I Tested So Many Celeb Beauty Brands This Year—These 24 Items Earned My Stamp of Approval

Victoria Beckham Beauty

Satin Kajal Liner in Cocoa

In the realm of celebrity beauty brands, I'll back Victoria Beckham's first and foremost. In my opinion, her products are chic, functional, and effective, and this eyeliner pencil is no exception. It has a creamy formula that glides across the skin without skipping or pulling. Each stunning shade (there are so many to choose from) is highly pigmented and on point. They're also smudge-proof, waterproof, and long-lasting. Oh, and they come in three finishes—velvety matte, high-shine shimmer, and sparkling jewel. I'm obsessed.

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Lid Lustre Shimmering Eyeshadow Pot in Tea Rose

Victoria Beckham Beauty's Lid Lustre Shimmering Eyeshadow Pots are so luxe. Each one has a silky, fine-pressed powder formula that glides onto the skin like a dream. (I usually just use my finger to apply them as a result.) They're infused with real crystals for a shiny, shimmery, ethereal effect.

Victoria Beckham Beauty

Reflect Highlighter Stick in Pearl

Next up, I want to gush about this highlighter stick. It has a glass-like, pearlescent glow that's free from glitter. Translation? It makes my skin look chic and angelic. I either swipe it on straight from the stick or apply it to my fingers and tap it onto my nose, cheekbones, and Cupid's bow for a celestial glow.

Victoria Beckham Beauty

Contour Stylus Precision Contour Stick in Maple

Most contour sticks are big and chunky, which makes it difficult to use them with precision. This one is different. It feels like a pen when you hold it in your hand, and it delivers ultra-targeted color where you need it. For me, that's under my cheekbones, along my jaw, and down the sides of my nose. I always look natural yet sculpted after I use it.

Victoria Beckham Beauty

Bitten Lip Tint Hydrating Lip Gelée in Poupette

Leave it to Posh Spice to create a lip product that's so, well, posh. The Bitten Lip Tint has a unique, cushiony, gel-like texture that sinks into the lips and provides a stunning, sheer wash of color. Thanks to a hydrating formula, it never, ever dries out my lips. I like all the colors, but I use Poupette—a soft melon shade—the most. It's actually the exact lip color I'm wearing in the picture above.

Victoria Beckham Beauty

Portofino '97 Eau De Parfum

This fragrance was inspired by a trip Victoria Beckham took with her husband, David, to the Italian coast in the '90s. It was made to capture the excitement of a new romance, the fresh sea air, and the scent of greenery wafting into the room. It's citrusy and woody with notes of bergamot, amber, and vetiver. While it's admittedly more of a summer scent for me, I'll always keep a bottle of this close by.

KORA Organics

Turmeric Brightening Pore Scrub + Exfoliating Mask

This two-in-one product can be used as an exfoliating scrub or detox mask. I use it once a week, and when I say it gives me the smoothest, brightest, and softest skin, I mean it. It's the closest I've ever come to having skin like the brand's founder, supermodel Miranda Kerr.

It's all thanks to ingredients like turmeric extract, mineral powder, and Aspen bark that target discoloration and skin texture. Truly, my at-home spa nights and Sunday resets wouldn't be complete without this product.

KORA Organics

Minty Mineral Hydration Face Mist With Aloe Vera

I keep this hydrating face mist on my desk so I can spritz my face with it every so often to hydrate and refresh my skin. It's formulated with micro-algae, aloe vera, and sea water. The first is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants. The second is hydrating and soothing. The third is mineral-rich and glow-boosting. I love that it has a refreshing mint scent thanks to the addition of peppermint and palo santo essential oils. It reenergizes me sans caffeine.

The Outset

Ultralight Moisture-Boosting Botanical Oil

I recommend this face oil to everyone—even people who say they don't like face oil. That's because it's moisturizing without being heavy and smoothing without being greasy. Ingredients include a plant-based hydration complex, abyssinian oil, and avocado oil. Together, they deliver long-lasting moisture, essential fatty acids, and protective antioxidants to the skin. This is my winter skincare secret weapon.

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Torn Eau de Parfum

I don't even know where to start when talking about this perfume. I just love it so much. If I could personally thank Michelle Pfeiffer for creating it, I would. It's a warm, sweet gourmand scent that centers on vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. The last time I wore it, I had three people compliment me in the span of a few hours. My boyfriend loves it, and my 25-year-old sister and 62-year-old mom are both vying for a bottle. Enough said.

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Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

Leave it to Lady Gaga to create such a flawless-looking foundation. The medium-coverage formula disguises dark circles, redness, blemishes, you name it. It has a featherlight feel and even offers skin benefits. Fermented arnica reduces redness and protects the skin with antioxidants.

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Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer

The matching concealer is just as good, if not better. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but it's my favorite concealer of all time. Yep, I said it. The creamy formula is imperceptible on my skin, yet it covers everything I want it to. I can't recommend this enough!

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Color Fuse Blush Powder in French Rosette

If you like a powder blush, let me introduce you to one of my favorite ones—Haus Labs Color Fuse Blush. The pressed powder is so light and silky that it applies like a dream over foundation and concealer. I just tap a fluffy brush into the compact and whisk it across my skin for perfect color. But be warned: This is highly pigmented. You just need a touch of it to achieve a flushed look.

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PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze in Macaron

Combine a lip gloss, balm, plumper, and oil into one product, and you have Haus Labs' PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze. The four-in-one formula is so innovative, and the shades are stunning. I always get asked what my lip combo is whenever I wear this.

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez

Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter in Exhilarate

This is one of the best highlighters on the market. While I usually prefer a more subtle shine, the high-impact effect of this highlighter looks incredible when placed precisely on my cheekbones or the inner corners of my eyes. Be careful, though. The powder can break easily in the compact, so try not to drop it!

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez

Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush in Nearly Berry

I love this blush. It has a liquid-cream formula that melts onto the skin and provides a "soft-focus" color. It makes my cheeks look like they belong in a Renaissance painting, and I love it.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain in Zesty Bestie

There are many Fenty Beauty products worth your time and attention, but I want to focus on this lip stain. It has a unique oil-in-water formula that quenches the lips in moisture. It goes on glossy, and after some time has passed, leaves behind a soft tint of color. It's the lip product I reach for when I want an unfussy and low-maintenance yet high-impact look.

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Peptide Lip Treatment

Lip balms and glosses tend to fade off my lips quickly, so when this one lasted for over an hour the first time I tried it, I was hooked. I love how thick and cushion-like it feels on my lips. I also love how moisturizing it is with ingredients like shea butter, peptides, and babassu. There are at least three of these littered around my house at any given time.

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Barrier Restore Cream

This moisturizer brought my skin back from a dry, irritated, rosacea flare-up, and I've been using it on and off ever since. The rich yet lightweight cream softens my skin, while shea butter, squalane, peptides, açaí, and niacinamide go to work to hydrate, soothe, protect, and plump it.

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Pocket Blush in Toasted Teddy

My friend practically begged me to try this blush. Thinking I didn't need any more cream blushes in my collection, I put it off. Eventually, I couldn't ignore her glowing recommendation any longer, and it was love at first swipe. Not only is the formula super creamy and blendable (it melts into the skin), but the colors are stunning. This one, called Toasted Teddy, is my absolute favorite. It never fails to make me look bright and sun-kissed, like I just got back from a beach vacation.

FLOWER Beauty

Flower Pots Powder Blush in Spiced Petal

I love how Drew Barrymore's brand, Flower Beauty, is so affordable and accessible. While I have multiple makeup products in my collection, I've been loving this silky powder blush recently. The shades look even prettier on the skin than they do in the flower-shaped pan.

Personal Day

Doing the Work Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment

I had the opportunity to interview Lili Reinhart about her new skincare-meets-mental-health brand, Personal Day. The passion and personal experience were palpable, and I've been a fan of her acne-clearing products ever since. This one uses salicylic acid to clear breakouts, azelaic acid to reduce redness, and niacinamide to even the skin tone. The best part? It's non-irritating. That's something other acne treatments can't say.

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Dive Deep Mevalonic Moisturizer

I know so many people with acne-prone skin who fear using too much or the wrong kind of moisturizer. This one is safe for acne-prone and sensitive skin, so you don't have to worry. It's formulated with mevalonic acid, which is a new-to-market ingredient that's known for skin repair. It provides deep hydration without pore-clogging side effects.

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Matte Fluid Eye Paint in Capulets

I've already waxed poetic about Halsey's beauty brand—more specifically, these Matte Fluid Eye Paints. They pack a punch of pigment and have a budge-proof finish so the color stays put all day long. The creative shade range is just a bonus.