex Lip Infusion
Spot-Lightening: Peter Thomas Roth Potent Skin Lightening Gel Complex
DIY Exfoliating Kit: L'Oreal Paris Refinish Micro-Dermabrasion
De-Puffing Eye Treatment: Origins No Puffery Cooling Mask
Anti-Wrinkle/Dark Circle Eye Treatment: Kinerase Intensive Eye Creme
Editors' Pick: Chanel Precision Micro Solutions Wrinkle Filler Program

 

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Hair

Shampoos

Fine/Limp Hair: Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo
Color-Treated Hair: Kerastase Reflection Bain Miroir
Curly/Coarse Hair: Kerastase Nutritive Bain Elasto-Curl
Damaged Hair: Kerastase Resistance Bain de Force
Color-Refreshing: Artec Color Depositing Shampoo
Editors' Pick: John Frieda Sheer Blonde Highlight Activating Shampoo


Conditioners

Damaged Hair: Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense
Fine/Limp Hair: Bumble and Bumble Thickening Conditioner
Dyed Hair: Kerastase Reflection Chrome Reflect Radiance/Enhancing Milk
Curly/Coarse Hair: Kerastase Nutritive Elasto-Curl Hydra-Toning Gel
Editors' Pick: Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Conditioner Long and Strong


Hair Color

At-Home Permanent Hair Color: L'Oreal Superior Preference
At-Home Semi-Permanent Hair Color: Clairol Natural Instincts
At-Home Highlighting Kit: L'Oreal Feria Color Strands Shimmer Highlights


Styling Products

Styling Gel: Phyto Pro
Styling Cream: Kiehl's Creme with Silk Groom
Pomade/Wax: Bumble and Bumble Sumotech
Volumizer: Phytovolume Actif Volumizer Spray for Fine and Limp Hair
Overall Hairspray: Sebastian Shaper
Straightening/Anti-Frizz: Phytodifrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm
Shine Enhancer: Kerastase Nutritive Serum Nutri-Sculpt
Editors' Pick: Senscience Smooth Gelee


Styling Tools

High-Powered Blow-Dryer: Supersolano
Travel Blow-Dryer: T3 Tourmaline Overnight Ionic Ceramic Travel Dryer
Inexpensive Blow-Dryer: Conair Ion Shine
Flatiron: HAI Copper-T Ceramic
Curling Iron: Hot Tools Ceramic Curling Iron
Paddle/Flat Brush: Mason Pearson Mixed Boar
Round Brush: Spornette Mixed Bristle
Inexpensive Paddle Brush: Denman Medium Cushion Brush
Editors' Pick: T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Wet or Dry Iron

 

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Body

Body Washes, Lotions and Treatment Potions

Heavy-Duty Body Cream: Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter
Overall Body Lotion: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body Wash: Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash
Body Scrub: Lancome Aromatonic Energizing Body Scrub
Stretch Mark Cream: Mederma Skin Care for Scars
Anti-Cellulite/Firming Treatment: Neutrogena Visibly Firm Active Copper
Hand Cream: Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Hand Creme
Foot Cream: Barielle Rejuvenating Foot Treatment
Shimmer Lotion: Jergens Soft Shimmer Radiance Moisturizer


Sunscreens, Lip Balm and Self-Tanners

Lightweight Body Sunscreen: Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock
Heavy-Duty Body Sunscreen: Bull Frog Superblock
Facial Sunscreen: Clarins UV Plus Protective Day Screen
Oil-Free Facial Sunscreen: DDF Matte Finish Photo-Age Protection
Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin: Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion
Balm with Sunblock: Clinique Sun-Care Lip/Eye
Facial Self-Tanner: Clarins Radiance Plus Self-Tanning Cream Gel
Self-Tanner for Body: Neutrogena Instant Bronze Streak-Free Foam
Editors' Pick: Estee Lauder Go Tan Sunless Towelettes


Nails

Neutral Polish: Essie Mademoiselle
Bright Color: Essie Forget Me Nots
Deep Color: OPI Lincoln Park After Dark
Red Polish: OPI I'm Not Really A Waitress
Nail Strenghener: Nailtiques Formula No. 2
Easy-To-Apply Polish: Essie
Longest-Lasting/Chip-Proof Polish: OPI
Cuticle Moisturizer: Creative Nail Design Solar Oil
Base and Top Coat: Seche Vite
Foot Scrub: Creative Nail Design Spa Pedicure AHA Sea Scrub
Foot File: Diamancel
Editors' Pick: Neutrogena Instant Nail Enhancer

 

[Wafaya]

Thaaaaaanx alot elysia!!!! karma for u!

 

[thehepburn]

I have the issue but thanks for writing it all up

 

[Golden_butterfly]

Thank you!

 

[5th Avenue]

Thank you!!! I have the issue as well but I am going to print the list out and take it shopping with me.

 

[pinnie]

thanks so much .Karma!!

 

[Belle Princesse]

Thanx for posting, I have to try some of the things on the list now!