InStyle Magazine Awards the Best Beauty Buys of 2008. The Winners are as follows:



Category: MAKEUP:

1. Best Liquid Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk
This dewy formula "has a beautiful finish with a bit of shimmer," says N.Y.C. makeup artist Wei Lang, who has worked with Rosario Dawson.

2. Best Foundation Primer: Smashbix Photo Finish
The cosmetics equivalent of an airbrush machine, this silicone-based primer smooths out any bumps and fine lines on your skin.

3. Best Tinted Moisturizer: Laura Mercier
For luminous, lit-from-within skin, this creamy classic can’t be beat, says L.A. makeup artist Kayleen McAdams, who uses it on Elisha Cuthbert.
Laura Mercier Tinted moiisturizer-Oil Free is a sheer, lightweight, buildable foundation that can be worn by all skin types but especially those with acne prone, sensitive or oily skin.
Hydrating, oil-free formula softens skin offering a healthy glow. Helps to prevent excess oil from setting on the surface of the skin. I
It controls oil breakthrough while providing hydration to prevent dryness
Buildable coverage for those hard-to-cover places
Offers further protection from UVB rays & harmful effects of the environment with an SPF 20
Ideal for troubled skin

4. Editor's Pick: Yves Saint Laurent Perfect Touch Foundation
This foundation comes with a built-in brush that’s stiff enough to give you control, but soft enough to gently swoosh around the contours of the face.

5. Best Inexpensive Foundation: L'Oreal True Match Foundation
Experts love this brand for its variety of shades (24!) in glass bottles that clearly show the color. And at this price, you can get one shade for summer and another for those winter months.

6. Best Oil-Free Foundation: Laura Mercier
Dewiness without shine—That’s what this delivers. “You don't need much powder on top of it,” says N.Y.C. makeup artist Kyra Panchenko, who uses it on Kim Cattrall. Apply it after moisturizer for excellent coverage.

7. Best Inexpensive Powder: Covergirl
"Before my clients walk the red carpet, I dust this powder under their eyes to keep their eyeliner from drifting there," says Shiyena, Carmen Electra’s makeup artist.

8. Best Inexpensive Concealer: Max Factor
Swipe this lipstick-shaped tip under the eyes, or use a brush to dot on blemishes. "It’s not too creamy and not too dry," says L.A. makeup artist Michele Burke, whose clients include Susan Sarandon and Renee Zellweger.''

9. Best Blemish Concealer: Laura Mercier
Two color options ensure a perfect match every time. The yellow-based tone neutralizes redness, while the beige helps you blend the spot in.

10. Best Powder: Laura Mercier
With no pigment at all, this silky powder delivers a delicate, matte finish that sets makeup without changing the color of your blush or foundation.


*** More winners on my next post....