Tester Feedback: “What really makes this do-it-all eye serum so impressive for me is that it’s made with a synthetic version of a peptide found in snake venom, which is what creates the look and feel of tighter, lifted undereyes,” says associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen. “And as someone in their early 30s, who is starting to physically see the effects of sleepless nights (puffiness, dark circles), I’ve started using this firming treatment every morning and night (after applying my actives and before my moisturizer) to combat tired undereyes.”
Key ingredients: peptides, niacinamide, vitamin F | Who it’s for: anyone who wants to diminish the look of dark circles and fine lines around their eyes
Bi-Facil Makeup Remover
Why it’s worth it: Swipe away a day’s worth of makeup before reaching for your cleanser with the Bi-Facil Makeup Remover. As its name suggests, this makeup remover has a bi-phase, part-oil, part-water formula that, when shaken, fuses to create a powerhouse makeup remover that breaks down stubborn, long-wearing cosmetics without leaving skin feeling over-stripped or irritated.
Tester feedback: “I started using this eye makeup remover back in high school, and while I’ve dabbled in micellar water, nothing breaks down my waterproof mascara quite like this stuff,” says contributing commerce director Deanna Pai. “It’s gentle and effective, and never irritates my eyes.”
Key ingredients: cyclopentasiloxane (silicone), isohexadecane (petroleum) | Who it’s for: anyone who wants to remove stubborn waterproof makeup
Best Lancôme Makeup Products
Lash Idôle Mascara
Why it’s worth it: The Lash Idôle Mascara creates fluttery, doll-like lashes with each and every swipe of its lightweight, gel-based formula. This mascara enhances length and volume with its lightweight, buildable pigment and 360 micro-size bristles that grab each teensy lash. Its formula stays put without flaking for a solid 24 hours.
Tester feedback: “Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Mascara lengthens, fluffs, and separates my lashes without any clumps or heaviness,” says assistant fashion editor Tascha Berkowitz. “There’s never any undereye smudging or residue and I’m always promised a whimsy, natural glam look that lasts all day.”
Key ingredients: white tea extract | Shades: 2 | Who it’s for: anyone who wants feathery, fanned-out lashes
Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss
Why it’s worth it: The chances that you owned at least one Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss in your lifetime are high, and to this day it still sets the bar high for lip gloss. After some time off the shelves, Lancôme brought back this early-aughts darling in 2020 and reformulated it with vitamin E to soften and smooth skin. Along with the classic shimmer finish, Lancôme crafted high-shine, shimmer-free “jelly” and opaque “creamy” finishes to mix and match with the rest of your favorite lip products.