Every year In Style polls 100 of the leading makeup artists, hairstylists, dermatologists and celebrities in an effort to create our list of crème de la crème beauty products. The idea: If these fixes and fixatives pack a punch for the pros, they must be just what we need to help us look our best. Here at InStyle.com, we've got the details. And through our advertiser, gloss.com, you can click to buy now.
Liquid Foundation MAC Face and Body Makeup artist Miriam Vukich says, "I've used this on everyone I've worked with," like Mariah Carey and Shania Twain. "You can't beat the color range." $28.50/4 oz.; maccosmetics.com
Inexpensive Foundation L'Oréal Translucide "I like Translucide because it's sheer but provides sufficient coverage," says The View's Lisa Ling. $12.35/ 1.12 oz.; www.lorealparis.com
Oil-Free Foundation Laura Mercier Two-Time Winner "I used this on Téa Leoni in The Family Man," says makeup artist Valli O'Reilly. "It doesn't leave a heavy feeling." $38/1 oz.; lauramercier.com
Foundation for Sensitive Skin Neutrogena Healthy Skin "It's as good as the high-end brands," says makeup artist Brett Freedman. "It goes on sheer and is gentle for sensitive skin." $11.75/1.1 oz.; neutrogena.com
Foundation for Dark Skin Bobbi Brown Makeup artists choose Bobbi Brown foundations for stars like Michael Michele because the colors work on a wide range of skin tones and skin types. $35-$38/1 oz.; gloss.com
Compact Foundation Shu Uemura Nobara Cream Four-Time Winner "Kim Cattrall loves this," says her makeup artist Joanna Schlip. "So do I. I can apply it really thick or really thin." $19.50/.28 oz.; beauty.com
Stick Foundation Bobbi Brown Hall of Fame Used on everyone from Jenna Elfman to Jada Pinkett Smith, this stick gives rich, smooth coverage. Available in 12 shades. $35/.33 oz.; gloss.com
Powder Foundation MAC Studio Fix Two-Time Winner "You can use it all by itself or over liquid foundation," says makeup artist Lona Jeffers, who uses NC42 on Alyssa Milano. $22/.52 oz.; 800-387-6707 or gloss.com
Undereye Concealer Clé de Peau Beauté "This is the best concealer," says makeup artist Matthew Van Leeuwen. "Kate Beckinsale loves it. The results are beyond compare." $65/.17 oz.; Saks Fifth Avenue
Tinted Moisturizer Laura Mercier Two-Time Winner "Renée Zellweger turned me on to it," says makeup artist Ronnie Specter. It works best on those who don't need heavy coverage. $38/1.5 oz.; lauramercier.com
Blemish Concealer Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Four-Time Winner Angelina Jolie uses this concealer to keep her skin looking flawless. The two tones match almost any complexion. $27/.26 oz.; lauramercier.com
Pressed Powder Lancôme "I've been using Lancôme pressed powder for years," says makeup artist Scarlett Messina. "The colors never turn orange or get cakey." $25-$31/.35-.67 oz.; or lancome.com
Inexpensive Powder Cover Girl The MTV makeup team uses Cover Girl powder on many of the field reporters to combat shine. $4.10-$6.25/.39 oz.; drugstores
Loose Powder T. LeClerc Hall of Fame "T. LeClerc has a great range of colors and a nice silky texture, says makeup artist Dana-Michelle Hamel, who uses Banane on Bridget Fonda." $45-$90/1.2-3.7 oz.; 800-788-4731
Powder for Dark Skin Iman Four-Time Winner Makeup artist Robyn Cosio used this on Naomi Campbell. "It's amazing," says Cosio. "It doesn't have an ashy undertone." $18.50/.35 oz.; 877-367-4626
Powder for Dry Skin Prescriptives Magic Liquid Two-Time Winner "Models love it," says makeup artist Matthew Morris-Price. "It has a high percentage of water and gives a realistic glow." $32.50/1.2 oz.; gloss.com
Bronzing Powder Guerlain Terracotta Hall of Fame Makeup artist Martel Thompson, who uses No. 1 on Molly Shannon, prefers this bronzer because "it's very natural-looking but has a bit of sparkle." $29/.35 oz.; 800-815-7720
Shimmer Powder MAC Iridescent Two-Time Winner "It gives a sexy sheen and healthy glow to the skin," says makeup artist Mai Quynh. Mix the powder with body lotion and apply all over. $18.50/1.1 oz.; maccosmetics.com
Powder Applicator Shu Uemura Puffs "Jennifer Lopez was in recently and bought two of the oversize puffs," says Nikki Mallon, co-owner of Miami beauty emporium Brownes & Co. $3-$3.50; Brownes & Co., 305-532-8703
Powder Blush Nars Makeup artists like Nars blushes because they contain a high percentage of pigment. Celebrity fans include Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston. $20/.16 oz.; 888-903-6277
Cream Blush Stila Convertible Color Three-Time Winner Makeup artist Genevieve uses it on Julia Roberts. "I love it because it's very soft and natural-looking." $28/.15 oz.; 888-999-9039, gloss.com
Gel Blush Tarte "It gives a sheer, healthy glow and smells like jam," says Kimberly Williams's makeup artist Lizbeth Williamson, one of this up-and-coming cosmetics company's many fans. $23/1.5 oz.; beauty.com
Stain Blush Benefit Benetint Two-Time Winner "I used it on Katie Holmes a lot," says makeup artist Sara Seidman-Vance. "It gives a nice hint of color on lips and cheeks." $26/.5 oz.; www.benefit cosmetics.com
Blush Brush Paula Dorf "The reason I like this brush," says celebrity makeup artist Natalie Miller, "is the bristles. They are so fine and splendid to work with. I've used it on Kirsten Dunst." $40; 888-472-8523
Overall Makeup Brush Line Shu Uemura Hall of Fame "The company shows such attention to detail," says Jose Parron, makeup director at Barneys New York. "The fibers are so soft." $5-$260; 888-540-8181
Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin Cetaphil Four-Time Winner Says N.Y.C. dermatologist Pat Wexler, "It's good for all skin types, and is gentle and effective." $3.40-$9.30/4-16 oz.; drugstores or cetaphil.com
Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin Dermalogica Dermal Clay Two-Time Winner Skin specialists recommend this cleanser because it uses natural clays to remove excess oils. $23.50-$36/8-16 oz.; dermalogica.com
Alcohol-Free Toner Kiehl's Makeup artists like Kiehl's herbal toners because they are nonirritating and prep a cleansed face perfectly for moisturizer and cosmetics. $9-$61/4-16 oz.; 800-543-4571