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Taylor Swift may have scored the crown in the “Best Hair” category, but we bet her personal hairstylist and makeup artist had a thing or two to do with that. What’s a girl to do if she’s left to her own devices when it comes to her beauty regimen? Well luckily, Teen Vogue asked readers to rank their favorite drugstore and designer cosmetics. We’ve combed over the list and are ready to point out some key items, so you know where to save and where to splurge.
A tan that won’t make you look like a Jersey Shore reject? Count us in. Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer swept the “Best Tanner” category because it’s a step-by-step glow, instead of an instant inundation of shimmer. The more often you apply, the more color you’ll get. Best of all, it’s tame enough that orange streaks are a thing of the past. For around $9 in your local drugstore, it’s a buy that can’t be beat.
Buying a boatload of brushes and applicators just to put on eye shadow can be confusing, especially if you’re not a professional makeup artist. But thanks to Cover Girl and their stellar spokeswoman Drew Barrymore, applying a touch of color is a snap. Cover Girl Smoky Shadow Blast Eye Color won the “Best Eyeshadow” category for its creamy texture that goes on smooth.
Sticky, fading lip gloss is a waste of your money. But one swipe of MAC Dazzleglass, winner in the “Best Lip Gloss Splurge” category, and you’ve got a shiny pout from here on out. It literally attaches to lips like freshly coated paint, and provides a sparkle that you’ll have to see to believe. The price tag hangs around $20, but we promise you’ll get plenty of use out of this glamorous gloss.