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If yourfoundationandblushset the stage, then your eyes and brows are where the real drama unfolds.
Johnson Lui. Stylist, Marion Kelly. Makeup, Linda Gradin at L’ Atelier. Hair, Izumi Sato at 87 Artists.
To arrive at this winning list, we reviewed thousandsand we mean actual thousandsof submitted products.
The products you see belowseveral of which aredrugstore stealswere all tried, tested, and raved about.
Reviews have been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
Best Brow Gel: E.L.F.
That being said, you cant beat this price.
One tester said:Wow, jobsessed.
This is a true brow glue that will do whatever you want it to do to your brows.
You say jump, this glue says HOW HIGH.
I think everyone should have one of these, especially if you’re into brow gel/brushed brow looks.
Bonus points, per the experts:This item contains dimethicone, a humectant that helps seal in moisture.
One tester said:LOVE LOVE LOVE this product!
This is a holy grail product for me.
The brush applicator was perfect.
I love that its a pencil that you could wind up and down easily.
I 100% would recommend this product.
The brand also gets an extra thumbs up for its sustainable efforts, with recyclable packaging and cruelty-free formulas.
This one, however, stays put.
One note: It was actually difficult to remove.
I had to triple cleanse with a makeup wipe, micellar water cleanser, and my regular cleanser.
Choose from pink-y peach hues all the way to deep charcoals.
Go ahead, we bet you cant buy just one.
It also glides on very smoothly.
It smudges easily, which could work to your benefit if you want a more blurred look.
Overall, its nice to use daily.
Best Liquid Liner: R.E.M.
Beauty at the Borderline Eyeliner Marker
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One tester said:WOW!
This eyeliner is absolutely incredible.
Lets start with the design itself: The tube is thick and very cute.
The top comes off easily and the brush is petite yet angled for excellent precision.
The color is a deep, dark midnight black which stands out and dries instantly.
Its great for busy mornings or any time you want to quickly add a subtle glow to your lids.
It also makes a great primer/base for powdered shadows if you want to add more color or dimension.
Just add glitter for a truly graphic look.
One tester said:This is an incredible product!
Sleek, stylish, and convenient packaging that makes it clear what color the product inside is.
The doe-foot applicator carries plenty of product, and a little bit goes a long way.
Theres an impressive color selection, but where this product really shines is its durability.
It will not come off unless you want it to.
Honestly every look is bound to be Instagram-worthy.
One tester said:I absolutely love this eyeshadow palette!
The packaging is great and so Black-centric.
I loved that the names of the individual eyeshadows are Black kingdoms and queendoms.
I felt like a goddess putting on each shade.
The color options are great and there are colors for everyone.
Overall, it is an amazing product!
That being said, this mascara has been ophthalmologist tested.
One tester said:This is my new go-to mascara.
I absolutely love the shape of the brush head.
Its perfectly contoured to lift and get mascara on every single one of my lashes.
I feel like I only need a few strokes to coat them all.
I didnt even need to curl them afterwards because this was able to curl them on its own.
One tester said:Yall, I think I just found my new ride-or-die mascara.
But this mascara may have just changed my opinion on what a good eye product should be.
This not only holds up during a sweaty workout, but it also holds through just everyday errands.
But if you go with the waterproof version, then this most likely wont happen.
Either way, this is going to live in my go-to makeup bag!
One tester said:I cannot sing the praises of this mascara enough.
Wow, what a difference!
This mascara is all about va-va-voom volume and adding real length and thickness to each individual lash.
I did a single coat and was good to go.
I have worn this out several times, and each time I got compliments on my eyelashes.
All around, I would absolutely recommendthis is worth the splurge.
One tester said:If youre new to lashes, these would probably be a great place to start.
Keep in mind that these are magnetic and work best with the magnetic eyeliner the brand sells.
If you dont like to wear eyeliner, then these might not be for you.
Otherwise they felt very natural on.
