In case you haven't heard of Beautytap, it's an online beauty platform where beauty experts, enthusiasts, and content creators participate in educational events to learn about products before trying them in person. I've been writing editorials for Be... The following products ranked amazingly well, especially since we reviewed products from more than 100 brands last year. I hope you find something here that piques your curiosity.
Blotting papers have existed almost as long as makeup itself, but there hasn’t been much in terms of innovation since their inception. LALAIS has truly changed the landscape for those looking to mattify skin on the go with their ingenious Blotting Co...
Lalais The Blotting Compact
Olaplex’s cult status continues with the introduction of a value-priced set that addresses key hair concerns: texture, dehydration, and manageability. The No. 6 Styling Cream & No. 7 Hair Oil Frizz Control Value Set scored a near-perfect rating, ...
The Ultimate Smooth Hair Styling Set by Olaplex
Winky Lux has some of the prettiest packaging on the market, and their Cheeky Rose Liquid Blush in Lovely (a universally flattering rosy pink) gives cheeks a radiant yet natural looking flush with more than just color. The gel-cream contains hydratin...
Winky Lux "Lovely" Cheeky Rose Liquid Blush
Hempz body moisturizers deliver both hydration and happiness. The Limited Edition “Joy” Body Moisturizer may be marketed as smelling like lychee and lemon – which it truly does – but it also smells like the first day of spring break in a sunny beachs...
Hempz Limited Edition JOY Body Moisturizer
For long-time Beautytap readers, seeing Skinfix featured in a “Best of” article comes as no surprise. The Skinfix Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Cleanser made the 2024 list, and the … Skinfix Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream earned a coveted spot on Beautytap’s ...
Skinfix Ultimate Hydration Jet Set
Here’s further proof Olaplex is a cult classic brand. The second kit to crack the Top 20 packs everything you need to cleanse, treat, and smooth your hair in one travel-worthy set. You’ll get on-the-go scalp support along with five additional bond bu...
Olaplex The Full-On Shine Set
Beauty tools are often hit or miss, but when a celebrity makeup artist like Patrick Ta creates one, the beauty community sits up and takes notice. The Dual Ended Blush Brush earned high marks for its ability to apply cream and powder products with pr...
Dual Ended Blush Brush from Patrick Ta
K-beauty fans know all about Anua, but if you’re new to the Korean brand, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that all of its formulas are designed to deliver results without being overly complicated. The Anua 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrie...
Anua 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream
K-beauty fans often gravitate toward Sulwhasoo, especially those interested in antioxidant-rich hanbang ingredients, like plum blossom and botanicals, as well as heritage-focused formulas. I’ve been a brand devotee since 2014, and the Essential Revit...
Sulwhasoo Essential Revitalizing Water EX
Size really does matter, especially when you’re trying to set concealer under your eyes or mattify oily areas around your nose or mouth. These miniature fingertip sponges perfectly blend concealer without soaking up makeup, so you’ll get the coverage...
Sephora Collection Mini Tap That Puff Makeup Sponges
The Greatest Strength Set tackles fundamental concerns about hair that’s damaged, unmanageable, and just downright brittle. By combining the No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo with three other nourishing hair essentials, Olaplex proves that smoother, sof...
Olaplex The Greatest Strength Set
If you’re looking for a hydrating toner with the ability to spot-hydrate ultra dry patches, you found it! K-beauty lovers often DIY on-the-spot facial masks by soaking cotton pads in hydrating toner and applying them to precise areas, but Biodance ta...
Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads for Pore Minimizing & Firming Care
Once again, Patrick Ta Beauty proves that the right formula can be universally flattering when done right, so don’t shy away from this warm pink lippie. Ta’s Major Moisture Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Salted Carmel moisturizes sensitive lips while bathin...
Patrick Ta Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E in Pink Salted Carmel
Think all moisturizers are the same? Quickly scan this “Top 20” list, and you’ll only find two options. The Harmonize Microbiome Boosting Moisturizer reduces redness and excels at hydrating skin without feeling sticky. If sensitivity, acne, or dehydr...
Here's another winner from Hempz. “Chill”hydrates skin without feeling heavy or sticky. This calming version has a spa-like scent and incorporates beloved extracts and oils, such as chamomile and lavender, to help ground and relax you at a moment’s n...
Hempz Limited Edition Body Moisturizer in "Chill"
Wow. Just. Wow. “Cookie Butter” is a cushion-y gloss with a true-to-name flavor. This lippie has a subtle mauve tint, so if you’re looking for an option with a bit more ‘tude than usual, grab this one. Ta’s balms provide the perfect combination of hi...
Patrick Ta Major Moisture Smoothing and Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm with Vitamin E in "Cookie Butter"
The Cosmedix Benefit Balance Antioxidant Infused Toning Mist isn’t your average skin refresher. It hydrates AND mildly exfoliates with each use. Instead of misting your face just to refresh it, spritz this onto clean skin to both tone and improve ski...
Say “hello” to your new favorite skin rejuvenating multi-tasker. Naked Sundays Beauty Screen SPF 50 Peptide Foundation Tint has become a favorite for its effortless blend of skincare, sun protection, and sheer coverage. Beauty fans love its lightweig...
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50
Does this brand sound familiar? That's because three of its products made this list! Clarity Skin Clarifying Serum tackles blemishes and reduces sebum without further irritating stressed skin. By combining salicylic acid and retinol, the serum unclog...