We Asked 6 Women What Their Holy Grail Beauty Product Was And Their Answers Were Surprising
by The Candidly Team
When we say “seven women” we mean we consulted the sum total of us who work here at The Candidly. But we REALLY forced ourselves to dig deep and only choose things we legitimately use every day, and have repurchased with our own money multiple times.
And, because we are unspeakably indecisive, we also had to include a few runner ups. For fun! Let’s begin.
1. Pureology Style + Protect Refresh & Go Dry Shampoo
Shae, Digital Marketing, The Candidly
“This is a new love for me. I received my first bottle as a gift about six months ago and I'm never going back to other dry shampoos. I love the smell and it never, ever makes my hair feel powdery or cakey like almost every other one I’ve used in the past.”
See it HERE.
Price: $32
2. PCA SKIN Ideal Complex Revitalizing Eye Gel
Leslie, GM, The Candidly
“I swear I notice a difference in the firmness under my eyes almost immediately when I use this eye gel. My eyes can be so sensitive and this gel feels so refreshing—on its own or under makeup. I won’t go a day without using it.”
See it HERE.
Price: $100
Runner up: “THIS the best clarifying shampoo I’ve ever used.”
3. True Botanicals Phyto-Retinol Sleep Serum
Carolyn, Managing Editor, The Candidly
“Retinols have always been scary to me. I’ve never found one that didn’t dry me out to the point of looking far older and outright peelier. This is the first ‘alternative’ however that had the astonishing tightening effect that retinol promises. I saw and felt it immediately, especially on my big pores and saggier patches of skin. It smooths everything out in an exciting and addictive way. I also used this code from the brand, which wasn’t sponsored - just very helpful.”
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See it HERE.
Price: $90
Runner up: “I recently learned that SPF is one of only 3 things that are really proven to be anti-aging. THIS one is a godsend because it has a little bit of natural, glowy tint, so I don’t even need foundation on days I’ll be out in the sun, and my skin still looks good instead of greasy.”
4. Talika Eye Therapy Patches
Audie, Editor in Chief, The Candidly
“I’ve tried literally hundreds of eye patches in hopes of minimizing the look of eye bags, and this is the only one that has actually reduced puffiness. I loved it so much I asked Talika for a coupon code I could share, and they were kind enough to oblige.”
See it HERE.
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Price: $70
Runner up: “I’m a huge jerk and have to tell you about 3 additional things. I’m very sorry. First, THIS perfume makes people stop me in the street to ask about it. In all my 45 years, I’ve never had more people comment on it. And THIS mask leaves my frizzy/brittle/thinning/45 year old hair the softest it’s ever been. I use it overnight and wake up with shiny, soft, glass hair. And speaking of that, I H A T E doing my hair with the passion of a thousand suns. But with THIS tool, I just run it through my hair a few times, and it looks like I had a blow out. Miraculous.”
5. Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Sam, Social Media, The Candidly
“I’ve tried so many concealers and nothing compares to this classic. It covers anything, and never gets cakey. I’ve gone through probably 8 pots of it, and if they ever discontinue it I will write a very angry but probably still very polite email to their headquarters.”
See it HERE.
Price: $32
Runner up: “Actually it was THIS before and after photo that sold me on Vitamin C, so I finally broke down and got it. I use it every morning now and my skin has never been glowier.”
6. Chanel Rouge Coco Flash Lipstick
Danna, CEO, The Candidly
“I’m very low-maintenance. I don’t like wearing a ton of stuff. I like finding a favorite and sticking with it. And this lipstick color is unlike anything else—it’s just that perfect your-lips-but-better color and it actually makes my lips look bigger!”
See it HERE.
Price: $48
Runner up: “My friend turned me onto these resurfacing PEEL PADS and I use them every night. I just turned 50 but when I use these, my fine lines fade into nothingness.”
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At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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