We Test Hundreds of Beauty Products Per Month, but We Keep Coming Back to These 11

"It took about three months for my skin to get used to this acne treatment, but it was worth the wait. It's as effective on breakouts as anything my derm can prescribe, at a teeny fraction of the cost." —Katherine G.

“I've gone through at least eight bottles (literally) of Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser. It's super gentle on my skin but removes every stitch of makeup without harsh scrubbing. Plus, it doesn't make my face feel tight afterward.” —Rachel G.

“My friends always compliment me on my ‘highlighter’ but it's really this insanely glowy base product. It's the perfect consistency—lightweight and breathable but pigmented enough to cover up my blemishes. I've convinced them all to buy one and they're obsessed!” —Marissa O.

"I used expensive face washes and still battled with acne until I tried this product. It does the job better than most brands and it’s an eighth of the price.” –Kelsey O.

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“Nothing leaves my skin feeling breathable, clean or naturally covered like this Bare Minerals foundation. Since using it, I barely break out, never feel cakey or oily and the actual powder lasts forever.  I've gone through two containers in three years.” —Roberta F.

“As of today, I am on my fourth (!) bottle of Lumify eye drops. My eyes frequently get red—from dryness, from allergies, from late nights, etc.—and these drops clear things up immediately without any burning or stinging. Also, the name makes me smile because it sounds like a Harry Potter spell (which it might as well be considering how magical the results are).” —Jenny J.

"This waterproof eyeliner from Stila is my favorite product for a look that stays all day, but is the easiest-ever to apply. I love how grippy it is—even at 3 p.m., I rarely have a smudge." — Rachel B.

“This is a lifesaver on makeup-free days since it makes my skin more even-toned and reduces redness. I also spritz it on before I apply my makeup and it gives my face a nice boost of hydration, so there are no creases or rough patches under my foundation. Out of all the facial mists I've tried, and I've tried plenty, this is the one where I truly see the difference in the quality of my skin.” —Pamela M.

“I've been using this foundation for the last three years and have tried samples of other foundations to no avail. Not only does this formula come in a shade that exactly matches my skin tone, it is incredibly lightweight, great at covering any blemishes or redness and washes off with ease. I love it so much, I even pick it as my complimentary sample on Sephora orders to have more of it.” —Corley M.

“I have never gotten so many compliments on my lashes since I started using this serum. It made them insanely long and full—I get stopped on the street to ask if they’re real. It’s so simple to use (just a swipe over the upper lash line before bed), which means I rarely forget to use it. One year strong and four tubes later, I can’t go back to regular old lashes.” —Brianna L.

I've tried a lot of bronzers in my day, but after discovering the magic that is Guerlain, I've finally found my match. Personally, I'm not big on contouring, more of an all-over-glow kind of girl, and this matte powder bronzer helps me achieve that natural, sun-kissed look sans sparkle or shine (save that for the highlighter).” —Catrina Y.