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L’ O REAL VOLUMINOUS ORIGINAL MASCARA IN BURGUNDY

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The brand’s bestselling mascara formulation gets a bold update thanks to a burgundy hue. Formulated with Panthenol and Ceramide-R to condition and build lash thickness. We say: Our tester wasn’t sure about a burgundy mascara at first. But, after opting to keep the burgundy hue on lower lashes and going true black on top, she was quickly convinced. The burgundy hue is subtle and pretty, offering a softer alternative to true black. The effect was eye-opening and the volume-maximizing brush gave lashes a noticeable boost, too. $10.45 | Mass retailers

OLE HENRIKSEN GLOW CYCLE RETIN-ALT POWER SERUM

They say: A skin-perfecting day serum with a plant-based retinol alternative called bakuchiol, that promises to target signs of aging and imperfections including fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores and more. We say: This purple serum was a bit thicker than our tester expected, but nonetheless, a small pump of the product still felt comfortable on skin. The potion has an instant brightening effect thanks to light-reflecting properties, and it leaves skin feeling — and looking — much smoother post-use. $70 | Sephora

FENTY BEAUTY KILLAWATT FREESTYLE HIGHLIGHTER IN DIAMOND BALL-OUT

They say: A limited edition of the Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter, this platinum-hued pressed highlighter benefits the Clara Lionel Foundation, Rihanna’s non-profit organization that supports global education, health and emergency response programs. The product is available exclusively on Fentybeauty.com. We say: We love that this glam highlighter gives back to charity. This metallic highlighter gives skin a seriously shiny finish. Think: full-on sterling. Our tester accidentally put too much on her applicator blush and ended up having to wipe most of it off. A little goes a very long way. We found application with fingertips worked best for providing a pretty glow. US$34 | Fentybeauty.com