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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.