That level of ambition is reserved for astronauts, sports heroes, and pop stars.

This job is something you’re more likely to glide into.

For us, Best of Beauty is a 24/7/365 job.

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The power of Best of Beauty is the diversity of its testers.

We have people under 25 and over 45 testingskin care.

We have an array of skin tones represented in ratingfoundations and blushes.

Christine Hahn photographs model Mayowa Nicholas for Best of Beauty.

Christine Hahn photographs model Mayowa Nicholas for Best of Beauty.

Being human isn’t even a requirement to be a BoB tester!

A few dogs were enlisted for our pet category.

Christine Hahn photographs model Mayowa Nicholas for Best of Beauty.

That’s all without taking into account our preferences.

Each category we test is based on individual style.

For instance, I always sign up to testliquid lipstickbecause I’m known for wearing it to the office.

(Thewinning Pound Cake formulais now in my at-home and desk-side makeup kits.)

But one word that does describe us all?

Everything that goes into Best of Beauty pays off when we share the list of winners with you.

That red seal is the sign of the love our editors have for this industry and their unwavering choosiness.