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Did you know that Amazon has an under-the-radar section of premium beauty products all in one place? Whether you have perused this category before or are looking for the first time, there's plenty to discover. Instead of remembering to place a one-off order at your favorite beauty retailer and waiting for shipping, you can stock up on luxury products just as easily as grabbing groceries and household essentials. Amazon's beauty section features a vast selection of hair products, skin care, and makeup items from brands that used to be exclusive to beauty and department stores. You can find cult favorites from Sunday Riley, L'Occitane, Dyson, and many more and you can also get fast, free shipping.
To help guide your search, we rounded up the top-rated items on sale from Amazon's beauty section. To hone in our top picks, we pored over the reviews of the highest-rated products and compiled favorites from our editors, who have tested and reviewed many of these items to offer their honest opinions. Whether you're looking to revamp your skincare routine or give a game-changing hair tool a try, keep reading to treat yourself to something special; you can't go wrong with any of these selections.
PS Photography | Anvita Reddy Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask ($24)
Few lip masks have the loyal fanbase that this one does. The berry scent is sweet and fruity without being overpowering, and the formula coats your lips in a thick (yet nonsticky) layer of hydration. Find out more about its beauty industry domination in our Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask review.
Editor Quote: "It's a lusciously thick formula with a silky-soft texture and a glossy finish. I agree with our former content director, Macy Cate Williams, who reviewed the original Berry formula and said: 'This lip mask isn't sticky or uncomfortable it glides on smoothly and feels very soothing on my lips.' Like her, I'm also a fan of using it instead of a regular lip balm throughout the day. The tiniest amount goes a long way, so even with multiple applications daily, it lasts a while." Anvita Reddy, former assistant editor, Shopping
PS Photography | Taylor Augustin Drunk Elephant B-Goldi Bright Drops ($39)
These drops are a multitasking skin savior: they brighten dullness and help fade hyperpigmentation over time, all thanks to niacinamide. Like the brand's cult-favorite bronzing drops, you're meant to mix them with your go-to moisturizer, serum, or face oil. See them in action in our Drunk Elephant B-Goldi Bright Drops review.
Editor Quote: "My favorite thing about the drops is how user-friendly they are. Depending on what your skin-care routine looks like, you can mix them with your favorite moisturizer, serum, or even facial oil. This versatile product has a lightweight consistency and easily blends into the skin in seconds. Plus, it can be worn on its own or layered under makeup it's entirely up to you." Taylor Augustin, PS contributor
PS Photography | Anvita Reddy EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46 ($43)
This sunscreen has thousands of five-star reviews and the stamp of approval from celebs and dermatologists alike because it feels more like your favorite moisturizer than the thick, chalky formulas that might've haunted your childhood. It's available in three versions (untinted, tinted, and deep tinted), all of which one of our former editors put to the test in our EltaMD UV Clear Face Sunscreen SPF 46 review.
Editor Quote: "The EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 has a unique hybrid formula that uses both physical and chemical UV filters so that its application along with the look and feel are more elegant on the skin compared to others on the market. The oil-free formula goes on thick and opaque but dries down to a demi-matte finish. It feels deeply hydrating on the skin but not heavy, especially during the colder months when my skin leans a bit drier." AR
PS Photography | Angela Elias IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream ($47)
This formula holds the top spot among all of Amazon's CC creams, and once you try it, you'll get the hype. It delivers serious full coverage, feels surprisingly lightweight, and packs SPF 50 for an extra layer of sun protection (though you'll still want to layer it over your usual sunscreen). It's even infused with skin-loving ingredients like hydrating hyaluronic acid and firming niacinamide. See how it looks on one of our editors in our IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream review.
Editor Quote: "As someone who battled acne as a teen and young adult, I have some residual scarring. Now, stepping into middle age and navigating my rosacea era, I'm dealing with a fresh host of skincare challenges. Applying this product manages to blur my pink flushing, broken capillaries, acne scars, dark circles, and fine lines so well that I've started to reach for it instead of my tinted serum." Angela Elias, contributing editor, Shopping
PS Photography | Marisa Petrarca Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm ($61, originally $69)
Few cleansing balms get the kind of love this one does. It smells like an herb-packed spa day in a jar, and the rich, buttery texture melts away makeup in seconds. It's a splurge, sure, but one you won't regret: a little goes a long way, and it more than lives up to the hype. Learn more about it in our Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm review.
Editor Quote: "This cleansing balm is the next best thing to a daily facial. I know, I know, that sounds dramatic, but it really is as luxurious as it is effective. I use it as the first step in my double-cleansing ritual on days when I wear makeup (though it also doubles as a hydrating face mask) and warm a pea-size amount between my palms before massaging it into my skin. Within seconds, the formula melts even waterproof makeup formulas off of my face. What's more, my skin feels softer to the touch immediately after cleansing. Forget the feeling of stripped skin this balm will leave your complexion feeling wildly silky and soothed." MP
PS Photography | Renee Rodriguez Dyson Airwrap i.d." Multi-Styler and Dryer ($599)
In the accompanying photo, Popsugar writer Renee Rodriguez shows how she uses this famous hair tool's interchangeable barrels to create a variety of hairstyles. That versatility (along with even more standout features) is what she says makes it worth the nearly $600 price tag. Learn more about it in our Dyson Airwrap i.d." Multi-Styler and Dryer review.
Editor Quote: "Not only did the Airwrap change the way I felt about my short hair, but it also made it much easier to style. Since then, I've had every haircut imaginable from long with tons of layers to midlength with blunt ends and even curtain bangs. Although my hair is endlessly changing, the one tool I've been able to use, no matter the hairstyle, has been my Dyson Airwrap." Renee Rodriguez
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Marisa Petrarca (she/her) is a contributing editor for PS Shopping and has over seven years of experience writing and editing beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content. She was previously the senior beauty editor at Grazia USA and the style and beauty editor at Us Weekly. Now freelancing, her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Allure, Marie Claire, and more.
