Whether it’s Angelina Jolie’s naturally gorgeous pout or Kylie Jenner’s sought-after procedure-enhanced shape, fuller, luscious lips have always been one of the most desirable features to possess. While cosmetics procedures are widely available nowadays, not everyone is ready to spare a huge amount of money. For some, on the other hand, getting needles in their lips sounds frightening enough to give up on the idea of having a plumper pout. Thankfully, forward-thinking beauty brands have blessed us with products that can make your lips bigger instantly. We tested multiple formulas to curate a list of the absolute best lip plumpers that actually work. 

The arrival of cold temperatures calls for cozy sweaters, hot drinks, and rich moisturizers. If you have dry skin, winter is the toughest time of the year for you. Your skin can get excessively dry, flaky and irritated. However, no matter the weather, your skin needs care and attention all year round. We rounded up the absolute best moisturizers for dry skin that will give you healthy glow when the weather conditions are harsh as well as at any time of the year.

In a time when dewy faces are all over Instagram, you can’t help but wish that excess shine on your T-zone was evenly distributed on the high points of your face. The right moisturizer formula can give you a healthy glow without stripping your face off all the sebum it produces. The products you should be reaching for are lightweight and noncomedogenic. We rounded up a list of top-rated moisturizers for oily and acne-prone skin for you to find your perfect match without having to go through trial and error.

What started as a Kardashian trend has now evolved into an everyday staple into our routine. Five years ago, hardly any of us contoured. Sure iconic makeup artists like Kevyn Aucoin were practicing this technique decades ago, but the artist guilty of mass use of contouring is Mario Dedivanovic. Kim Kardashian’s glam guru turned the sculpted look into a routine we swear by. To give you the best contour of your life, we tested and compared many kits. Ahead, you’ll find the best-performing contour kits that tick all the boxes.

Don’t you just love all things Valentine’s Day? From cute decor to adorable gifts, this holiday is one of our all-time favorites. Even if you don’t have a Valentine, you have yourself to treat on this day. After all, Valentine’s Day is such a good excuse to wear romantic makeup looks all February long! The Valentine’s color palette is all about pinks and reds, leaving you with whole a lot of space to create mesmerizing makeup looks. To get you ready for your Valentine’s date night or just any special event on your calendar, we rounded up the prettiest romantic eyeshadow palettes.

Although so many things are happening in the world of beauty right now, MAC’s legacy can never be undone. Timeless and classic, yet groundbreaking and bold, MAC reinvents itself with every new collection and collaboration it launches. From celebrity-signed collabs to influencer-directed lines, the brand brings fresh new drops, yet stays true to its core. Walking into a MAC store always leaves us confused about what to buy since there are so many options. To solve our dilemma we turned to makeup artists who play with MAC products for a living. In the list below you’ll find top-rated MAC products that are an absolute must in every makeup bag.

Almost everyone seems to be obsessed with long, Bambi-like lashes. As a result, ladies wear false eyelashes more often and procedures such as eyelash extensions are on the rise. While you can enhance your lashes by adding a pair of falsies or getting extensions, why not take care of your natural lashes, first? If you are not blessed with alluring, curly lashes, it’s good to know that the beauty industry has blessed us with powerful eyelash growth serums that could give you the gaze of your dreams the natural way. We investigated real customer opinions and tested multiple products on ourselves to round up the absolute best eyelash serums that actually work.

You sacrificed your beauty sleep to wake up and makeup. But when that midday oil attack hits, your morning effort goes to waste. And even if you have normal or dry skin, somewhere past lunch, the foundation starts to fade, not to mention that your contour and blush are non-existent. Experiencing these problems on a daily basis? You are most likely not using a setting powder, at least not a good one. To keep your makeup on fleek, we sourced the best setting powders available on the market.

Setting sprays aren’t unnecessary products—these goodies are formulated with polymers (long molecules) that act as a shield over your makeup, protecting it from glam-risk factors such as sweat, heat, and life, in general. They are also packed with hydrators like aloe and hyaluronic acid that nurture your skin even when they sit on top of your foundation.  To keep your makeup on fleek, we sourced and tested the absolute best setting sprays on the market. 

The formulas of the makeup products you use are not the only critical factor for flawless application. It’s the tools you use that make all the difference.