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A Year of Testing and 2,000+ Beauty Products Later—Cosmo Editors Deemed These 370 the Best of the Best

Welcome to Cosmopolitan’s 2026 Holy Grail Beauty Awards.

Edited By Lauren Balsamo

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Meet the Elfin Bob—Summer 2026's Newest Bob Trend

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I Got My Golden, Summer Glow for Only $6

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8 Perfumes That Smell Like the Ocean

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6 Hair Color Trends That Stand the Test of Time

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Fine Hair? Try The Tiered Bob Cut for Extra Volume

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Cosmo HQ Review: Is Tarte’s New CC Serum Worth It?

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A New Era of Sunscreen Is Coming to the U.S.

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Got a Hickey? Here’s How to Get Rid of It—Fast

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Editor Reviews

Honest takes on the buzziest launches

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These Are the Cosmo Team’s Favorite Press-Ons

Here’s a first look at all the Cosmo-coded designs.

By Beth Gillette

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The Drugstore Brand I Swear by for Baby-Soft Skin

Treat acne, ingrowns, and dark spots with my go-to picks.

By Anvita Reddy

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The Tom Ford Scent I Can’t Stop Wearing

Meet Cosmo’s favorite fruity scent for 2026.

By Jasmine Hyman

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Why Bobbi Brown's new foundation works for all skin types

This little stick has earned a spot in my makeup bag hall of fame.

By Lia Mappoura

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Hair Trends We Love

The cuts and styles having a moment right now.

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What Type of Bangs Suits Me Best? An Expert Shares

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Behold: The Super Flattering ‘Baroque Bob’ Haircut

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Try This Summer Haircut if You Want Major Volume

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Everyone’s Getting a French Bob This Summer

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5 Low-Maintenance Haircuts for Summer 2026

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Jay-Z’s Hair Transformation, Explained

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6 New Bob Haircuts Trending for Summer 2026

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Could This New Drug Treat Women's Hair Loss?

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The Best Claw Clip Hairstyles for Easy Styling

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The soft swing bob is summer 2026's low-effort haircut

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7 Stacked Bob Ideas to Take to Your Stylist

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The Chicest Summer Haircut Trends, Ahead

Award-Winning Beauty Products

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Editor-Vetted:The Best Beauty Products of the Year

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Presenting: Cosmo’s 2025 Acne Awards

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119 Beauty Products, Hand-Picked by Cosmo Readers

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Perfumes 101: New Scents, Fragrance Trends, and More

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These Are the Best Luxury Summer Perfume Sales at TJ Maxx and Marshalls Right Now, According to Beauty Editors

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The Specific Floral Note Dominating Summer Perfume

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Our Go-to Summer Perfumes Are on Sale This Weekend

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Yes, Perfume Expires—Here’s How to Tell

Makeup Recs and Reviews

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Why Everyone Is Suddenly Obsessed With Blonzer

Cosmo beauty editors share their top five recs.

By Jasmine Hyman

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Chappell Roan Gave Us Some Pride Month Advice

Plus, she told Cosmo her advice for Pride Month.

By Beth Gillette

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The 6 Best Foundations for Hot Summer Days

And so many of them have added SPF.

By Jasmine Hyman

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The Smudge-Proof Mascaras Worth Every Penny

Raccoon eyes no more.

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