I Tested Thousands of Beauty Products in 2024, but I’m Only Shopping These 10 From $8
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I’ve swiped and swatched almost everything.
InStyle
Sure, testing beauty products for a living can be a pretty sweet gig until you try something that glitters but definitely isn’t gold (Think: ones that give you cakey makeup, fried hair, or irritated skin.) After thoroughly examining thousands of promising-looking products, these standout options nabbed the gold medal, outperforming the competition. Not to boast, but I even use some of the same shampoos, hair tools, and skin cleansers as beautiful Hollywood stars (hi, Scarlett Johansson!). Now, you can shop my rarely marked down top-shelf picks during a plethora of Cyber Monday sales.
From hair styling tools to the skin-mimicking makeup celebrities use, my favorite products are finally on sale during Cyber Monday, starting at just $8. Now’s the time to skip your beauty rest—you won’t need it anyway when you shop for the best products I tested this year.
Best Editor-Tested Beauty Products on Cyber Monday Sale
Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler Hairbrush, $8 (Originally $11); amazon.com
Merit the Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick, $30 (Originally $38); merit.com
Grande Cosmetics Thickening Mascara, $18 (Originally $25); amazon.com
Mara Natural Chia + Moringa Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil, $46 (Originally $58); credobeauty.com
Glossier Body Hero Daily Perfecting Lotion, $21 (Originally $28); glossier.com
Ogee Complexion Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer, $46 (Originally $58); amazon.com
Kristin Ess 3-in-1 Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener, $57 (Originally $95); amazon.com
Nécessaire the Hair Duo, $42 (Originally $56); amazon.com
Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, $13 (Originally $19); amazon.com
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener, $14 (Originally $20) amazon.com
Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler Hairbrush
Amazon
After suffering from extensive hair loss, I finally feel confident again, and I have the Tangle Teezer brush to thank. It glides through my hair without pulling out a single precious strand, resulting in less breakage and smoother, shinier locks.
Merit the Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick
Merit
In Martha Stewart’s words, the Complexion Stick makes doing your makeup “easier than making a pot of soup,” and I agree. Like my fellow editors who tested the product, I found that its buttery texture sinks quickly into the skin, rewarding it with a healthy-looking finish in less than 30 seconds. The quick coverage also fully conceals my dark spots and redness without appearing or feeling too heavy.
Grande Cosmetics Thickening Mascara
Amazon
I thought I’d have raccoon eyes from smudged mascara forever, but the Grande Cosmetics Thickening Mascara saved me from perpetually looking like the cute trash pandas. It coats each lash evenly to give me long, wispy lashes. Meanwhile, added castor oil helps strengthen and thicken lashes over time.
Mara Natural Chia + Moringa Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil
Amazon
Something Chrissy Teigen, Hailey Bieber, and I all share is our use of this skin-brightening cleansing oil. I look forward to reaching for the beautiful blue bottle every evening and the sensation the gentle exfoliation provides as the natural formula gently cleanses off my makeup.
Glossier Body Hero Daily Perfecting Lotion
Glossier
As a habitual self-tanner and someone with persistently dry skin, I can confirm that Glossier Body Hero exceeds my high standards for body lotions. It glides on in a smooth, even layer and absorbs fast, allowing me to spread the lightweight, gel-like formula from top to toe in seconds. The deeply hydrating formula gives my skin (faux-tan or not) a gorgeous glow for hours.
Ogee Complexion Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer
Amazon
For foundation, I’m a slather-and-go girl, especially during busy mornings. This high-coverage tinted moisturizer gives me a full beat simply by rubbing the blendable formula in with my fingers—it’s that easy. Two final cherries on top are its healthy-looking radiant finish and fresh scent accompanying each breezy application.
Kristin Ess 3-in-1 Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener
Amazon
My curly hair has a mind of its own, so I had to try our best overall pick from Kristin Ess after the InStyle’s hair straighteners test. I can tackle large sections of hair at once and speedily straighten my hair. Its curved, smooth-edged finish allows me to curl and flip strands without snagging when I need extra flair.
Since I try not to play favorites, I included more standout products I tested this year, all on sale for Cyber Monday. Deals end soon, so update your beauty arsenal ASAP!
Nécessaire the Hair Duo
Amazon
Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
Amazon
OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener
Amazon
