Our 12 Best Beauty Buys

Cosmetics are a vital part of a truly great outfit. They can add flair or femininity, sophistication or sultriness. Whatever it does, makeup gives an opportunity for fun and experimentation. Today we want to show and tell you about our favorite cosmetics that we can't live without. Hopefully our long-sustained trial-and-error process will make your search for your perfect cosmetics a little easier.

Taylor's Choices

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1. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on eye pencil (Lust and Covet) - $18
2. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Palette - $38
3. Maybelline One by One Mascara - $7.99
4. Urban Decay De Slick Oil Control Setting Spray - $29
5. Maybelline Mineral Power foundation - $7
6. Physician's Formula Glow-boosting Blush - $11.95

Taylor: The Urban Decay eye-pencils are really vibrant, smudge-proof, and they really last all day. I love Urban Decay's eyeshadow palette because it has all the shadows I need for a neutral, smokey, or funky eye. The Maybelline One by One mascara has a plastic brush which is great for preventing clumping and it gives my lashes great volume. I can't live without my Urban Decay De Slick as it keep my face shine-free all day long with the help of Maybelline's Mineral Power, a light powder foundation. Lastly, the Glow-boosting blush has a really nice sheer tint that gives me a pretty glow.

Tamar's Choices

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1. Covergirl Exact Eyelights Mascara (Hazel) - $8.49
2. Almay Intense i-color liquid eyeliner - $7.49
3. Covergirl Natureluxe (Peony and Marble) - $5.99
4. Chapstick - $1.99
5. Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick (Pink Chic) - $5.99
6. Givenchy "Ange ou Démon: le secret" Perfume - $53

Tamar: The Covergirl mascara is absolutely amazing! It is specialized for every eye-color (hazel has gold-flecks in it to highlight green and gold) and goes on smoothly and clump-free thanks to the rubber brush. The Almay eyeliner follows the same concept (it is specialized by eye-color) but really stands out from others because of it's great color and easy to use applicator. I originally bought the "marble" color Covergirl gloss balm and loved it so much I had to get "peony" as well. It adds just enough tint to make your lips pop, but goes on like a nice lip-balm. Rule #1 in Tamar's book of life rules: never ever ever ever ever leave home without Chapstick. The "Pink Chic" color from Rimmel London is perfect for spring, bright and fun, and wears nicely. Finally, I completely love Givenchy's "Ange ou Démon" perfume, with it's light citrus scent that lingers without being cloying.