Our SheKnows Beauty team got to work testing, sampling, polishing and primping, and compiled a list of the best (and affordable!) cosmetics, skincare products, nail polish and haircare products on the marketbeauty If you are looking to get your money's worth on beauty products, here's a list our top picks -- the 35 best choices for all your get-gorgeous needsbeauty
Top cosmetic and beauty products
With the current state of the economy, a big factor in picking the products was "bang for your buckbeauty" Therefore, most of these beauty products are inexpensive and many of them you can find at your neighborhood drugstorebeauty Whether you are looking for makeup, skincare products, nail polish or haircare items, you can find it here on the list of the top 35 beauty productsbeauty
TOP COSMETIC PRODUCTS
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest primer
Cult classic Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($32) is a top-notch choicebeauty It creates a smooth, silky texture that allows your foundation to glide onbeauty Photo Finish diminishes the look of pores and fine lines, reduces oils and makes makeup up lasts longerbeauty Beauty bonus: It contains vitamins and antioxidants so it's actually good for your skinbeauty
Noc-Out Cover Compact
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest concealer
NOC-Out Cover-Up Compact ($38) is more than just a concealerbeauty It features three different products in one convenient compact - one combats redness/blemishes, one covers dark spots and one hides under eye circlesbeauty Apply with a sponge or brush for flawless coveragebeauty
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest foundation
For liquid foundation, you can't go wrong with anything from Chanelbeauty However, the best inexpensive foundation in our opinion is Perfetly Real Makeup ($24) from Clinquebeauty It controls oil, wicks away sweat and lasts all day longbeauty If you like powder foundation instead, MAC Studio Fix ($27) is a fantastic choice - giving skin a smooth, matte finishbeauty
Top Cosmetic ProductsLaura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder Best loose powder
Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder ($34) offers a truly flawless finishbeauty It's light, never cakes and leaves your skin looking and feeling beautifulbeautyWe love the fact this formula works with all skin tones and does a great job diminishing the look if imperfectionsbeauty
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest bronzer
If you want to get that sun-kissed look without the damaging effects of the sun (really, the only way to tan), turn to CARGO WaterResistant Bronzer ($28)beauty It gives you a natural glow that never looks fake and it's water and sweat-resistant making it the perfect poolside beauty essential!
L'Oreal HIP Eye Shadow
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest eyeshadow
L'Oreal HIP eyeshadow is a terrific choicebeauty HIP stands for high intensity pigments and the colors are definitely rich and vibrantbeauty They go on smooth and evenlybeauty Plus, you can't beat the price at around $8beauty If you prefer a cream shadow, Clinique Quick Eyes ($16) comes in a lip gloss-like wand for easy application and on-trend color that lastsbeauty
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest lip balm
We never leave the house without Rosebud Salve ($6), the perfect way to keep lips hydrated and smoothbeauty It soothes dry lips, calms irritation and adds a touch of pretty shinebeauty Plus it's cheap!
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest eyeliner
There are so many eyeliners to choose from - pencils, pens, liquids and gelsbeauty But if you are looking for something that lasts, opt for Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21)beauty It glides on smooth and dries quickly, staying on all day (and night) until you take it offbeauty
Top Cosmetic ProductsSephora Triple Action MascaraBest mascara
Sephora Triple Action Mascara is a lengthening, curling and thickening mascara that maximizes the look of your lashes with one strokebeauty It's only $14 at Sephora and a waterproof version is also availablebeauty
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest blush
Nars Powder Blush cheek color ($27) comes in a rainbow of flattering huesbeauty One of our favorites is Zen, which is a neutral, sheer brown that can be used as a blush or contouring powderbeauty It's a light, natural color that works well on most skintonesbeauty
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest lipstick
YSL Lipstick
For a long-lasting, smooth lipstick, try Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Silky-Sensual Lipstick SPF 15 ($34)beauty This rich lipstick features dense pigments but doesn't feel heavy and comes in array of shades from Nude Beige to Red Taboobeauty For a drug store lipstick, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick ($8) is a fantastic optionbeauty The silky rich colors are luscious and beautifulbeauty
Top Cosmetic ProductsBest lip gloss
If you are trying to find a lip gloss that is shiny but not sticky, check out Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Lip Gloss ($14)beauty It comes in 8 hydrating shades and contains antioxidants to protect your lipsbeauty