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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Ponytail Holder

The pros love Goody’s metal-free elastics. As a bonus, says stylist Rick Gradone, "after all these years, they still have the best color assortment." , Goody
Goody Ouchless
Goody Ouchless, Goody, $2.79 /14 elastics. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Inexpensive Overall Shampoo

"It’s effective and cost-effective," says Chicago hairstylist Jeri Delgado, who has worked with Kylie Minogue. Experts like the shine-boosting "pro vitamins." , Pantene Pro-V
Pantene Pro-V shampoo
Pantene Pro-V shampoo, Pantene Pro-V, $4 /13.5 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Inexpensive Overall Conditioner

Hairstylists swear by this rich, frizz-fighting conditioner. "The vitamins absorb nicely into hair, for a great shine," says Linda Cho, of the Art Luna salon in L.A. , Pantene Pro-V
Pantene Pro-V conditioner
Pantene Pro-V conditioner, Pantene Pro-V, $4 /13.5 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Inexpensive Brush

Denman wins over many stylists for its affordability and its range of offerings. L.A. stylist Cho says, “They’re known for making all kinds of quality brushes.”, Denman
Denman brush
Denman brush, Denman, $5 – $31. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Shampoo for Dandruff

This soothing shampoo calms an itchy, flaky scalp without a heavy chemical scent. Neutar, a coal-tar extract, treats most dandruff-causing scalp conditions. , Neutrogena
Neutrogena T/Gel shampoo
Neutrogena T/Gel shampoo, Neutrogena, $5 /4.4 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Editors’ Pick Best New Product

Brunettes can now officially have more fun. This conditioner uses cocoa bean extract and pulverized pearls to add shine, making shades even deeper and richer., John Frieda
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette conditioner
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette conditioner, John Frieda, $5 /8.45 oz. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

At-Home Semi-Permanent Hair Color

Stylists love L'Oréal's selection of color kits, including the new Color Spa, an ammonia-free gel that delivers rich, glistening color (while handily banishing grays). , L'Oréal
L’Oréal hair color
L’Oréal hair color, L'Oréal, $8. Featured in April 2005. Get Details

Round Brush

It features a mix of natural boar and nylon bristles, which offers "enough tension to really smooth the hair", says stylist Mark Townsend, who uses it on Natalie Portman., Spornette
Spornette brush
Spornette brush, Spornette, $9. Featured in April 2005. Get Details
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