BEST BEAUTY BUYS 2005

For the 10th year, we've sought the very best in beauty products by interviewing the top dermatologists, makeup artists, hairstylists, manicurists, dentists and, yes, celebrities—and the results are in. Here are the best hair, skin and makeup products around, from the people who know. Who knew looking beautiful could be this easy?
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Waterproof Mascara

"Swim, cry or deep-sea dive, and you will still have it on," says makeup artist Nikole Morrow-Pettus of this evergreen favorite. The fine-bristle brush grabs every eyelash. , Maybelline
Maybelline Great Lash mascara
Maybelline Great Lash mascara, Maybelline, $4.79 /.43 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Inexpensive Eye Shadow

N.Y.C. makeup artist Nick Barose points out that the formula is "not talc-y or frosty." The color palette is "up to date,"adds Kelly Stedman, who has worked with Fergie. , Revlon
Revlon eye shadow
Revlon eye shadow, Revlon, $7 /.16 oz. Featured in May 2005. Get Details

Overall Mascara

Enhanced with panthenol and ceramide-R, this mascara "adds lots of volume without clumping," says makeup artist Karan Mitchell, who has used it on Ashlee Simpson., L'Oreal
L'Oréal Voluminous mascara
L'Oréal Voluminous mascara, L'Oreal, $7.35 /.28 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Liquid Eyeliner

This eyeliner can be applied wet for a precise line or dry for a smudged effect. "Application (with a brush) is a breeze," says makeup artist Bethany Karlyn., MAC
MAC Liquid eyeliner
MAC Liquid eyeliner, MAC, $11.50 /.08 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Powder Eye Shadow

If a color exists in nature, it probably exists in the spectrum of MAC eye shadows. Makeup artists applaud the way it blends smoothly and the all-day staying power., MAC
MAC eye shadow
MAC eye shadow, MAC, $13 /.05 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Eyelash Curler

The soft silicone pressure strip means "no L-shaped crimped lashes," says Atlanta makeup artist Nikole Morrow-Pettus. Mandy Moore says, "I take it everywhere." , Shu Uemura
Shu Uemura eyelash curler
Shu Uemura eyelash curler, Shu Uemura, $16.50. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Tweezers

"They are so precise you could do heart surgery with them," says makeup artist Carmindy of the slanted tip of steel. The company even offers free sharpening for life. , Tweezerman
Tweezerman
Tweezerman, Tweezerman, $18. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Cream Eye Shadow

While some cream shadows are goopy and migrate, this goes on sheer and defies creasing. Makeup artist Rie Omoto, who works with Parminder Nagra, says it’s easy to blend., Nars
Nars Eye Shadow
Nars Eye Shadow, Nars, $20 /.10 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Pencil Eyeliner

"Creamy and dreamy," says makeup artist Carmindy of this chunky pencil. It glides on smoothly, and the foam point on the opposite end can smudge a line for a smoky, sexy look., Sue Devitt Studio
Sue Devitt Eyeliner
Sue Devitt Eyeliner, Sue Devitt Studio, $22. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Brow Filler

Hollywood makeup artist Deborah LaMia Denaver uses the brow powder duo (shown) with a brush, on big—(and small) —screen clients like Melina Kanakaredes. , Anastasia Beverly Hills
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Filler
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Filler, Anastasia Beverly Hills, $25 /.1 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Editors’ pick best new product

This new line of shadows delivers a smooth, luminous finish. Once it dries you can layer on more for maximum-impact glimmering color., Chanel
Chanel Ombre D'eau Fluid Iridescent eye shadow
Chanel Ombre D'eau Fluid Iridescent eye shadow, Chanel, $30 /.2 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details
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