Parents' Mom Knows Best Beauty Awards 2018

Lip Treatment

ChapStick Total Hydration Vitamin Enriched Lip Oil ($5)

The “light” texture was lovely to apply. Mom testers cheered for the “natural” tints that “made lips look so plump!”

Lip Gloss

Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Liquid Lip Gloss Finish ($22)

These “not-sticky” glosses come in a nifty, clickable pen. “I’ve used mine every single day since I got it,” one mom said.

Brows

AOA Go Brow Mascara ($1)

Testers were wowed when they heard that this “quick to apply” brow tint that “easily tamed unruly hairs” cost only one buck!

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Eyeshadow

Revlon ColorStay 16-Hour Wear Eyeshadow ($8)

Moms “loved, loved, loved” the versatility of these “pretty” colors. The smokyeye how-to was a bonus.

Eyeliner

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Pencil Eyeliner ($9)

This soft pencil “glides on so smoothly,” “didn’t smudge,” and “gave my always tired-looking eyes a nice pop.”

Mascara

NYX Worth The Hype Mascara ($8)

It’s everything you want: a “super-black,” “clump-free” formula that gives “fuller” lashes.

Concealer

Urban Decay All Nighter Concealer ($29)

“I look like I finally got sleep,” one tester told us. Enough said.

Highlighter

Stila Cosmetics Heaven’s Hue Highlighter ($32)

Testers liked the feeling of this “Play-Doh-like” formula. Apply it on cheekbones and lids for a “natural, no-streak” glow

Primer

Benefit POREfessional Pearl Primer ($31)

When moms applied this “silky” pink primer before makeup, they discovered “minimized pores” and “a pretty radiance.”

Foundation

Maybelline New York Superstay Full Coverage Foundation ($12)

Your “imperfections vanish” after you blend in this “fabulous,” long-lasting matte formula, which “doesn’t feel cakey.”

Skin Tint

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation Full Coverage Moisturizer With SPF 50+ ($40)

“Not nearly as heavy as foundation,” this still “provides good coverage” and “great sun protection.”

Body Wash

Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Soothing Body Wash ($8)

Mama testers were already fans of this “safe for sensitive skin” brand—and thrilled to start using this “creamy” aloe vera wash.

Exfoliator

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish ($6)

Crushed pomegranate seeds whisk away dead cells, while shea butter leaves “amazingly” smooth skin. The “delicious scent lingers after your shower.”

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Body Butter

L’Occitane Almond Delightful Body Balm ($39)

It felt “amazingly luxurious” to spread this “decadent” cream on dry spots like heels and elbows or on “just-shaved legs,” our testers said.

Body Lotion

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Body Lotion ($8)

Moms adored the “handy” pump. Plus, the sweet almond oil and shea butter blend offers up a “fresh, clean scent” and “silky skin.”

Stretch-Mark Treatment

Palmer’s Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks ($5.50)

Pregnant testers raved that the “not greasy” lotion made it easy to get dressed afterward and added: “Only time will tell if it works!”

Face Wash

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Hydrating Gel Cleanser ($7)

Moms loved this “gentle, but hardworking” formula that “takes everything off in one rinse!”

Face Wipes

Olay Daily Facials ($9.50)

These wipes stay dry till you wet them. “They’re the most practical thing ever and perfect for diaper bags,” said one mom.

Exfoliator

Bliss Pore Patrol Warming Scrub ($15)

It’s like a spa in a bottle, “making your face feel nice and warm” as it polishes skin with volcanic sand and fruit acid.

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Toner

Thayers Alcohol-Free Coconut Water Witch Hazel Toner ($11)

Hooray for a toner that “doesn’t strip skin.” “I found extra time in the day to use it,” one mom said.

Serum

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Multivitamin Booster ($20)

A few testers called it “the best product overall!” This gel makes skin visibly “healthier and glowy.”

Moisturizer

First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Water Cream ($34)

As lightweight as water, this “feels nice going on,” leaves skin “smooth,” and “smells great” too.

Moisturizer with SPF

Mary Kay TimeWise Age Minimize 3D Day Cream SPF 30 ($32)

This “scent-free” and “rich” cream brightens, smooths, and protects skin.

Eye Cream

Skinfix Calm & Rejuvenate Eye Cream ($50)

Deemed “worth the splurge,” it “hydrates and reduces puffiness without any irritation,” our tester moms reported.

Mask

Yes to Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting SnapMask Stick ($16)

The “mess-free” swipe-on applicator makes this antioxidant-rich mask “so fun and easy to use.”

Sheet Mask

Freeman Beauty Infusion Firming Hydrogel Eye Mask ($5)

“I could actually feel my skin getting tighter,” exclaimed one tester.

Shampoo

Not Your Mother’s Naturals Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Shampoo ($9)

The scent is “amaaazing!” plus it leaves hair looking “shiny” and “lifted.”

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Conditioner for Normal Hair

Garnier Whole Blends Gentle Conditioner Oat Delicacy ($4.50)

This lightweight formula is “gentle” enough to use daily and “smells nice”—a bit like “baby powder!”

Conditioner for Fine Hair

Herbal Essences Refresh Blue Ginger Foam Conditioner ($7)

“I love the foam!” said one mom tester, adding that its “airy” texture leaves hair “light yet so conditioned.”

Dry Shampoo

SexyHair HealthySexyHair Hair Laundry ($23)

A non-aerosol powder that “leaves no white residue on my super-dark hair,” one woman said, and it has an incredible “clean-hair-but-better” scent.

Styling Product

TRESemmé Compressed Micro-Mist Hair Spray ($5)

An extra-fine mist “doesn’t leave that sticky feeling you get with most hairsprays,” so you can “still change and style hair as much as you want!”

Hair-Growth Treatment

Aveda Invati Advanced Scalp Revitalizer ($65)

Two weeks into spraying this tincture each day, one tester reported that her hair “felt thicker” and “didn’t break as much.”

Mask

HASK Unwined Deep Conditioner ($4)

Grapeseed oil in this mask creates such a “silky feeling” that one tester wanted to “run out and buy more,” while another said, “This is my favorite hair product ever.”

Self-Tanner

Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer ($9)

This. Is. Foolproof. You’ll look naturally bronzed, never orange or streaky, with this easy-to-use gradual self-tanner.

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Skin Balm

Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy ($8)

What would we do without this all-purpose, fixes-everything salve? We rub it on all of our dry or dull spots.

Nail Polish

Essie Nail Polish ($9)

Dishes... bathtime... playground shenanigans. This lacquer can stand up to it all.

Deodorant

Secret Clinical Strength in Clear Gel ($8)

When we can’t risk a midday sweat storm, this is our tried-and-true savior. Goes on clear, dries quickly, and offers the max level of wetness protection.

Skin Treatment

BeautyRx by Dr. Schultz Advanced 10% Exfoliating Pads ($70)

These glycolic-acid peel pads have healed our acne, evened out our skin tone, and smoothed the texture of our skin. We swear by them!

Lipstick

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow ($6)

When we want bold red, we reach for this timeless tube.

Body Oil

Bio-Oil ($12)

We’ve slathered this multi-use, vitamin enriched formula on our pregnant bellies and smoothed it into our scaly, midwinter limbs.

This article originally appeared in Parents Latina Magazine as 'Mom Knows Best Beauty Awards 2018.'