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Allure Compiles Best of Beauty 2023 List

From sensitive skincare to natural haircare, see almost 400 products that made the magazine’s coveted list.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

It’s that time of year again: Allure Beauty’s compilation of its Best of Beauty 2023 list. Check out the 391 products that are most trusted by the magazine’s beauty editors. 

Skin 


Multitasking Serum, Olay Super Serum, $35.
 
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil, $49 
 
Glomance The Squeeze, $28
 
Good Time Gentle Cleansing Face Bar, $17
 
DamDam Snow Mushroom Salt Cleanser, $$47
 
KraveBeauty Beet the Sun SPF 40 PA+++, $21
 
La RochePosay Anthelios 50 Tinted Mineral UltraLight Fluid Sunscreen, $38
 
Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36, $16
 
EltaMD Oil-in-Gel Cleanser, $34
 
Prakti PritiPolish, $48
 
Renée Rouleau Better Than Balm, $46
 
Saturday Skin Melt + Cleanse Makeup Melting Balm, $30
 
Dr. Loretta Resurfacing Enzyme Polish, $60
 
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Tight 'N Toned: Pore-Refining AHA + PHA Toning Foam, $34
 
Drunk Elephant Bouncy Brightfacial, $68
 
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C Lactic 15% Vitamin C Firm & Bright Serum, $85 
 
Shani Darden Skin Care Triple Acid Signature Peel, $125
 
AHC Aqualuronic Toner, $27
 
Laneige Cream Skin 2-in-1 Toner & Moisturizer, $36
 
Fresh Rose Pore-Minimizing Hydration Mist, $25
 
Clarins Double Serum Light, $134
 
PillowtalkDerm The Depuffer: Arnica Sculpting Serum Roller, $38
 
IOPE Retinol Expert 0.1%, $80
 
Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment, $85
 
Kate Somerville HydraKate Recharging Water Cream, $76
 
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Advanced Barrier Cream, $48
 
Caudalie Premier Cru The Rich Cream, $129
 
Aquaphor Balm Facial Moisturizer In a Tub, $20
 
Ole Henriksen HydraBarrier Nourishing Face Oil, $58
 
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye, $116
 
Youth to the People Peptides + C Energy Eye Concentrate, $48
 
Tula Skincare Glow + Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm, $38
 
Ilia Beauty Bright Start Activated Eye Cream, $46
 
The Outset Purifying Blue Clay Mask, $46
 
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Face Mask With 10.5% Squalane, $45
 
Farmacy Honey Potion Plus Ceramide Hydration Mask, $41
 
Kate Somerville Mega-C 30% Vitamin C Brightening Facial, $72
 
Bondi Sands Pure Self-Tanning Face Mist, $23
 
Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion-Clearing BPO Acne Cleanser, $12
 
Skinfix Acne+ Adapinoid Gel, $48
 
Hero Cosmetics Micropoint for Blemishes XL, $24
 
Rael Miracle Clear Soothing Spot Gel, $14

Hair 

 
Nexxus Unbreakable Care Root Lift Thickening Spray, $16

Monday Haircare Clarify Shampoo, $8.
 
 
Andrew Fitzsimons Body Volume Shampoo + Conditioner, $16
 
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron Plump Shampoo + Conditioner, $5
 
Biolage Strength Recovery Shampoo & Conditioning Cream, $46
 
Pureology Strength Cure Sulfate Free Shampoo & Conditioner, $72
 
Rizos Curls Hydrating Shampoo & Deep Conditioner, $20
 
Head & Shoulders Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner, $6
 
 
Kitsch Purple Toning Solid Conditioner, $14
 
Dove Love Your Silver Sulfate-Free Purple Shampoo, $8
 
Women's Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Unscented Foam, $48
 
Good Time Hydrating Shampoo Bar, $16
 
Fekkai Apple Cider Detox Scrub, $38
 
Drybar Crown Tonic Pre-Shampoo Scalp-Balancing Cleanser, $36
 
Aveda Scalp Solutions Overnight Scalp Renewal Serum, $56
 
Redken All Soft Moisture Restore Leave-In Treatment, $29
 
SheaMoisture Aloe Butter Scalp Moisture Pre-Wash Masque, $14
 
Sachajuan Hair Repair Treatment, $35
 
Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense, $63
 
Bread Beauty Supply Hair-Gel, $26
 
Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer, $26
 
SexyHair Texture Beach'n Spray, $22
 
Voloom Very Airy Low Residue Dry Texturizing Spray, $25
 
Ceremonia Pequi Styling Gel, $22
 
Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Spray, $40
 
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil, $46
 
Fekkai Clean Stylers Volume Lock Hairspray, $27
 
 
Hours Full-Time Plumping Mousse, $27
 
Kiss Colors & Care Edge Fixer Wax Stick, $10
 
Jillian Dempsey Roadie Hair Pomade, $28
 
TPH by Taraji Twist and Set Moisture-Rich Twisting Cream, $9
 
Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo, $46
 
Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, $34
 
eSalon Custom Hair Color Set, $33
 
 
Hally Shade Stix, $10
 
dpHue Glossy Glaze, $29
 
Madison Reed The Great Cover Up Root Touch Up + Brow Filler, $32
 
Clairol Root Touch-Up Color + Volume 2-in-1 Temporary Spray, $10
 
Paw Silky Smooth Pet Conditioner, $24

Splurges 


K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil, $65.
Christian Dior Capture Totale Le Sérum, $150
 
 
Angela Caglia Neroli Cleansing Oil, $80
 
Chanel Le Lift Pro Crème Volume, $200
 
Cuyana Travel Beauty Roll, $248
 
La Mer The Eye Concentrate, $270
 
SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream, $135
 
Joanna Czech Skincare The Minis Edit, $195
 
Dyson AirWrap Multi-styler, $599
 
Shiseido Urban Environment Vita-Clear Sunscreen SPF 42, $38
 
Jennifer Behr Perla Bobby Pin Set, $225
 
Oribe Italian Resin Flat Brush, $100
 
Deborah Pagani Large DP Pin, $99
 
Iles Signature Collection, $145
 
Tom Ford Beauty Eye Color Quad Eyeshadow Palette in Cherry Smoke, $89
 
KS&CO Clear Strong Hold Brow Gel, $32
 
YSL Beauty Lash Clash Extreme Volumizing Mascara, $29
 
Sisley-Paris Nutritive Lip Balm, $95
 
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin On The Go, $50
 
Hermès Plein Air H Trio Healthy Glow Mineral Powder, $105
 
Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint, $62
 
Bloomeffects Royal Tulip Petal Polish, $49
 
 
Osea Vagus Nerve Bath Oil, $48
 
Perfumehead Cosmic Cowboy, $425
 
Loewe Tomato Leaves Hand Cleanser, $58

Base Makeup 

 
ELF Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty Primer, $10
 
Maybelline New York Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation, $15
 
Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick, $68
 
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint, $49
 
Makeup by Mario SurrealSkin Foundation, $42
 
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Glow Blush, $38
 
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed, $25
 
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand, $42
 
 
Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Multistick, $22
 
Jones Road Shimmer Face Oil, $34
 
Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter, $25
 
Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Natural Chocolate Cocoa-Infused Healthy Glow Bronzer, $36
 
Nars Laguna Bronzing Cream, $38
 
Milk Makeup Sculpt Cream Contour Stick, $24

Lancôme Idôle Ultra-Precise Felt Tip Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $23.
 
ELF Cosmetics Halo Glow Contour Beauty Wand, $9
 
Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Crème Contour & Powder Bronzer Duo, $40
 
Lawless Beauty Perfecting Powder Talc-Free Skin-Smoothing Powder, $39
 
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur, $48
 
Tarte Shape Tape Radiant Concealer, $31
 
BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Brightening Concealer SPF 25, $28
 
Bobbi Brown Skin Full Cover Concealer, $33
 
Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Matte Setting Spray, $38
 
Urban Decay All Nighter Extra Glow Setting Spray, $36

Eyes

Gen See Spectator Sport Mascara, $23
 
Caia Cosmetics Twist Me Up Mascara, $25
 
L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift Mascara, $15
 
Maybelline New York The Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara, $13
 
Well People Expressionist Lengthening Mascara, $20
 
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push-Up Lashes Mascara in Dream Pop, $29
 
Tood Beauty Toodscara in Blue Mood, $24
 
Blinc Original Tubing Mascara, $26
 
Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer, $13
 
Mary Kay Waterproof Eyeliner, $18
 
Estée Lauder Beauty Smoke and Brighten Kajal Eyeliner Duo, $32
 
 
 
Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Paint Brush Eyeliner, $18
 
Urban Decay 24/7 Inks Liquid Eyeliner, $26
 
Revlon ColorStay Micro Hyper Precision Gel Eyeliner in Black/Brown, $10
 
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Grip Mechanical Gel Eyeliner, $11
 
Live Tinted Huebrow Clear Setting Gel, $22
 
 
Kosas Brow Pop Nano, $22
 
Joey Healy Luxe Brow Powder, $28
 
Benefit Cosmetics Fluff Up Brow Wax, $26
 
RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner, $60
 
Ami Colé Lid Joy Liquid Matte Eyeshadow, $16
 
ColourPop Chrome Liquid Shadow, $12
 
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, $33
 
Nudestix Magnetic Eye Color, $27
 
 
About-Face Shadowstick, $14
 
Rose Inc Satin & Shimmer Duet Eyeshadow, $32
 
Maybelline New York Shadow Blocks Stacked Shadow Palette, $13
 
Florasis Floral Engraving Phoenix Makeup Palette in Retro Brown, $59
 
Juvia's Place Candy Shop Eyeshadow Palette, $25
 
Pro Lash Classic Luxe Wispy Lashes, $70
 
Static Lashes, $30
 
Kiss Lash Couture The Muses, $8
 
AF94 Joystickers, $30
 
Bakeup Playbox by Jo Baker, $24

Lips 

Gen See Pick Me Up Lip Matte Lipstick, $22
 
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey, $24

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, $24.
 
Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm, $36
 
Sunrider International Kandesn Lip Color, $30
 
Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick, $30
 
MAC Locked Kiss Ink Liquid Lipcolour, $33
 
Makeup by Mario MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Color, $24
 
Ere Perez Coco Crayon, $27
 
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer, $26
 
Buxom Cosmetics Plump Shot Collagen-Infused Lip Serum, $28
 
Clarins Lip Comfort Oil, $29
 
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Gloss Balm, $22
 
Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, $24
 
St. Ives Juicy Watermelon Lip Scrub, $5
 
LYS Beauty Speak Love Smooth Glide Lip Liner Pencil, $15
 
Breakthroughs 
 
Brella 3-Minute SweatControl Patch
 
Violette_FR Invisible Bandage, $28
 
MAC Lash Dry Shampoo Mascara Refresher, $24
 
Glossier Stretch Face Brush, $28

Nails 

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, $7
 
Essie (Un)guilty Pleasures Collection, $10

Colgate Plaque Pro Release, $8.
 
CND Vinylux Long Wear Shine Top Coat, $12
 
Olive & June Quick Dry Top Coat, $7
 
Essie Hard to Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener, $11
 
Greenmade Goods Lemongrass Botanical Nail Pen, $12
 
Tweezerman Glass Nailcare Set, $26
 
OPI xPress/On Press On Nails, $13
 
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Perfect Manicure, $10
 
Nails of LA Nail Wraps, $14
 
Olive & June Nail Polish Remover Pot, $12
 
Sundays Pr. 01 Soy Polish Remover, $28

Fragrance 

Eauso Vert Purple Noon, $185
 
Matiere Premiere Parisian Musc, $222
 
Byredo Eyes Closed, $205
 
D.S. & Durga Pistachio Eau de Parfum, $210
 
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Media Cologne Forte Eau de Parfum, $235
 
Snif Tart Deco Fragrance, $65
 
Phlur Solar Power, $96
 
Diptyque L'Eau Papier Eau de Toilette, $175
 
State of Joy, $35
 
Aeir Mini Discovery Set, $69
 
Crown Affair The Signature Scent, $85
 
Soma Ayurvedic Mysur Sandalwood, $60
 
Nest New York Wellness Lime Zest & Matcha Classic Candle, $48
 
“Vacation” by Vacation Black Label Candle, $42
 
Scent Lab Personalizable Candle, $45
 
DedCool Dedtergent 01 “Taunt,” $35

Touchland Power Mist, $16.
 
Maison Margiela Fragrances Replica By the Fireplace Diffuser, $95
 
Lake and Skye 11 11 Reed Diffuser, $67
 
Homecourt Room Deodorant, $45
 
Saje Connection Heartwarming Oil Blend, $22

Clean Beauty 

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Triclone Skin Tech Foundation, $45
 
Alpyn Beauty Pore Perfecting Liquid With 2% BHA + Borage, $39
 
Honest Beauty Daily Green Juice Antioxidant Super Serum, $25
 
Kinship Brightwave 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Serum, $45
 
Good Weird Cold Brew Undereye, $23
 
Strip Makeup Whipped Coconut Makeup Remover, $28
 
Muri Lelu Mauvaise Herbe Indica Oil, $135
 
Lightsaver Activated Mineral Sunscreen SPF 33, $45
 
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Moisturizer, $56
 
Mara Flower Acid Algae Sérum, $74
 
RŌZ Foundation Shampoo & Conditioner, $72
 
Squigs Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil, $37
 
Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil, $10
 
The Lip Bar Big Timer Volumizing Mascara, $20
 
Fekkai Super Strength+ Collection, $112
 
Dae Violet Hour Purple Shampoo, $30
 
Kosas Wet Lip Oil Gloss, $22
 
Victoria Beckham Beauty Baby Blade Microfine Brow Pencil, $34
 
Tower 28 Sculptino Soft Cream Contour, $20
 
Saie Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Cream Highlighting Blush, $32
 
Abature Blackberry Lip Butter, $42
 
Ellis Brooklyn Florist Eau de Parfum, $108
 
Superegg This Moment Hand Care, $30
 
Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50, $10

Vaseline Radiant X Nourish & Even Tone Body Lotion, $14.
 
Deon Libra Big Up Body Glaze, $63
 
Nécessaire The Body Exfoliant Bar, $15
 
Iota Supervitamin Body Wash+, Soothing, $23
 
Henry Rose Sheep's Clothing Body Cream, $65
 
By/Rosie Jane Dulce Eau de Parfum, $75

Steals

Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant Spray, $11
 
Olay Hyaluronic Body Wash, $12
 
The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30, $15
 
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser, $13
 
Nyx Professional Makeup Face Freezie Reusable Cooling Undereye Patches, $12
 
St. Ives Deep Cleanse Cream Wash, $6
 
Curology Micellar Makeup Remover, $12
 
Good Light Luna Pimple Patches, $9
 
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Jelly Water with Charcoal, $24
 
Sephora Collection Shape & Set Clear Brow Gel, $12
 
Maybelline New York Tattoo Studio Ink Pen, $11
 
ELF Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter, $14
 
Makeup Revolution Ultra Cream Bronzer, $8
 
Wet n Wild Powder Brush, $3
 
No7 Flawless Finishing Loose Powder, $13
 
CoverGirl Clean Fresh Yummy Gloss, $8
 
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, $5
 
Flower Beauty Plump Up Gloss Stick, $12
 
Saltair Moisture Bound Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner, $15
 
Invisibobble Everclaw, $8
 
L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray Unscented, $15
 
Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo, $6
 
Hask Tea Tree Oil & Rosemary Pre-Shampoo Scalp Scrub, $10
 
Tresemmé One Step Wave Spray, $14
 
Marc Anthony Repair Bond + Rescuplex Leave-In Treatment, $10
 
John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum, $12
 
Planet Goody Ocean Rescue Palm Rescue Brush, $13
 
Beloved by Love Beauty and Planet Cherry Blossom & Tea Rose Vegan Bar Soap, $6
 
Athena Club The Razor Kit, $10
 
Bliss Cloud 9 Almond Milk & Vanilla Body Lotion, $10
 
Bath & Body Works Kitchen Lemon Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap, $8
 
Loved01 Face + Body Oil, $15

Body 

Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash, $9

ELF Halo Glow Liquid Filter, $14.
 
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength, $10
 
Leaf People Chlorophyll & Thyme Face & Body Detox Bar, $14
 
Tree Hut Ocean Glow Shea Sugar Scrub, $10
 
Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator, $30
 
Jergens Deep Conditioning Shea + Cocoa Butter Blend, $10
 
Nivea Soft Moisturizing Cream, $12
 
Topicals Slather Exfoliating Body Serum, $30
 
Pleasing Everybody Oil Matte Moisture Glow, $45
 
Versed Back-Up Plan Acne-Control Body Mist, $15
 
Megababe Dust Duo, $38
 
First Aid Beauty Anti-Chafe Stick, $20
 
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50, $38
 
EltaMD UV AOX Mist Broad Spectrum SPF 40, $45
 
CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen, $18
 
Banana Boat Protection + Vitamins Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, $14
 
Vacation Baby Oil SPF 30, $22
 
St. Tropez Self Tan Berry Sorbet Bronzing Mousse, $45
 
Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk, $21
 
Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief Eucalyptus Spearmint Shower Steamers, $19
 
SheaMoisture Pink Himalayan Salt Relaxing Mineral Soak, $17
 
Evolvetogether Deodorant in Monaco, $22
 
Native Coconut & Vanilla Deodorant & Body Spray, $15
 
Kate McLeod The Pebble Solid Bath & Shower Oil, $48
 
Secret Clinical Completely Clean Invisible Solid, $13
 
Lush Bath Bomb, $9
 
Unlimited by Degree SmartAdapt Tech Clean Dry Spray, $20
 
Eos Cashmere Shave Butter, $8
 
Joy & Glee The Shave Gel, $10
 
Tree Hut Moroccan Rose Shave Moisturizing Shave Oil, $13
 
Billie Razor, $15
 
Gillette Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin Gentle Trimmer, $30

Colgate Optic White Express Teeth Whitening Pen, $34
 
Flamingo Body Wax Kit, $10
 
Schick Hydro Silk 2-in-1 Hair Removal Cream, $13
 
Jinsoon Argan + Rose Moisturizing Hand Cream, $45
 
Vaseline Intensive Care Sensitive Skin Relief, $28
 
Touchland Power Mist, $16
 
LAFCO New York Retreat Liquid Soap, $26
 
Moon Oral Beauty Midnight Enamel Care Dissolving Whitening Strips, $40
 
Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects, $46
 
 
Reach Pop Dental Floss, $6
 
Oral-B iO Series 5, $120
 
Colgate Total Plaque Pro-Release, $8
 
Davids Professional Tongue Scraper, $20
 
Vaseline Radiant X Nourish & Even Tone Body Lotion, $14

Sensitive 

Tower 28 SOS Daily Barrier Recovery Cream, $24
 
Skinfix Barrier+ Triple Lipid + Collagen Eye Treatment, $54
 
Tatcha The Silk Serum, $98
 
Cocokind Ceramide Recovery Balm, $22
 
Aveeno Tone + Texture Body Scrub, $8
 
Saltair 5% AHA Serum Deodorant Fragrance Free, $12
 
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser Fragrance Free, $14
 
Beekman 1802 Milk Scrub Oat & Goat Milk Exfoliating Cleanser, $29

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