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It’s the most wonderful (and stressful) time of year:gift-giving.

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The holidays are about a month away, which means it’s time to get serious about your shopping.

Twenty-six years ago,Allurereleased its first list of Best of Beauty Award-winning products in the 1996 October issue.

That year,Allureeditors tested several products to come up with 234 winners.

Ami Cole Lash Amplifying Mascara orange tube of mascara on white background

They have our stamp of approval for a reason.

It works well on wash day or when your hair just needs a little extra moisture.

The collapsible blue diffuser takes up much less space than any hot tool.

Bread Beauty Supply HairOil translucent square bottle of pale green oil with round mauve cap on white background

Thesqualane-infusedbalm is not just a Best of Beauty winner.

Dior Lip Glow Oil is available in eight shades, which add a light tint to the lips.

It’s a perfectstocking stuffer.

Briogeo Be Gentle Be Find Avocado  Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfoods Mask on white background

Its rose gold case is cute and functional because it keeps the brush shielded from external dirt.

It also won a 2022 Best of Beauty Award because of how quickly it heats up.

It’s also infused withvitamin Efor an added boost of hydration.

Ceremonia Diffuser blue diffuser attachment on white background

The bullet lipsticks lived up to the hype and didn’t dry out our lips like traditional matte lipsticks.

It’s well worth the splurge.

The long mesh nylon washcloth exfoliates the skin while cleansing.

A compact of the Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder on a white background

Each Culture Duochrome Liquid Eyeshadow can be worn on its own or used as a topper on other shadows.

Pennslyvania-based board-certified dermatologistErum IlyaspreviouslytoldAllurethat single-blade razors limit the likelihood of ingrown hairs.

Because they are infused with fragrance, you could pop these reeds anywhere you want to smell good.

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If you’re not apress-on nailconvert yet, Olive & June The Press-On System will convince you.

With the system, you have the option to get one or four press-on sets.

No nail polish needed for this manicure.

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Kiss Lash Drop Strip Lashes in the You Dew You style are long and full with a spiked effect.

Thesefalsieshave a “wet effect” which gives them a bolder, slick look.

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CHI Air Setter 2in1 Flat Iron and Curler on white background

YSL Tatouage Couture Velvet Cream Liquid Lipstick in Rouge Faction on a white background

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Sunnies Face Fluffmatte Pinks beige tube of pink lipstick on white background

A brown vial with white label of the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic on a white background

ppen OneSize Cheek Clapper 3D Blush Trio Palette in fire started with red cream and powder blush and orange highlighter

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Night Pressed Serum with Hyaluronic Acid on white background

A pink Luv Scrub Mesh Body Exfoliator on white background

A liquid eye shadow tube of the Juvia’s Place Culture Duochrome Liquid Eyeshadow on a white background

Pink Hanni The Weighted Razor on white background

Floral Street Scented Reeds on white background

Olive  June The PressOn System on white background

Gisou Honey Facial Oil  on white background

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