At this point, I'm just stocking up on these lip treatments for safe keeping. I simply cannot imagine living without it. Gentle and conditioning to the lips, these go on without stickiness. I often reach for the mauve or brown hues, but the limited-edition sparkle versions—one gold, one silver—have already garnered me numerous compliments. —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Merit Signature Lip Matte Lipstick
My coworker and best friend Maya Layne and I share most of our lip products and Merit's signature lip in the shade in Maison is so good that we actually have two of them so that we each have our own when we aren't going out together. I will be using this lipstick until the day I die and should Merit ever discontinue the shade I will need an advanced notice so I can buy the product out before it disappears from shelves forever. —Irene Kim, production and editorial coordinator
Make Up For Ever Lip Liner
As someone who frequents Sephora merely for fun, narrowing down my favorite makeup product is like asking a mother to choose her favorite child.But, if I were to leave the house with only one child, it wouldbe my lip liner. My most recent go-to is Makeup Forever in color 608 Limitless Brown. I think lipliner is the quickest way to look put togetherwith the least amount of effort involved. —Molly Barstein, audience development associate manager
Long live Make Up For Ever's lip liner in 608 Limitless Brown! It's truly one of those versatile makeup must haves that work on a range of skin tones. I started using it to line my lips (I simply cannot live without a chocolatey liner), but realized you can use it around the face as well—it's creamier and more buildable than you'd expect. When in a pinch, I use it for contour, eyeliner, and lip color in one go. I do not leave home without it. —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Freck The Original Freckle
Freck's viral freckle pen is one of my favorite products to put my individuality back into my beauty routine. Once I'm done with my full glam, I use the freckle pen to re-emphasize the many beauty marks on my face. There's something about defining my beauty marks that brings life into my overall makeup look, making everything pop just a bit more. —Concetta Ciarlo, beauty commerce writer
Lisa Eldridge Velvet Ribbon True Velvet Lip Color
Velvet Ribbon, Lisa Eldridge's perfect blue tone red. So so vibrant right off the bullet, I find it to be really the best red. —Aurelie Pellissier Roman, global design director
Sisley Paris Phyto-Lip Balm
Sisley introduced the Phyto Lip Balm earlier this year in three shades—the sheer one has been my favorite and go-to since I started using it. I thought I had found the holy grail in its Nutritive Lip Balm, but you can’t beat the convenience of a traditional stick. No tacky fingers! I’ll apply it whenever my lips feel dry, which is often. No wonder it’s practically finished! —Talia Abbas, senior shopping editor
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
And because, as I said, it's too hard for me to choose just one, I'm also going to mention Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Flawless Filter. This is without a doubt the productthat I've been using the longest out of everything in my makeup bag. No matter how many foundations I try, I keep coming back to it for its lightweight coverage and dewy finish. —Molly Barstein, audience development associate manager
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick
Fenty Beauty's Match Stix is the only contour stick that matters! Especially for us brown-skinned girls who need deep hues that match our undertones. I like to contour the cheekbones, emphasize the jawline, and warm up the forehead with this bad boy. Whenever I'm without it, I miss it desperately. Now, I keep a full-size at home and a travel size at work for those beauty closet GRWMs. —Kiana Murden, senior beauty shopping writer
Ami Colé Lash-Amplifying Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
This mascara is the truth. It adds length, volume, and just enough drama. It's also easy to remove, which is very important to me.—Leah Faye-Cooper, digital style director
Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer
Applying Dior’s Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer with a damp Beautyblender is usually the first step of my makeup routine! I love that it provides full yet natural coverage, for days when I want to skip foundation altogether. —Alexandra Ditch, associate commerce producer
MAC Cosmetics Brushstroke Liquid Eyeliner
Trust me, brown liquid eyeliner will change your life. It gives the same sexy, cat-eye effect without the harsh intensity of black—plus, if things don't exactlymatch, it's not quite as obvious. —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty editor
Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil
Simply the greatest lip gloss. I put on a tiny bit of liner around my cupid's bow then tap tap tap this on top. Lips are instantly juicy and all of the shades are just a pinch of color, so pretty. I have one in every single work bag. —Margaux Anbouba, senior beauty editor
Saie Hydrabeam Concealer
I don’t wear much makeup anymore, but when I do, concealer is the first thing I apply. I’ve been loyal to Saie’s Hydrabeam for a long time. It brightens, doesn’t pill, and works as a spot concealer when needed. Easy does it. —Talia Abbas, senior shopping editor
Serge Lutens Fard à Lèvres Lipstick
I’m always after a natural lipstick to tone down the redness of my lips—this has been the only shade that works as a cool nude. With mauvish-grey undertones that beautifully offset the red. I also love the refillable metallic tube—it’s discreet touch ups on the subway when on school run. —Aurelie Pellissier Roman, global design director
Tom Ford Lip Color Matte Lipstick
I love this Tom Ford lipstick so much that I wrote a thousand-word ode to it on this very website. Need I say more? —Elise Taylor, senior living writer
Anastasia Beverly Hills Smudge-Proof Matte Liquid Lipstick
A bold lip can do wonders for your look—and on some days, your mood. My favorite is Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in American Doll. Just trust me. —Leah Faye-Cooper, digital style director
RMS Beauty Un Cover-Up Concealer
I don’t wear a lot of makeup, but RMS Un Cover-Up concealer is an always for me—it’s a clean concealer with buildable coverage that doesn’t cake or pill, and has a slight illuminating effect (without looking shiny). A colleague once remarked how a little under my eyes (mid-fashion week car share) made me look like I had just taken a 12-hour nap—if that isn’t an endorsement, I’m not sure what is. —Daisy Shaw-Ellis, jewelry director
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
This, to me, is the holy grail of setting powders! I love the transparent shade because it’s easy to apply, incredibly lightweight, and blends in effortlessly. My favorite part is the staying power—my look stays in place all day and still looks fresh into the night. —Clarissa Schmidt, marketing & production manager
Youthforia BYO Blush
I wear Youthforia’s blush oil all over my face—cheeks, eyes, lips—to make me look fully alive when I’m half awake (the formula is supposedly skin-friendly enough to actually sleep in). It’s pH-reactive, kind of adjusting like a mood ring, and turns into a really dewy pink that smooshes around transparently without hard lines. —Arden Fanning Andrews, Beauty Editor-at-Large
