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ESSENCE 2011 Readers' Choice Beauty Awards: Makeup

ESSENCE 2011 Readers' Choice Beauty Awards: Makeup

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Aug, 26, 2011
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Best Nail Polish

OPI Nail Lacquer For a no-chip, long-lasting polish, OPI delivers salon worthy results every time. ($9, opi.com for salons)

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Runner-Up: Best Nail Polish

Sally Hansen Salon Manicure ($7, drugstores)

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Best Mass Bronzing Powder

Milani Baked Bronzer Make your cheeks shimmer and glow with this easy-to-wear bronzer. ($9, CVS stores)

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Runner-Up: Best Prestige Bronzing Powder

NARS Bronzing Powder ($32, Sephora)

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Runner-Up: Best Mass Bronzing Powder

Maybelline Mineral Power Bronzer ($6, Target stores)

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Best Prestige Bronzing Powder

MAC Bronzing Powder We gave this bronzer a glowing review because it’s simply the best! ($23, MAC retail locations)

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Best Mass Mascara

Maybelline Great Lash This mascara has been around for ages yet time and time again we fall in love with it. ($6, mass retailers)

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Runner-Up:Best Mass Mascara

CoverGirl Lash Blast ($5, drugstores)

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Best Mass Lipstick

Mary Kay Crème Lipstick For long-lasting color that goes on creamy smooth, this lipstick does the trick. ($13, marykay.com)

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Best Prestige Mascara

MAC Mascara X This mascara makes your lashes look larger-than-life luxe! ($14, MAC retail locations)

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Runner-Up: Best Prestige Mascara

Lancome Definicils High Definition Mascara ($25, department stores)

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Runner-Up: Best Mass Lipstick

Avon Ultra Color Rich Moisture Seduction Lipstick ($7, avon.com)

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Best Prestige Lipstick

MAC Lipstick It has sheen, color, moisture and best of all, it stays put for hours! ($15, MAC retail locations)

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Runner-Up: Best Prestige Lipstick

MAC Viva Glam Lipstick ($15, MAC retail locations)

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Best Mass Eyeliner

Maybelline Define-a-line Eyeliner You never have to sharpen this little guy which makes it perfect for us on-the-go gals. ($6, drugstores)

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Runner-Up:Best Mass Eyeliner

CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus ($4, drugstores)

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Best Prestige Eyeliner

Sephora Collection Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner Need a eyeliner that won’t smudge? This winner is our top pick! ($12, Sephora)

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Runner-Up: Best Prestige Eyeliner

Clinique Quickliner for Eyes ($15, Clinique retail locations)

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Best Mass Lip Liner

CoverGirl Queen Collection Lasting Lip Pencil If you’re in need of a lip liner that keeps lipstick in place, this is your perfect match. ($7, drugstores)

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Runner-Up: Best Mass Lip Liner

IMAN Perfect Lip Pencil ($8, drugstores)

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Best Prestige Lip Pencil

MAC Lip Pencil For the perfect mate to your lipstick, this stay-put pencil gives you a kissable pout. ($13, MAC retail locations)

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Runner-Up: Best Prestige Lip Pencil

MAC Cremestick Liner ($15, MAC retail locations)

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Best Mass Lipgloss

Avon Glazewear Lip Gloss This lip gloss is the best way to glow on the go and glides on silky smooth. ($6, avon.com)

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Runner-Up: Best Mass Lip Gloss

CoverGirl Queen Lip Gloss ($4, drugstores)

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Best Prestige Lip Gloss

MAC Clear Lipglass What we love most about this lip gloss is that it can be applied on top of matte color for an added boost of shine. ($15, MAC retail locations)

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Best Mass Eyeshadow

CoverGirl Eye Enhancers If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, this kit has got you covered. ($3, drugstores)

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Runner-Up Best Mass Eyeshadow

Avon True Color Eyeshadow ($9, avon.com)

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Best Prestige Eyeshadow

MAC Eyeshadow These shadows boast of mega-rich pigments and a super smooth texture. ($15, MAC retail locations)

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Runner-Up: Best Prestige Eyeshadow

Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Eyecolor & Urban Decay Eyeshadow ($13, bareescentuals.com)

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Best Mass Lip Balm

Carmex Carmex gets rid of cracked, dry lips with ease. ($4 for pack of three, drugstore.com)

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Runner-Up: Best Mass Lip Balm

Vaseline ($3, drugstores)

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Best Prestige Lip Balm

Carol’s Daughter Lip Butter For a super moisturizing treat that smells delish you’ll definitely want to try this balm. ($7, carolsdaughter.com)

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Runner-Up: Best Prestige Lip Balm

MAC Lip Conditioner Tube ($15, MAC retail locations)

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Best False Eyelashes

Ardell False Eyelashes Nothing says sexy like a pair of go-there lashes. These guys are easy to apply and fun to wear. ($7, drugstores)

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Runner-Up: Best False Eyelashes

MAC False Eyelashes ($14, MAC retail locations)

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