The ESSENCE beauty team and a select group of pros picked their all-time favorite makeup products.
“I’ve used this for more than a decade and it never fails. It’s a brilliant formula that separates and plumps without flaking or smudging.” —Monifa Mortis
$7, Target
“I really love the way it glides on, giving a very lush look without clumping.” —Renee Garnes
$25, dior.com
“Orgasm is a beautiful shimmery, peach-pink that goes with everything and looks amazing layered on top of bronzer.” —Carola Gonzalez
$30 each, narscosmetics.com
“These liquid foundations offer amazing buildable coverage that really looks like skin and lasts all day.” —Monifa Mortis
$62, armanibeauty.com
“Stila has been changing the lip game for years. They created these twist-up glosses when everyone else was stuck on wands.” —Nykia Spradley
$22 each, stilacosmetics.com
“These foundations give great coverage and don’t feel heavy.” —Ashunta Sheriff
$16, Target
“It is creamy, long--wearing and glides on like a dream.” —Nick Barose
$25 each, bobbibrowncosmetics.com
“It provides excellent coverage in a wide range of warm and cool colors.” —Porsche Cooper
$5, Walmart
“It’s a universal color for all women. I’ve used this red lipstick on every skin tone from Rita Ora’s to Angela Bassett’s.” —Renee Garnes
$16, maccosmetics.com
“I use this palette almost daily. I love the color range for neutral eyes. Plus, the darker shades allow for a little bit of drama.” —Ashunta Sheriff
$54, urbandecay.com
