The 2017 Style Beauty Awards have come and gone, but there is more celebration in order.
We may have recognized the best new products in skin care, makeup and hair—the
ones that left a glorious (and gorgeous) mark on the world of celebrity
this year.
Still, there are contenders that may have not earned a
win...but sure came darn close. These were the products that had just as
strong of an impact on the red carpet as their competitors and left our
editors reeling with indecision when it came down to final judgment.
The
eye shadow and highlighter competitions were tough, while there are a
few more drugstore finds you may want to try (and few big splurges,
too). To see this year's honorable mentions, keep scrolling.
Marc Jacobs Beauty
"Talk about a simple radiance. Mix a few drops of
this baby in your foundation and watch your skin instantly glow. It's
one of the best overall illuminators on the market." -Alanah Joseph,
Associate Editor
SHOP: Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter, $44
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Emily Ratajkowski
As Seen On: This highlight has made its rounds. Marc Jacobs Beauty global artistry ambassadors and celeb makeup artists
Hung Vanngo and
Sarah Tanno have used it one everyone from
Selena Gomez and
Kate Bosworth to
Lady Gaga and
Anna Faris. We are especially loving EmRata's dewy glow at the Met Gala, courtesy of Vanngo.
L'Oreal
"Finding a lightweight foundation that covers acne
and redness without looking like a mask has been nearly impossible…until
now. This cheap drugstore find (beloved by beauty bloggers) is my daily
go to. The consistency is thick enough to apply alone (like you would a
bb cream), but lightweight enough to not feel or look cakey. It's
insanely moisturizing, too. Better than any high end liquid cover-up
I've found. Swear. To. God." -Taylor Stephan, Branded Content Editor
SHOP: Infallible Total Cover Foundation, $12.99
Blake Lively
As Seen On: Makeup artist
Kristopher Buckle used the budget find on Blake at the People's Choice Awards. Makeup artist
Sir John also used the foundation on
Courtney Love at the Met Gala.
Chantecaille
"Packaging design is so integral to a quality
product for me and opening up this palette was a genuine delight. The
pigments were lovely, fresh and long-lasting for a powder formula. Plus
the Chantecaille brand is 100 percent cruelty-free, so you can add it to
your list of beauty without brutality." -Jacqueline Lee, Creative
Editor
Margot Robbie
As Seen On: Makeup artist
Pati Dubroff created a warm and rosy glow on Margot at the NYC premiere of
I, Tonya
by brushing the first cheek shade on the apples of the cheeks, then
applied the first highlighter directly on top of the blush to keep her
skin beaming. This palette was also used on
Michelle Pfeiffer at the Emmys.
Hourglass
"When it comes to lip products, you want something
that's pigmented, blendable and long-wearing, and that's exactly what
these ultra-chic lipsticks do. OK, the packaging got me—it looks like
old Hollywood glamour in a way—but the saturation of these colors is
where it's at. It doesn't look fake and matte after application
either—there's a subtle shine, leaving lips looking that much more
sexy." -Diana Nguyen, Supervising Editor
Uzo Aduba
As Seen On: At the Emmys, makeup artist
Janice Kinjo mixed shades of True Love Means and I've Been for a neutral pinky pout on the
Orange Is the New Black star.
Marc Jacobs Beauty
"Best Eye Shadow was a tough category, and although we chose
another product as the winner,
an honorable mention must be presented in the name of this gorgeous,
high-quality palette. It's luxury in a long, rectangular box. The
pigments are rich, smooth and, most importantly, are buildable without
much fuss or fall-out." -AJ
SHOP: Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Palette, $49
Trae Patton/CBS via Getty Images
Anna Faris
As Seen On: If it works for Anna at the Emmy Awards...at
Cher at the Billboard Music Awards...and
Lady Gaga at the AMAs, it worth a try in our book.
Essie
"A good, black polish is always a solid choice, but
when you want to add a little flair without veering too far from the
dark side, this color works wonders." -DN
SHOP: Dressed to the Nineties, $9
Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Gal Gadot
As Seen On: "This playful shade captures the glimmer in Gal's Prabal Gurung dress,
" said celebrity manicurist
Christina Aviles, who did Wonder Woman's nails for the MTV Video Music Awards.
Garnier Fructis
"My hair needs a little starch to really soak up the
oil. Not only is this dry shampoo volumizing and smells amazing but it
doesn't leave white residue in my hair. That's all a girl needs." -TS
SHOP: Pure Clean Dry Shampoo, $5.99
Mandy Moore
As Seen On: Hairstylist
Ashley Streicher used the dry shampoo on the
This Is Us star and Garnier ambassador at the Emmy Awards.
La Mer
"The La Mer matte lotion was so good! It helped
control my oils while moisturizing my skin at the same time. It's
hydrating enough to use at night and lightweight enough to use during
the day!" -Alex Brown, Social Media Manager
SHOP: The New Moisturizing Matte Lotion, $260
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Nick Jonas
As Seen On: Celebrity groomer
Amy Komorowski has smoothed the stuff over the Jo Bro's skin to prep him for the red carpet.
Urban Decay
"There are so many highlighters out there! Surprisingly, we found a drugstore brand to be
the very best,
but the UD option came in close competition. It's really quite subtle
and comes in five unique colors that can enhance any skin tone." -JD
SHOP: Naked Skin Highlighting Fluid, $28
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Nicole Richie
As Seen On: The brand's latest celeb spokeswoman is no stranger to glowing on the red carpet.
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