{"id":883,"date":"2020-06-01T17:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T07:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&p=173493"},"modified":"2020-11-02T00:02:02","modified_gmt":"2020-11-02T00:02:02","slug":"best-makeup-products-according-to-beauty-editor","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/best-makeup-products-according-to-beauty-editor\/","title":{"rendered":"If 7 Years As A Beauty Editor Have Taught Me Anything, It’s That I’ll Never Part With These Makeup Products"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Grazia Beauty Editor Emily Algar as shot on iPhone 11 Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When life gets a little weird, I like to clean, sort and organize. I think it’s a means to regain a sense of control in an otherwise tumultuous situation. Since the onset of social distancing, I\u2019ve tackled just about every aspect of my apartment: kitchen, wardrobe, desk, linen closet and of course, all my beauty products. Being a beauty editor means I try a lot of stuff \u2013 I\u2019d go so far as to say I try hundreds of products a year. But it was only on the bathroom tiles as I sat among piles and piles of creams and lotions and serums and lipsticks that I started considering out of everything I\u2019ve tried, what were the ones I truly loved? The ones I\u2019d happily go out and re-purchase time and time again. So in the process of cleaning, I also vetted my MVPs in every category: skincare, hair, fragrance and today\u2019s listicle, makeup.<\/p>\n

Below is my master makeup list broken down by category. A selection of complexion, lip, brow and eye products I would use to the very last drop before hauling out to Mecca and grabbing another. It\u2019s an extensive list, but I try products for a living so I think it\u2019s fair (if you’re after some under $25 alternatives, see this edit here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

READ: THE PERFUME TO WEAR WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF SANTAL<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream, $63.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This is it, my holy grail complexion product (along with the rest of the population). Even though it’s labelled a CC cream, this is more a medium coverage product with a slightly dewy finish. It covers uneven tone and texture but skin always looks like skin. I buy it whenever I see it in stock, in multiple countries. I apply it with a damp beauty blender, but fingers or a brush work too. Oh, and while it’s got an SPF of 50, you still need to wear sunscreen underneath!<\/p>\n

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Nars Sheer Glow Foundation, $75.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

I have two foundations for special occasions, and this is one of them. It makes my skin look almost perfect but not like I’m wearing tons of makeup. The finish is luminous, but not greasy; long-wearing, but not cakey. It doesn’t settle or crease or oxidize, and the shade range is superb. A real holy grail product.<\/p>\n

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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk FOundation, $100.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This is my second choice, and quite possibly one of the most lauded foundation products ever. It’s similar to the above but maybe one notch higher in terms of coverage (in my opinion). Still, the texture feels fresh but not too mask-like, and it gives skin glow without grease. Expensive, but I use it maybe once every couple of weeks (for special occasions) so it lasts forever!<\/p>\n

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Chantecaille Just Skin, $119.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This is my weekend skin product – the perfect light tint that feels weightless but gives the confidence that “slightly better” skin can give. It’s low-fuss enough to apply with fingers but add a damp sponge + a little concealer and you’ve got yourself a natural but radiant base.<\/p>\n

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Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, $48.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This is, hands down, the best concealer in the world (according to me). It covers everything from dark circles to angry red pimples with ease, and stays put thanks to a matte, slightly powdery finish. I pop a little on the back of my hand, dot as needed, go ahead with my eyebrows before blending gently with my finger a few minutes later. I have it in three shades and would probably cry if it was ever discontinued.<\/p>\n

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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder, $77.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

My personal makeup preference is a finish that errs on the dewy side, but some days (hot, humid, high stress) a sweep of powder across the nose, chin and forehead is necessary. This one has the most wonderful soft, diffusing effect on the skin – not thick or crepey like so many other powders. It even moonlights as a highlighter and eyeshadow, making the $77 price tag a little more bearable. Also, is it just me, or do pressed powders last forever? I think I’ve had mine going on two years and I’ve hardly made a dent.<\/p>\n

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MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Fix+ Mist, $39.<\/span> SHOP NOW<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Often I feel like setting or prepping mists are nothing more than good marketing but there is just something about Mac Fix+ that I love. It gives makeup this beautiful dewy look and seems to soften any lines or large pores without feeling sticky. I find it also helps to almost set makeup – I even have a mini size for days that roll into evenings. I just spritz and use my finger to fix up around the nose, mouth and eyes.<\/p>\n

read: THE BEST SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR FACE, AS TOLD BY A BEAUTY EDITOR<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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