Hey, you. You’re currently staring at Cosmo’s biggest beauty awards ever, which is honestly a pretty major deal considering our editors have been doing the whole beauty awards thing for literal decades at this point.

holy grail

This year’s collection of holy grail favorites includes 200 products, tools, and treatments (yes, really, there are 200 winners…we love y’all that much)—and it’s the result of 12 long months of researching, testing, swatching, and sampling by 29 beauty-obsessed Cosmo editors. This greatest hits list has it all: fast fixes for breakouts, mascaras that last through red-eyes, dry shampoos with borderline magical oil-absorbing powers, and more. Consider it your new beauty shopping bible. So go ahead and start scrolling to try our favorites now, or bookmark it and save all the goodness for when you’re ready to replenish your stash.


THE MUST-TRY MAKEUP

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THE SKINCARE FINDS OUR EDITORS SWEAR BY

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THE TOP BODY PRODUCTS FOR SILKY-SMOOTH SKIN

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THE TREATMENTS AND STYLERS THAT GUARANTEE GOOD HAIR DAYS

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THE FRAGRANCES WE CAN’T STOP SPRAYING

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THE BEST PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HANDS, FEET, AND NAILS

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THE TOP-RATED TOOLS AND DEVICES WORTH YOUR $$$

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THE PRO TREATMENTS THAT DELIVER ON RESULTS


On Model: Angharad Studio ring. Vex Gloves. Bottega Veneta Sunglasses. Nina York earrings. Baublebar collar necklaces. Cult Gaia bralette chain. Tom Wood earrings and ring. Missoma Bangle.

Photographs: Fiona y Eduardo. Fashion stylist: Andrea Zendejas. Beauty director: Lauren Balsamo. Creative director: Mallory Roynon. Art director: Mary Fama. Senior visuals editor: Emily Adar. Digital designer: Margie Rischiotto. Hair: Jerome Cutler at L’Atelier NYC. Makeup: Deanna Melluso at L’Atelier NYC. Manicure: Yukie Miyakawa at See Management. Prop stylist: Catherine Campbell Pearson. Models: Bianca Redmerski/Supreme; Natalia Love/Wilhelmina.


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Lauren Balsamo
Beauty Director

Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. She has covered beauty for more than a decade at Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram