Makeup Reviews

2 research-based makeup reviews — what each pick gets right, where it falls short, and who it suits.

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Makeup Reviews at a glance

Every review here, ranked by editorial score. How our scores work.

ReviewScoreBest forWatch out for
Laura Geller Best of the Best Baked Palette Review8.6ExcellentShoppers who want an easy full-face routine in one compactIt is a broader face routine than a base-first compact, so shoppers who want buildable light-to-medium coverage may prefer Baked Balance-n-Brighten
Fancii Vera vs Riki Skinny Review: Best Lighted Makeup Mirror8.3ExcellentDaily makeup wearers who want color-accurate lighting without paying for creator featuresFancii's page says the mirror charges over USB-C, but Wirecutter's review reports Micro-USB, leaving the port in conflict.

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